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New SUV in town. The sizzling Range Rover Evoque

Last updated on: November 4, 2011 12:23 IST

Image: Range Rover Evoque coupe Prestige in Fuji White.
Photographs: Courtesy, Land Rover. CarDekho.com

Land Rover is reckoned amongst the most luxurious car makers in the country. It will introduce its much awaited car, Range Rover Evoque in India, today.

Range Rover Evoque, being a high-segment SUV, is loaded with exciting and brilliant features, which makes this car an exquisite model.

Evoque is the smallest and lightest Land Rover till date and the interest generated by this SUV, even before its arrival, is seen never before.

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New SUV in town. The sizzling Range Rover Evoque

Image: Range Rover Evoque: Prestige in Firenze Red.
Photographs: Courtesy, Land Rover.

Under the hood, Range Rover Evoque has a 2179 cc diesel engine, which has the ability of churning out maximum power of 190 BHP at the rate of 3500 rpm together with 420 Nm of torque at the rate of 1750 rpm on all 4 wheels.

The engine is accompanied with an awesome six speed automatic gearbox.

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New SUV in town. The sizzling Range Rover Evoque

Image: Range Rover Evoque coupe Prestige in Colima Lime.
Photographs: Courtesy, Land Rover.

Another variant of Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is powered with 1999 cc turbo charged petrol motor that produces 240 BHP of power at the rate of 5500 rpm with 340 Nm of torque at the rate of 1750 rpm.

This variant will also come with six-speed automatic gearbox.

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New SUV in town. The sizzling Range Rover Evoque

Image: Range Rover Evoque: 20
Photographs: Courtesy, Land Rover.

In a mileage-driven country like India, the first thing that a buyer asks about a vehicle is its mileage and Land Rover has taken care of the same.

Range Rover Evoque is a perfect amalgamation of refined engineering and dynamic handling.

The advanced technology and compact footprint will certainly deliver superb performance accompanied with lower fuel consumption, which in turn makes it decently frugal.

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New SUV in town. The sizzling Range Rover Evoque

Image: Range Rover Evoque badge detail.
Photographs: Courtesy, Land Rover.

The petrol engine might give a mileage of 6.5 km per litre, whereas the 2.0 litre of diesel engine, which comes with 6 speed automatic gearbox, will give a decent mileage of 8.7 km per litre.

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New SUV in town. The sizzling Range Rover Evoque

Image: Range Rover Evoque: Interior details.
Photographs: Courtesy, Land Rover.

Both the engines of Land Rover Range Rover Evoque boast of offering the consumers with excellent pick up and acceleration.

The diesel version of Range Rover Evoque is ready to accomplish an overwhelming acceleration of 8.5 km per hour and is sure to touch the top speed of 200 km per hour.

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New SUV in town. The sizzling Range Rover Evoque

Image: Range Rover Evoque: Rotary gearshift.
Photographs: Courtesy, Land Rover.

In contrast, the petrol variant of Land Rover Range Rover Evoque takes merely 7.6 seconds to touch the mark of 100 km per hour and has a maximum speed of 217 km per hour.

Therefore, both versions will provide awe-inspiring pick up and acceleration.

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New SUV in town. The sizzling Range Rover Evoque

Image: Range Rover Evoque: Dynamic in Firenze Red with contrast roof in Fuji White.
Photographs: Courtesy, Land Rover.

Range Rover Evoque is an SUV with luxuriously stunning looks.

The new Range Rover Evoque will be available in 5-door and coupe body style.

The SUV will be offered in 3 designer variants in the 5-door version, which include Pure, Prestige and Dynamic whereas the coupe style will be proffered in only 1 design theme.

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New SUV in town. The sizzling Range Rover Evoque

Image: Range Rover Evoque: Coupe Prestige in Colima Lime.
Photographs: Courtesy, Land Rover.

Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is said to be the most efficient, lightest and smallest SUV from the Land Rover yet.

The exteriors of the car are not only awe-inspiring but are also stylish and chic.

The front end of Range Rover Evoque looks startling.

The grille price is inclined horizontally with Range Rover written, which actually makes you fall in love with this SUV then and there.

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New SUV in town. The sizzling Range Rover Evoque

Image: Range Rover Evoque: Wireframe street art.
Photographs: Courtesy, Land Rover.

