2012 Range Rover Evoque

Car Review: 2012 Range Rover Evoque

The 2012 Range Rover Evoque is the lightest and most fuel-efficient Range Rover ever produced. Let’s take a closer look.

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2012 Range Rover Evoque

Make — 2012 Range Rover
Model — Evoque
Where Manufactured — UK
MPG — testing average was 28 mpg.
Engine – 2.0L 4 cyl. with Direct injected turbo charged engine
240 hp. / 250 ft-lb of torque
Price —
3-door coupe starts at $43,995
5-door SUV starts at $44,995
Models:
Dynamic — sporty and dynamic
Pure- clean contemporary elegant
Prestige- luxurious

My test drive in the Range Rover Evoque was from the water to the mountains of Vancouver, Canada. The 5-seater SUV was a nice combination of urban driving ability and country off-road agility, and still had that Land Rover feel.

The Evoque will attract new, younger drivers that are looking to do everything in their vehicles from sea to sky.

This Range Rover offers you a complete range of driving conditions and the ability to master them, including your daily drive, dynamic driving (which changes the gauges to red), snow, mud, sand and rough rocky terrain.
The Terrain Response System included hill decent, which adjusts the engine as well as gearbox and chassis systems with EPAS to optimize drivability and maximize traction on any off-road condition. You can even wade through as much as 19.7″ of water with a 25-degree angle. Also on the Evoque is Magna Ride, which monitors 1000 times per second to optimize control for each type of surface. The new design shocks can change dampening up to 50 times per second and gives you sporting character without sacrificing comfort and better control.

Standard equipment:

• Rear camera with hitch assist
• Leather seats
• Panoramic roof
• Meridian audio systems, 380Watts with 11 speakers and a sub woofer
• Premium system optional 825 Watts 17 speakers & surround system subwoofer
• Amazingly sharp and clear sound
Surround camera system, 5 cameras, 5 views for parallel parking
• Puddle lamps has an outline sketch of the car projects on the ground
• “Say what you see” voice recognition system with screen guidance

Competes with:

• Audi Q5
• Porsche Cayenne 6 cyl.
• BMW X3
• Mercedes GLK

Likes:

• Distinctive design
• Luxury leather interior in all models
• Meridian Sound System
• Clears people over 6 feet

Dislikes:

• No rear heat seats
• Needs more cup holders
• Some blind spots due to body design.

The Range Rover Evoque is a great mix of performance, style, luxury and off-road capabilities.

www.rangerover.com