2022 Subaru WRX vs 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport Comparison.

Rally-inspired sport compact cars are on the verge of extinction, but the next-generation Subaru WRX aims to reignite interest for this enthusiast-focused breed. With the death of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo years ago, and the more recent exit of the Ford Focus RS, the WRX and the higher-performance WRX STI are the only remaining options for fans of the World Rally Championship—at least until the next-gen VW Golf R arrives. With the adoption of a new architecture that should improve driving dynamics, the possibility of a more powerful turbocharged flat-four engine, and the likelihood of a nicer interior, the 2022 WRX promises to be a big improvement over the outgoing version.

What's New for 2022?

Based on an official announcement that included a heavily veiled teaser image, Subaru will unleash the next generation of the WRX for the 2022 model year. While there are a lot of specifics that we still don't know, the aforementioned teaser and the spy photos that we've captured as well as our well-informed speculation have us chomping at the bit to see the production-intent version, which will boast a large hood scoop and bulging fenders.

With a complement of desirable features, standard all-wheel drive, and an upscale-but-rugged appearance, the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport is a distillation of the brand's go-anywhere-in-comfort ethos. The Discovery Sport's off-road driving modes, hill-descent control, and wading sensor system provide more off-road capability than you'll find in an Audi Q5 or a Porsche Macan. The trade-off is that the Discovery Sport's on-road driving experience isn't as engaging as rival SUVs'. Its cabin is spacious and offers an optional third row of seats, but its environs aren't as refined as what you'll find in the BMW X3 or the Mercedes-Benz GLC-class. Still, for buyers who want considerable off-road capability wrapped in a stylish package, the Discovery Sport is one of the few choices in this mostly on-road-focused segments.

What's New for 2021?

The junior Discovery model receives Land Rover's new Pivi Pro infotainment system that launched on the 2020 Defender. The new system boasts a simplified menu structure as well as over-the-air update capability. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now standard across the lineup. Buyers can augment the Discovery Sport's new infotainment system with the optional Online Pack package, which adds a Wi-Fi hotspot, embedded Spotify music service, and a wireless smartphone charging pad. Elsewhere, a new cabin air filtration system is available and a more comprehensive list of driver-assistance features have been made standard. Land Rover has discontinued the P300 models, opting to offer only the P250 powertrain—a 246-hp turbocharged four-cylinder—for 2021; last year's base model and the top-spec R-Dynamic HSE have both also been discontinued in favor of a simpler four-trim lineup.

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