{"id":2661,"date":"2025-08-24T15:41:57","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T05:41:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/?p=2661"},"modified":"2025-08-18T12:18:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T02:18:13","slug":"review-2025-land-rover-discovery-sport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/review-2025-land-rover-discovery-sport\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: 2025 LAND ROVER Discovery Sport"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/land_rover-discovery_sport\"><strong>2025 LAND ROVER Discovery Sport<\/strong><\/a> is the tidy, practical Land Rover that actually fits in suburban car parks without giving up the brand\u2019s go-anywhere attitude. For Australia, it brings a calmer cabin with the curved 11.4-inch Pivi Pro screen, a choice of petrol or plug-in hybrid power, and the party trick that keeps families interested: the available 5+2 \u201coccasional\u201d third row on non-PHEV variants. The result feels like a proper Land Rover you can live with every day, not a bush toy you use twice a year.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"590\">Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n<h4 data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"600\">Pros<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"712\">Optional 5+2 seating on petrol variants gives real-world flexibility.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"826\">Infotainment is finally simple and quick with Pivi Pro and OTA updates.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"943\">Calm, comfortable road manners and decent off-road tech for gravel weekends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"953\"><\/h4>\n<h4 data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"953\">Cons<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1046\">Plug-in hybrid costs more and loses the third row.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1136\">Spec you expect may still live in option packs.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1232\">Fuel claims for the PHEV depend on charging discipline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1258\">How Much Does It Cost?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1636\">In Australia, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/land_rover-discovery_sport\"><strong>2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport<\/strong><\/a> range lists from <strong data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1338\">$73,504<\/strong> before on-roads for the S P200, up to <strong data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1389\">$101,999<\/strong> before on-roads for the <strong data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1434\">Dynamic SE P300e<\/strong> plug-in hybrid. That price spread mirrors the broader line-up, with petrol P250 grades sitting in the middle. Drive-away numbers vary by state, dealer and options.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1661\">Features and Benefits<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"2067\">The headline change inside is the curved <strong data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1726\">11.4-inch Pivi Pro<\/strong> touchscreen. It keeps 90 percent of tasks within two taps, supports wireless phone mirroring, and receives over-the-air updates. The interface is clean, the graphics are sharp, and it now feels worthy of the badge. A 12.3-inch driver display and Amazon Alexa voice control round out the daily-use tech.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2471\">Beyond screens, the <strong data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2133\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/land_rover-discovery_sport\">2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport<\/a> features<\/strong> the brand\u2019s familiar capability helpers. <strong data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2194\">All-Wheel Drive<\/strong> is standard, <strong data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2230\">Terrain Response 2<\/strong> adapts to sand, mud and the rest, and the <strong data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2295\">3D Surround Camera<\/strong> with ClearSight tricks helps in tight carparks and on rutted tracks alike. This is not a Defender, but it is far more than a soft roader.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2481\">Safety<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2483\" data-end=\"2974\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/land_rover-discovery_sport\"><strong>Discovery Sport<\/strong><\/a> carries a <strong data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2532\">five-star ANCAP<\/strong> rating for L550 series vehicles built from <strong data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2593\">February 2022<\/strong> onward, which covers current petrol variants in market. The score includes <strong data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2691\">85% Adult Occupant<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2693\" data-end=\"2715\">88% Child Occupant<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2745\">71% Vulnerable Road User<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2750\" data-end=\"2771\">83% Safety Assist<\/strong>. Note that the <strong data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2822\">P300e plug-in hybrid is unrated<\/strong> by ANCAP at the time of writing. Standard kit includes AEB with junction assist, lane keeping and speed assist.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2976\" data-end=\"2991\">Running Costs<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2993\" data-end=\"3523\">Land Rover Australia backs new vehicles with a <strong data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3080\">5-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"3085\" data-end=\"3116\">5 years roadside assistance<\/strong>. Service plans are available and can be bundled at purchase. If you go the PHEV, Land Rover quotes <strong data-start=\"3216\" data-end=\"3230\">61 km WLTP<\/strong> EV range, <strong data-start=\"3241\" data-end=\"3257\">2.1 L\/100 km<\/strong> combined when charged, and rare-for-class <strong data-start=\"3300\" data-end=\"3332\">DC fast-charging up to 35 kW<\/strong>. Independent local testing reports <strong data-start=\"3368\" data-end=\"3390\">about 4.5 L\/100 km<\/strong> in mixed use with regular top-ups, which is realistic for city families who plug in at home.