![]() Shifts are still accompanied by a longish break in power delivery, however, and with nine speeds to work through, shifts happen very often. Unlike the nine-speed units found in several Chrysler->ke21 cars, this unit’s programming feels accurate. Mated to the four-cylinder is ZF’s nine-speed automatic transmission. In fact Land Rover calls the design a 5+2 layout. For those needing more people room, an optional third row is offered, but is designed as more “short term” seating. Even with the seats in place, the crossover gives plenty of cargo room for gear, measuring in at 32.7 cubic feet of space. Once folded, the Discovery Sport offers 66.9 cubic feet of cargo room. Folding the seats flat is very easy thanks to a single lever. The 60/40-split bench seat offers a reclining position for better comfort on long trips, along with a padded center armrest. ![]() Rear seat comfort is rather respectable, with plenty of legroom for outboard passengers. The system’s overall menu layout hasn’t changed, so all the settings and controls are right where anyone familiar with the old system would expect them to be. The new design looks cleaner and more modern than before, though it still tends to respond slowly to touch commands. Mounted above everything else is Land Rover’s latest version of its infotainment system. Hill Decent Control is also present for navigating long, steep descents. Changing between settings happens quickly and without fuss. They include: Pavement Gravel and Snow Sand and Mud and Ruts. Mounted low on the center stack is a toggle switch for selecting one of four terrain modes. Land Rover’s Terrain Response system lies at the heart of the new Discovery Sport.
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