Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is perhaps the most popular SUV model in Indian automobile market. This utility vehicle is available in several trim levels with both petrol and diesel engine options. The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.0L Dynamic is the only petrol petrol variant in the series. This trim is powered by a 2.0-litre mill that is capable of producing 236.7bhp in combination with a commanding torque output of 340Nm. This is a two door vehicle that comes loaded with several advanced safety and comfort features. It has comfort aspects like push button engine start, electrically adjustable front seats and an automatic climate control unit. Its safety aspects include airbags, roll stability control, alarm system and key less entry system. This vehicle has an enchanting body design that is equipped with company's signature styling features like xenon LED headlamps, stylish alloy wheels and an attractive radiator grille. Despite being a compact looking vehicle, it has a roomy interior, that can provide seating for at least five passengers. This vehicle competes with the likes of Audi Q5 and BMW X1 in the Indian automobile market. This SUV is available in ten radiant exterior paint options including Colima Lime, Indus Silver, Orkney Grey, Sumatra Black, Galway Green, Fiernze Red, Buckingham Blue, Baltic Blue, Ipanema Sand and Santorini Black.
Exteriors:
The external appearance is quite trendy owing to its futuristic exterior features. To start with the front profile, it has a sleek headlight cluster that is incorporated with powerful xenon LED signature lighting setup along with turn indicators . It flanks a stylishly crafted radiator grille that has perforated strips and is further affixed with company's logo. The bonnet has two character lines and is further decorated with 'RANGE ROVER' lettering on it. Its bumper is quite large and is incorporated with two air ducts along with an air dam. It is further fitted with a masculine protective cladding along with a nudge guard that gives an intimidating look to the front. It side profile is quite trendy wherein it is fitted with several eye-catching cosmetics. Its wheel arches are fitted with black colored strips that gives a rugged appeal to the side facet. They are further fitted with a set of 18-inch sparkling silver alloy wheels that are further covered with tubeless radial tyres. The A, B and C pillars along with ORVM caps are in glossy black finish, while the door handles are in body color. Its rear profile is incredibly stylish, it is fitted with a small windscreen and a stylish spoiler. The tailgate is quite large and it is engraved with model's lettering. There is a clear lens taillight cluster that comes incorporated with signature LED light setup. The two tone bumper has body cladding and comes fitted with a pair of reflectors and exhaust pipes.
Interiors:
This Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.0L Dynamic trim comes with ample space that can host at least five passengers. The perforated grained leather inside gives a luxurious finish to the interiors. There is ambient lighting system, a two tone dashboard that has an instrument cluster, central console, infotainment system, and storage box. The leather wrapped steering wheel has a trendy four spoke design and is mounted with multi-functional switches. Apart from this, there are a number of utility based features given inside like carpet mats, load-space cover, sun visors with illuminated vanity mirror, accessory power sockets and cup holders.
Engine and Performance:
This vehicle is powered by a 2.0-litre, Si4 petrol mill that can displace 1999cc. This engine has 4-valves, 16-cylinders and is further incorporated with a turbocharger. This enables it to pump out a peak power output of 236.7bhp at 5500rpm that results in a commanding torque output of 340Nm at just 1750rpm. This motor is paired with an advanced 9-speed automatic transmission gearbox that includes paddle shifters, drive select and sports mode features. This vehicle can achieve a top speed of about 217 Kmph and can breach a 100 Kmph speed mark in just a 7.6 seconds.
Braking and Handling:
Both its front and rear wheels have been fitted with a set of ventilated disc brakes that are further accompanied with brake calipers. This sophisticated disc braking mechanism gets assistance from emergency brake assist, anti lock braking system and electronic brake force distribution as well. In addition to this, It also has advanced dynamic stability and roll stability control program, which enhances its stability. Besides these, this vehicle is bestowed with a sophisticated air suspension system with adaptive dynamics on both the front and rear axles.
Comfort Features:
This Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.0L Dynamic is the top end variant in its series that has innovative comfort features. It is blessed with aspects like leather wrapped steering wheel with multi-functional switches like cruise control, audio, paddle shifters and call buttons . It comes incorporated with an advanced automatic air conditioning system with climate control that regulates the temperature inside. This variant is blessed with a list of features including push button start, customer configurable interior mood lighting, premium carpet mats with edging, load space cover, inside rear view mirror with auto dimming effect, sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors, power windows with one touch up and down function, external rear view mirrors with power folding and memory function along with a fixed panoramic roof with power blinds.
Safety Features:
This variant comes has advanced safety aspects like keyless entry along with an alarm system that safeguards the vehicle from theft. This trim is also integrated with airbags, roll stability control, electric parking brake, hill descent control, and dynamic stability control program as well. It is also bestowed with features like fog lights, front and rear parking aid, side impact protection beams, 3-point ELR seat belts, active head restraint system, seat belt reminder, child seat ISOFIX anchor points and Range Rover smart key controls.
Pros:
1. The 9-speed ZF automatic transmission is very proficient.
2. Advanced comfort and safety features.
Cons:
1. Initial cost of ownership can be reduced.
2. Leg space in the rear cabin is poor.
