– Land Rover announces new Ingenium diesel engine for Discovery Sport

– Enhanced efficiency and refinement for award-winning premium compact SUV

– Delivers CO2 emissions from 129g/km and up to 4.9 l/100km fuel economy

– Globally, Land Rover has now received more than 15,000 Discovery Sport orders as international roll-out continues

– Initially available to order in Europe and South Korea from May 2015

Land Rover has announced its innovative Ingenium diesel engine will be introduced to the Discovery Sport. Following its highly successful launch in September 2014, the premium compact SUV will now be available with enhanced performance and economy.

The 2.0-litre four-cylinder Ingenium diesel engine is designed to deliver impressive torque and power outputs, combined with excellent refinement, reduced CO2 emissions and lower fuel consumption.

The Discovery Sport’s EU6 compliant Ingenium engine will be available with two power outputs – 110KW and 132kW – delivering fuel economy of up to 4.9l/100km and CO2 emissions from 129g/km. The powerful 132kW engine has a top speed of 188kph and can accelerate from 0 – 100km/h in just 8.9 seconds*. The arrival of these cutting-edge engines, which will replace the current diesel engine in EU6 markets, ensures Discovery Sport is one of the most efficient premium compact SUVs in the world.

Murray Dietsch, Director of Land Rover Programmes, said: “Land Rover’s new family of Ingenium engines is truly class leading. By introducing it to the Discovery Sport, we can now offer enhanced fuel economy and reduced CO2 emissions, while improving overall performance. The Ingenium engine confirms Discovery Sport’s position as the most versatile and capable compact premium SUV in the world.”

The new aluminum TD4 engine features lightweight construction, with stiff cylinder blocks and decoupled injectors, which ensures low levels of vibration and noise intrusion, further enhancing the driver experience.

A series of advanced technologies reduce internal friction, improve refinement and enhance overall performance. In addition, Selective Catalytic Reduction and a new low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation system significantly reduce both CO2 and NOx emissions.

The Ingenium-powered Discovery Sport will also be designated an ‘E-Capability’ vehicle, with a blue ‘Sport’ badge highlighting the most efficient variant. E-Capability will apply to five-seat models fitted with either the 110kW or 132kW Ingenium engine, with 18-inch wheels and low rolling resistance tyres. Additionally, the final drive gearing and engine calibrations have been optimised to provide the lowest possible CO2 for the vehicle.

The Discovery Sport is equipped with a range of class-leading safety features, such as a first-in-segment Pedestrian Airbag, Autonomous Emergency Braking and a suite of driver assistance features; all of which has led to the Discovery Sport being awarded with a Five Star Euro NCAP rating. The vehicle also features a Head-Up Display, as well as an 8-inch touchscreen ‘InControl Touch’ infotainment system.

Since its reveal in September 2014, Land Rover has amassed 15,000 orders for the new Discovery Sport, with 10,000 orders taken before the vehicle was available to test drive. Currently, Discovery Sport is available in 175 markets.

Together, the Discovery Sport and Land Rover’s Ingenium engine have contributed more than £4bn to the UK economy and created 1,650 jobs.

Initially the Ingenium engine will be available to order in Europe and South Korea from May 2015. An even more efficient front-wheel drive Ingenium equipped Discovery Sport will be added to the range later in 2015.