2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE LUX
All photo credits
- Photo: 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport R-Dynamic SE 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT China (4) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1994 and 2017 Discovery Side-by-Side Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE, rear 3.24.23 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Land Rover DISCOVERY SPORT HSE (L550) interior by Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE LUX is a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with an automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $45,955 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The Discovery Sport measures 180.7 inches long on a 107.9-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $45,955 ($62,231 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $46,950 ($63,578 *) |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Ingenium turbocharged inline-4 |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 83.0 x 92.3 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Direct injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Four-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic (S9) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Suspension | |
| Turning Diameter | 38.9 ft |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 180.7 in |
| Width | 74.6 in |
| Height | 67.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.3 in |
| Approach Angle | 25° |
| Departure Angle | 31° |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Land Rover DISCOVERY SPORT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Dec 9, 2016 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles manufactured May 30, 2016, to August 24, 2016, and 2016-2017 Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured June 7, 2016, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles have front lower control arm fasteners that may fail due to an assembly error, possibly resulting in separation of the steering knuckle.
Consequence: If the fasteners were to fail causing the knuckle to separate, vehicle handling may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hardware that connects the front lower control arm to the knuckle, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is Q650/Q651.
NHTSA campaign 16V889000
May 6, 2016 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles manufactured September 17, 2014, to March 5, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the license plate illumination lamp may fall out. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: Without license plate illumination, the vehicle may be difficult to identify at night.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace both rear license plate lamp housings, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2016. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P077.
NHTSA campaign 16V274000
5 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Land Rover DISCOVERY
Owner Complaints
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Land Rover DISCOVERY. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 3 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2016 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.