New Land Rover Discovery Sport SUV launched

Land Rover has revealed the new Discovery Sport, the world’s most versatile and capable premium compact SUV. The Discovery Sport will go on sale early next year and will replace the Freelander in Europe and LR2 in the US. The all-wheel-drive Discovery Sport will be available in five- or seven- seat configurations and will have pedestrian air bags, autonomous emergency braking and a range of four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline or diesel engines, Land Rover said.
The SUV will offer 5+2 seating in a footprint no larger than existing five-seat premium SUVs, Land Rover said in a statement. The "Discovery Sport's versatility is a key differentiator. It is quite simply the most accomplished vehicle in its segment." Phil Popham, Jaguar Land Rover Group marketing director said.
The Discovery Sport will compete with vehicles such as the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Volvo XC60.
The retiring of the Freelander name is part of Land Rover’s plan to expand its range by dividing its models into three sub-brands. The Discovery "leisure" range will sit between the luxury Range Rover brand and the utility Defender models.