2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport

VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS

Land Rover Discovery Sport

Discovery Sport buyers are usually chasing that Land Rover badge without the full-fat sticker shock, and this one lands right in the firing line of the BMW X3, Volvo XC40 and Mercedes-Benz GLC. Finding one, though, is another story — new-car stock is thin, so most shoppers end up scanning a handful of used listings. Right now, just 7 are up for grabs, running from R329,900 for a 2.2 SD4 HSE to a whopping R1,049,995 for the P300e plug-in hybrid. That’s a chasm in price, highlighting just how much the trim and tech have changed over the years. The median sits at R399,900, but with cars ranging from honest old-school diesels to the latest PHEV spec, you’re basically shopping two different eras. Those early SD4s at R329,900? Fair money for a premium compact SUV, but expect miles in the six-figure range — 115,276 km on average, so set some budget aside for a thorough inspection. The P300e PHEV at the top of the heap looks expensive, but if you pack smart for Jo’burg’s stop-start chaos and have a wallbox at home, the real-world electric savings are worth chasing. Zero new stock means you’re always buying used, history and all. What sets the Disco Sport apart locally isn’t just the badge — it’s that Terrain Response system, which actually matters if your weekends include muddy trails or the odd gravel road to a bush getaway, something the X3 and GLC can’t really claim.