Land Rover will end production of the Discovery Sport in December 2026, concluding an 11-year run for the entry-level SUV. While the model remains configurable in some regions, factory orders have already been paused in several European markets, including France, Germany, and Spain. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) confirmed that the phase-out aligns with the vehicle’s standard product lifecycle.
First launched in 2015 as the replacement for the Freelander, the Discovery Sport became JLR’s top-selling vehicle in 2016 with over 122,000 units sold globally. Despite receiving a platform and interior refresh in 2020, demand declined significantly over time. By 2025, annual sales had dropped to less than ten percent of its peak 2016 volume, making it JLR’s lowest-selling model.
The decision to withdraw the SUV from European markets was also influenced by the introduction of the European Union’s General Safety Regulation 2 (GSR2). Due to the vehicle’s advanced age, upgrading it to meet the new safety standards was not considered commercially viable.
The end of Discovery Sport production will free up capacity at JLR’s Halewood plant in the UK, which is transitioning toward the manufacture of all-electric models, such as the upcoming Range Rover GT on the EMA architecture. Meanwhile, production of the closely related Range Rover Evoque will continue alongside updates to the Velar line. JLR has not announced a direct replacement for the Discovery Sport.
