The SE Vision Assist package includes foglights and xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights. Some options are unique to the SE: The Convenience package adds proximity entry, a hands-free liftgate and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. Also standard are 10-way power front seats, partial leather upholstery, a 60/40-split rear seat (folding, reclining, sliding), an 8-inch touchscreen interface, four USB charging ports (two front, two rear), and a 10-speaker sound system with an auxiliary audio jack and a USB media player interface. Standard equipment on the SE includes automatic headlights and wipers, power-folding and heated mirrors, a rearview camera, cruise control, dual-zone automatic climate control, rear parking sensors, rear privacy glass, 18-inch wheels, and the Land Rover Terrain Response system, which changes vehicle settings to match various surfaces. Unlike with other Land Rovers, there are no locking differentials, low-range gearing or adjustable suspension height. The latter technology has four settings that adapt accelerator and steering response, gear selection, center differential engagement, and braking and stability control systems to optimize performance in a variety of difficult driving scenarios. The Discovery Sport's powertrain also includes Land Rover's All-Terrain Progress Control (a low-speed off-road cruise control), hill descent control and the driver-adjustable Terrain Response system. A nine-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive are standard.

A more powerful version of this engine is available for the HSE and HSE Luxury trims and makes 286 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. The base engine is a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that makes 237 horsepower and 251 pound-feet of torque. With so many excellent choices on the market right now, it might be worth looking at other vehicles in the segment if you don't need the Disco Sport's particular advantages. The 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport certainly has its niche, but automakers are fighting hard for small luxury SUV dominance. Additionally, the Land Rover infotainment system can be frustrating to use, even after this year's updates. You'll wind up paying top dollar to get a similar luxury experience to other small SUVs. The Discovery Sport starts with less equipment and fewer features than competitors, and the price racks up quickly as you start ticking boxes. While it's incredibly cramped, some buyers will appreciate the option to seat more passengers in a pinch. It's also currently the only luxury SUV of its size with an available third row. If you're looking for a small luxury SUV with more off-road capability than average, the Disco Sport's ground clearance and traction control features make it stand out in its class.

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