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2012 land rover range rover evoque review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. New model packs range rover luxury into an urban-friendly size. introductionthe new 2012 range rover evoque is a different kind of land rover, aimed at urbanites who want luxury, sport-utility usefulness, and reasonable fuel economy in a compact package. The new evoque wraps it all in a refreshingly different exterior design. a growing segment of the market, the compact luxury suv class is currently dominated by german offerings: bmw x3, mercedes-benz glk, and audi q5. All three are bigger than this new range rover. Not quite 172 inches long, on a 104. 8-inch wheelbase, the evoque gives away six inches in length to the glk, more than 10 inches to the audi and the bmw. Evoque is closer in size to the new bmw x1 (not yet on sale in the u. S.), as well as the acura rdx. but while it's shorter than its key competitors, it's distinctly wider, at 77. 4 inches, which is 3. 3 inches wider than a bmw x3. This enhances elbow room inside. Its width and low roofline, the lowest in the class, contributes to the evoque's athletic look and aggressive stance. though smaller than its key german rivals, the evoque delivers cargo versatility with a hatchback design. All the vehicles in this class are rated for five passengers, but none of them provide anything approaching comfort for a center rear seat occupant. The evoque's interior appointments are arguably more upscale than the others, even in base trim. That's why land rover applied its upscale range rover badge to the model. The snappy styling descends almost undiluted from the concept vehicle land rover unveiled at the 2008 detroit auto show. The show car was a three-door hatchback, a body style that made it all the way to production, and one not offered by any of the germans. there's also a more practical five-door model. It's essentially the same size as the three-door version, and land rover expects that it will account for about 80 percent of the evoque's u. Beyond the visual distinction, the evoque differs from its competitors in three key areas. The first is under the hood. Other range rovers are propelled by v8 engines. The engine is rated for 240 horsepower and 250 pound-feet of torque. Even the land rover lr2, the entry-level product for the brand, has a six-cylinder engine, as do most of the competing models from audi, bmw, and mercedes-benz. on the other hand, the evoque's tidy dimensions pay off with low curb weight (by class standards), which adds up to a respectable power-to-weight ratio and respectable fuel economy ratings: 18 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, according to the epa. the second area where the evoque stands out from its germanic rivals is when the pavement ends and there's no more road. It comes to the market with the highest price tag in its class. lineupthe 2012 range rover evoque model lineup is distinguished by a series of unique designations. The lineup begins with the pure plus models, escalates to the pure premium trim level, and then to the dynamic premium. Called magneride, it instantly adjusts suspension damping to road conditions, employing a system of shock absorber technology pioneered by cadillac. (all new car test drive prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices, which do not include destination charge and may change at any time without notice.). walkaroundthe new evoque is the smallest range rover ever, and as noted it's the smallest vehicle in its class. This, plus the sloping roof, does restrict interior volume compared to key competitors. On the other hand, diminutive dimensions are a plus in urban environments, as well as in rugged terrain. the evoque three-door coupe and five-door bodies are nearly identical in dimensions. They ride on the same 104. 8-inch wheelbase. They are the same overall length, 171. 5 inches. They are the same width: 83. 7 inches including the mirrors, 77. 4 inches with the mirrors folded. Measuring 64. 4 inches tall, the five-door models are 1. 2 inches taller than the coupes at 63. 2 inches. the evoque's sassy exterior design began with the lrx, a three-door concept unveiled at the 2008 north american international automobile show in detroit. It was intended primarily as a statement by the company's new design chief, gerry mcgovern, and production possibilities were very much a wait-and-see proposition. with its back-slanting roofline, rising beltline, and short overhangs, the lrx looked a little like a large scale mini cooper, an impression fortified by the option of contrasting roof colors, a design distinction the mini has used effectively. but uniformly enthusiastic response by show-goers quickly moved the lrx out of the dream car category into production reality. based on the compact land rover lr2 platform, the two models share the same 108. 4-inch wheelbase. The sloping roofline and ascending beltline conspire to compromise rearward vision, and sightlines in the rear quarters are limited. on the other hand, if style wasn't important, we'd all be driving cars that look like the old checker marathon taxicabs. We found the navigation system exceptionally easy to use. And the five-camera system that shows what's going on 360 degrees around the vehicle is very handy in tight places. none of the foregoing is surprising. The surprising part is interior roominess. That sloping roof might suggest limited rear seat headroom, but that's not the case, even in the three-door coupe. The evoque has 39. 7 inches of headroom in the back seats, while the coupe has 38. 2 inches. Passengers over six-foot-two might find their hair brushing the ceiling, but leg room is plentiful and the evoque's brawny width creates plenty of room, front and rear, to squirm around on longish trips. The evoque has 40. 3 inches of headroom in the front seats, the evoque coupe has 39. 1 inches of front-seat headroom. as noted earlier, the only caveat is the center rear seating position. The 6-speed automatic, which includes paddles shifters for manual operation, kicks down quickly for passing, and if the acceleration isn't exactly neck-snapping, it's respectable. CD Changer✔ Navigation System
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