Discovery Sport proves its mettle

The new Land Rover shows off its credentials in a harsh and dusty terrain

The new Land Rover Discovery Sport includes additions to the standard specification

Dust. It’s everywhere. More than the heat and, just a few weeks ahead of the wet season, the humidity. It defines Australia’s Northern Territory.

On getting out of my Land Rover Discovery Sport, I’m warned to get a hat on quickly, as my pale skin and lack of hair do not mix well with the fierce sunlight. Yet the accompanying medic suggests that the air conditioning shouldn’t be set too low, so as ...