land-rover-discovery-sport-2JLR India has launched the Land Rover Discovery Sport petrol variant in India at a price of Rs. 56.50 lakh ex showroom Delhi. The launch comes following the ban on the sale of diesel vehicles in the NCR region with engine capacities above 2000 cc.

The Land Rover Discovery Sport petrol is powered by a 2.0 litre four cylinder engine that develops 237 horsepower and is mated to a nine speed automatic gearbox. Other features include Terrain Response, panoramic sunroof, Grained leather seats, rear view camera, Hill Descent Control (HDC), Roll Stability Control (RSC), Electronic Traction Control (ETC), Dynamic Stability Control (DCS), Command Driving position, Adaptive Xenon Headlamps, multiple USB charging points , Park Assist and many other features. The Discovery Sport petrol will be available only in the HSE trim level. A  5+2 seating configuration is available as an option.

Rohit Suri, President, Jaguar Land Rover India Ltd, said: “We are excited to introduce the petrol derivative of the Land Rover Discovery Sport. This will help us broaden the appeal of this fabulous premium versatile SUV for customers who are more inclined towards driving a vehicle with a powerful petrol engine at its heart along with Land Rover’s legendary off-road capability and reliability – a perfect combination of performance, capability and composure. ”

The Land Rover Discovery Sport was launched in India in September 2015 and is produced locally at the JLR India Pune plant.