2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport

The 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport starts at $43,300 for the base S model and $45,100 for the S R-Dynamic trim. The SE trim starts at $46,800 and the R-Dynamic variant begins at $48,500. Three-row seating is a $1,200 option on every trim. A $1,050 destination fee applies to all Discovery Sport models.

The Land Rover lineup contains many desirable SUVs, and the Discovery Sport is arguably the best value. It’s a compact luxury SUV that lives up to its brand’s ethos of combining luxury and off-road capability with little compromise.

The 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport has standard all-wheel drive and its fair share of off-road features, but it also has a premium interior loaded with a high-tech infotainment system and premium materials. The Discovery Sport also has available 3-row seating, which is uncommon in this class.

If you want a compact luxury SUV that’s comfortable on-road and capable off-road, the 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport is the one to get. If you don’t intend to venture off-road, then you’ll probably be better off with one of its rivals.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

Every Discovery Sport has a turbocharged four-cylinder powertrain that makes 246 horsepower. Of course, standard all-wheel-drive—along with a host of optional trail-rated equipment—helps the Sport glide over bumpy terrain and weather any storm.

The Disco Sport can even wade into as much as 23.6 inches of water (for those who dare) and tow up to 4409 pounds. We tested a 2020 model with the 246-hp engine and found it to be rather sluggish; throttle response is lazy, and the Disco Sport requires 7.5 seconds to reach 60 mph.

Handling isn’t particularly crisp, so don’t expect to wring thrills from curvy back roads. On the plus side, the 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport delivers a comfortable ride for cruising.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

The 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport‘s EPA fuel economy estimates are 19 mpg city, 23 mpg highway, and 20 mpg combined.

Compared with other luxury compact SUVs, the Land Rover is thirsty. It was particularly greedy for fuel during our 75-mph highway fuel-economy test, where it delivered a lackluster 21 mpg.

Even the six-cylinder BMW X3 M40i managed 29 mpg in our testing, and other all-wheel-drive rivals such as the Acura RDX and Mercedes-Benz GLC300 managed 25 mpg. For more information about the 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport’s fuel economy, visit the EPA’s website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

With a dashboard design that mimics what’s in flashier and pricier Land Rovers, the 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport maintains the brand’s upscale image. The cabin now offers sustainable materials and more seat configurations for better versatility.

The seats in our test vehicle were comfortable enough for several long-haul trips lasting four hours or so. Base models come fairly well-equipped with such luxuries as ambient interior lighting, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, and push-button start.

Leather upholstery, 12-way power-adjustable front seats, and a pair of third-row jump seats are all optional. The 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport holds 28 cubic feet of cargo behind its second row.

That’s three cubes better than what the Audi Q5 can boast but falls short of the 30-cubic-foot space in the tail of the Cadillac XT5.