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
The 2020 Nissan Pathfinder comes with front wheel drive, and four wheel drive. Available transmissions include: continuously variable-speed automatic.New Rock Creek Edition offers unique visual flair.
Pros V6 engine delivers strong acceleration with decent fuel economy Third-row seating is easy to access Robust towing capacity Automatic emergency braking and rear parking sensors are standard on every trim level
Cons Cargo capacity and small-item storage are below average Offers less roomy third-row space than some rivals The top trim's ride quality may be too firm for some drivers
Nissan doesn't change or update the 2020 Pathfinder in any meaningful way. The rugged-looking Rock Creek Edition that was introduced last year is still available. However, those who hope the heritage-inspired package actually packs some legitimate off-road equipment will be disappointed.
Pros Solid value in this class, cushy cabin experience, notable 6000-pound towing capacity.
Cons Drives more boatlike than it should, middling cargo storage, small third row.
