2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport
The 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport is a compact SUV, rated at 22 MPG combined by the EPA. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this model year.

- Combined MPG
- 22
- NHTSA safety
- Not rated
- Starting price
- $48,000
- Recalls
- 2
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Land Rover |
|---|---|
| Model | Discovery Sport |
| Model year | 2016 |
| Vehicle class | Compact SUV |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Displacement | 2 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | Automatic (S9) |
| Drivetrain | 4-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 20 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 26 |
| Combined MPG | 22 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 401 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3500 |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 20 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
Efficiency vs class average
About 32% below the class average.
- Amount financed
- $43,200
- Total interest
- $7,515
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≈ $1,827/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal
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Cost to own
Estimate monthly payments and 5-year fuel cost using the tools in the sidebar. Figures use EPA fuel economy and current U.S. energy prices from EIA.
Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPICNHTSA has not published NCAP crash-test ratings for this model year yet.
Recalls (2)
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM16V889000 · 2016-12-09
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles manufactured May 30, 2016, to August 24, 2016, and 2016-2017 Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured June 7, 2016, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles have front lower control arm fasteners that may fail due to an assembly error, possibly resulting in separation of the steering knuckle.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hardware that connects the front lower control arm to the knuckle, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is Q650/Q651.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING16V274000 · 2016-05-06
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles manufactured September 17, 2014, to March 5, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the license plate illumination lamp may fall out. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace both rear license plate lamp housings, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2016. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P077.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
The 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport is EPA-rated at 22 MPG combined (20 city / 26 highway).
Is the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport costs roughly $1,827 per year to fuel, or about $9,136 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
The 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport is classified as a compact suv. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC