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Hindustan Times
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
JLR to begin local assembly at Tamil Nadu plant from 2026
The upcoming Ranipet facility in Tamil Nadu will be ready by early 2026, with a dedicated plant for JLR's CKD assembly (Image used for representational purposes) Check Offers Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will commence local assembly of its models in Tamil Nadu, starting in 2026. Tata Motors' Group CFO, PB Balaji, confirmed the development during a recent media interaction. The automaker plans to begin completely knocked down (CKD) operations at the Ranipet facility in Tamil Nadu from early 2026. At present, JLR locally assembles its luxury vehicles at Tata's Pune facility, and will migrate to the new Ranipet plant over time. Tata's New Ranipet Plant To Assemble JLR Models Tata plans to invest about ₹ 9,000 crore in the upcoming Ranipet plant, which will be crucial to JLR's future strategy. The facility will produce the next generation of vehicles for both Tata Motors and JLR, and will have an installed capacity of 250,000 units when fully operational. However, production will begin in a phased manner, with full capacity to be achieved over five to seven years. Also Read : JLR India sales jump 36% in H1 FY2025 as local assembly strategy pays off JLR has been assembling its vehicles in India since 2011. The brand assembles the Range Rover Evoque and Velar, as well as the Discovery Sport, at the Pune plant. Moreover, the flagship Range Rover LWB and Range Rover Sport have been locally assembled in India since last year. The Range Rover Evoque and Velar could be the first models to be assembled from JLR's lineup at the Ranipet plant Tata's new Ranipet plant will be a greenfield manufacturing facility with a dedicated space for the CKD operations. A recent report suggests that the Evoque and Velar will be the first models to be assembled at the plant. The Defender and Discovery could be next. The automaker, though, has yet to announce the same officially. The new facility is expected to create over 5,000 employment opportunities, both direct and indirect, upon full operationalisation. Also Read : 2026 Land Rover Defender revealed: 5 major upgrades on the luxury off-roader In addition to JLR models, the Ranipet plant will be crucial for Tata cars as the brand steps up production to meet growing demand. The facility is expected to produce the upcoming Avinya range, as well as future JLR electric models, making it a highly sought-after plant in the automaker's global ambitions. Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape. First Published Date: 26 Jun 2025, 08:04 AM IST
Hindustan Times
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
2026 Discovery Sport: Here are 5 things you need to know about the updated luxury SUV
The 2026 Discovery Sport gets Metropolitan and Landmark editions alongside a new Dynamic S variant. Discovery has refreshed its Discovery Sport line-up for 2026, giving the family-friendly SUV a more refined and appealing package. The updated range not only benefits from bolder styling and higher standard equipment, but also introduces two distinctive new variants: Metropolitan and Landmark. Starting with the visually-enhanced Dynamic S, the new Discovery Sport range comes with updated alloy wheel designs and curated accessory packs, allowing families to personalise their vehicle for every lifestyle. With its combination of style, space, and versatility, the Discovery Sport continues to serve as a practical yet premium choice in the compact luxury SUV segment. 5 Powertrain and accessory packs Discovery Sport continues to offer advanced plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and mild hybrid powertrains. The PHEV version provides up to 61 km of electric range, sufficient for 90 per cent of typical daily trips and supports DC fast charging from 0–80 per cent in around 30 minutes (claimed). Additionally, Discovery Sport caters to various lifestyles with new accessory packs like Beach Days, Road Trip, and Snow Days, alongside existing packs for biking and dog lovers. These packs include thoughtful touches like a centre armrest cooler, roof boxes, and collapsible load area organisers. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 13 Jun 2025, 13:00 PM IST
IOL News
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- IOL News
Jaguar Land Rover refreshes Discovery Sport with new features and trims
The Discovery Sport has been given an upgrade and new naming conventions. The Discovery Sport has been given a nip and tuck and new naming conventions as Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) look to breathe some new life into the model. Dynamic S Starting with the entry level Dynamic S it gets the black treatment with gloss black lower body sides, lower bumpers, wheel arches and front claw detailing. The interior has also seen a few upgrades with a digital instrument cluster and steering wheel-mounted paddles as standard. They get a 'floating' 11.4-inch curved glass touchscreen infotainment system with the brand's latest Pivi Pro system with permanently accessible sidebars that provide shortcuts to often-used functions like media, volume, climate and navigation. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto also come as standard. Landmark The Landmark derivative replaces the Dynamic SE model. It's identified by the mountain range logo that was first seen on the original 1989 Discovery. The logo is on the aluminium treadplates, alongside Landmark script and also as part of the puddle light when unlocking the car. The second row of seats receive slide and recline functionality and it gets a panoramic glass sunroof roof, roof rails and a surround view camera.