The paint finish is smooth and sparkling and has rally like wheel arches accompanied with rear spoiler, which is a stunner.

The Xenon lighting head lamps, crystalline fog lamps and dazzling LED make Range Rover Evoque an SUV to die for.

The huge tinted windscreen sports rain sensing wipers and the skid plate has a matt finish with a little black effect.

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New SUV in town. The sizzling Range Rover Evoque

Image: Range Rover Evoque: Coupe Dynamic in Fuji White with panoramic roof.
Photographs: Courtesy, Land Rover.

The usage of aluminum for the roof and bonnet and complex plastics for the tailgate has assisted the SUV to weigh 220 lb, which is much less than Freelander.

Range Rover Evoque also sports power folding exterior mirrors and will have sunroof with sun blinds.

The front and back parking aid adds more charm to the utility share of Range Rover Evoque.

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New SUV in town. The sizzling Range Rover Evoque


With stunning looks, it is crucial that the car also have luxurious and comfortable interiors.

The car has glittering dials and switches along with upholstered seats both at the back and in the front.

The driver's seat is comfortable and adjustable, which ensures that the driver doesn't face any problem while driving.

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New SUV in town. The sizzling Range Rover Evoque


The major highlight is the adjustable steering column that provides an ideal driving experience and position.

Other Land Rover Range Rover Evoque features include one touch ambient interior lighting in the centre console.

The centre console also has a split screen display that allows the passengers to watch DVDs or TV.

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New SUV in town. The sizzling Range Rover Evoque


The tail gate features 2 padded seating areas and incorporated cup holders are add to the comfort level of Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.

The seats have open framework with some storage space under it.

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New SUV in town. The sizzling Range Rover Evoque


The rear seats of Range Rover Evoque provide ample leg room.

However, there are chances that a little less headroom space is available.

The huge panoramic sunroof adds more charm to this SUV.

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New SUV in town. The sizzling Range Rover Evoque


The most exciting feature in Range Rover Evoque interiors is the reverse camera, which makes it easy for the driver to reverse back easily.

Massive luggage items such as surfboards and skis could easily be fitted in the loading space of Range Rover Evoque.

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New SUV in town. The sizzling Range Rover Evoque

Image: Range Rover Evoque: Accessory ski and snowboard carrier and accessory black wheels.
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Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is lavish and convenient in its own way.

The air conditioning with dual zone automatic climate control and classy leather seats makes Range Rover Evoque a comfortable car.

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New SUV in town. The sizzling Range Rover Evoque


This exotic SUV by Land Rover will also come with electric driver seat adjustment, folding back seats, rear defogger, steering mounted audio controls and the push button start facility.

The carpet inside the car has subtle and sophisticated appearance.

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New SUV in town. The sizzling Range Rover Evoque

Image: Range Rover Evoque: Accessory roof mounted bike carrier and accessory black wheels.
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The Pure variant of Range Rover Evoque will feature 17 inches of 10-spoke alloy wheels.

The tyre size is basically 225/65.

On the other hand, the dynamic version of Range Rover Evoque will come with wider 18 inches of alloy wheels with tyre size of 235/60.

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New SUV in town. The sizzling Range Rover Evoque


Photographs: Courtesy, Land Rover.

The safety features of Range Rover Evoque are also impressive as it comes with ABS with EBD technology, front and rear parking sensors, fog lamps, traction control, 2 rear seatbelts and eight airbags.

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New SUV in town. The sizzling Range Rover Evoque


Photographs: Courtesy, Land Rover.

The alarm system and the keyless entry are common these days but roll stability control, hill descent control, dynamic stability control and electric parking brake makes Evoque class-apart.

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New SUV in town. The sizzling Range Rover Evoque

Image: Range Rover Evoque's trunk.
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Apart from this, Electronic Stability Program is stuffed in Evoque with Terrain Response System.

As far as the entertainment quotient of the new Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is concerned, the car comes with a strong stereo system.

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New SUV in town. The sizzling Range Rover Evoque


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The driver's seat will have 5 inches of information display whereas there will be another 8 inches screen, which makes Evoque more high tech and sophisticated.

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New SUV in town. The sizzling Range Rover Evoque


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There is still no official confirmation about the price of the Range Rover Evoque, but speculations suggest that the SUV will come with a hefty price tag of around Rs 45 lakh and will give a run to BMW X1 and Audi Q3.

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