The new luxury SUV Range Rover Evoque 2014

Range Rover is a set of luxury vehicles produced by Land Rover, a British company which is actually a subsidiary of the Jaguar Land Rover which in turn is a subsidiary of the Indian Car maker Tata Motors since 2008. The Evoque, which stands at just 1.6 metres high, Range Rover has done just that. Once you’ve driven it however you will utterly understand why. It is an aero-dynamically correct version of the Freelander. The production vehicle is similar to the Land Rover LRX concept, which was unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in January 2008. The Evoque has been received positively by the automotive press for retaining the features, amenities, and off-road capabilities of a traditional Range Rover in a smaller package. Land Rover sold nearly 88,000 units of the Evoque in its first year of production.

Inside and behind the wheel, it is immediately clear why Range Rover has billed the Evoque as its most luxurious model to date. This SUV is amazing and comfortable to sit in. The dashboard, instrument panel and fascia mid-section are all smooth to touch, with a hidden stowaway pocket discreetly tucked behind the control unit. There is new dynamism and a new feel to the inside of the car. The interiors look like a Jaguar which is becoming a standard due to the JLR partnership. The 8-inch touch screen is easy to use and comes with dual-view technology – where the driver can see one thing while the passenger watches another. The navigation, radio options and media connectivity are all without flaw, but it is the Bluetooth connection that really stands out. Making a phone call through the voice activation is seamless and the swift progression from playing music on your phone to receiving a call and back to your playlist is impressive.  The adjustable steering is one in which everyone can fit into a comfortable position in. The plastics, leather and the textures are very commendable especially at the price range. The three door variant- the Evoque gives special headroom for adults.

The Evoque uses a 2.0-litre Si4 turbocharged engine producing 240 horsepower, sending the car from 0-100 km/h in 7.6 seconds. The six-speed transmission is smooth, though it stays in first gear slightly longer than you want it to. With permanent 4WD and no stop-start technology available on automatic Evoques yet, expect real world fuel consumption to be in the mid to high thirties for this SD4 version, leading to a workable range of well over 400 miles from the 60 litre tank. The only downside to this new diesel motor is it seems to suffer from distinct turbo lag at lower rpm, so it's best to keep it bubbling above 2500rpm if you want to make decent progress.