Swift and at the same time impressive silhouette, large wheels, interesting touches. On the road, the car does not look like anything, and at the same time there is no doubt - this is Land Rover. The same feeling from Britain, where the first driving test of production cars took place: in everything it feels like Europe, but it’s kind of original and very stylish.
The Baby Range is another car that differs from the concept only in strokes, by the way in the glass roof of the Evoque, unlike the LRX concept, there are no stiffeners covering the view of the sky
The Baby Range is another car that differs from the concept only in strokes, by the way in the glass roof of the Evoque, unlike the LRX concept, there are no stiffeners covering the view of the sky. The Baby Range is another car that differs from the concept only in strokes, by the way in the glass roof of the Evoque, unlike the LRX concept, there are no stiffeners covering the view of the sky.
Five-door or three-door, that is the main question. When cars are nearby, you catch yourself thinking that the long version looks more harmonious, but the selfish “coupe” is more original and interesting. In the latter there are huge doors that are difficult for even a man to swing open on a side slope - the first time they managed to be slammed shut only the second time.
Range Rover Evoque
Range Rover Evoque Range Rover Evoque
Inside, everything is at the highest level - quality, well-chosen materials and impeccable finishes. But first, the buyer needs to decide on the package: Pure (fashionable for young people), Dynamic (sports) or Prestige (solid finish), then there are 16 fixed options for interior design. So any Evoque will be very individual, which is what the image model needs.
Landing behind the wheel of the Evoque is devoid of the Land Rover brand - a command landing, as is implemented in the entire family of British off-road vehicles. In order to see the edge of the hood, you have to lift the chair almost to the extreme position. At the same time, the seats themselves are very comfortable and fix the rider well, although electric adjustment is an option.
In dynamic mode, the scales are painted in red
In dynamic mode, the scales are painted in scarlet color In dynamic mode, the scales are painted in scarlet color
The instrument panel is a traditional gauge (tachometer on the right), but if in Range Rover the new liquid crystal panel is perceived as a trend and not very justified for the legendary SUV, then I would like to see just such a modern one. Depending on the selected mode, the display between the main wells displays a lot of auxiliary information, up to duplicate navigation directions.
We traveled around England, trusting exclusively in it: infographics are at their best, and the capabilities of Dual-View make the multifunction display a convenient gadget. True, using the right-hand drive car seemed to be not very convenient, in any case, my left hand blocked part of the card, and from the driver's seat it seemed that the display was turned towards the passenger. I hope that in our left-hand drive these disadvantages will disappear.
Five-door Range Rover Evoque
Five-door Range Rover Evoque Five-door Range Rover Evoque
Music lovers can enjoy two types of high-end Meridian audio systems, 380-watt with 13 speakers and 825-watt with 19 speakers!
Range Rover Evoque in Dynamic plus version equipped with sports buckets
Range Rover Evoque in Dynamic plus version equipped with sports buckets Range Rover Evoque in Dynamic plus version equipped with sports buckets
Well, what does the modern design and coupe body offer to rear passengers? Surprisingly, it turned out to be quite spacious there, including a reserve for knees. A little confused by the high window line and the lack of ceiling handles: you hang out on narrow Welsh paths, but you have to hold on to the headrest of the front seat and the armrest. It was necessary to compromise for the sake of placing side curtain airbags and a panoramic glass roof. By the way, the roof is simply huge and together with a bright interior creates an atmosphere of a convertible. Access to the second row is partially electrified, the chair leans back with the usual lever, and is shifted by the electric drive key.
In the compartment there is a 550-liter trunk with two suitcases and a travel bag with a margin, so that things do not hang out, there is a convenient locking net with carbines. The fifth door is equipped with an electric drive (option).
