2024 Range Rover Sport Luxury Sport SUV Review Interior and Exterior || OTO 13BX1

Overview
Snazzier than a Jeep but more approachable than a Range Rover, the 2024 Land Rover Discovery finds its niche as a premium off-roader with room for the whole family. Three rows of seats provide seating for up to seven in the Discovery’s upscale cabin, although that last row is roomy enough only for kids. Under the hood is either a 296-hp turbocharged four-cylinder or a 355-hp turbocharged inline-six. The Discovery’s performance is adequate but not groundbreaking, and its road manners, while comfortable, are less refined than in rivals such as the BMW X5, the Porsche Cayenne, and the Volvo XC90. Those crossovers won’t venture nearly as far into the outdoors as the Discovery, though, and the Land Rover trades on its legacy of off-road capability. Its terrain-conquering equipment is a rarity in the segment and includes a two-speed transfer case, skid plates, and a height-adjustable air suspension system.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance
All Discovery models come with full-time all-wheel drive as standard, but buyers can choose between a 296-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder and a 355-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six, the latter of which employs a 48-volt hybrid system. We haven’t had a chance to test-drive the Disco with the base turbo four, but with the inline-six, the big Land Rover feels sprightly around town and delivers adequate power for highway merging and passing. At our test track, the six-cylinder Discovery made it to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds. The Land Rover’s adventure-ready mission caters to those seeking an SUV for much more than just trolling the parking lot at the mall, but it comes at the expense of on-road dexterity. The Discovery’s handling isn’t as ponderous as one might expect, but it still feels clumsy and top-heavy when changing direction. The Disco never lets you forget that you’re piloting a large SUV. Overall ride quality is quite good, and even harsh bumps are dealt with easily. Steering feel, however, is nonexistent, especially on-center, where a large dead spot creates a need for frequent steering corrections when cruising on the highway. If towing a heavy load is on the docket, the Disco is rated to tow up to 8200 pounds.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
The Discovery’s interior materials are upscale, and the design is appropriately posh. Luxury features abound throughout the cabin, and the level of comfort only increases as you climb through the more expensive trims. Power-adjustable, heated leather seats with optional massage function for the driver and front-seat passenger offer good support and even better cushioning; second-row seats provide fore-and-aft and recline adjustments. Without adequate space to haul gear, there would be fewer opportunities for adventure. With both of its rear rows of seats folded, the Disco’s spacious cabin proved to be quite accommodating with room for 29 of our carry-on suitcases. But if you flip the last row of seats up and load the Discovery with the full complement of seven would-be explorers, the maximum number of carry-ons it can carry drops to just two behind the third row.
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