2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport

    New from

    $55,800 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6 - 8 L / 100km

    About the Land Rover Discovery Sport

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Land Rover Discovery Sport is a Suv Medium Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $55,800 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the SE variant and topping out at $69,690 for the HSE Luxury.

    There are 3 variants of the Discovery Sport available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2015.

    Engine options include 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (110kW/420Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (177kW/340Nm). All variants feature 9-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2016 Discovery Sport is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    60.94 - 99.72 kW/t
    60.94 kW/t
    155.62 kW/t
    Boot Space
    194 litres
    194 litres
    550 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6 - 8 L/100km
    4.2 L/100km
    8.9 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    875 - 1,083 km
    742 km
    1,288 km
    Price
    $55,800 - $69,690
    $51,995
    $126,200
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 6 years
    1 year
    4 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,505 kg
    2,325 kg
    2,585 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,000 - 2,200 kg
    1,500 kg
    2,200 kg
    Approach Angle
    25 - 25.4°
    18.5°
    25.4°
    Departure Angle
    31 - 31.3°
    18.6°
    33°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    212 mm
    155 mm
    230 mm

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    2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport Specs

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    SE

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Usb Rear
      • Number Of Speakers: 10
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • Surround Sound Speaker
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Media Card
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Touch Screen
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: C1+eucd
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 60.94
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
      • Load Restraint Sliding Anchorage Points
    • Convenience
      • Automatic Door Closing Rear Boot Hatch
      • Back Of Front Seats Entertainment Display Screen: Back Of Front Seats
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Dual-view Entertainment Display Screen - Back Of Front Seats
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Size: 8.0
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Tv Entertainment Display Screen - Back Of Front Seats
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 25.0
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Sae
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1698
      • Departure Angle: 31.0
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 38.9
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1021
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 994
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1458
      • Front Track (mm): 1621
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 212
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.2
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.7
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 39.1
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 39.3
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.4
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.3
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11600
      • Overall Height (mm): 1724
      • Overall Length (mm): 4599
      • Overall Width (mm): 1894
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 984
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): Unlimited
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1431
      • Rear Track (mm): 1630
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11860
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2741
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 65
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Location: ?
      • Display Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Number Of Display Screens: 2
      • Touch Screen Display
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Mats Material: Textile
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Handbrake Grip: Alloy Or Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1083
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 16.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 18.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 7.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 14.3
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.0
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.3
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 180
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 112
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 150
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 110
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 420
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Anti Collision System Minimum Speed To Activate (km/h): 5
      • Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20150421
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: Acceptable
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 2.2 Diesel Se Rhd
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
      • Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 26000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Variable Rack
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Aircon Rear Outlet
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): 100000
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): 100000
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2200
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2505
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 1805
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 3979
      • Kerb Weight Includes Driver
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1805
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Locking Wheel Nuts
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 107
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Minimum Standard Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Mud & Snow
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Locking Wheel Nuts
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 107
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Minimum Standard Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Mud & Snow
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

    HSE

    Adds to SE:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 11
      • Speaker Subwoofer
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Auto Highbeam
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Bi-xenon
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 20
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 105
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 20
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 105
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Removes from SE:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 10
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Mats Material: Textile
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 107
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 107
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60

    Hse Luxury

    Adds to HSE:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 16
      • Speaker Brand Name: Meridian
      • System Brand Name: Meridian
      • System Digital Radio
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System In-dash Dvd
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 77.56
    • Convenience
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 25.4
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 194
      • Departure Angle: 31.3
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1066
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 16.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 18.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 7.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 14.1
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.1
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 188
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 117
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 190
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 140
    Removes from HSE:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 11
      • Surround Sound Speaker
      • System Digital Media Card
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 60.94
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 25.0
      • Departure Angle: 31.0
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1083
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 16.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 18.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 7.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 14.3
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.0
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.3
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 180
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 112
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 150
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 110
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    2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Land Rover Discovery Sport

    The most fuel efficient Land Rover Discovery Sport is the SE with a 9-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 6L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Land Rover Discovery Sport that uses the most amount of fuel is the SE with a 9-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 8L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Land Rover Discovery SportFuel TypeCombined
    2.2L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel6.0 L/100km
    2.2L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel6.1 L/100km
    2.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded8.0 L/100km
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    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Land Rover Discovery Sport?

    You should service your Discovery Sport at your authorised Land Rover dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Discovery Sport's warranty.

    2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Land Rover Discovery Sport?

    The Land Rover Discovery Sport offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Land Rover Discovery Sport FAQs

    The cheapest Land Rover Discovery Sport is the SE that starts from $55,800.

    The most expensive Land Rover Discovery Sport is the Hse Luxury that starts from $69,690.

    The best towing capacity of a Land Rover Discovery Sport is 2200 kg offered by the following variants: SE, HSE and Hse Luxury.

    The largest Land Rover Discovery Sport is the SE which measures 1894mm wide, 4599mm in length and sits 1724mm tall.

    The most powerful Land Rover Discovery Sport is the SE which has 177kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.

    The Land Rover Discovery Sport is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Land Rover Discovery Sport is the SE which weighs 2505 kg (kerb weight).

    The Land Rover Discovery Sport may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.