Land Rover Discovery Sport Engines Range
Engine Range of Land Rover Discovery Sport Consists of Petrol, Diesel and Plug-in Hybrid Engine
Land Rover Discovery is a big car and its sports variant is supposed to do a pulling job with a strong element of excitement. Engines are quite capable in range for these SUVs. Chassis also adds to the agility and performance of the car, fortunately, the SUV has a sharp one. Strongly building a car has to perform on asphalt and off-road so added strength from 2019 proved to be a splendid option. Updates for the new model has made it refined as well. Thus Land Rover Discovery Sport is luxuriously refined too. The engine range of Land Rover Discovery Sport consists of petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid engines. Mild hybrid assistance is also paired with engines to improve fuel efficiency.
2.0-Liter Petrol Unit P250 is Inline 4-Cylinder Unit
2.0-liter petrol unit P250 is an inline 4-cylinder unit paired with 9-speed auto transmissions. It is capable of 246hp and a maximum torque of 269lb ft. Payload capacity is 1585 lbs and towing capacity is 4400 lbs. The top speed is 124mph and 7.5 seconds sprint time to reach 0-62 mph speed. Refinement is good while cruising unless pushing the speed pedal unnecessarily hard. One less powerful petrol unit is P200 in the range, which is capable of 200hp and torque of 320Nm. The maximum speed limit of Land Rover Discovery Sport with this power unit is 124mph but little power takes more time to reach 62mph speed. Exactly 8.5 seconds are required for this. Powerful P290 produces 290hp and torque of 400Nm. This powerful petrol unit model proves fastest and crosses 62mph speed mark in 7.1 seconds. The top speed is also 144mph. The fuel economy of these power units are not very good so you have to afford the high running cost. Five years or 50,000 miles warranty is offered to buyers of the vehicle. Quick acceleration, refinement and low emission are major plus points for these engines.
The Speed Transmissions Play Vital Role
The diesel engine range has two variants of 2.0-liter power units. The least powerful variant is D165 has been paired with the manual gearbox. These units are frugal and keep running costs low. Power of 163hp takes it from 0- 62mph in 10.2 seconds and a top speed of 112 miles. The same D165 with auto speed transmissions is quicker so reaches the speed barrier in 9.8 seconds. The speed transmissions play a vital role in smooth acceleration and D165 with auto gearbox accelerates even smoothly. Powerful D200 of diesel engine range produces 204hp and 400Nm of torque. With a top speed of 117mph it is the quickest of diesel engines and takes 8.3 seconds to reach 62mph. Apart from D165 none of the models of Land Rover Discovery Sport offers a manual gearbox and front-wheel drive. Mild hybrid technology is also missed in this model. All other models have mild hybrid technology and all-wheel drive. Nine-speed auto transmissions are not without a problem so speed pedal input does not pass without delay.
It Has Three-Cylinder Petrol Engine and Electric Motor
People select Land Rover Discovery model while keeping in mind engine performance and running cost. In the last decade, one more thing has become of great importance, carbon emission. It impacts both environments, we live in and running costs due to annual toad tax. There is a plug-in hybrid model also present for buyers of Land Rover Discovery Sport. It has a three-cylinder petrol unit and electric motor, which produce 309hp and mammoth torque of 540Nm. Excellent fuel economy and low emission ensure the lowest running cost for owners of the SUV. It is the quickest to reach 62mph speed in 6.5 seconds with a maximum speed of 134mph. Three drive modes Hybrid, Electric and Save let you decide to use the petrol engine and electric motor. You can go all-electric for daily commuting and short distances whereas Hybrid mode makes both power sources work. When the two-ton car has to run only on a three-cylinder petrol engine then it will be slower. Another diesel engine, D240 was once available but has been discontinued. Its power helps to overtake rather easily and refinement remains good while cruising on the motorway. Otherwise, the diesel engine produces grunt at high revolutions. Punchy at mid revs and offer excitement to drivers throughout. Land Rover Discovery Sport offers different engines to buyers that suit different needs. Vogue Technics is your best choice if you are looking for a Discovery Sport replacement engine in UK.