The Discovery Sport is Land Rover's compact luxury SUV — a five- or seven-seat crossover positioned between the Range Rover Evoque and the full-size Discovery. Here's where to buy one in the Kansas City metro, plus every real spec on the 2026 lineup, starting at $49,900.
Land Rover Kansas City, an Aristocrat Motors dealership in Merriam, KS, stocks the Discovery Sport — Land Rover's compact luxury SUV.
The Discovery Sport slots between the smaller, style-focused Range Rover family and the larger, three-row Discovery. It's built for buyers who want genuine Land Rover engineering — standard all-wheel drive, Terrain Response, and real off-pavement capability — in a footprint that's easy to park and easy to live with day to day. Land Rover Kansas City carries the full current Land Rover lineup, with the Discovery Sport as the brand's entry point into compact luxury SUVs.
For 2026, Land Rover offers the Discovery Sport as a single edition — the Landmark — starting at $49,900 MSRP (before destination/handling), with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, 9-speed automatic transmission, and full-time all-wheel drive standard.
Every 2026 Discovery Sport is built on the same platform and engine — here's exactly what that means on paper.
Swipe to compare all columns →| Spec | 2026 Discovery Sport Landmark |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder (P250) |
| Horsepower | 246 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 269 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Full-time all-wheel drive |
| 0–60 mph | 7.3 seconds |
| Max towing | 4,409 lbs |
| Starting MSRP | $49,900 |
The Landmark edition comes standard with the 11.4-inch Pivi Pro touchscreen, a Meridian sound system, heated front seats, wireless device charging, and a gloss-black roof.
A compact footprint outside doesn't mean compact space inside — especially with the optional third row.
Every Discovery Sport seats five as standard, with 39.1 inches of front legroom and 38.1 inches of second-row legroom — generous room for adult passengers on longer drives. Front headroom measures 40.2 inches.
An optional third row expands seating to seven, a rare feature in the compact luxury SUV class. The two extra seats are sized for kids or short trips rather than adult highway commutes.
Cargo space behind the second row measures 32.2 cubic feet, expanding to roughly 60 cubic feet with the rear seats folded flat for larger loads.
Every Landmark Edition also runs Land Rover's Pivi Pro infotainment on an 11.4-inch touchscreen, with over-the-air software updates and standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto — the same connected experience buyers get on the larger Discovery, in a package that fits in a Discovery Sport's smaller garage stall.
Land Rover Kansas City sells the full family of Land Rover SUVs, and the Discovery Sport's role is easiest to understand next to its closest siblings. The Range Rover Evoque is smaller, five-seat-only, and leans harder into on-road styling, sharing more with the flagship Range Rover family's design language than with the Discovery. The full-size Discovery is larger, more powerful, and seats up to seven across three rows as standard. The Discovery Sport sits in between — the only one of the three that lets you add a third row to a genuinely compact footprint, without the Evoque's five-seat ceiling or the full-size Discovery's larger price and dimensions.
The distinction matters most for buyers cross-shopping within the Land Rover family rather than against another brand: the Evoque prioritizes styling and maneuverability, the Discovery prioritizes maximum capability and standard three-row space, and the Discovery Sport is the practical middle ground — genuine Land Rover engineering with the option of extra seats, in a size that still fits a standard garage.
Swipe to compare all columns →| Spec | Discovery Sport | Range Rover Evoque | Discovery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.9 in | 172.1 in | 195 in |
| Seating | 5, optional 7 Only compact model with a 3rd row | 5 only | 7, three rows standard |
| Cargo (behind 2nd row) | 32.2 cu ft | 21.4 cu ft | 32.6 cu ft (3rd row folded) |
| Engine | 246-hp 2.0L turbo I4 | 246-hp 2.0L turbo I4 | 296-hp turbo I4 or 355-hp mild-hybrid I6 |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 9-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
You want real Land Rover off-road engineering and the option of a third row, without stepping up to the full-size Discovery's larger footprint and higher price.
You need three-row seating as standard rather than optional, more towing and engine power, or maximum cargo room behind the third row.
View Discovery InventoryA compact SUV with genuine Land Rover capability suits how the metro actually drives.
Standard full-time all-wheel drive and Terrain Response help the Discovery Sport maintain traction through Kansas City's winter ice storms and heavy spring rain.
A refined ride and the 9-speed automatic make long commutes across the metro comfortable, without the size or fuel appetite of the full-size Discovery.
At 180.9 inches long, the Discovery Sport is more than a foot shorter than the full-size Discovery, making it noticeably easier to park in tight Westport or Country Club Plaza garages.
Buying locally means factory-trained technicians and genuine parts are close by for the life of the vehicle.
Our certified Land Rover mechanics complete ongoing factory-provided training and use the same diagnostic software JLR issues directly to our service bay.
We use genuine OEM parts for Discovery Sport service, so every filter, brake pad, and suspension component matches the exact tolerances of your specific model.
Book maintenance or repairs at 9415 W 65th St in Merriam, KS, by phone at 913-677-3300 or through our online service scheduler.
Browse live Discovery Sport inventory in Merriam, or talk to a sales advisor about availability and configurations.
