Discreet Technologies in Land Rover Discovery Sport enhance convenience and comfort

Now available on 170 global markets, Land Rover's Discovery Sport has already attracted 40,000 customers worldwide with its combination of contemporary design, outstanding versatility and sophisticated engineering. Advanced technology is integrated throughout, including a handful of discreet features delivered through a network of sensors, which measure everything from the intensity of the sun’s rays and air quality in the cabin, to windscreen mist and rain – without any input from the driver.

The Discovery Sport features a sun load sensor on the dashboard that measures the intensity of the sun’s rays every 200 milliseconds, automatically adjusting the air conditioning to counteract solar gain through the windscreen. The flexible 5+2 seating of Discovery Sport features face-level air vents in second-row seats to maximise the effects of the climate control system. In addition, the Discovery Sport is available with Dual Zone climate control and an air quality sensor that monitors humidity and smog levels. Upon detecting high pollution levels, the system switches automatically to re-circulation mode. Furthermore, rain sensitive wipers activate autonomously according to weather conditions, while a sensor fitted to the windscreen automatically detects and clears windscreen misting.

The Discovery Sport also boasts an advanced stereo camera mounted alongside the rear view mirror, scanning the road ahead for vehicles as potential obstructions. The 3D imaging camera covers a 50-degree horizontal field of vision and spans up to 50 metres. Alternately, the stereo camera automatically activates and dips the beam to avoid dazzling other road users when an oncoming vehicle is detected. This ‘High Beam Assist’ function dips the headlamps within 500 milliseconds, making it faster than a traditional driver-operated switch.