Land Rover Discovery Sport: The Revolution Is Coming - XCAR

[@halldorarni22]

I live in Iceland so I have seen 100´s of these driving around. I have to say that they look pretty cool !

[@PatrickRich]

bless you a million times for explaining up front that this is NOT a replacement for the Discovery/LR 4.

[@Gaming4Ohio]

I'm the biggest Land Rover enthusiast i will always drive one! Above & Beyond

[@Razrman]

Brilliant review. The content and packaging was top-notch!

[@jonmann4149]

Good work guys. As a family of 7 it's good to see home grown cars catering for the larger family

[@JoshuaPlays99]

Top gear could use you guys. I seriously mean it. Great video as usual!

[@willotoole4118]

I agree too

[@heynando]

the expansion. it surely will take a little bit of the pride away... great shots as always

[@sharvannair6417]

This is my future SUV that i would consider on the road😘😘😘🥰

[@Dylan6611]

That 9 speed transmission is being recalled. They are playing with fire going for that amount of gears.

[@VWkid4life]

Love the new Disco Sport

[@Gavin756]

It looks light on its feet. I look forward to seeing the new power plant (I'm assuming the model you are driving has the outgoing 2.2 block).

[@GreenSpartan122]

Excellent video as always! My dad is in the process of swapping his Disco 4 for one of these, he was a little unsure at first but apparently your video helped him feel better about the decision! Oh and btw he is one of the 1% that will actually get his muddy! :)

[@alexanderdepreter5118]

then he is going to be disappointed... The Disco 4 is still a more true offroader. it has a V6 Diesel it has Air suspension it has a rear Diff Lock it has a real ladder chassis which makes it super strong. The sport has an Haldex transfer case.... it totally a different animal than a Disco 4

[@GranDaddo]

I am really not SUV type of guy, but now when I have family it looks for me more suitable than car. It gives me that safety sensation which grows in my priorities with each new day, security of capable chasis and what I think best interior in class. Even thou Porsche might be better in some cases, I believe overall experience for my family would be much better in Discovery.

[@AC_Blanco]

Are you paid by Land Rover or something? Its fine you are.

[@GranDaddo]

***** ;) No, you are far away from it (both of you). It does not mean this would be my only car. I aim something different for me alone. Still you need to drive your family somewhere, and this vehicle looks very appealing in every segment important for that.

[@BenzinioB]

Dude f*ck the SUV take decent Station Wagon! If you not going offroad you don't need one of this because there will always be some Ford Transit driver in front of you :) The Station Wagon is cheaper, more economical, more fun to drive, usually more practical and overall you take more car for your money because you not pay "the fashion madness" tax for the SUV. The safety is equal for example Volvo V60 and XC60 has same EURO NCAP rating for safety as the XC60 was even slightly worst before the facelift...

[@GranDaddo]

benzfen I did the math and talked with my wife and yes, it does not make any sense regardless on how much we would use offroad. More I have looked into numbers, less sense it had. Still, on our roads and going to family on country side it would be a pleasure.

[@BenzinioB]

D Gmaz I'm not sure if the SUV has strengthened suspension... you have to check it because nowadays cars are like "lego" constructor - same parts for different cars. Usually SUV are based on some regular hatchback or limo and it is just my tough the suspension isn't much different... may be I'm wrong.. but I'm pretty sure if you have bad roads it will not be much more reliable :)

[@blocksterz]

Great review ..as always

[@R.E.F]

Amazing review, keep up the good work!

[@atthelord]

I have a freelander 2. I don't think it feels "cheap" or anything of the sort. . I think it's well built and will last for a good while too. Is there anyone else who feels that it is still indeed a good vehicle to own, as everyone who talks about it, does so in a very condescending way :/

[@josetomasbolanos2875]

Best commercial ever

[@coreyfretwell264]

Is this car out yet? Saw it on a motorway in Derby not sure if it was testing

[@timstring0902]

Loved the video 😍😵 thanks 🙆

[@djross95]

Great looking SUV... When my LR2 needs a replacement in 3-4 yrs., this is my choice.

