Full-time all-wheel drive is standard on the Discovery Sport and long-travel suspension lends itself to increased articulation in challenging situations. The all-wheel drive system continuously varies torque between the front and rear wheels for great handling in all conditions, and the electronic Haldex center coupling is far more responsive than a traditional mechanical coupling. Land Rover Terrain Response includes settings for General driving, Grass/Gravel/Snow, Mud and Ruts and Sand. Each mode precisely adjusts the Discovery Sport's 4-wheel drive and suspension settings, with near-instant terrain-directed updates to throttle response, gearbox, center coupling, braking and stability systems. Hill-wise, the Discovery Sport can handle gradients of up to 45 degrees.
The Discovery Sport is a capable on-road performer as well, thanks to an excellent suspension system that utilizes aluminum components to reduce weight. Aluminum is also used in the hood, front fenders, roof and tailgate.
Three trims are offered: S, SE, S R-Dynamic and SE R-Dynamic. Standard equipment across the lineup includes LED headlights, leather seats, 8-way power front seats, automatic dual-zone climate control, an HD Satellite radio with 6-speakers, a 10-inch touchscreen, an integrated navigation system, cruise control, push button start, Bluetooth connectivity, 3 USB ports and 2 12V power outlets.
The SE and SE R-Dynamic feature 20-inch wheels, a power liftgate, delay-off headlights and auto high beams, driver seat memory, a configurable 12.3-inch digital\analog gauge cluster, and active blind spot monitoring.
Safety systems on the Discovery Sport include hill descent control to keep a constant speed on steep inclines, roll stability control, dynamic stability control and traction control. Also, standard are driver and passenger front airbags, knee airbags, side curtain airbags and thorax airbags. Safety features across the lineup include front and rear parking sensors, an active lane departure system, forward collision mitigation, a driver attention alert and a traffic sign information system.