Range Rover Evoque Convertible
I’ve always liked the looks and style of the Range Rover Evoque but the idea of a convertible SUV is just ridiculous, but at least it is better than the hideous Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet. Anyway, Land Rover has introduced the concept at the Geneva Motor Show and in the next few months it will analyze whether they will put the model into production. The idea behind this concept is to figure out if there is a market for such a car, a method that Land Rover used before when they developed the DC100 concepts which could form the foundation of the new Defender.
Range Rover Evoque Convertible
The convertible version of the Range Rover Evoque could be 2WD or 4WD and either gasoline- or diesel-powered. According to the engineers from Land Rover, about 75kg of strengthening is necessary in comparison to the hard-top sibling which as you probably know is a huge success for the British automaker.
Range Rover Evoque Convertible
If the car will get the green light for production, Land Rover is going to spend two years for engineering the car before they will be able to actually sell this model. Most likely, the car will be manufactured at the company’s Halewood factory. The regular Evoque has been sold so far in approximately 50,000 units and the company has already got orders for another 60,000 cars so this convertible version might boost sales even further.
Range Rover Evoque Convertible
The concept shown at the event in Switzerland has a fully retractable roof system and can seat four people. It also benefits from a roll-over protection system while inside the cabin it has a lot of goodies, such as an 8-inch dual touchscreen display, surround cameras, Terrain Response, Meridian sound system and others as well. It rides on 21-inch alloys and comes in a metallic Causeway Grey paint.
Range Rover Evoque Convertible
If this drop-top version of the Range Rover Evoque will be produced, it will cost approximately 10-15% more than the 3-door hard-top version so it will carry a price tag of approximately 30,795 pounds in today’s money.
Source: Land Rover via Autocar.co.uk
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Range Rover Evoque by Startech
For those of you who haven’t heard about Startech, they are a branch of Brabus, the very famous Mercedes-Benz tuners. The Range Rover Evoque you see in these photos will make its first public appearance at the upcoming 2011 Dubai International Auto Show. At the moment, they’ve only created a bodykit for the sexy crossover, but they are also working on a power boost for the 2.0-liter SI4 gasoline engine.
Range Rover Evoque by Startech
The aero kit for the Evoque brings a new front fascia that was developed in the wind tunnel and has bigger air vents. According to Startech, the new front spoiler of the car can increase the downforce on the front axle.
Range Rover Evoque by Startech
At the back, we find a new rear bumper that has an integrated diffuser, along with a roof spoiler and a new set of tail pipes. The crossover can ride on 21- or 22-inch alloys that have a cool dark finish. The new suspension system developed by the tuner for this model can lower the ride height by up to 35 mm.
Range Rover Evoque by Startech
Inside the cabin, the Range Rover Evoque comes with aluminum pedals, a sport steering wheel, new footrests and a revised shifter. Other than that, it has Alcantara and leather upholstery, plus a bunch of carbon fiber styling accents.
Range Rover Evoque by Startech
Source: Startech via ZerCustoms
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Range Rover Evoque Production Kicks Off
I’m not a big fan of crossovers or SUVs but I’ve always had a soft spot for the Range Rover Evoque ever since Land Rover revealed the first official photos. This week, the very first unit of this model rolled of Jaguar Land Rover’s Halewood plant on Merseyside. It is a 5-door model with the Dynamic trim level that has a white exterior finish. Just like all other new Jaguar Land Rover products, this one is going to be donated to the Heritage Motor Center Museum, located in Gaydon.
The Range Rover Evoque is going to be built alongside with the Freelander model. Land Rover doubled the staff at the plant by hiring 1,500 new employees in order to produce the Evoque. The British automaker is going to pump 2 million pounds in UK’s economy with no less than 40 contracts that were handed out to local supply companies.
In its homeland, Ranger Rover believes that customers will choose in equal amount the 3- and 5-door version, but for the global market it is expected that the 5-door model will be bought by approximately 2/3 of the clients.
The first 15,000-20,000 units of the Evoque are going to be manufactured before the customer-specific models so that the suppliers will benefit from an initial stability of orders. Land Rover stated that about 50% of clients will be women and the average age of the buyers will be between 30 and 40 years.
The entry-level, 2WD diesel fitted with the manual gearbox costs from 27,955 pounds and it will reach the showrooms in United Kingdom this September, but you already can make a preorder. It is going to be available in three different trim levels: Pure, Prestige and the top-spec Dynamic. Customers will be able to choose from one of the following three engines: a 2.2-liter turbodiesel unit that produces 148 hp or 187 hp, along with a more powerful turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline engine that churns out 236 hp.
Source: Range Rover via Autocar.co.uk
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The sexy 2012 Range Rover Evoque will hit the stateside dealerships this fall and you can get one for yourself if you’re willing to pay at least $43,995. For this money you’ll get the 5-door model which costs roughly the same as the one sold in UK. Choosing the 3-door model will set you back another $1,000.
In order to get a decent fuel economy rating from EPA, the engineers over at Land Rover put a lot of work into lowering the curb weight of the Evoque as much as possible. The crossover SUV weighs 3,680 lbs (1,680 kg) and will do 19 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway.
In United States, the Range Rover Evoque doesn’t have that many competitors to battle with as the BMW X1 and the Audi Q3 are not available, at least for now.
