2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test
Not Tested
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
20 City / 25 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
240
Seats
5 -7
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Chelsea B
My favorite feature is the turbo engine.
I highly recommend Land Rover to someone looking to buy a new car. I have never had an issue with my car since purchasing and the level of comfort and amenities that these vehicles have is unmatched. Not only is my vehicle comfortable and spacious it is also extremely safe.
accountCircle Kyle D
Initial impression if discovery sport from a first-time Land Rover owner.
Very roomy interior and fancy finishes. My only complaint with the vehicle is the technology inside. The touch screen is outdated and not very easy to use. As for the exterior, I think the discovery sport is the best in its class. I actually think it looks more expensive than other higher end Land Rover and range rover models.
accountCircle Michele A
The beautiful and practical discovery sport.
My discovery sport has a comfortable and roomy interior. The features make driving fun! There are many safety features I love-back up cameras, blind spot monitors on my side mirrors, etc. The moon roof spans the entire length of the roof. The cooking seats and auto remote start are both great.
accountCircle Mark M
Land Rover is the best if you're wanting a SUV
Never had any major problems. Solid car, beautiful, with tons of inside space. Sport ride but still comfortable for road trips. Gas mileage is decent. Panorama glass roof is stunning. Heated and cooled seats for both winter and summer. I will by another Land Rover for sure.
accountCircle Ava N
The emerald green exterior sparkles in certain lights and gives it a nice glow.
I love my Land Rover discovery sport. I got the car mid-2020. The car drives very smoothly. I always feel well grounded even though the car accelerates relatively fast. I have drive other Land Rover cars before, but the discovery sport is my favorite. I knew I wanted to purchase this car because of its cosmetic look. I live in phoenix, so I wanted a light interior. I was able to find my dream car from a dealership in Scottsdale. My car is emerald green with a light interior and it looks amazing. There have been no major problems with the vehicle this far. The one problem I have is the gas mileage. The company claims that the car gets 20-25 mpg, but I think it might be less. I am lucky if I can get the gas tank to read 300 miles when full. I find myself at the gas station buying premium gas more often that I would like. Overall, the car is amazing. I understand that most SUVs do not get amazing mpgs.
accountCircle Brittany H
Spacious, stylish & comfy.
The Land Rover discovery is spacious and comfortable. It has all of the features I need and then some, with the exception of remote start. It is my understanding that land rovers do not have remote start on any of their vehicles. I owned a range rover Evoque before this and loved it as well, but the discovery is definitely more spacious for a small family’s needs.
accountCircle Laci P
Great mid sized SUV—perfect for on the go.
This mid size SUV has been my favorite car that I have had. It is comfortable, gets decent gas mileage and has plenty of room. I love the way it looks inside and out. The full moon roof is an added bonus as well. I drive quite a bit for work and this vehicle has done great.
accountCircle Destiny Q
Love for the discovery sport.
The discovery sport is excellent on gas. Offers a smooth, quiet ride. Very spacious - good for families or people with dogs. No mechanical issues in three years of leasing it, however, maintenance costs are far more expensive than most vehicles. Would lease again.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle terry graves
Is there a recall a lot of problem on a 3 year vehicle
I've had my Land Rover now since 2018. Its a 2017. Purchased only 14K miles. NOW major problems found VCT failure est. Cost $3200, Intake Camshaft tied into other electrical components. This should not be happening with a vehicle that is only 3 years old!!!
accountCircle Michael K
Not worth the price for a luxury SUV.
It is not built well for a vehicle of this price. Does not handle as well as my last SUV which was a BMW. Performance is lax, engine not powerful, yet you need to put premium gas in it. The vehicle is not comfortable for me. Sight lines are not good.
accountCircle Courtney Y
Ok car but not a lot for the money.
The car has lots of rattling. The seats, vents and console rattle. It lacks a lot of features for the price. It is difficult to get seats adjusted well. They tend to move. The car ages really fast. Like the seats crack. The exterior dents very easy as well.
accountCircle Tracy B
Land Rover 2017 Discovery Sport structurally poor. Mechanically runs great!
Vehicle mechanically runs great but structural parts have fallen off or have become loose. For instance the door handle cover fell off, the roof runner fell off, the rear tailgate interior has become loose, the passenger inside door panel is loose, the backseat passenger door panel also loose. Brought to Land Rover dealer very helpful and willing to fix everything at no cost due to still under warranty. Very inconvenient to go to dealer since it is a good hour and a half from my house. Did not expect poor quality structure wise from Land Rover.
accountCircle John S
Reversing: I am addicted to the backup camera and the graphics produced.
Performance, reliability/comfort are acceptable. Does not have certain features I expected in this class, I.E., CD player, seat memory. The interior is very nice including the seating. I am frequently too tall for many vehicles. Remote rear door opener is very clever.
accountCircle J G
It is great in the snow and is solidly built.
It's a great vehicle in the snow and is stylish. It has no pickup when accelerating and the technology is a bit strange.
accountCircle Courtney Y
Not the best bang for your buck.
The car has a lot of rattling. It also comes out of alignment easily and needs new tires often due to the heavy weight. Service are expensive and tires are expensive. In my experience, tires have to be replaced every other service. The navigation system is also always broken.

Land Rover Discovery Sport Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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SE Sport
240 HP 22 MPG 5-7 Seats
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HSE Sport
240 HP 22 MPG 5-7 Seats
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HSE Luxury Sport
240 HP 22 MPG 5-7 Seats
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2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport Owner Reviews

4.18
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4 stars 29%
3 stars 12%
2 stars 6%
1 star 3%
accountCircle Courtney Y on June 18, 2021
Not the best bang for your buck.
The car has a lot of rattling. It also comes out of alignment easily and needs new tires often due to the heavy weight. Service are expensive and tires are expensive. In my experience, tires have to be replaced every other service. The navigation system is also always broken.
accountCircle Rachel M on May 23, 2021
It is like a step up from a jeep; a tad fancier and more comfy.
This vehicle drives extremely wonderfully, feels safe, and is perfect for multiple terrains. The vehicle itself feels strong and the drive is smooth and comfortable. The features inside are great and the outside is sleek and gorgeous. We've put 50,000 miles on this vehicle in 9 months traveling and it is held up amazingly.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Shannon R.

Beautiful interior design, great features, name brand that stands out. The navigation 6 is excellent, service at the dealership is top notch and I enjoy the way it drives, it feels smooth. Also, it makes my neighbors jealous that I have a luxury vehicle and most of them do not.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Shannon R.

When anything breaks in the car I have to get it serviced at the dealership, which is expensive, and most auto body shops do not carry the parts or tires required for regular service. I have also had problems with the engine, which, after reading reviews online, I've found that engine difficulties tend to be a problem with many vehicles under the Range Rover brand.

Ranks #15 Luxury Compact SUV by Owners

The 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport has an average owner rating of 4.38 out of 5 which ranks it #15 of 17 other Luxury Compact SUVs.

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4.83
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2017 Volvo XC60
4.73
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2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport
4.18

Ranks #7 Luxury Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport has a combined MPG of 29 which ranks it #7 of 17 other Luxury Compact SUVs.

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2017 Lexus NX
33 MPG
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2017 INFINITI QX30
33 MPG
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2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport
25 MPG

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Safety & Reliability

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