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2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport launched at Rs. 42.48 lakh

Land Rover has launched the 2018 Discovery Sport in India. The updated SUV is available in four variants with prices starting at Rs. 42.48 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

Little has changed on the exterior of the 2018 Discovery Sport. The raked front fascia has been carried over along with the headlights with circular LED DRLs. Similarly, the side profile remains unchanged, while the rear features the same wraparound tail lamps with circular lights and a roof spoiler. 

Inside, the 2018 Discover Sport does come with a few updates. It is now offered with a Wi-Fi hotspot and Pro Services in addition to the existing InControl Apps feature. The Wi-Fi hotspot uses a SIM card that can provide 4G access to up to 8 devices. The ‘InControl - Pro Services’ offers features like the Route Planner App, Commute Mode and allows for sharing updates to contacts on expected time of arrival via SMS. The base ‘Pure’ trim comes with 5 seats, while the remaining 3 variants are offered in a 5+2 seating configuration.

The 2018 Discovery Sport will be available only with a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder diesel engine which produces 148 BHP @ 4,000 rpm and a peak torque of 382 Nm @ 1,750-2,250 rpm. The top-spec HSE Luxury trim gets the same engine in a higher state of tune. It makes 177 BHP @ 4,000 rpm and 430 Nm @ 1,750-2,500 rpm. All variants come with a 9-speed automatic gearbox and an all-wheel drive system. Features like Terrain Response, traction control, hill start assist, Roll Stability Control (RSC), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and Trailer Stability Control are standard.

Other features include automatic headlights, rain sensing wipers, tyre pressure monitoring system, cruise control, park assist with rear view camera, 2-zone climate control, airbags, ISOFIX child safety seat anchor points among others.

Variant-wise ex-showroom prices:

Pure - Rs. 42.48 lakh 

SE - Rs. 48.67 lakh 

HSE - Rs. 52.31 lakh

HSE Luxury - Rs. 57.46 lakh

 
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