Range Rover Evoque. Perfect style
Range Rover Evoque is a premium compact SUV from the British automobile maker Land Rover, produced since 2011. Both front and all-wheel drive versions are available. In 2020, the 2018 second generation Range Rover Evoque 5-Door SUV was available in the Israeli market.
The name of the vehicle was not coincidental. The evoques are a mythical race of small men from the fantastic Star Wars saga. These evil little villains move quickly and dexterously through wild virgin forests. Curious and quick-witted, but careful. The new compact Range Rover Evoque SUV really looks like an ‘evoque’ in comparison with its relatives. First of all, this vehicle amazes everyone with its unusual high-tech design. There is a sense that this is not a production vehicle, but a piece model from some design workshop.
Although this vehicle was conceived with the aim of impressing everyone with its original appearance, it is nevertheless a very functional SUV. The Evoque, like the rest of the Range Rover models, is capable of delivering true traveling pleasure to both the driver and passengers.
The first generation
The first generation Range Rover Evoque was produced from 2011 to 2018, and its restyling took place in 2015. The history of the Evoque began in 2008 at the Detroit Auto Show, where Land Rover presented the LRX concept, and two years later, a new production model, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, was announced. The first Range Rover Evoque SUV was built on the Freelander platform and had 3-door and 5-door versions equipped with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Potential Evoque buyers could configure their vehicle in accordance with their own wishes, starting from the choice of engine and gearbox, to wheel disks, upholstery color and decorative elements.
Range Rover Evoque amazes everyone with its unusual high-tech design. There is a sense that this is not a production vehicle, but a piece model from some design workshop.
The first Range Rover Evoque boasted a unique and even extravagant appearance, combining the features of a compact SUV and a sports coupe. There is interesting information that the designers of the model borrowed the idea of a ‘cap’ roof from the Mini. Its appearance was shocking, but not for a long time. The narrow windows were the most unusual element. The Evoque had massive body sidewalls with powerful wheel arches, a developed front bumper, original lighting technology, and most importantly, an ultra-low roof that could be painted in a color that contrasted with the body color. At the same time, it was a 100% Range Rover, only a compact one. It is impossible to hide the family resemblance.
The second generation
The second generation Range Rover Evoque has been produced from 2018 to the present. The second generation Evoque is built on a completely new PTA (Premium Transverse Architecture) platform with a transverse engine. The 2018/2019 Range Rover Evoque has retained the same dimensions, but is more spacious thanks to the increased wheelbase, which fits into the same body length. The new Range Rover Evoque is a perfect urban SUV that combines advanced technology with superior design. With its striking coupe-like silhouette, the Range Rover Evoque is a worthy successor to the vehicle that has conquered the entire world.
The 2019/2020 Evoque is an all-wheel drive vehicle, but with a twist: the Driveline Disconnect function opens the clutch under light load, so when traveling at low speed, the Evoque becomes a front-wheel drive vehicle. The essence of this type of drive is similar to the Quattro Ultra from Audi. There is a hybrid version of the 2020 Range Rover Evoque with a 48-volt on-board network and a version with a plug-in hybrid system. The role of the main unit belongs to a three-cylinder turbocharged internal combustion engine.
The new Range Rover Evoque is the ultimate urban SUV that combines cutting edge technology with superior design
The new Evoque can see what’s under its hood! Using a radiator grille camera and side mirror cameras, the SUV forms a single image, which is then displayed on the central display of the vehicle. According to the British, it is an irreplaceable thing in off-road conditions. The 2020 Range Rover Evoque is equipped with an electronic rearview mirror and Terrain Response intelligent off-road assistance system, plus it has learned to swim deeper and to ride on difficult surfaces.
The new Evoque has become very ‘green’, as 33 kg of recycled and plant materials are used for each Evoque. You can even order a special version of the interior, which is an artificial suede made from recycled plastic! It takes 53 half-liter plastic bottles to produce every Evoque with such an interior.