[@Rascallucci]

Great review ! I love the look of this car and for a guy who has 2 large dogs, the boot is huge comparing to its competitors (such as the X3 and Q5) which is a big factor for me. As far as I am concerned, it all depends on the price point when it arrives over here in Hong Kong. If is closer to the former Freelander 2, then I think it will be a very attractive package, but if is closer to the Discovery 4 then definitely not so much and I will explain why. The Disco 4 petrol model costs a whopping HK$1.13 mil (US$145K) here which is almost HK$377K (US$48,333K) more than a BMW X5 XDrive35i. That is unless you opt for a diesel model which the HK Government has only just relatively recently allowed which will cut the price by a drastic HK$300K. However, given diesel private cars are still a new thing, people are still trying to get used to that infamous diesel engine clatter. This is when problems arise, would you pay pretty much the same money for a 4-pot petrol turbo (as is in the Discovery Sport) or an award-winning V6 bi-turbo of the BMW, not to mention is massively down on power by almost 70 hp ? Plus, I don't know whether it is true or not, but some say there are more reliability issues with the Land Rover especially in terms of the electronics. My guess is it will most likely be more expensive than the Freelander 2 and less than the Disco 4 diesel which will make sense, say in the HK$600K range.

[@JP-446]

4:20 "1st gear is reserved for rock crawling....." but there's no Rock Crawl setting on the Terrain Response System. Still a good car though, I'd have one.

[@catlee8064]

Will you guys be going to Geneva ?

[@openbabel]

Is traffic collision avoidance now a standard feature? To get a five star rating for safety in the US you need it as standard.What sort of reliability can I expect ? This is a critical model for Land Rover which needs to sell in large numbers to expand the company. It needs the brand on every drive to survive and compete with BMW.prices and value must be a priory in a Global contracting market place full of SUV competition.Will the 2016 defender be a competitor to this model ?

[@Krauser1226]

I'm not a huge rover fan to begin with but I really can't say I like this. There's just something... off about it. Strange, considering the evoque is gorgeous in my eyes.

[@Krauser1226]

Maybe it's just the trim in the model in this video because after I posted that I looked around online a little at different photos and it's not too bad. It just came off as too round to me at first and kinda bulbous with some weird lines in some places but looking at press shots and some other photos, it's actually rather attractive. Maybe it just has to grow on me. The C7 Vette was the same way, I found it very unattractive at first announcement but now I like them quite a bit. Perhaps I'll just have to see one in person!

[@tokekkk]

Nick Catelli it looks "ass-less", too flat if you see it from the side profile. Another issue is the taillight is slightly too tall, it needs to be a bit slimmer and longer towards the center to make it balanced.

[@Krauser1226]

BBWfootLuvr I'm not really sure what you mean by this, but I drive a Mk7 GTI, so I'm pretty content haha

[@thegirthquake8574]

@XCARFilms My father is looking into trading his 1st gen evoque in for a disco sport, but I've been wondering about the disco regular. (I'm in the US, it's the LR4 here) Considering the LR4 has the same turbo 4 that the evoque has now, would it be a smarter choice in your opinion to go for the full size disco or the disco sport? They have the same engine now so it's all about value at this point. Cheers!

[@mfarrello]

yes please ..............

[@umershahid7750]

what is the name of this place? where the video is filmed?

[@Codbeaster1000]

I've got one of these, Blackpack (luxury model). It's nice, but it's not a Range Rover- and you can tell!

[@ItchyFeetOz]

Big fan of the new Landy products, wonder if the Discovery Sport has the same TCS as the Evoque. There is definitely room for improvement off-roading when compared to the Disco 4, I hope there will be a new image to improve it soon.

