Item: 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
Author: CarsDirect Staff

Overview

The Range Rover Evoque is the best-selling Land Rover in the manufacturer’s line-up. A solid combination of styling, quality and value has earned this versatile luxury crossover more than 165 awards since its release in 2011, not to mention a loyal following of driving enthusiasts.

What's New for 2016

A new infotainment system that’s easier to navigate will offer screen-swiping capabilities, smartphone style. The Evoque will be the first Land Rover to offer all-LED adaptive headlamps for superior night visibility and safety. A new front bumper enhances the crossover’s modern, beefy design, while an extended interior and exterior color palette, as well as three additional alloy wheel designs have been added to the already large range of options. The trim level designations have been renamed SE, SE Premium, HSE and HSE Dynamic to align the model with the Range Rover family of products.

The 2016 Evoque continues with the same platform but has been fitted with lighter materials to enhance fuel efficiency and performance. These improvements make the model the most fuel-efficient vehicle Land Rover has ever produced with reported figures of 21 mpg city and 30 mpg highway.

Choosing Your Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

The Evoque comes available with a large range of options, making it as customizable as you need it to be. For 2016, there are 13 exterior colors and 14 interior color combinations. It may be beautiful, but there’s brawn built into it with a 2-liter 240-horsepower powertrain. It is, after all, a Land Rover.

All Evoques are four-wheel drive and engineered to be just at home adeptly four-wheeling in rough terrain as they are during a leisurely weekend drive to the country club. A series of full-time electronic systems keep the driver in confident control through all conditions. The Adaptive Dynamic System tunes the suspension while features like Terrain Response, Hill Descent Control (HDC), Dynamic and Roll Stability Controls, coupled with a nine-speed automatic transmission that paddle shifts into sport mode, means no terrain is off limits.

A three-door coupe version is available in the SE Premium and HSE Dynamic trims.

The four trim packages are:

CarsDirect Tip

There's more than a $12,000 difference between the SE and the HSE Dynamic, while additional upgrades can add up quickly. The SE Premium package is our pick. For a little more than $3,000, it adds rugged styling and enough features to make it the best value.

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Cynthia Bowman

Contributing Editor - September 24, 2015

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Expert Review

Expert Rating

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: Good vehicle. Decent, but not quite the best. Often affordable, but lacking key features found in vehicles of the same class.

: Below average vehicle. Not recommended, and lacking attributes a car buyer would come to expect for the price.

: Poor vehicle. Simply does not deserve to be on the road.

CarsDirect Staff

- December 10, 2015

Compact, capable and well-adapted to urban life, the Evoque is the Range Rover for city dwellers. It’s also the logical choice for those seeking a smaller price tag and gas bills.

Pricing and Equipment

The cost of entry for the Evoque is just $41,000 -- low for a Land Rover. All four models are powered by a 240-horsepower 2-liter four-cylinder. The entry level SE comes standard with:

18-inch alloy wheels
12-Way grained leather seats
Front and rear park distance control
Rain-sensing windshield wipers

We were lucky enough to test out the HSE with the all-glass roof and a host of luxurious interior accessories -- the navigation really came in handy during testing.

Performance Pros

The Evoque performs well in both city and highway traffic. It's sporty, quick and a pleasure to drive. Some standouts:

This Rover not only looks more agile, it handles that way too. The sensitive power steering and independent suspension deliver the crisp, responsive ride we want to navigate city traffic.
We appreciate the pep of the Evoque's 240 horsepower. Though no powerhouse, it still packs a punch.

Performance Cons

We aren't crazy about the coarse sound of the engine when accelerating.
Obviously, a smaller, lower-profile Range Rover is less adept at off-roading -- but most who buy the Evoque are buying it for city driving.

Interior Pros

This is where the Evoque truly shines. The interior is simply beautiful. It‘s sleek with a range of cool metallic or wood trims. The cabin feels well-assembled, with a solid, hand-crafted look.

