Land Rover North America announced, that the 2015 Discovery Sport is named "SUV of the year" by leading publisher Digital Trends. The publisher revealed their three favorite vehicles from some different categories: Car, SUV, Performance, Luxury and Alternative Energy. The award methodology is based on technology, style, safety, value, dynamics and efficiency.

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The Discovery Sport is chosen for its wonderful style, midsize, efficiency and the engine technology. With the smart hi-tech units Discovery has won additional points for weight reduction and folding abilities.

Nick Jaynes, Digital Trends Automotive Editor ensures us, that despite the tight federal fuel standards, Americans haven't lost their love for the SUV machines. He stays determined and confident about the future of SUV models.

The 2015 Discovery Sport SUV brings incredible performance, safety and efficiency features, thanks to the high-strength steel elements, lightweight aluminum and the incredible 240 hp (176 kW) turbocharged 2-liter engine, nine-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel-drive. The Discovery Sport comes with better volume, proportions and stance. The design combines engineer wonders and dynamic profile, which has incredible space and comfort. The Land Rover Discovery Sport will be on the market next month.

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Source: Land Rover