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FEE ANSWERMichelle, I just checked current Disco Sport at Redbook.com.au - petrols appear to have a 2000kg tow rating and diesels have 2200. (I checked historically, too - I think they’ve had these ratings for several years.) 2500kg is almost certainly in error - unless there’s some optional towing enhancement pack available with this vehicle. Balance of probability, I think Carsales is wrong; their AI might be pulling the data for a different Land Rover. Michelle, I don’t think you’re mad, exactly, but Land Rover ownership is a mental health issue, and at least you’ve identified that you carry the gene. If you get a reliable one, (pretty much a fantasy right there), then you’ll probably be happy with it. But in the likely event it goes poopy in its trousers, every second week, Land Rover will do what they do best: Throw you under the bus. They won’t even care - you’ll be in a long queue of people in the same philosophical position. All queued up with your hands wrapped around your ankles. Google ‘Sally Morphy’ - just for kicks. Also, this vehicle is not ideal for towing 2500kg. There’s this pesky thing called ‘physics’ which is typically so inconvenient. Disco Sport weighs about 1900kg. It’s generally a bad idea to put a trailer heavier than the tow vehicle out there on the road, with a couple of live animals in it, at 80-100km/h… This is how the cake of disaster gets baked. The heavier the trailer, the more likely it is that it will push the towing vehicle off the road. Especially if you’re a novice or you tow like this for long distances (proportionately increases the exposure to the risk). In the domain of safety, I’d be choosing a vehicle weighing 2500kg, if you actually want to tow 2500kg - this is much more about safety and practicality than it is about ticking the boxes on specifications. You probably want a nice compact SUV that will also tow two horses safely. Unfortunately, a vehicle like this doesn’t exist. I do hate letting the facts get in the way of these Land Rover ownership fantasies, but I have this genetic predisposition to prioritise reality over appeasement. If you were a man I would advise visiting an especially stern dominatrix, fortnightly, as a means of experiencing roughly the same pain, roughly as often, but at a far lower cost. I doubt this would assist, in your case, however. You really need a nice car, and a Landcruiser. If you were to limit yourself to 2000kg (one horse) then there are more options. Including (gag reflex) Disco Sport. If you really want to do that to yourself. I sincerely hope this helps. There’s still hope. (You haven’t bought it yet.) John Cadogan WHY I WARN AGAINST BUYING A LAND ROVERBeating Land Rover: How to win a massive consumer law refund >> Gag Orders in 2021: Here’s why not to buy a new Land Rover Defender >> Pro Tip: 1. Don’t buy Land Rover, 2. Repeat >> LIVESTREAMS Subscribe to my YouTube channel and hit the bell icon to get an alert you every time I go live. Disclaimer: Glass's Information Services (GIS) and CarsGuide Autotrader Media Solutions Pty Ltd. (CarsGuide) provide this information based on data from a range of sources including third parties. Whilst all care has been taken to ensure its accuracy and reliability, GIS and CarsGuide do not warrant or represent that the information is accurate, reliable, complete, current or suitable for any particular purpose. You should not use or rely upon this information without conducting an independent assessment and valuation of the vehicle. To the maximum extent permitted by law, GIS and CarsGuide exclude all liability for any direct, indirect, special or incidental loss, damage, expense or injury resulting from, arising out of, or in connection with your use of or reliance upon this information. Replacing the Freelander 2 in mid-2015, the Disco’s little brother is an upmarket, mid-sized SUV with five or seven seats, decent on and off-road ability and up to 2200kg towing capacity. Since late-2016, the Discovery Sport has also been available with a new 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbo-diesel, replacing the 2.2-litre turbo-diesel that was carried over from the Freelander 2. A lot quieter and more refined than the old oiler, the all-aluminium 2.0-litre Ingenium engine is available in either 110kW/380Nm or more powerful 132kW/430Nm tune for the Discovery Sport. For this tow test, we had the less powerful version with nine-speed automatic transmission in entry-level SE spec. With a starting price of $56,355 it’s one of the cheapest variants available, but apart from the uninspiring, all-black but still upmarket cabin it’s hard to feel short-changed.  