LDV D90 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport
What's the difference?

LDV D90

$14,800 - $25,990

2020 price

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Land Rover Discovery Sport

$58,990 - $88,990

2024 price

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Land Rover Discovery Sport

Mercedes-Benz EQ-Class

Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Mercedes-Benz G63

Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class

Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

Mercedes-Benz GLS

Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class

Mini Countryman

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

Mitsubishi Outlander

Mitsubishi Pajero

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

Summary

2020 LDV D90

2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport

By Tom White

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Diesel Twin Turbo 4, 2.0L

Turbo 3, 1.5L

Fuel Type

Diesel

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

9.1L/100km (combined)

2.1L/100km (combined)

Energy consumption

22.7 kWh/100km

Electric range

540 km

Battery capacity

15.00 kWh

Seating

Likes

Makes more sense as a diesel
People-mover practicality
Affordable

Cabin is both large and practical
Economical to run
Mostly smooth to drive

Dislikes

Terrible software
Cheap interior
A bit unwieldy to drive

Paying extra for features may irk
More expensive than flagship model
Some tech needs work

2020 LDV D90 Summary

It’s pretty hard to miss the LDV D90.

Mainly because it is gigantic; it's one of the biggest SUVs you can buy. In fact, I’d say what’s drawn you to this review is maybe you’ve seen one of these behemoths trucking past, and you’re wondering what the LDV badge is all about and how this relatively unknown SUV stands up against popular rivals and other notable newcomers.

To get one confusing thing out of the way, LDV once stood for Leyland DAF Vans, a now-defunct British company which has been brought back to life by none other than China’s SAIC Motor – yes, the same one which also resurrected MG.

So, is this MG big brother worth looking into? We took the recently released diesel version of the D90 on test for a week to seek some answers…

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2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport Summary

The Land Rover Discovery Sport is the sort of Land Rover you consider if you're not that serious about going off-road but still want something capable, but you don't want a car as large as it's Range Rover cousins.

Bonus points, the P300e mid-spec model I'm testing this week is a plug-in hybrid. So, you get the best of all worlds - capability, decent size and economy.

The new powertrain pits it against the Lexus NX450+, Volvo XC60, Audi Q5 and even the BMW X3 but while the P300e is great on paper, how does it stack-up in real life?

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Deep dive comparison

2020 LDV D90 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Verdict

Looking for a cheap, powerful diesel SUV with huge cabin space and a humane third row for adults? The D90 is a really sound offering, especially considering the price of entry for this top-spec diesel which should resonate with Aussies a bit better than the petrol version.

It has plenty of issues that could be ironed out, but they’re all so small and not sale-breaking it’s almost annoying how much better the D90 could be with just a little work. Rivals should be looking over their shoulder for what comes next.

Verdict

The Land Rover Discovery Sport P300e has a beautiful and practical cabin space. The powertrain didn't always convince me on the road but it does offer decent economy, if you charge it often.

The media system left a lot to be desired and having to pay around $15K extra for all of the customisations means it's not as affordable as what it initially seems. Still, if you’re looking for a plug-in hybrid with a great cabin and on-road looks, this is a good option.

LDV D90 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport What's the difference?

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LDV D90 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport
What's the difference?