Despite the Discovery Sport ranking high on sales, they’ve missed the opportunity to equip it with a sportier motor. Not to forget that most of its competition also happens to be cheaper. And then comes along a third row that seems abundant only for toddlers. That aside, the opulent design along with a great build quality and versatility, its excellent off-road prowess which is coupled to a fantastic ride, is what truly enthrals one to this heritage-packed SUV. Everything in the Discovery Sport is about comfort. Even when it comes to the performance. And lest we forget, power from this BS6 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel motor, that makes around 177bhp and 430Nm of torque, is sent to the wheels via a nine-speed transmission. While you can hear the engine most of the time, be it at idle or while revving, there is no harshness whatsoever transmitted into the cabin. We found that the external noises are well suppressed and just about 62-72 decibels seep into this cabin. None of the harshness is ever felt inside unless you go over, maybe a crater. Another great virtue of the Discovery Sport is its steering. With just 2 1/4 turns from lock-to-lock along with brilliant progression and great feedback; this is the steering to experience! And this certainly helps while manoeuvring in tighter confines. You literally walk into the Discovery Sport. And once in, you’re welcomed by rich and exquisitely crafted cabin materials that are bound together by wooden inserts, sporty red stitching, magnificently brushed-silver finish, and gorgeous piano black trim. R-Dynamic SE fetches you a fixed panorama sunroof, powered tailgate, rain-sensing wipers, heated door mirrors with auto-dimming and memory functions, and LED head lamps. You also get tyre pressure monitoring, wireless charging, two-zone climate control, ClearSight inner rear view mirror, and cruise control with a speed limiter. On to the 10.25-inch Touch Pro infotainment system, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The touch screen itself is a very usable sleek proportions-type. Its high-definition, offers quick responses, and the touch sensitivity is excellent. We believe that the Discovery Sport truly lacks that sporty character. Not to forget the few irritants like the power window switches placement, absence of seatbelt height adjusters, and also the fact that the third row is only practical for toddlers. Again, at around 75 lakh OTR Mumbai, it is pricier than cars like the Mercedes-Benz GLC, Volvo XC 60, and the BMW X3. At the same time, what truly works for this Land Rover is that it’s a comfortable and composed, go anywhere SUV that’s built like a tank and screams ‘extravagant’ on our roads that are crowded with the Germans.