THE MOST EFFICIENT PRODUCTION LAND ROVER EVER

4x4magazine | 25/02/2015 | 0 Comments

Land Rover has strengthened its fastest-selling model, the Range Rover Evoque. The luxury compact SUV features a comprehensive range of new design features and technologies.

These updates include a new front bumper, two new grille designs, all-LED headlamps and three new alloy wheel designs.

Interior changes include new seats and door casings, new infotainment system, accessed via an eight-inch touchscreen, and the introduction of new colour and materials. The all-new eight-inch InControl Touch infotainment system is fitted as standard equipment on SE Evoque models, featuring easy-to-navigate menus and allowing users to swipe between screens just like a smartphone. It also allows owners to access many popular smartphone apps using the centrally-mounted touchscreen on the central console. Additionally, the six-speaker stereo system can be upgraded to include SD-card based satellite navigation.

InControl Touch Plus, standard on HSE Dynamic and Autobiography, can also be specified, comprising HDD-based navigation, a rear-seat entertainment system complete with a pair of eight-inch video screens and wireless digital headphones, and an 11- or 17-speaker Meridian audio system.

An innovative hands-free tailgate function also adds a new dimension to the convenience of Evoque ownership. It allows owners to automatically open and close the tailgate by waving a foot beneath the rear bumper, whilst not compromising security.

Land Rover’s advanced new diesel engine also debuts. The new EU6-compliant four-cylinder all-aluminium Ingenium TD4 unit is 20-30kg lighter than its predecessor. It is available in two power outputs: 150 PS (eD4 2WD) offering fuel economy of up to 68 mpg (4.2 l/100km) and class-leading CO2 emissions of 109g/km, while the potent 180 PS unit offers 59 mpg (4.8 l/100km) and CO2 emissions from 125g/km. The 150 PS unit is 18% more fuel efficiency versus the Evoque’s previous diesel engines. That makes the Evoque the most efficient Land Rover ever produced.

The 2016 model year Range Rover Evoque’s class-leading capability has been enhanced by the introduction of Land Rover’s innovative All-Terrain Progress Control (ATPC), first seen on the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport. The stress-reducing technology maintains a pre-determined speed (selected using the cruise control function) in forward or reverse gears between 1.1 mph and 19 mph (1.8 km/h to 30 km/h), allowing the driver to concentrate on negotiating tricky terrain.

The 2016 model year Evoque’s trim levels have been realigned to match those of the Range Rover Sport so customers have the choice of three highly-desirable models: SE, HSE Dynamic and Autobiography.