RANGE ROVER EVOQUE UPDATE
RANGE ROVER EVOQUE MANUAL

The P300e plug-in hybrid is the undisputed economy champion of the range, promising claimed economy figures of up to 196mpg and a pure electric range of around 38 miles. The higher-powered diesel engine offers similar fuel economy figures in the real-world, while the petrol engined variants are thirsty and expected to be a niche choice.

RANGE ROVER EVOQUE MANUAL

The entry-level 163bhp diesel engine is the only one available with two-wheel-drive and a manual gearbox, but it’s best avoided as it doesn’t provide enough performance for what is a reasonably heavy SUV. Underneath the ‘clamshell’ style bonnet, Land Rover offers a choice of petrol and diesel engines, each with three power outputs. Plus, it makes up for its passable on-road driving experience by being very good off-road. On the road it’s very quiet, even compared to the previous model.

While the Jaguar may be the best choice for keen drivers, the Evoque is a much more refined cruiser, capable of covering long distances with ease. The Evoque and E-Pace are essentially two directly competing cars from the same company, so the Range Rover has been designed to appeal to different buyers than the Jaguar. Used Range Rover Evoque review: 2011 to 2018 (Mk1).Range Rover Evoque Convertible SUV (2016-2019).From the outside, it’s essentially a lightly updated version of the first Evoque, but underneath the refreshed bodywork, Land Rover has introduced a tweaked interior, all-new technology, and a reworked range of mild hybrid powertrains including a range-topping plug-in hybrid.

RANGE ROVER EVOQUE UPDATE

An update in 2020 added slimmer front and rear lights give the car a more modern appearance, not too dissimilar to that of the Range Rover Velar. The design of the original Evoque was so successful that it made no sense for Land Rover to mess with a winning formula. Its smaller dimensions and styling meant it was very popular with people who lived in cities, even if the Evoque proved itself a competent off-roader in spite of concerns to the contrary. When it was first revealed in 2011, the first-generation Evoque quickly became a bestseller, successfully managing to carry over all of the premium features of the brand’s larger models but with a far less daunting size and price than other Range Rovers. The competition remains strong, with the Evoque challenging SUVs such as the Mercedes GLC Coupe, BMW X4, Audi Q3 Sportback and Jaguar E-Pace alongside premium electric models like the Audi Q4 e-tron and BMW iX3. The success of the first made the latest Evoque a ‘difficult second album’ for the British brand, so the styling updates were evolutionary and the major changes focused on sweeping changes to the interior, technology and powertrains.

When did you ever see one? Finally, here's proof that the number of crossover niches is actually finite.The Range Rover Evoque is now in its second generation after a new model was launched in 2018, and it’s still Land Rover’s smallest SUV. The LRX concept car might have been a three-door, and this layout made the early publicity for the Mk1 Evoque, but sales were too slow to justify a replacement. It's five doors only in this second generation. Almost all new Evoques (except the base diesel) get a 48-volt mild hybrid system, and there's now a full plug-in hybrid with a smaller three-cylinder engine, too. Not just for the people, boot, fuel tank and wheels – all of which have grown – but also for new hybrid batteries. Why not aluminium? Aluminium sections are bulkier than steel ones, and that wouldn't have been good when space is so in-demand. It's all about the usual reasons: to make it ride and handle better, roll along more quietly, crash more safely, embrace more technology. The lengthened wheelbase is a clue that this isn't just a re-skin of the old car, but an all-new platform.

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