Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Exterior

There's no denying the fact that the Range Rover Evoque new model looks the part from any given angle and looks a lot like a baby Velar. Up-front, you'll notice that the rounded bumper gets huge air-intake-like slats on either side, a mesh grille, flanked by slim headlamps with LED inserts inside. The side profile remains the same as before, but the muscular wheel arches house robust 18-inch alloy wheels on the 2020 model. At the rear, it gets a large skid plate with the exhausts hidden underneath the bumper. Even the tail lamps are different and look like the LED units on the Velar with a thick gloss black bar running through the middle with 'Range Rover' embossed on it. 

Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Variants

The 2017 Range Rover Evoque variants are as follows: S and R Dynamic SE. Features include cruise control, 10-inch touchscreen system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, navigation, leather seats and steering, powered tailgate, automatic LED headlamps with DRLs, panoramic sunroof, 14-way power-adjustable front seats with memory function, 40:20:40 split/folding rear seats, 18-inch alloy wheels, two-zone auto climate control, Land Rover's Terrain Response 2 all-wheel-drive system, JLR's Connect Pro in-car connectivity suite, heated wing mirrors, digital instrument cluster, 380W Meridian sound system, dynamic turn indicators, and keyless entry. On the safety front, it is equipped with a rear camera with front and rear sensors and lane keep assist, emergency brake assist, 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, hill ascent and descent assist, traction control, pedestrian airbag, and stability control. 

Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Interior Review

The cabin is plush and premium. The textured leather feels great to touch, while the plastics are no exception either. Everything feels solid and well-built, as is the case with all Land Rovers. It also gets Jaguar's InControl Touch Pro interface, which feels smooth to operate and responsive as well – and consists of navigation, a menu system, and connectivity apps. The chunky steering feels nice to grip and the instrument cluster is perfectly legible. The layout for the buttons and controls is tidily laid out and the dashboard appears simple yet modern. The gear-shift knob rises the moment you dab on the engine start-stop button. Also worth mentioning, is the great sound quality produced from the Meridian sound system. At the front, the seats are well-bolstered, but at the rear, the legroom is limited; so is the headroom.

Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Engine Specifications & Performance

The Evoque is powered by a BSVI 2.0-litre Ingenium diesel engine that makes 177bhp and 430Nm of torque, and a BSVI 2.0-litre petrol engine that produces 245bhp and 365Nm of torque. Both engines are paired to a 9-speed ZF automatic gearbox. We drove the Evoque with the diesel engine. The unit is a smooth one, with hardly any clatter audible. It's only when you pick up the pace, that you hear it a little. Acceleration is good; it surges ahead with vim. The transmission works well when you push the engine to its limit. And while the Evoque may not corner like a sports sedan, it certainly feels very planted at high speeds. The steering is light but manages to instill confidence in the driver. Even bumpy roads are dealt with very well, with only the very deep ruts being felt. If you wish to buy the top-end model, the Range Rover Evoque on-road price will set you back by ₹ 60 lakh. 

Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Mileage Review

The Range Rover Evoque's ARAI-certified fuel efficiency figure is rated at 15.6kpl for the diesel model.