Iceland provides some of the prettiest backdrops to shoot a car against that you could find anywhere in the world. Its desolate, lunar landscape with patches of ice and vegetation really makes vehicles pop, especially if it’s the new and quite handsome Land Rover Discovey Sport.
AutoGuide got to try it out on- and off-road at the official launch venue in Iceland. They drove the car in varying conditions, most of which included smooth road driving, snow-covered road driving and some snowy off-road bits too; the course lead them through a shallow stream, as well.
They rate it highly and appreciate that while it looks like a Range Rover`, it’s much more affordable – the third row of seats is also considered a handy addition.
The 2.0-liter turbo petrol engine, coupled to the automatic nine-speed gearbox is a good combo. It only has issues when kicking down, as sometimes has to swap more than one cog and it’s not one of those snappy dual-clutch deals, so it takes a bit longer to shift.
Inside, the main critique point is the somewhat simple-looking layout (the least Range Rover-like aspect of the Disco Sport) as well as the ergonomically challenging placement of the electric window controls.