[@ItchyFeetOz]

so just as I had written that, we received a notification for a Q450 update for the Evoque. Hopefully this will fix the lag in the TCS :) Will report back, please XCAR do a video to push how hard the Disco Sport can go off road (rock crawls etc)

[@proggyjoe]

When can we buy them in America?

[@hejmuesli]

While I really like the design of it, I don't like how it looks so very similar to the Evoque, Range Rover and Range Rover Sport. In my opinion there is not enough of a difference between how Land Rover's cars look. It's like it's the same car scaled to different sizes.

[@gordon238]

Considering this is an off road car with studded tyres, it might have been good to see it off road.

[@Ghostintheshell3551]

I wish the range rovers weren't so god damn expensive its pretty ridiculous here in California they go for about 37-55k that's insane

[@MLeitao]

You guys don't know what it's expensive, that's the price of land rover not range rover in my country. The basic model of this car DISCOVERY SPORT S starts at 48k €, put that in USD and you will see what is expensive ;) The Range Rover Sport starts at 86k€ :)

[@Kenji744]

In my country (indonesia) this will cost in $100k zone

[@reyelacademico]

Here in Argentina, the Range Rover Sport V8, U$s 500.000. Yes, incredible.

[@reyelacademico]

Thom, the price is 500.000 dollars! Since 2014 with the new fucking taxes thanks to the actual government. Sorry for my english..

[@Ghostintheshell3551]

wow you guys go it fucked up out there ahahahah

[@Max-eh1os]

Reliability is still the big question tho !!!

[@rezarichards1415]

nice review!! more about the car than the face (y)

[@marinoint]

A correction to Land Rover: the Discovery Sport is not the safest in its class, the safest compact SUV tested by EuroNCAP is the Nissan Qashqai. While most other SUVs only have the basic slip-and-grip 4WD system that's inferior to Land Rovers off-road, Jeep SUVs are just as capable in those situations. Of course, Land Rover comes with a more prestigious badge, along with higher prices. Right now, if I'm in the market for an SUV in this price range, I'd still buy the Discovery Sport, because the BMW X3 has an inferior crash test rating, Mercedes' new GLK hasn't been released (but soon will be), and the Nissan Qashqai is simply too slow.

[@sergipujolhernandez3998]

Los amantes de todo terreno hemos sido abandonados por la única marca que nos entendia y compartia nuestra manera de ver la vida. Larga vida al desaparecido DEFENDER 110

[@raidensears5321]

I hate to say this because I have always loved land rovers, but this car does not really seem to be such a great one as claimed in the review

[@raidensears5321]

***** It just does not feel too impressive? Like the exterior does not feel elegant enough but more like a LR2, and interior feels a bit "cheap"

[@tanujsabharwal6435]

Tatas really turns around the fortune of the jlr

[@thatguytom1]

can they just make a car the doesn't break all the time

[@cristiandemirel1918]

"you can use it with gloves on" this is the silliest argument you hear about cars like this! I drive an AUDI A3 and i can use all of the controls with gloves on! does that make the A3 a car designed for driving in very hard conditions?

[@drewrharding]

Voiceovers are too loud.

[@AaronStarks]

Did he just ask if Land Rover will no longer have an elitist air about it?

[@nzdweller6946]

what was that about lots of defenders LOL

[@Blitz4000]

Looking like a girly Korean car! Another Rover for the girls I guess.

[@wssnwwssloswysvwewww]

Shout out to Tata motors.

[@skorpinox]

SUVs.... built for the everyday basics drive with a off road capable setup, and only 5% ever see real off road, I see them more of a old people friendly vehicle, if they could climb on board.

[@ndedelma]

Dressed up Ford Explorer lol

[@NicolasCageisGod]

I'd take a jag xe instead. More luxurious, sportier and imo, it's better looking

[@coscorrodrift]

Well you could try to drive an XE in Iceland tracks, but you wouldn't get very far

[@NicolasCageisGod]

***** but are most people who are actually going to buy one of these actually going to do any popper off-roading? really?

[@BenLakeLakey]

Disovougelander.

[@sinimini]

Alex you copied Jeremy Clarkson word for word from his Range Rover review from years ago when he talked about big buttons, gloves and how it clever it all is! Some of us do notice old chap!

[@Gandalf606]

This is NOT a cabriolet! There is no way even Land Rover would put the new Ingenium Engines under a 'hood'! There would be no where to sit! Silly man.

[@kevinn1158]

Yes we all know everybody, except anybody who loves cars, loves SUVs. Especially Americans. Unfortunately, I'm Canadian, which means I live just north of a country which should change it's name to, land of the SUV (not the brave). Wouldn't it be nice if Land Rover made a really low SUV?

[@sharsasuke01]

I find it hard to trust Land Rover reviews from British people.

[@BenzinioB]

I consider the new Land Rover design language as drawback! The Evoque was really coll car the Disco itself was cool too, same with the Defender and the RR family... Now Disko sport is actually Range Rover Sport based on Evoque. The RR Sport is also based on Evoque. So now instead very recognizable and cool design of the Evoque we have whole FACELESS FAMILY! Land rover went on the same track where Audi is and trying get out from few years - NO DISTINCTIVE DESIGN between the models - TOO BAD! And it is even worst considering the new Defender will have same "evoquish" design! :( :( :(

[@BenzinioB]

***** Out of the whole range of models it is lovely car. But as a part of the whole production line it is pretty much faceless. And the worst part is that it makes the rest of the line faceless as well. At least I feel it that way.

[@BenzinioB]

***** I think this is problem of the entire automotive industry nowadays. Pretty much all brands suffering of same I call it "creativity constipation" :) Once of 5 years they make some pretty damn good car - then ruing it creating a bunch of different copies called "recognisable brand design", but in my eyes it is just least resistance way of making money... At the end of this year I'll be faced in buying a new car and I definitely consider buy a late 90's car in top condition because I'm really sick of all those beeping sounds flickering lights and other shit of modern car! Damn the legislation prohibit talking on phone because get your attention of the road but lets you play with the modern infotainment system which are "attention killer" and because the manufacturers knows it they offer automatic distance control, line keeping control and so on and so on - I AM A DRIVER FOR CHRIST'S SAKE I NEED A SET OF PADDLES, GOOD MUSIC AND AIR CONDITION. the minimum is maximum for me and although I'm a huge car fan I'm really frustrated of the modern cars.

[@BenzinioB]

***** Well... I have degree in Marketing and I know what they are doing... but that doesn't mean I like it :) I am agree with "recognizable" but the problem I have is that they have 1 car in different sizes and the Audi is the best example for that - A8 is just A6 on steroids... A3 sedan is A4 on diet :) I'm huge Mercedes fan (although probably never buy one because they really sucks with the manual which I love) but back in the days they had 5 different classes - and each one was really something - nowadays I can even count their "classes" and I put classes in quotes because it is actually same technique in different shapes - and I'm not very much fan of that...

[@electrikoptik]

Interior looks cheap.

[@aakeister]

Nonsense. Don't base your absurd comments on a film. wait until you actually sit in one as I have done Cheap? no, not at all

[@marinoint]

The new Mercedes GLK is coming out soon, and since it's based on the C-class, I think it'll have a noticeably more luxurious interior than the Discovery Sport. However, I really hate Mercedes' Comand system, it's the least user-friendly Audio/Navigation system on the market today.

[@khw0ng_]

while is actually not some cheap materials

[@kevinthomas1555]

Any1 else feels that it has a ugly interior Compared to the exterior ??

[@BenzinioB]

And who the hell wants car clever then him! I want car TO DRIVE ! NOT TO BE DRIVEN IN!!! by the car itself - bloody hell if the future is self-driving cars please stop the planet to step off or just be compassionate enough and kill me!

[@NoahBB]

I can't be the only one who thinks it's ugly as sin, looks like a bad interpretation of a Ford Kuga in the rear.