Range Rover Sport or Land Rover Discovery?

[Anonymous]

Which do you prefer and why? Are the most significant differences the number of rows, the price, off-road capabilities, and the engines? Apparently the RR Sport is available in diesel, while the Discovery diesel was discontinued.

[Anonymous]

Lookswise, they don't compare to vintage Land Rovers like the P38, RR Classic, Discovery 1-2, Defender. I would have liked to have seen modern performance and safety features in classic LR body styles.

[Anonymous]

Neither - too unreliable.

[Anonymous]

Virtually no one is offroading either of these in a meaningful way. If you want offroad performance, get a Jeep.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Neither - too unreliable.

The saying is…if you want to drive one, buy two. 😀

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Virtually no one is offroading either of these in a meaningful way. If you want offroad performance, get a Jeep.

the comparable jeep is a grand wagoneer and no one is off roading those either

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Virtually no one is offroading either of these in a meaningful way. If you want offroad performance, get a Jeep.

the comparable jeep is a grand wagoneer and no one is off roading those either

The Grand Wagoneer is larger than the RR Sport or Discovery, which are more akin to a Cherokee or Cherokee L.

[Anonymous]

Some of the Jeep Cherokee models do have adjustable air suspension and rear lockers like the Land Rovers, though that wasn't the question asked.

[Anonymous]

I still can’t figure out why anyone will pay top $$ for automotive junk.

[Anonymous]

I have a land rover discovery, I didn't like the squished looking back of the Range Rover Sport.

I also wanted a 3rd row and I don't believe the RRsport offered a 3rd row.

The size of the Discovery appealed to me, it is roomy inside, but not an enormous car, good towing capacity and I like an armrest.

Regarding reliability, I have not found that to be an issue. This is my second Land Rover, I drove an LR3 for 8 yrs and have had the discovery for almost 5 yrs and have not had issues, neither has had to have a lot of repairs.
Oil changes, tires, some normal wear and tear.

[Anonymous]

Test drive it and goodle the specs.

[Anonymous]

For off roading, go with a Wrangler Rubicon or maybe a Toyota 4 runner.

[Anonymous]

I really dislike the RR Sport. The Discovery is great though. I really enjoy driving that. A Land Rover is my dream when I have a ton of extra money that I don't mind spending on potential expensive repairs. For right now, I'm sticking to Acura and Lexus.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a land rover discovery, I didn't like the squished looking back of the Range Rover Sport.

I also wanted a 3rd row and I don't believe the RRsport offered a 3rd row.

The size of the Discovery appealed to me, it is roomy inside, but not an enormous car, good towing capacity and I like an armrest.

Regarding reliability, I have not found that to be an issue. This is my second Land Rover, I drove an LR3 for 8 yrs and have had the discovery for almost 5 yrs and have not had issues, neither has had to have a lot of repairs.
Oil changes, tires, some normal wear and tear.

With all due respect, doesn't the Discovery have the asymmetrical, squished looking back? Are they both squished?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Virtually no one is offroading either of these in a meaningful way. If you want offroad performance, get a Jeep.

This.

Anything other than a Wrangler is just a pretender.