EXTRA performance and economy is heading for the Land Rover Discovery Sport courtesy of the brand's new Ingenium diesel engine.

The 2.0-litre four-cylinder powerplant, also used in the new Jaguar XE saloon, is designed to deliver class-leading torque and power, combined with reduced CO2 emissions and lower fuel consumption.

In the Disco Sport's case the unit will be available with two power outputs of 150PS and 180PS.

The new 150PS derivative - in five seat set-up - has the potential for a fuel figure of up to 57.7mpg and CO2 emissions from 129g/km, while the TD4 180PS in the car's standard 5+2 configuration delivers 139g/km and 53.3mpg.

Murray Dietsch, director of Land Rover Programmes, said: "The new family of Ingenium engines is truly class leading. By introducing it to the Discovery Sport, we can now offer enhanced fuel economy and reduced CO2 emissions, while improving overall performance."

The Ingenium-powered Discovery Sport TD4 150PS will be designated an ‘E-Capability' vehicle, with a blue ‘Sport' badge highlighting the most efficient variant.

These vehicles will also feature 18-inch wheels with low rolling resistance tyres, while the final drive gearing and engine calibrations have been optimised to provide the lowest possible CO2.

E-Capability also introduces a five-seat option in the UK for the first time, with all TD4 180PS variants remaining with 5+2 seating as standard.

Pricing for the Discovery Sport featuring Ingenium engines remains unchanged whilst the new TD4 150PS engine brings a lower starting price of £30,695 for the manual five-seat model in SE trim.

Across the range service intervals have been extended from 16,000 to 21,000 miles and retail finance options allow customers to step into a new Disco Sport from £299 per month for the entry-level SE spec.

In the UK, the revised model line-up adds HSE Black which builds on the existing HSE grade and features the Black Pack and privacy glass. It costs £41,250.

The new Ingenium engines are produced at the company's new £500m engine manufacturing centre in the West Midlands, which is set to produce 450,000 Ingenium engines each year.

Since its launch last September, Land Rover UK has received more than 6,500 orders for the Liverpool-built Discovery Sport.

The Ingenium engine is available to order now with first customer deliveries expected in early autumn.