Miami Herald
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
2026 Land Rover Discovery Sport Revealed With New Landmark Edition
Although it has aged gracefully, the Land Rover Discovery Sport has been around in much the same form since 2014, which is a long time for the same generation of a single model. It was facelifted for the 2020 model year, one of many times Land Rover refreshed this stylish and off-road-capable SUV. Now, for the 2026 model year, another round of updates has been applied to the Discovery Sport, headlined by a new Landmark Edition. Unfortunately, the one major change the Discovery Sport needed hasn't materialized, so let's get into the nitty gritty of what's new - and what's not - for this Land Rover. As a celebration of Land Rover's Discovery brand, which spans over 35 years, the Discovery Sport Landmark Edition arrives with subtle styling updates and a few extra features. One of the first additions you'll notice is the mountain range logo on this model, something first introduced on the 1989 Discovery. It can be seen on the aluminum treadplates and in the puddle lights of the 2026 Disco Sport. The Dynamic exterior of this derivative has a standard Narvik Gloss Black contrast roof, although a body-color roof is still available. A panoramic roof bathes the cabin in natural light, and the SUV gets a surround-view camera system and dual-zone climate control. The Landmark Edition is the only Discovery Sport trim for 2026, replacing both the S and Dynamic S. Overall, then, there's nothing amazing about the Landmark Edition, but it does add a touch of distinction to the Disco Sport. For the Discovery Sport range as a whole, the 2026 model year adds several new accessory packs. The existing Biking Adventures and For Dogs packs have been joined by the following new ones: Beach DaysRoad TripSnow Days The names say it all, with the Beach Day pack adding special sunshades and a collapsible load area organizer to keep your sandy beach gear neatly packed. For the Road Trip pack, the Landy gets Click & Go media holders for second-row occupants, along with cross bars and a roof box to carry extra items. Finally, the Snow Days pack features a Ski and Snowboard Carrier and Cross bars, which Land Rover claims can support four pairs of skis or two snowboards. Rubber floor mats also form part of the Snow Pack. We would have liked to have seen an uptick in power, as the Discovery Sport has a slightly underwhelming 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo engine producing 246 horsepower. The 0-60 mph time is 7.3 seconds, making it significantly slower than luxury SUVs like the all-new BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class; we're not expecting Defender V8-like performance, but still. This, coupled with unexciting handling, doesn't do much for the SUV's driver appeal. Then again, the 4,409-pound tow rating and 23.6-inch water wading capability are both very good for the segment. And, to be fair, the Disco Sport does ride comfortably. The sole Landmark trim starts at $49,900, excluding a destination charge of $1,275 - that's exactly $1,000 more than the base 2025 model. One of the more notable options is the $1,500 third row, a rare option for SUVs of this size; do note that there isn't much space in this third row. At this price, the Discovery Sport is well-specified and still looks the part, but it remains an aging SUV and is off the pace of the best models in the class. The fact that Land Rover has trimmed the lineup down to a single model suggests that it's preparing to phase out the current Discovery Sport. The 2026 Land Rover Discovery Sport is available to configure now. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
The Herald
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Herald
Refreshed Land Rover Discovery Sport arrives in South Africa
Land Rover has given its Discovery Sport line-up a refresh for 2025 with updated styling, enhanced technology and new model grades starting with the entry-level Dynamic S. The most accessible Discovery Sport offering benefits from a racier exterior defined by a gloss black finish applied to its radiator grille, wheel arches, lower bumpers and front claw detailing. This attractive hue is also used on the lower body sides and Discovery script. The cabin has been spruced up, with a digital instrument cluster and steering wheel-mounted gearshift paddles as standard, while the centre console is home to an 11.4" curved glass touchscreen running the latest Pivi Pro infotainment system. Smartphone integration has been boosted with the addition of wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.