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3525\" data-end=\"3556\">Comparison To Its Competitors<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3558\" data-end=\"4271\">If you are shopping premium mid-size, your list probably reads <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/audi-q5\"><strong data-start=\"3621\" data-end=\"3632\">Audi Q5<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/bmw-x3\"><strong data-start=\"3634\" data-end=\"3644\">BMW X3<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/volvo-xc60\"><strong data-start=\"3646\" data-end=\"3660\">Volvo XC60<\/strong><\/a>, <strong data-start=\"3662\" data-end=\"3683\">Mercedes-Benz GLC<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"3685\" data-end=\"3697\">Lexus NX<\/strong>, maybe <strong data-start=\"3705\" data-end=\"3721\">Genesis GV70<\/strong>. Most of those are five-seaters only. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/land_rover-discovery_sport\"><strong>Discovery Sport<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s <strong data-start=\"3782\" data-end=\"3815\">5+2 option on petrol variants<\/strong> is the ace for school-holiday runs, without jumping to a larger seven-seat SUV. Against PHEV rivals from Audi, BMW and Volvo, Land Rover\u2019s DC fast-charge capability and strong EV range help, but the <strong data-start=\"4015\" data-end=\"4030\">P300e price<\/strong> can climb once you add the spec you want. If you want premium with three rows at similar money, the <strong data-start=\"4131\" data-end=\"4152\">Mercedes-Benz GLB<\/strong> exists, though it leans urban and lacks the Land Rover\u2019s dirt-road confidence.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4891\" data-end=\"4903\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4905\" data-end=\"5500\">The <strong data-start=\"4909\" data-end=\"4951\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/land_rover-discovery_sport\">2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport<\/a> review<\/strong> in one breath: it is the sensible Land Rover that still feels like a Land Rover. The <strong data-start=\"5037\" data-end=\"5049\">interior<\/strong> finally meets expectations, the <strong data-start=\"5082\" data-end=\"5096\">technology<\/strong> is easy, and the <strong data-start=\"5114\" data-end=\"5129\">performance<\/strong> is calm rather than shouty. The <strong data-start=\"5162\" data-end=\"5170\">PHEV<\/strong> is clever if you charge often, but the sweet spot for many buyers remains a well-optioned petrol with the <strong data-start=\"5277\" data-end=\"5284\">5+2 <\/strong>seating. Add the <strong data-start=\"5302\" data-end=\"5343\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/land_rover-discovery_sport\">2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport<\/a> price<\/strong> that undercuts larger seven-seat luxury SUVs and you have a compact premium family SUV that behaves like a grown-up.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5502\" data-end=\"5520\">Rating: 8\/10<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5522\" data-end=\"6001\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/land_rover-discovery_sport\"><strong>Discovery Sport<\/strong><\/a> nails the daily brief while keeping enough Land Rover DNA for weekend detours. It is not the flashiest in class, but the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/land_rover-discovery_sport\"><strong data-start=\"5673\" data-end=\"5708\">2025 LAND ROVER Discovery sport<\/strong><\/a> blends <strong data-start=\"5716\" data-end=\"5728\">features<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"5730\" data-end=\"5739\">specs<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"5741\" data-end=\"5759\">interior space<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"5765\" data-end=\"5779\">technology <\/strong>in a way that suits Australian roads and families. If you value comfort, a usable third row, and low-drama ownership supported by a five-year warranty, it belongs on your shortlist.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2025 LAND ROVER Discovery Sport is the tidy, practical Land Rover that actually fits in suburban car parks without giving up the brand\u2019s go-anywhere attitude. For Australia, it brings a calmer cabin with the curved 11.4-inch Pivi Pro screen, a choice of petrol or plug-in hybrid power, and the party trick that keeps families&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/review-2025-land-rover-discovery-sport\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Review: 2025 LAND ROVER Discovery Sport<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2665,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,2,5],"tags":[2701,2707,2704,2706,2708,2705,2702,2703,2709],"class_list":["post-2661","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-best-cars-to-buy","category-buying-your-new-car","category-choosing-the-right-car","tag-2025-land-rover-discovery-sport","tag-2025-land-rover-discovery-sport-exterior-design","tag-2025-land-rover-discovery-sport-features","tag-2025-land-rover-discovery-sport-interior","tag-2025-land-rover-discovery-sport-performance","tag-2025-land-rover-discovery-sport-price","tag-2025-land-rover-discovery-sport-review","tag-2025-land-rover-discovery-sport-specs","tag-2025-land-rover-discovery-sport-technology","entry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2661","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2661"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2661\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2664,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2661\/revisions\/2664"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2665"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2661"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2661"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2661"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}