Land Rover has given the Discovery a fairly thorough refresh for 2021 that includes two new turbocharged engines—a 296-hp four-cylinder and a 355-hp six-cylinder—as well as a new Pivi Pro infotainment system with an 11.4-inch display. A new grille, tweaked exterior lighting elements, and new wheel designs give the Disco a visual update, and a new R-Dynamic model—complete with glossy black exterior accents—joins the lineup. Land Rover has improved rear-seat comfort by adding additional padding to the second-row chairs. There's a new 12.3-inch digital gauge display and a full-color head-up display for the driver; a toggle-style gear selector is also new and all Discovery models now come standard with an adjustable air suspension.
PROS Legitimate off-road capability, stylish exterior, modern technology comes standard.
CONS Clumsy handling, cargo space suffers with third row in use, adults won't fit comfortably in the rearmost seats.
“A heroically talented go-anywhere, do-anything family SUV. Just be sure you *need* this much space and ability ”
PROS Unstoppable off-road, superb motorway manners, vast cabin space, improved interior tech
CONS Too damn big for the UK. Perhaps a little over-endowed for most of us. And now the Defender’s here, wouldn’t you sooner have that?
For 2021 Refreshed exterior styling,New infotainment system,New four- and six-cylinder gasoline engines; the diesel is discontinued.
PROS Smooth on-road driving manners Above-average capabilities off-road Luxurious interior with excellent materials Clever features in terms of utility and technology
CONS Infotainment system can be difficult to operate
The 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 9-speed automatic.New infotainment system with over-the-air update capability.Surround-view camera system is standard..Base and R Dynamic HSE trim levels dropped.
PROS Above-average off-road and all-weather capabilities Available third-row seating Plenty of passenger and cargo space Quiet and smooth ride
CONS Seats may be too big for smaller drivers More powerful engine upgrade no longer offered
The junior Discovery model receives Land Rover's new Pivi Pro infotainment system that launched on the 2020 Defender. The new system boasts a simplified menu structure as well as over-the-air update capability. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now standard across the lineup. Buyers can augment the Discovery Sport's new infotainment system with the optional Online Pack package, which adds a Wi-Fi hotspot, embedded Spotify music service, and a wireless smartphone charging pad.
PROS Distinguished appearance, rugged off-road capability, roomy interior with optional third row.
CONS Sluggish turbo-four, thirsty for the go-juice, not as luxurious as its Land-Rover siblings.
New for the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport is Standard Pivi Pro infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay,Standard traffic sign recognition and surround-view parking camera system and Fewer trim levels.
PROS Great off-road capability User-friendly infotainment system Roomy cabin with cushy second-row seats
CONS Lackluster engine Unrefined ride Below-average fuel economy
