2026 Discovery Sport: Here are 5 things you need to know about the updated luxury SUV
The 2026 Discovery Sport gets Metropolitan and Landmark editions alongside a new Dynamic S variant.
Discovery has refreshed its Discovery Sport line-up for 2026, giving the family-friendly SUV a more refined and appealing package. The updated range not only benefits from bolder styling and higher standard equipment, but also introduces two distinctive new variants: Metropolitan and Landmark.
Starting with the visually-enhanced Dynamic S, the new Discovery Sport range comes with updated alloy wheel designs and curated accessory packs, allowing families to personalise their vehicle for every lifestyle. With its combination of style, space, and versatility, the Discovery Sport continues to serve as a practical yet premium choice in the compact luxury SUV segment.
5 Powertrain and accessory packs
Discovery Sport continues to offer advanced plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and mild hybrid powertrains. The PHEV version provides up to 61 km of electric range, sufficient for 90 per cent of typical daily trips and supports DC fast charging from 0–80 per cent in around 30 minutes (claimed).
Additionally, Discovery Sport caters to various lifestyles with new accessory packs like Beach Days, Road Trip, and Snow Days, alongside existing packs for biking and dog lovers. These packs include thoughtful touches like a centre armrest cooler, roof boxes, and collapsible load area organisers.
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First Published Date: 13 Jun 2025, 13:00 PM IST
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2026 Discovery Sport: Here are 5 things you need to know about the updated luxury SUV
The 2026 Discovery Sport gets Metropolitan and Landmark editions alongside a new Dynamic S variant. Discovery has refreshed its Discovery Sport line-up for 2026, giving the family-friendly SUV a more refined and appealing package. The updated range not only benefits from bolder styling and higher standard equipment, but also introduces two distinctive new variants: Metropolitan and Landmark. Starting with the visually-enhanced Dynamic S, the new Discovery Sport range comes with updated alloy wheel designs and curated accessory packs, allowing families to personalise their vehicle for every lifestyle. With its combination of style, space, and versatility, the Discovery Sport continues to serve as a practical yet premium choice in the compact luxury SUV segment. 5 Powertrain and accessory packs Discovery Sport continues to offer advanced plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and mild hybrid powertrains. The PHEV version provides up to 61 km of electric range, sufficient for 90 per cent of typical daily trips and supports DC fast charging from 0–80 per cent in around 30 minutes (claimed). Additionally, Discovery Sport caters to various lifestyles with new accessory packs like Beach Days, Road Trip, and Snow Days, alongside existing packs for biking and dog lovers. These packs include thoughtful touches like a centre armrest cooler, roof boxes, and collapsible load area organisers. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 13 Jun 2025, 13:00 PM IST
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