Source: Range Rover via WCF
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The British automaker Land Rover has revealed all the pricing information of its new and sleek Range Rover Evoque model, probably the only SUV/crossover that I really like, besides the Mercedes ML-Class. The car will be offered with a choice of three power units, two body styles, three design themes, along with a bundle of accessories and options. The most affordable model will be the 5-door eD4 Pure, fitted with a 6-speed manual gearbox and 2WD, which will set you back at least 27,955 pounds. The 3-door version that has the same engine has a base price of 28,950 pounds.
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The aftermarket specialists at Arden have unveiled this week their new tuning program for the sleek Range Rover Evoque. Dubbed AR8 City-Roader, the upgrade package consists of a small power increase and some mild updated aesthetic changes.
The model fitted with the 2.0-liter gasoline engine has been tuned to provide270 hp, which is 30 hp more than the standard version. This extra oomph under the bonnet was possible thanks to the installation of a bespoke sport exhaust system that works in conjunction with a high performance catalyst.
Design-wise, it features updated front and rear aprons, illuminated side skirts and a new set of Dakar II wheels, along with a stainless steel plaque that can be engraved with anything the customer wants. In addition, the Evoque can be fitted with a new multimedia sound system offered through Arden’s E-Solutions program.
Source: Arden via ZerCustoms
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Land Rover has just released official details on the 5-door version of their highly anticipated Range Rover Evoque. Comparing it to the 3-door version, the 5-door Evoque is 30 mm taller, which means more interior space for passengers (for example, shoulder space is increased by 50 mm). The sense of space is also increased by the full-sized panoramic roof which will be available as an option.
The 5-door Range Rover Evoque will debut at this month’s Los Angeles Motor Show and will be powered by three engines: two diesels, both in 2.2-liter displacement, one delivering 150 hp (110 kw) and the other 190 hp (140 kW) and a 2.0-liter petrol engine with 240 hp (177 kW). FWD will be offered as standard, while AWD will be available as an option.
As for the technologies inside, the 5-door version will also get high-end features like it’s 3-door brother, including adaptive headlights, park assist, 5-camera surround system and an impressive entertainment package with two 8-inch displays for the rear passengers.
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It seems that the great media coverage achieved by the premiere of the 2011 Range Rover Evoque has made Land Rover execs think about adding another model to the Range Rover lineup.
According to Autocar, there is enough space between the future Evoque and the existing Range Rover Sport for a new niche SUV.
The decision has just been made, so concrete details have yet to appear. According to the British magazine though, a seven-seat crossover has been rumored in the past, so Range Rover might follow this path with the new luxury SUV.
A new model will also go along nicely with the big growth plans Land Rover’s owner, Tata Motors, has for the British SUV specialist.
Do you think there is room for a new Range Rove in the lineup? Share your thoughts by leaving a comment below.
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Hot off the heels of a new report stating that BMW is planning a more compact coupe crossover, the X4, which will be inspired by the X6 and target the future Range Rover Evoque, a new report has now appeared, concerning BMW’s Mini brand.
It seems that because the five-door Countryman will soon hit markets around the world, there’s a big possibility that a three-door version will also appear, in the following years.
According to AutoExpress, the Range Rover Evoque has definitely kickstarted this new crossover niche, and BMW is keen to exploit it through as many models as it can. As such, besides the possible X4, the Mini Canyon is also on the drawing board.
No other details were revealed by the British magazine, so we should take this report with a grain of salt. Don’t forget that Mini is also rumored to be preparing a larger, 7-seat Countryman, as well as a revived Mini Moke off-roader. Considering all these new models, Mini won’t be so tiny anymore.
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Land Rover will begin a new stage for its Range Rover division with the future launch of the new Evoque model.
As such, it knows that a different type of marketing is required, in order to really attract the rich urban inhabitants it is targeting.
In order to combine both this and the real-life city testing that needs to be done by the Evoque, the British SUV manufacturer has announced that a fleet of 10 Evoque prototypes will parade through the streets of famous cities all around the world.
Better yet, these prototypes will use a certain kind of camouflage. No, not the groovy funkadelic one from the Mini Countryman, but the actual maps of the cities through which they will be driven. As such, each car will have its own specific ‘livery’, if you can call it that way, as well as a ‘Hello’ message, written in the language of that specific country.
If you live in New York, Paris, Shanghai, Sydney, Sao Paolo, Milan, Madrid, London, Berlin or Moscow, then keep an eye out in the following months to see these new Range Rover Evoque models.
If not, then you can hit the jump and check them out in a special video.
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Land Rover really surprised a lot of people when it showcased the LRX concept back in January 2008.
This led to a lot of speculation over the fact that the British company wants to attack the new niche of the SUV market, specifically the compact, luxury models with coupe styling.
Now, the company has officially revealed the Range Rover Evoque, the production-ready version of the LRX concept.
As you can see above, the car bears almost the same design as the LRX, and will be available both as a three-door coupe and a five-door. As we revealed a few weeks ago, it will be the first model in Land Rover history that will be offered with front-wheel drive.
There is a reason for that, as in front-wheel drive configuration, the Evoque will be the most efficient model in the whole lineup, emitting around 120 g/km of CO2 and averaging at a mighty impressive 50 mpg. This is also due to a very efficient diesel engine, which, as you can imagine, won’t reach the US market. Instead, a V6 is rumored to be making it across the Atlantic.
The Range Rover Evoque will be making its official public debut at the Paris Motor Show at the end of September, and its US debut will be made in fall, 2011.
Until then, you can hit the jump and check out a video of Land Rover’s official presentation of the Evoque, complete with an appearance from Victoria Beckham (we’re not kidding).
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