Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
The Evoque caters to a decidedly more eco-conscious customer base given its interior surfaces are made from wool blends, artificial suede, recycled materials and even eucalyptus. Even so, the Evoque still possesses the chops to keep up with the traditional German titans of luxury. Styling is edgy and aggressive, but it's clearly a Range Rover from front to back, with characteristic styling touches at the headlamps, grille and tail lamps.
A 2.0L turbocharged engine powers the Evoque that produces 246-horsepower, achieving 20 mpg city and 27 mpg highway. A 9-speed automatic is the only available transmission, coupled to a Haldex full-time all-wheel-drive system. The R-Dynamic HST trim engine is tuned for 296 horsepower with 295 lbs-ft pf torque. Terrain Response 2, Range Rover's sophisticated traction-management system, allows for five driver-selectable modes designed to give the Evoque more capability off-road. Whether it's over rocks, through bodies of water or up and over just about any hill the Evoque can conquer just about anything you can throw at it.
Standard features on the base Evoque include a lip spoiler, LED head and brake lights, 18-inch alloy wheels, a 10-inch Touch Pro Duo digital infotainment system with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, 12-way heated power leather front seats, front and rear park distance control, proximity key ignition and dual-zone climate control.
The SE trim adds a power liftgate, auto-leveling headlights, automatic high beams, 20-inch wheels, and driver seat memory that includes the door mirrors.
The top-of-the-line R-Dynamic HST features a hybrid electric motor, a power sunroof, 12-speaker sound system, 12.3-inch instrument display, heated steering wheel, and a power liftgate.
Safety features include anti-lock brakes, an anti-skid system, traction control, side curtain airbags and front-side airbags, with optional safety systems like blind spot detection with rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, and a heads-up driving display.