Land Rover Discovery Sport review: Still the best 4×4 by far?

Land Rover used to have a slogan: “The best 4x4x far”. This was when a Land Rover was the domain of your local farmer, or rich landed gentry. But at what point did a Land Rover become the default vehicle of the upwardly mobile?

Take a look out on the street. It’s noticeable that Land Rovers and Range Rovers are everywhere. And whether you’re city-bound or out in the country, the Discovery Sport is the main reason for the apparent Land Rover takeover – it’s the company’s best-selling car. Until the new Defender rocks up sometime in the next year, it’s also the most affordable Land Rover, too.

So what’s the appeal of the Discovery Sport? Why are they so popular? There’s Land Rover’s image for a start. A few years back, SUVs took a bashing – they were the vehicle everyone loved to hate, because of their gas-guzzling, space-blocking qualities.

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