Land Rover Discovery Sport: price, engine, fuel economy and towing

By CarWhere Research · Updated

The Land Rover Discovery Sport is a compact luxury SUV with optional 5+2 seating. Land Rover USA lists it from $49,900 before destination in Landmark form. It uses a 246-hp turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder with a 9-speed automatic and all-wheel drive, rated by the EPA at 20 mpg combined, and it tows up to 4,409 lbs.

Type
Compact luxury SUV, five seats or optional 5+2
Price (MSRP)
from $49,900 (2026 MY) · Starting MSRP on the Land Rover USA Discovery Sport models page (model year not stated on the page), excluding destination; only the Landmark is listed.[1]
Powertrains
Discovery Sport P250 · 246 hp
Towing
up to 4,409 lb (Maximum listed by Land Rover USA; engine choice may affect capacity.)[2]
Current generation
First generation (2020 update), 2015–present

2026 Land Rover Discovery Sport price and trims

The Discovery Sport first appears in EPA listings for the 2015 model year and remains in its first generation. The current U.S. lineup has a single trim, the Landmark.[9][10][11]

Land Rover Discovery Sport trims with 2026 model-year base MSRP (USD) and powertrains
TrimMSRP (2026)Powertrain
Landmark$49,900excl. $1,275 destination/handling (landroverusa.com base MSRP, effective April 1, 2026); build link on the page is the 2026.5 model yearP250 2.0L turbo four-cylinder, 246 hp[9][10]

Every Discovery Sport trim compared, with standard equipment and previous-generation prices →

Land Rover Discovery Sport engines, horsepower and mpg

Torque is from Land Rover's 2021 model-year US release. Land Rover lists 0-60 mph in 7.3 seconds. EPA figures are 2026.

Land Rover Discovery Sport powertrains with Land Rover-rated output and EPA fuel economy (city/highway/combined)
VersionEngineHorsepowerTorque (lb-ft)TransmissionDriveEPA mpg (city/hwy/comb)
Discovery Sport P250Landmark2.0L turbocharged inline-4 (Ingenium)[2][3][4]2462699-speed automaticAll-wheel drive19/23/202026 MY[4]

Output is as rated by Land Rover; fuel economy is the EPA estimate. "—" means no official figure was found.

5+2 seating explained

The Discovery Sport offers an optional third row in a 5+2 layout, and its 40:20:40 sliding second row gives 24 seating combinations, according to Land Rover.[6]

Discovery Sport vs Range Rover Evoque

The two share a turbocharged 2.0L four, 9-speed automatic and all-wheel drive, and both start at $49,900. The Evoque is five-seat only and rated 22 mpg combined; the Discovery Sport adds the 5+2 option and is rated 20 mpg combined.[1][7][4][8]

Land Rover Discovery Sport generations by year

Every US Land Rover Discovery Sport generation with model years and engines, newest first
GenerationUS model yearsEnginesNotes
First generation (2020 update)2015–present2.0L turbo I4 (240 hp for 2016, 246 hp now); 286-hp mild hybrid offered for 2020Introduced for the 2015 model year as the first of the new Discovery family. For the 2020 model year it moved to a new architecture with mild-hybrid capability, a revised interior and 40:20:40 second-row seats.[5][6]

Land Rover Discovery Sport problems and recalls

The Discovery Sport's documented problems are safety recalls: 15 vehicle campaigns in NHTSA's recall data name it since its 2015 launch. The largest cover the DC-DC converter (26V248, 26V599), seat belt locking retractors (21V668) and a blank touchscreen hiding the rear camera on 2023 models (25V016). All are fixed free by Land Rover retailers.

Documented Land Rover Discovery Sport issues and NHTSA recall campaigns
IssueGenerationYearsType
DC-DC converter overload can cut 12-volt charging and drive power (recall 26V248)[12]Discovery Sport (2015–present)2020Recall 26V248
DC-DC converter can stop working at start-up (recall 26V599)[13][12]Discovery Sport (2015–present)2020–2024Recall 26V599
Seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early (recall 21V668)[14]Discovery Sport (2015–present)2020–2021 (as listed in the recall)Recall 21V668
Touchscreen may go blank and hide the rearview camera (recall 25V016)[15]Discovery Sport (2015–present)2023Recall 25V016
Front seat belt pretensioners may be damaged (recall 22V523)[16]Discovery Sport (2015–present)2022–2023Recall 22V523
2.0L fuel rail end caps may leak (recall 18V087)[17]Discovery Sport (2015–present)2018Recall 18V087
Front seat belt pretensioners may not work (recall 16V942)[18]Discovery Sport (2015–present)2017Recall 16V942
Transmission may shift to neutral unexpectedly (recall 16V614)[19]Discovery Sport (2015–present)2015Recall 16V614

All 9 documented Discovery Sport issues and 9 recalls, with symptoms and pre-purchase checks →

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See how a Discovery Sport was built at the factory.

Trim names and packages on a used listing are not always right. The CarWhere Land Rover build sheet reconstructs factory colors, options and packages from licensed VIN-level build data — availability is checked free, and it is $9.99 only when detailed build data is found for that VIN.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Land Rover USA lists it from $49,900 before destination (Landmark).

Does the Discovery Sport have a third row?

Yes, an optional 5+2 layout adds two third-row seats.

What mpg does the Discovery Sport get?

EPA rates the 2026 Discovery Sport at 19 city / 23 highway / 20 combined mpg.

How much can a Discovery Sport tow?

Up to 4,409 lbs, per Land Rover USA.

Sources

Prices and output are as published by Land Rover for the model year shown; fuel economy is from the EPA. Equipment changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

  1. Discovery Sport models and specifications (US starting price) — Land Rover USA (landroverusa.com)
  2. Discovery Sport overview page (power, towing, 0-60) — Land Rover USA (landroverusa.com)
  3. 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport, incl. US MSRPs (Nov 2020) — JLR Media Newsroom (media.jlr.com)
  4. 2026 Land Rover Discovery Sport, Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo — U.S. EPA / DOE, fueleconomy.gov
  5. Land Rover announces 2016 model year lineup (Jun 2015) — JLR Media Newsroom (media.jlr.com)
  6. Land Rover announces new 2020 Discovery Sport (May 2019) — JLR Media Newsroom (media.jlr.com)
  7. Range Rover Evoque models and specifications (US starting prices) — Range Rover USA (rangerover.com/en-us)
  8. 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo — U.S. EPA / DOE, fueleconomy.gov
  9. Discovery Sport Models and Specifications — Land Rover USA (landroverusa.com)
  10. Discovery Sport overview: performance — Land Rover USA (landroverusa.com)
  11. Land Rover models listed for the 2015 model year — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  12. Recall 26V248: Loss of Drive Power from DC-DC Converter Failure — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  13. Recall 26V599: Loss of Drive Power from DC-DC Converter Failure — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  14. Recall 21V668: Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor Malfunction — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  15. Recall 25V016: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  16. Recall 22V523: Seat Belt Pretensioners May Not Restrain Properly — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  17. Recall 18V087: Fuel Leak in Engine Compartment — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  18. Recall 16V942: Seat Belt Pretensioners may not Function Properly — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  19. Recall 16V614: Transmission may Unexpectedly Shift to Neutral — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)

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