Land Rover Ireland lhas aunched the new Discovery Sport at in Co Kildare. 

Changes to the Land Rover family lineup means this new car is the first member of the new Discovery family, Discovery Sport, features 5+2 seating in a footprint no larger than existing 5-seat premium SUVs. It replaces to old Feelander with a host of improvements and a complete new look. It also brings many of the features that make the more expensive Discovery such a desirable model over the years.

Speaking at the launch, Eddie Kavanagh, General Manager, Land Rover Ireland said, “The Discovery Sport is now available to test drive at Land Rover dealerships across the country.  It is very competitively priced at €37,100 and, as you would expect from a Land Rover, it offers supreme versatility with a very generous and adaptable loadspace in the option 5+2 seating.  We’re confident the Discovery Sport will be a big hit with our customers, both old and new.”

At launch the Discovery Sport is equipped with a range of four-cylinder turbocharged petrol and diesel engines. Both the all-alloy Si4 2.0-litre petrol engine and the 2.2-litre turbodiesel feature stop-start technology, high-pressure direct injection, low-friction internal components and smart regenerative charging for outstanding performance and economy.

Land Rover’s renowned Terrain Response system features on all four-wheel-drive derivatives, allowing drivers to tailor Discovery Sport’s responses to the prevailing conditions. Up to five settings are available: General; Grass/Gravel/Snow; Mud and Ruts; and Sand. Dynamic mode is optionally available and heightens on-road performance and driver feedback.

Discovery Sport is clearly identifiable as a Land Rover and brings a new sense of modernisation to the Discovery family, creating a distinctively compact profile that belies significant interior space with optional 5+2 seating. All-round visibility is excellent, whilst the interior and load space are easily accessible and the versatile interior has been designed to be premium, not precious. Key controls are deliberately placed to provide easy access from the Sports Command Driving Position. Simple, clean surfaces and high-quality materials feature throughout.

Later in 2015, a highly efficient ED4 turbodiesel engine will join the range with CO2 emissions of just 119g/km. Both 9-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmissions are available.