2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport

From Edmunds:   Serving as Land Rover's entry-level SUV, the compact 2022 Discovery Sport supplies the off-roading and weather-beating capabilities for which the proud British brand is legendary. At the same time, it is an agreeable companion during the daily drive, offering plenty of comfort combined with a remarkably smooth ride. You can even get a third-row seat in a Discovery Sport, a feature this SUV's primary rivals don't offer. This Land Rover is now 8 years old, though, and despite regular updates and refinements over the years it can't match newer models' superior balance of performance and fuel efficiency. After several technological improvements in 2021, the Discovery Sport adds value in 2022. New standard equipment includes heated front seats, remote keyless entry, wireless smartphone charging and a power liftgate. All versions of the SUV are now available with optional roof rails and a surround-view camera system, and a new Third Row package combines a third-row seat with air vents for that location. Massaging front seats are no longer available. One letdown for the Discovery Sport is underwhelming acceleration and fuel economy from its standard four-cylinder engine. Not only do the most popular models in the segment offer more powerful engine options, most are also more fuel-efficient. A handful of rivals offer plug-in hybrid powertrain upgrades as well. While the Discovery Sport's all-weather nature has some appeal, overall we think most small luxury SUV shoppers will be more satisfied with a Genesis GV70, Mercedes-Benz GLC or even one of Land Rover's other models, such as the Defender or larger Discovery. Which Discovery Sport does Edmunds recommend? Though Land Rover reserves a few appealing features exclusively for the SE trim level, we recommend the Discovery Sport's S trim as the best foundation upon which to build. Land Rover offers numerous options for paint colors, wheels, interior materials and equipment upgrades. Packages to consider include the Driver Assist Pack, Family Pack and Technology Pack.   2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport models Two versions of the 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport are available: S and SE. Each one seats five people unless you opt for a third-row seat that bumps the count to seven passengers. Land Rover installs just one engine under the Discovery Sport's hood, a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder making a modest 246 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque. Standard equipment highlights include:   S The Discovery Sport S includes: All-wheel drive Off-road driving modes for various terrain and conditions 18-inch wheels LED headlights and taillights Power-folding and heated exterior mirrors Rain-sensing windshield wipers Power liftgate Remote keyless entry Choice of leather or faux leather seating surfaces 12-way power-adjustable and heated front seats Sliding and reclining second-row seats Dual-zone automatic climate control 7-inch instrument panel digital display 10-inch infotainment touchscreen Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility Wireless smartphone charging Six-speaker audio system Standard driver assist features include: Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios) Lane keeping assist (steers the Discovery Sport back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker) Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued) Surround-view camera (gives you a top-down view of the Discovery Sport and its surroundings for tight parking situations) Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking) SE The Discovery Sport SE upgrades you with: 20-inch wheels Upgraded LED headlights with automatic high-beam assist Front seat memory settings Fully digital instrument panel Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot) Both the S and SE trim are