The 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 9-speed automatic.Revised exterior styling, a new base trim and an optional mild hybrid engine.Improved interior materials and additional tech features.
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 The more powerful engine upgrade is only offered on the top trim
The 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport is a super-competent seven-seater in a hotly contested luxury medium-SUV segment. It’s technically an update to the model that came out in 2015, one which this author actually bought and owned for some time.
Pros Seven seats, super versatile and practical, Range Rover-like interior, great packaging, much better looking than before
Cons Initial lag from drivetrain on take off, still needs some options ticked, no USB C
Land Rover promises luxurious treatment and off-road capability, and the 2020 Discovery Sport brings these qualities to the masses. The downsized Discovery is the most affordable model to wear the Land Rover badge, but it still boasts myriad features as well as a refreshed design for 2020. The updated styling helps align the Sport with bigger and ritzier Rovers such as the Discovery and the Range Rover Velar.Every Discovery Sport is powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes between 246 and 286 horsepower depending on the model. However, the more powerful engine utilizes a 48-volt hybrid system that aims to improve fuel economy and aid acceleration.
The 2019 Chevrolet Trax makes a compelling used car alternative, but rivals do many things better.
Pros Reasonable base price Roomier inside than it looks Optional AWD New car smell
Cons Lackluster to drive Short on safety gear Base LS model is truly plain Anonymous styling Expensive when loaded up
The 2019 Chevy Trax is available in three trim levels: LS, LT and Premier. The base LS trim has enough standard equipment not to feel stripped down, but the LT adds more practical features and has access to several option packages. The Premier trim not only gets interior upgrades, but it also has added active safety features.
Pros Offers appealing passenger space for its size Plenty of features for the price
Cons Fuel economy falls short for the class Less cargo space than some rivals Slow acceleration from the underpowered engine Ride quality is choppy on the freeway
The 2019 Chevrolet Trax ranked #13 in Subcompact SUVs. Currently the Chevrolet Trax has a score of 7.2 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 45 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros User-friendly infotainment system Spacious, comfortable seats
Cons Limited engine power Jostling ride Subpar fuel economy ratings Many rivals have more cargo space