Rear seats of the five-door Range Rover Evoque
Rear seats of the five-door Range Rover Evoque Rear seats of the five-door Range Rover Evoque
Sharp languages (though familiar with Evoque only virtually) say that this is the same Freelander, only glamorous. We’ll check if this is so … Despite the LR-MS platform being the same with the Friel, the Evoque suspension has been redesigned.
Range Rover Evoque
Range Rover Evoque Range Rover Evoque
With a conventional spring suspension, the car quite clearly conveys the profile of the road, comfort is brought for the sake of handling, and 19-inch low profile wheels are not the best choice for roads with defects. Perhaps Freelander is more comfortable, but its reactions are not so clear - first of all, due to the high center of gravity and a longer-stroke suspension. For younger Range Rover air suspension is not available, but, in addition to the traditional spring, there is a version of Magneride. With the latter, the car becomes more assembled, the car obeys the steering wheel better, handling improves, while the car does not lose in comfort.
By the way, noise isolation is excellent. Both on the diesel and gasoline versions the sound of the engine does not annoy, while the diesel engine is also quieter at small “working” speeds. Buyers are offered two diesel engines and one gasoline engine. If you need dynamics, choose a gasoline one: with it a car, if not a sports car, then a real fighter, acceleration to 100 km / h takes 7.6 s. The ridge of the modernized 2.2-liter turbodiesel is torque, with impressive 420 N • m (at 1750 rpm) it does not need to be lowered. Two boxes - six-speed manual and six-speed automatic, the latter is placed on a powerful diesel engine of 190 hp. and a gasoline version of 240 hp
The electric drive works flawlessly, with pleasant resistance and good feedback, however, the steering wheel itself, in contrast to the older "range", is equipped only with mechanical adjustment. But the "handbrake" is a modern, electromechanical one.
Range Rover Evoque
Range Rover Evoque Range Rover Evoque
When moving, visibility backward, of course, is not a standard, for the sake of design, the aperture is narrowed, but large mirrors with control of the dead zones save, and when parking four cameras will work out that work even under water.
Due to the above features, it seems that the Range Rover Evoque is a fashionable sports crossover with expensive trim. But is he capable of losing his brothers off-road without loss? Capable! The clearance of the RR Evoque is 212 mm, which is larger than that of the LR Freeander, the angles of entry / exit are 25º and 22º, and the depth of the ford can be reached up to half a meter.
Range Rover Evoque fords
Range Rover Evoque overcomes ford Range Rover Evoque overcomes ford
Four-wheel drive manages the modified Haldex coupling of the latest generation, well known for the Freelander model. There is also a proprietary Terrain Response mode. True, here he is selected not with a puck, but with buttons, which is less convenient, because the choice is not always obvious, and the backlighting of the keys in the sun is not visible, although the devices duplicate the mode.
Terrain Response system lost a lamb selector
Terrain Response system lost a lamb selector Terrain Response system lost a lamb selector
Attempt to hang Range Rover Evoque
Attempt to hang Range Rover Evoque Attempt to hang Range Rover Evoque
So the off-road capabilities of the Range Rover Evoque are more than enough for a glamorous crossover. The owner of this car is more likely to stop common sense than the ability of the car. And I am glad that we will not have the most budgetary options with front-wheel drive: after all, Land Rover is primarily a “rogue brand”, of which there are not many.
Range Rover Evoque in Edge Hill Tunnel
Range Rover Evoque at Edge Hill Tunnel Range Rover Evoque at Edge Hill Tunnel
Well and most importantly - the price of pleasure? From 1.6 million rubles. But the list of options easily increases the price to two million or more. And there are plenty to choose from: eight types of wheels, a glass roof, rich finishes. Moreover, many options cannot be selected separately. For example, 18-inch wheels cannot be combined with a tire pressure monitoring system - it is only available starting with 19-inch ones. A large LCD-display is equipped exclusively with an expensive audio system, and separate rear seats are available only in a limited number of packages. But given that in Russia more than 2, 000 pre-orders have already been made today, the success of the machine is guaranteed.
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