Australian 4WD & SUV Buyer's Guide

LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT FROM $66,810

The base Discovery Sport P200 R-Dynamic, tested here, with a 147kW 2.0-litre turbopetrol/nine-speed automatic/all-wheel drivetrain costs $66,810. That’s an almost $6500 hike from 2020, so the Land Rover has now lost its once considerable value for money advantage over its Audi Q5/BMW X3/Mercedes GLC rivals.

That said, you do still get higher levels of capability and convenience.

Seven seats are standard; rivals have five. Discovery also has credible, as opposed to pretend, off road

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