The 8-inch colour touchscreen is smaller than the 10.2-inch version in the top-spec HSE but still works a treat, particularly in sat-nav mode and setting up and using Bluetooth. The standard 10-speaker audio system pumps out a better than average tune, and the leather seats have a flat base but are quite supportive and comfortable on longer trips. There’s plenty of tech fitted as standard, including Land Rover’s multi-mode Terrain Response off-road system, hill-descent control, push-button ignition, powered tailgate, dual-zone climate control, lane-departure warning, rear parking sensors, reverse camera and seven airbags. Plenty of options For a mid-sized, top-heavy, close to two tonne SUV, the driving experience is excellent. The highlights are the willing and whisper-quiet engine combined with quick-witted transmission, responsive electronic power-assisted steering and taut handling. Our only gripe is some low-speed ride harshness on broken surfaces, but it’s hardly a deal breaker and might have something to do with the fancy 18-inch alloys and low-profile tyres. The zippy performance isn’t dulled much by hitching up a caravan weighing just over 2000kg. It still gets away at the lights with minimal revs and up to traffic speeds with little fuss, giving the impression it could handle more trailer weight than the 2200kg allowed. While the extra grunt provided by the 132kW engine would be appreciated when overtaking and going up hills, it’s not necessary if you’re budget doesn’t extend to the extra $3640 needed for the more powerful engine. That said, the 110kW engine does need to rev a bit up hills to maintain speed, but remains smooth and quiet up to the 4200rpm redline. Peak torque is available from a reasonably low 1750rpm, and the nine-speed transmission does a good job of keeping the engine in its sweet spot, even if the top two gears are hardly required when towing. The wheel-mounted paddle shifts are handy to enact engine braking down steep hills although with a tendency to rev, holding speed with the lower gears is not always effective. Relaxed
performance Overall, the Discovery Sport offers the type of relaxed towing performance that you want when touring around the country, or just to the caravan park or boat ramp. Like its bigger brother, it feels stable and planted when towing, and sits fairly level with a decent weight on the tow ball. Another plus is the hi-tech reverse camera with adaptive grid lines and magnification, which makes hitching up on your own a breeze. However, it’s worth noting the maximum permissible ball weight for the 2017 Discovery Sport is just 145kg for the seven-seat version, and up to 150kg for the five-seater. Given many Australian caravans have a ball weight around 10 per cent of the overall trailer weight, or as much as 200kg for a 2000kg trailer, this could be a limiting factor in how much you can legally tow with the Discovery Sport. 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE TD4 150 pricing and specifications: DisclaimerIn most cases, carsales.com.au attends new vehicle launches and other events at the invitation and expense of vehicle manufacturers, importers and/or distributors. Editorial prices shown are a "price guide" only, based on information provided to us by the manufacturer. Pricing guide current at the time of writing editorial. When purchasing a vehicle, always confirm the single figure price with the seller. If the price does not contain the notation that it is "Drive Away No More to Pay", the price may not include additional costs, such as stamp duty and other government charges. Opinions expressed within carsales.com.au editorial material are those of the writer and not necessarily carsales.com Ltd. For further information, see our Terms & Conditions. Sponsored & Advertorial ContentIn some cases, carsales.com.au will work with advertisers to bring you relevant content that has been made possible by advertisers and their partners. These Ads will be marked 'Sponsored'. carsales.com.au has reviewed the content to ensure it is relevant. Learn More Is a Discovery Sport good for towing a caravan?As a tow car, the Discovery Sport really is superb – in all our tests it has performed impeccably. It pulls strongly at all speeds, and is utterly unaffected when hitched to a heavy trailer. It stays stable even during violent lane-change manoeuvres, and it stops quickly and in a straight line.
What is the best Discovery for towing?As a tow car, the Discovery 5 is without equal, which is why it has been our heavyweight Tow Car of the Year for the past three years, and scooped the overall award in 2017. It can pull away towing a trailer on even a 1-in-3 slope, remains unflustered by rapid lane-changes, and stops quickly and in a straight line.
Which Land Rover is best for towing?For the ninth year in succession, Land Rover Discovery won its weights class (1900kg+) category at the prestigious 2019 Tow Car Awards - impressing judges from Practical Caravan, What Car? and the Camping and Caravaning Club magazine with its sheer bredth of capability.
Can a Discovery Sport tow a twin axle caravan?With 369lb ft of mid-range pull, it easily copes with a large trailer or a big twin-axle caravan. The Discovery Sport is a very stable tow car at motorway speeds, and the electronic parking brake, automatic gearbox, and four-wheel drive make for easy hill starts.
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