What's all this about?
It's a new range-topper for the Land Rover Discovery Sport, called the HSE Dynamic Lux. It's essentially some new styling additions inside and out, although there's more to spot on the LR's exterior - it's big on the black detailing, has 20-inch gloss black alloys and features body-coloured mouldings and door claddings. Within are some new colours and trim finishes.
So is that it?
Well, there are three bits of new tech that will filter to the rest of the Discovery Sport line-up in 2016. The first is All-Terrain Progress Control, which allows a steady speed (between 1- and 19mph) to be set and maintained. Useful for off-roading, or even driving in slippery conditions, such as on wet grass or snow and ice. A Launch function helps here to ensure a smooth take-off on low-friction surfaces.
And the other two?
Active Driveline is part-time four-wheel drive, allowing the Discovery Sport to slip into two-wheel drive when the situation requires - saving fuel and increasing agility. And Adaptive Dynamics does pretty much what it says on the tin; MagneRide dampers provide variable ride settings, while there's a new, sportier Dynamic mode in the Land Rover's Terrain Response system. It sharpens the throttle, gearbox and diff, and toughens up the suspension and steering.
Matt Robinson - 15 Sep 2015