Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Lexus NX 350h (2026)
Land Rover Discovery Sport (₹63.37 Lakh) and Lexus NX 350h (₹67.59 Lakh – ₹74.50 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Land Rover Discovery Sport is more affordable — it starts ₹4.22 Lakh lower than the Lexus NX 350h.
- The Lexus NX 350h is the more powerful car, with 188 bhp against null bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Land Rover Discovery Sport in short
The Discovery Sport is Land Rover's most affordable model in India and the only 5+2-seat option in the compact luxury SUV class: a single Dynamic SE trim at ₹63.37 lakh with petrol and diesel identically priced, per Land Rover India's official pan-India list. The third row is occasional-use, child-friendly seating, but no Mercedes GLA, BMW X1 or Audi Q3 offers one at all — that flexibility plus Land Rover's Terrain Response is the whole pitch.
Full Discovery Sport prices & variants →Lexus NX 350h in short
The NX 350h is Lexus's volume SUV in India and the only strong hybrid in the midsize luxury SUV class: four variants from the ₹67.59 lakh Exquisite through the rugged-trim Overtrail (₹71.43 lakh) and Luxury (₹72.33 lakh) to the ₹74.50 lakh F SPORT, all with a ~188 bhp 2.5L strong hybrid and e-CVT, per Lexus India's official price list. Against the Mercedes GLC, BMW X3 and Volvo XC60 it trades outright power for city efficiency no rival approaches.
Full NX 350h prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Discovery Sport or NX 350h?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport is more affordable — it starts ₹4.22 Lakh lower than the Lexus NX 350h. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Discovery Sport vs NX 350h — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Land Rover Discovery Sport — not yet tested; Lexus NX 350h — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Discovery Sport or the NX 350h?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport is more affordable — it starts ₹4.22 Lakh lower than the Lexus NX 350h. The Lexus NX 350h is the more powerful car, with 188 bhp against null bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.