RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 2020: BABY VELAR WITH BIG DREAMS
IOFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES A 30.6-degree departure angle, combined with Terrain Response 2 and the Sports Command Driving position STYLING Matrix LED headlights with animated directional indicators Soft-touch materials have been used generously on the dashboard, side doors and arm rests to ensure that none can blame the makers of cutting corners. The Evoque ‘S’ version features only a single touchscreen unit which is tasked with numerous responsibilities such as infotainment, vehicle diagnostics, navigation etc.
The ‘SE’ version gets a second touchscreen which sits below the first but in the ‘S’ version, two dials house air conditioning control and terrain-response system.
Overall, the front of the car looks quite premium and boasts of a very unique instrument panel cowl. The seats are comfortable but a few more feature additions could have signalled perfection. The Evoque 2020 gets connected car technology, dual-zone climate control and Meridian sound system. The safety list is also quite decent with eight airbags, t may not be fair to compare the Evoque 2020 with the Velar, its much elder sibling in the Range Rover family of capable SUVs. And yet, it is just that comparison that the Evoque yearns for and makes a solid case for itself as a capable SUV that is every bit at ease off the roads, as it is on them.
The exterior styling is uncannily similar to the Velar SUV and that works really well for the Evoque. The slim-line headlights with LED, the mesh grille and the enormous air dams lend a confident front appeal to the car. The headlights stretch all the way up to the front side doors, complimented also with the shoulder line across the side profile of the vehicle. The roofline tapers towards the end for a touch of sporty flair, while the wheel arches are large enough to give a rugged visual illusion. As for the rear, the Evoque gets stylish rear LED tail lights along with the badge that confirms that this here is not the Velar after all.
On the inside, there are even more reasons to be pleased. A typically minimalist cabin, brought together using materials of high quality, defines the Evoque cabin. DOMINANT LOOKS ABS with EBD, rear view camera, rear view traffic monitoring, etc.
The rear seats are quite comfortable, but for two. The massive panoramic sunroof flushes the entire cabin with abundant natural light.The BS VI-compliant 2 litre diesel engine is as refined as they come and has peak power of 180 PS and max torque of 430 Nm.
While the ECO mode still has enough juice for the SUV to pull itself forward, the Comfort mode would easily be the top pick as Evoque rumbles down with confidence. On wide and clear roads, the vehicle remains absolutely steady at triple-digit speeds. Precisely weighted, the steering also helps the entire vehicle take corners with absolute precision. The car also manages to handle speed bumps quite well.
In India, the Evoque 2020 starts at `54.94 lakh (ex-showroom). LANE ASSIST Large radiator grille and generous air intakes in the front bumper Steering Vibrate and Steering Assist help keep the vehicle in line SAFETY IN CONTROL TOUCH-PRO Evoque gets eight airbags, ISOFIX, Dynamic Stability Control, Emergency Brake Assist and more Rover’s nextgeneration infotainment system Loaded with many key features, Evoque 2020 plays to its strengths rather than playing for the crowds.