The vehicle’s dramatic proportions are amplified by its pronounced shoulders and wheelarches that,
alongside the optional 21-inch wheels, combine to create a strong and dynamic profile.
The introduction of new slim LED head- and tail-lights emphasize the vehicle’s new design language while
flush door handles add to the smooth, sculpted aesthetic. Optional R-Dynamic details and burnished copper
accents add to the vehicle’s unique appeal.
Inside, the finely crafted design integrates uncluttered surfaces and simple lines with carefully curated
premium materials to create a luxurious, minimalist, digital cabin. Offered as premium alternatives to leather,
technical textiles such as Kvadrat wool blend and Dinamica® suedecloth, as well as a Eucalyptus Textile and
Ultrafabrics™ use recycled plastics and natural materials. The cabin is designed to be a calm and serene
space, ensuring the comfort of its occupants, with technologies such as the optional twin touchscreen
InControl Touch Pro Duo™ infotainment system, featuring new, faster software, 16-way seat controls, and
cabin air ionization that complement the increased interior space.
“When the Range Rover Evoque made its debut back in 2010, it transformed the world of compact SUVs; the
new model is set to continue that remarkable journey,” said, Gerry McGovern, Land Rover Chief Design
Officer. “This characterful vehicle combines refinement and fun to create that all important emotional reaction
that will turn heads and make people smile.”
The footprint of the new model is almost identical to that of the previous model, yet there is more interior
space than before thanks to the Land Rover brand’s new mixed-metal Premium Transverse Architecture. A
longer wheelbase yields 0.8-in (21mm) of extra rear knee room and an increase in small item storage such as
a larger glove box and center console. The luggage space is 6 percent larger (21.54 cu-ft) than that of the
previous model as well as much wider, with space increasing to 50.5 cu-ft when the flexible 40:20:40 secondrow
seats are folded.
The new architecture has been developed to support electrification, with a 48-volt mild-hybrid powertrain
available at launch, alongside a traditional four-cylinder gasoline engine. The mild-hybrid powertrain is a first
for the Land Rover brand and works by harvesting energy normally lost during deceleration thanks to the
engine-mounted belt-integrated starter generator, storing it in the under-floor battery. At speeds below 11mph
(17km/h), the engine is designed to shut off while the driver applies the brakes. When pulling away, the stored
energy is redeployed to assist the engine under acceleration.
The new Range Rover Evoque features All-Wheel Drive and Driveline Disconnect as standard. Combined
with the available second-generation Active Driveline (standard on P300 models) and the optional Adaptive
Dynamics feature, the Range Rover Evoque is designed to deliver the optimum balance of comfort and
agility. For more adverse conditions, the standard Terrain Response system is designed to automatically
detect the surface being driven on, adjusting the vehicle’s driving character accordingly. The new Range
Rover Evoque can also now wade through water up to 23.6-in (600mm) (previously 19.7-in/500mm).
The famed Range Rover command driving position also received an upgrade with a ‘ClearSight Rear View
Mirror’ that transforms into an HD video screen when engaged. If rear visibility is compromised by passengers
or bulky items, the driver can flip a switch on the underside of the mirror and a camera feed from the top of
the car displays what is behind the vehicle in crisp high definition. The screen provides a 50-degree field of
vision and superior visibility in low light.
The new Range Rover Evoque is also the first vehicle to feature ‘ClearSight Ground View’ technology, which
is designed to allow the driver to virtually see through the hood and under the front end of the vehicle by
projecting a 180-degree view of the ground onto the vehicle’s upper touchscreen. This is useful when
negotiating difficult parking spaces, navigating high city curbs or tackling rough terrain and is the realization of
the ‘Transparent Bonnet’ technology previewed by the Land Rover brand in 2014.
The new Range Rover Evoque is also the first Land Rover model to feature Smart Settings, a system which
uses artificial intelligence algorithms to learn the driver’s preferences in order to automate comfort and media
settings throughout the drive. In addition to seat position, music and climate settings, the Smart Settings
system in the Range Rover Evoque can also preselect steering column preferences to maximize comfort.
Jaguar Land Rover remains committed to the UK car industry; the development of the all-new Range Rover
Evoque was facilitated by a £1 billion investment to support its creation and delivery. This includes £110
million into the company’s UK manufacturing plant in Halewood, Merseyside, to develop its state-of-the-art
flexible manufacturing facility.
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