There are loads of exposed bolt heads dotted around the interior, emphasising the Defender's utilitarian nature, and most of the surfaces you touch are covered in a rugged rubberised material.

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It should be a very safe car, having scored the maximum five-star rating in its Euro NCAP test. It has plenty of safety technology to prevent collisions, including automatic emergency braking ( AEB), lane-keeping assistance and a system that lets the driver know when they are showing signs of tiredness. There are physical dials to adjust the temperature of the climate control and engage the off-road modes, but the controls for the heated windows are touch-sensitive. That makes them fiddlier to use on the move than proper buttons. The Defender features the latest Land Roverinfotainment system.The 11.4in touchscreen responds swiftly most of the time, the screen is crystal clear and the graphics look quite impressive, too. There’s also lots of functionality, including standard Android Autoand Apple CarPlaysmartphone integration.

Two sets of Isofix child seat mounts, one on each outer rear seat, are included as standard on all versions, but there's no option to add a third set on the front passenger seat. Higher up the range, the Defender's price overlaps with the larger Audi Q7, the BMW X5 and theLand Rover Discovery. If you go for the V8 model or the PHEVin a top trim, you're potentially looking at a lot more than BMW X7 money. The cushioned lid of the raised centre cubby doubles as a well-placed armrest and the dashboard is easy to figure out. It looks rather expensive when you compare it with mainstream rivals such as the Peugeot 5008 andthe Skoda Kodiaq, though. Still, if you’re willing to pay the premium for the Discovery Sport’s upmarket image, you can rest assured that it should have quite slow depreciation, thanks in part to that premium badge. That also means it’s reasonably cheap on a PCP finance deal. Those sitting in the second row of seats in the long-wheelbase 110 model will find masses of head room, and the sheer width of theDefender makes sitting three abreast pretty comfortabletoo.

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Of the conventional engines, the P250 sounds like a diesel at idle, but smoothes off with a few more revs. The nine-speed automatic gearbox is pretty abruptthough, and is generally better paired with the additional pulling-power of the D200 because fewer gear changes are required to maintain speed. The third engine option is the plug-in hybrid P300e. Under the bonnet is a 1.5-litre petrol engine that drives the front wheels while an electric motor drives the rears. Even if you go for a version with the relatively chunky 20in alloys (they're standard onDynamic HSE trim), ride comfort is far from a deal-breaker, but there is more fidget. The PHEV P300e is the least forgiving because of the added weight of its batteries, but is still not overly firm. Jardine Automotive Limited, Jardine Luxury Vehicles Limited, Jardine Cars Limited, Jardine Specialist Cars Limited and Jardine Sports Cars Limited are all authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for credit-related regulated activities and insurance distribution activities, see FCA Information. Telephone calls may be recorded for quality and training purposes.The Range Rover Evoque's rivals include the Alfa Romeo Tonale, the Audi Q3, the BMW X1 and a former What Car? Car of the Year, the Volvo XC40. In five-seat versions, or with the third row folded down in seven-seat versions, you get 840 litres of boot capacity – enough space for eight carry-on suitcases. In our tests, the Audi Q5, the Hyundai Santa Fe, theKia Sorento and the Peugeot 5008 all fitted more carry-on cases. With seven seats in use, you get much less boot space, at 115 litres. One of the most convincingreasons to buy a Range Rover Evoque is how well it’s likely to hold on to its value. Our depreciation experts expect it to be worth more than any of its rivals – including the Alfa Romeo Tonale, the Audi Q3 and the Volvo XC40 – at three years old. The Discovery Sport is plusher inside than many of the mainstream family SUV competition, including the Honda CR-V and the Seat Tarraco. In short, it lives up to its premium billing. Interior overview All versions come with front and rear parking sensors plus a surround-view camera, although it should be said that the specific towing view isn’t that helpful because it doesn't cover the tow hitch.