News about Land Rover Discovery Sport P300e PHEV

Autofun Philippines – For 2019, Land Rover is gently revamping the best-selling Discovery Sport, immediately announcing the arrival of a plug-in hybrid. The wait for this model is now over. The backer drove a 300hp PHEV. The first Discovery Sport

appeared in 2014, replacing the Freelander, which disappeared that year. It’s actually a sister model to the Range Rover Evoque, but thanks to its slightly cheaper price tag, it’s taken from a different pond so there’s no doubt. Evoque drivers are gone – and gone – Disco Sport and vice versa. With the arrival of the new Range Rover Evoque, it’s no surprise that the Discovery Sport has also received an upgrade. What’s more, Land Rover price Philippines is reasonable for most of its fans.

Experienced Detector

So, like with the Evoque, you have to be an experienced seeker to distinguish between “old” and “new”. The headlights have been redesigned and are now equipped with LED technology. The taillights and bumpers have been fixed. The front bumper fog lights are gone, and the grille has a slightly different shape. There aren’t any shocking changes, but they aren’t necessary either. The new Discovery Sport exudes British luxury and elegance as always, while in our opinion the differences with the Range Rover have only narrowed.

Under the hood, however, the difference is noticeable. It sits on the same platform as the new Evoque and also shares most of its engineering. The bodywork is 13% stiffer than before and thanks to the differently mounted subframes, less vibration and road noise enters the interior. The fuel tank has been increased by 20% (now 65 liters) and the standard nine-speed automatic transmission has been recalibrated for optimum economy.

New dashboard

The dashboard, like the door panels and steering wheel, has been redesigned and is essentially the same as that of the Evoque; only the center console – primarily a 10.25-inch touchscreen – is structured differently. Naturally, the SUV has been equipped with the latest version of the Pivi Pro infotainment system, which we already know from Defender. Very nice, with razor sharp graphics, but not very intuitive and we encountered a faster interface.

The system supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and has its own Spotify app, so you don’t need to pair your phone to access your music library anymore. “Over-the-air” software updates are available today because they are robust enough for today’s basic needs. That’s why the Discovery Sport has six USB ports and three 12-volt charging points inside. It is possible to charge phones wirelessly, but not as standard.

Lean

At the engine level, everything is quite clear, because autonomy has been significantly reduced. There’s a 200-horsepower two-liter turbocharged petrol engine and a 165-horsepower two-liter diesel. All-wheel drive is standard, although the rear wheels only operate when conditions permit. This saves fuel and is, therefore, better for the environment. Speaking of the environment:

Needless to say, the Discovery Sport performs well on unpaved terrain. For Land Rover, after all.

Behind the Disco Sport

An interesting newcomer is the P300e PHEV. This is a plug-in hybrid, in which the front wheel uses a 1.5-liter 3-cylinder gasoline engine and the rear wheel uses an electric motor, powered by a 15 kWh battery. Together, they make 309 hp, 0-100 in 6.2 seconds and a top speed of 209 km/h. And in our country, due to the inimitable tax environment, the implementation is most favorable. The P300e PHEV is $12,000 cheaper than the P200. Now you also understand the smoothness of the motor range.

PHEV has a range of 62 km on paper, or about 50 km in reality. More than enough that the average commuter doesn’t have to use a gas engine during the week. A full charge takes two hours.

Spacious and quiet

On a daily basis, the PHEV turns out to be real glory. It’s spacious (diesel and petrol engines are even available in seven-seaters), uncluttered and frugal, and the finishes and materials used are at least of the same quality as the Range Rover Evoque, version of electric-to-electrical conversion. The fossil is mined almost unnoticed and the car is extremely quiet. We did not notice the high weight (2,168 kg, of which almost 270 kg due to the battery) and the maneuverability is undeniable.

Sportiness is completely foreign to her and the steering is rather numb, but being an extremely practical cruiser, there should be a little better. One wondered why its creators didn’t choose to make it all-electric. Finally, Jaguar’s i-Pace technology is ready. From Land Rover r Discovery Sport costs 65,716 euros.