Just arrived your high-tech British premium compact SUV.
The premium SUV has finally made its debut almost two years after the first spy images of next-generation Land Rover Range Rover Range Rover Evoque was released. It does indeed look like the Velar’s little brother, but there is more to it than meets your eye.
The new Evoque doesn’t look as big as the one it replaces, and has a nearly identical footprint. It has Land Rover’s new mixed-metal Premium Traverse Architecture which provides more space for passengers, particularly at the back. With the rear seats folded, the cargo area is six percent larger at 21.54 cu.ft (610 liters), and up to 50.5 cu.ft (1.430 liters).
With the optional dual-screen layout of its center console, the interior gives off strong Velar vibes. You can now access a fully digital instrument cluster and 16-way seat controls. Land Rover will offer a variety of materials that will create a “sacred and tranquil space” for its customers, assuring their comfort.
The British SUV’s body is 13 percent stiffer and its vibration level has been greatly reduced. Each new Evoque is constructed with natural and recycled materials weighing up to 72.8 pounds (33 kg). This helps to reduce the vehicle’s environmental impact.
The new platform also supports electrification. Land Rover is proud that it introduced its first mild-hybrid and first electrified Evoque. It features a mild-hybrid four-cylinder 48-volt 296-horsepower (221 kilowatt), four-cylinder engine. This system captures energy lost during acceleration and stores it in an underground battery pack.
When the driver applies the brakes, the ICE will shut off at speeds of less than 11 miles an hour (17 km per hour). The engine is assisted by the stored energy when it is time to accelerate again. Land Rover explains that this powertrain works with a ZF nine-speed automatic and is quieter than a standard ICE. It’s also more efficient than a standard ICE, although we don’t yet have the numbers.
Land Rover will launch a 246-hp (183 kW) turbo-four gasoline engine. Additional units will be added later. A manual gearbox is not mentioned at the moment.
All new Evoques come standard with all-wheel drive as well as Terrain Response. There are six modes available: General, Eco and Sand. The latter allows the vehicle to adjust its suspension and electronic systems automatically, as well as selecting the best mode for the road conditions. The SUV’s ground clearance is 8.3 inches (212 mm), with approaches and departure angles of up 25 and 30.6 degrees, respectively.
Land Rover’s ClearSight system is also being shown off in the new Evoque. The system projects what’s ahead and under the vehicle onto the infotainment display using cameras located in the radiator grille, side mirrors and the side mirrors. Hydrophobic coating protects the cameras from water and mud.
Land Rover will reveal additional technical details on the U.S.-spec models at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2019. Additional pricing and delivery information will be available.