Interior Cons

With a high beltline and low-profile roof, you are bound to lose some interior space. It’s hard, though, to be critical of Land Rover for this because of the corresponding gains in both aesthetics and urban drivability.
Back seats are hard to reach in three-door models.
With so many features and technology packages available, it is easy to raise the price on the Evoque. In an ideal world, more would come standard. But that's true for any brand.

The Most Pleasant Surprise

The most pleasant surprise from the new Evoque was the interior. It is richly detailed and provides a refined cabin experience. The power-adjustable seats are stylishly trimmed and bolstered for comfort.

The Least Pleasant Surprise

Even in the five-door Evoque, there simply isn't much rear seat legroom for adults, especially tall ones. As for the three-door, we would not recommend it if you are expecting to have passengers in the rear seats very often.

The Bottom Line

The Evoque takes city driving to another level. Richly appointed interiors welcome occupants, while the four-cylinder turbo and independent suspension make city driving a pleasure. As for the exterior, we find its low-profile stance graceful and elegant -- even it sacrifices some interior space.

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Specs & Features

Highlights

Overall Crash Safety Rating

Not Available

Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque

2.0L I-4 / 240 HP / 250 ft.lbs.

Transmission

9-spd sequential shift control auto w/OD

Drive Type

Active Driveline Automatic Full-time Terrain Response Four-wheel

Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined

21 / 30 / 25 Mpg

Passenger Capacity

Bumper to Bumper Warranty

48 Months / 50,000 Miles

Mechanical Specs

Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque	2.0L I-4 / 240 HP / 250 ft.lbs.
Drive Type	Active Driveline Automatic Full-time Terrain Response Four-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined	21 / 30 / 25 Mpg
Brakes	4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension	Strut
Rear Suspension	Independent Strut
Spare Tire And Wheel	Compact Steel
Fuel Tank	18.5 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type	Premium Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank	$71

Dimensions & Capabilities

Maximum Cargo Volume	51.0 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
Exterior Length	172.0 "
Exterior Width	74.8 "
Exterior Height	64.4 "
Front Headroom	39.0 "
Rear Headroom	38.0 "
Front Legroom	40.2 "
Rear Legroom	34.8 "
Front Shoulder Room	56.6 "
Rear Shoulder Room	55.4 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight	3,865 Lbs.
Wheel Base	105 "
Turning Radius	18.7 '

Exterior Features

Door Count	4 Doors
Wheels	18.0 " Silver Aluminum / 20.0 " Silver Aluminum
Paint	Clearcoat Monotone / Clearcoat Two-tone / Metallic Monotone
Exterior Mirrors	Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down Heated
Bumpers	Front Body-colored With Metal-look Insert
Grille Moldings	Metal-look
Rear Spoiler	Lip
Exhaust	Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish

Interior Features

Seating

Passenger Capacity	5
Seat Trim	Leather
Front Seat Type	Bucket
Heated Front Seats	Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls	(8-way Power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls	(8-way Power)
Front Armrests	(8-way Power)
Rear Armrests	Center
Rear Seats	60-40 Bench

Radio & Infotainment

Radio	Meridian Am/fm, Seek-scan / Meridian Siriusxm Am/fm/hd/satellite, Seek-scan
Speakers	11 Meridian
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity

Convenience Features

Steering Wheel Type	Telescopic Tilt
Climate Control	Automatic Air Conditioning
Cruise Control	With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Rearview Mirror	Auto-dimming Day-night
One Touch Open Window	Front And Rear
Tinted Windows	Deep
Vanity Mirrors	Dual Illuminated
Remote Keyless Entry	Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets	3

Safety Features

Overall Crash Safety Rating	Not Yet Available
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating	Not Yet Available
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating	Not Yet Available
Rollover Crash Safety Rating	Not Yet Available
Front Impact Airbags	Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags	Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag	Driver
Passenger Side Impact Airbag	Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Front
Anti-Lock Brakes	4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Blind Spot Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection
Driver Attention Alert
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams	Auto High-beam
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors	Front And Rear
Security Systems	Security System
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable	Immobilizer

Warranty

Bumper To Bumper Months Miles	48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Major Components Months	48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
Roadside Assistance Months	48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion Perforation	72 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months

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