2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport Review: SE and HSE, off-road and on-road

The SE â€" as with all Land Rover Discovery Sport models â€" comes with autonomous emergency braking which operates between 5-80km/h, along with lane departure warning, a reverse-view camera, rear parking sensors, twin-zone climate control, an electric tailgate and “grained” leather trim on the seats.

Further standard goodies include auto headlights and wipers, 18-inch alloy wheels and electric front seat adjustment, and there’s also an 8.0-inch touchscreen media system with satellite navigation, Bluetooth phone and audio streaming, and a 10-speaker stereo.

The HSE gains xenon headlights with LED inlays, automatic high-beam assist, 19-inch alloy wheels, front parking sensors, heated and cooled front seats, front and rear carpet mats, colour mood lighting and an 11-speaker stereo system with sub-woofer.

As you can tell, then, you get a bit more kit for your cash if you go for the HSE, and it’s made all the better by the way the car drives around town. The ride quality is excellent, even on 19-inch wheels, with bumps and sharp-edged potholes dealt with commendably.

The steering is a little slow when you’re pushing the Discovery Sport through corners, but, in the urban environment, the response and weight of the steering is top-notch.

Where the light doesn’t shine as bright is under the bonnet.

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