A wide range of luxury compact crossovers follow a safe and predictable script, when it comes to exterior styling. However, the Range Rover Evoque goes beyond the luxury market’s expected looks, for a more dramatic and eye turning design. Even though the Evoque is the baby of the Range Rover models it has a serious all-wheel drive system that gives it off-road credibility never seen before in a luxury compact crossover.
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| Range Rover Evoque |
Design
The Evoque's bold exterior features striking interpretations of classic Range Rover design cues, including the signature clamshell bonnet, the floating roof and the solid 'wheel-at-each-corner' stance. The front-end design is dominated by a two-bar grille and distinctive headlamps. The Range Rover Evoque’s stylish body incorporates precise, tight shut-lines, striking details (like the bonnet vents and side vents), and the slim front and rear lamps with their LED signature lighting and narrow blade indicator clusters.
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| Dynamic front look |
The Range Rover Evoque adopts a dynamic profile with its dramatic rising beltline, a muscular shoulder, running the length of the car, and a distinctive floating roofline. The bold profile dominated by the exaggerated wedge of the window line is emphasised by the black pillars. Pushing the wheels out to the four corners gives the Evoque its purposeful stance. The wheel arches are wide, but softly integrated into the body.
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| Available as a three door or five door |
Performance
Anyone seeking the Range Rover Evoque should seek the following two engines; the Turbo-Diesel SD4 and the Turbo-Petrol Si4. The 4WD 2.2-litre Turbo-Diesel SD4 churns out 140 kW (187 hp) and 420 Nm of torque. With this engine in the Evoque 0 to 100 km/h takes 8.5 seconds while top speed is pegged at 195 km/h. This particular SD4 engine requires only 6.5-litres of fuel to cover 100 km.
The most powerful power plant is the 4WD 2-litre Turbo-Petrol Si4. The powerful petrol power plant churns out 177 kW (237 hp) and 340 Nm of torque. The engine sprints the Evoque from standstill to 100 km/h in 7.6 seconds. Top speed is pegged at 217 km/h. The performance figures are matched with a fuel consumption rate of 8.7-litres/100km. Paired with both engines is an AW F-21 six speed transmission, which has been extensively tuned to improve its operational efficiency.
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| Power unit |
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| Capable offroading tool |
Suspension
The Range Rover Evoque’s suspension system has been developed to deliver outstanding dynamics both on- and off-road. The Evoque's fully independent suspension system features coil sprung struts front and rear together with isolated front and rear sub frames. The supple, long-travel suspension design, large-diameter gas damper struts, and extremely stiff isolated sub frames all contribute to the Evoque's absorbent ride, and its confidence in challenging off-road conditions.
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| Coupe inspired profile |
Safety
The Range Rover Evoque features a powerful all-disc braking system for confident stopping in all conditions. The occupant safety package includes a carefully optimised restraint system including driver and passenger airbags, knee airbags, and side curtain and thorax airbags.
The braking system is complemented by the latest generation of electronic active safety systems, including: Anti-lock braking systems (ABS), Electronic brake force distribution (EBD), Emergency brake lights (EBL), Emergency brake assist (EBA) and Corner Brake Control (CBC).
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| Luxurious cockpit |
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| Rear seating |
Interior
The cabin of the Evoque is lavishly appointed with premium quality materials and an elegance befitting of a Range Rover interior. Customers can specify soft, premium leather and beautifully tailored, twin-needle stitching providing a luxurious finish to almost every surface of the instrument panel, doors and seats. The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque offers plenty of space and versatility to the luxurious cabin. Rear seat passengers benefit from good legroom along with generous headroom.
A full-sized glass panoramic roof enhances the sensation of space and comfort by flooding the interior with natural light. The rear seats, with seat belts and head restraints for three passengers, have 60/40 folding seat and are equipped with ISOFIX child seat mounts. When required, luggage capacity can be expanded to a substantial 1445 litres.
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| Spacious boot |
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| View from the rear |
Verdict
It's not the most practical crossover SUV, but the Range Rover Evoque has a lot of style, refined driving manners and the traditional Land Rover off-road talents to make it a very appealing compact luxury crossover.
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