Pretoria, South Africa – 19 March 2024: Discovery Sport is a bold presence in any environment. Its Discovery DNA is clear to see, with a purposeful stance, rising waistline detail and distinctive roofline. Beautifully proportioned, it offers a unique, unmistakable character.
Sophistication and simplicity are evident inside and out across the model line-up, which comprises Discovery Dynamic SE and Dynamic HSE derivatives.
Prof Gerry McGovern OBE, Chief Creative Officer, JLR, said: “Discovery Sport is a characterful, modern, compact SUV, with a versatile interior and intuitive technology – perfect for active family life.”
Exterior design
The striking Dynamic SE and HSE models are assertive and purposeful. Their contrast roof, exterior accents – including Discovery script, grille, lower body sills and lower bumpers – all feature a distinctive Gloss Black finish. The tow eye covers are finished in body colour to complement the dynamic stance, while Gloss Black front claw detail on the bumpers and wheel arches amplifies its purposeful look, and the three-line signature of the front air intakes a clear Discovery design trademark.
Clients can choose from eight wheel designs, ranging from 18 to 21 inches. Bold new optional alloy wheels include a 21-inch finished in Gloss Black and 19-inch in a Gloss Black or Diamond Turned finish.
A more curated exterior paint palette sees the addition of Varesine Blue to offer a total of nine premium finishes: Fuji White, Eiger Grey, Carpathian Grey, Santorini Black, Ostuni Pearl White, Hakuba Silver, Firenze Red and Silicon Silver. All door mirrors are finished in Gloss Black to complement the suite of Gloss Black exterior elements.
Interior design
Inside, striking design changes create a more connected and versatile cabin. The new dashboard features a floating 11.4-inch curved glass Pivi Pro2 touchscreen to provide intuitive control over all key vehicle functions and is easy to use thanks to its position, high on the centre of the dashboard.
The simplified centre console has been redesigned to provide space for everything family life can throw at it. Thoughtful stowage includes a practical new area for items beneath the Pivi Pro2 touchscreen, in addition to the Wireless Device Charging area, between tactile structural side rails. The redesign liberates stowage space, giving Discovery Sport one of the most spacious open front console stowage areas in its class for superior everyday practicality3.
The revised centre console arrangement also features a tactile new gear shifter, surrounded by a dark anodised trim to complement the detail found on the door inserts. Paddle shifters are now fitted as standard to all Discovery Sport models.
Luxurious cabin quality comes from finely crafted, tactile materials and the interior feels bright, spacious and airy with stadium-style seating providing optimum visibility in all three rows of seats1. The optional panoramic glass roof elevates the sense of space even further.
Discovery Sport Dynamic SE features DuoLeather interiors with up to three colour options, while a non-leather alternative – Luxtec with Suedecloth – is available as an option, made from recycled polyester microfibre with a luxuriously soft finish.
For heightened comfort, Dynamic HSE is available with Ebony Windsor Leather with Lunar Grey contrast detailing on the seats. Alternatively, clients can choose a DuoTone Light Oyster and Ebony trim, offering a distinctive two-tone finish to the interior.
The clean and elegant three-spoke, multi-function steering wheel is available in soft Windsor leather on HSE, or a leather-free textile on the Dynamic SE.
With an elegant and purposeful design, the Discovery Sport is a compelling and sophisticated member of the Discovery brand.
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Lebo Gunguluza started his entrepreneurial journey with R60 and a lot of nerve. He managed to secure a bursary, which enabled him to study a BCom degree at the University of Natal. To earn money while he studied he became an agent for Edgars on campus, then went on to work in sales for the SABC. He launched his first business and made his first million by 27 but squandered it and had to work his way back to financial wealth. He launched Corporate Fusion, and at 33 his business was turning over R14 million, but he left it to others to run while he travelled the world, and he soon found himself in R4 million worth of debt. Several years later after paying off his debt, he launched GEM (Gunguluza Enterprises & Media) Group of Companies, which has become a multimillion rand business in it\’s first two-and-a-half years. He went on to become one of the \”dragons\’ on the South African edition of Dragons\’ Den, as well as one of the \”sharks\’ on M-Net\’s Shark Tank.