The Land Rover conference today dealt with the first official unveiling of the new 5-door Land Rover Evoque. The new vehicle and its 3-door variation continue to show the very rugged and sporty direction that Land Rover has been headed in recent years. The SUV is fairly compact but was comfortable in both the front and rear of the cabin. Power will come from a 2.0 liter turbocharged 4 cylinder engine producing 240hp, in order to provide 6 cylinder power with 4 cylinder economy.
Overall appearance of the new Evoque is stunning to see in person and looks nearly identical to the LRX concept that the model is based off of. The interior treatment can be trimmed in many different colors including a red and black two-tone and a very pleasant brown leather. The only gripe about the interior was the very plain and boring look of the steering wheel and some other touches, not sure if it’s enough luxury for a $45k small SUV.
The vehicle promises to offer the legendary Land Rover offroad experience with it’s MagneRide suspension which also adapts for a sporty feel while still on the pavement. Overall a great new vehicle from Land Rover and I commend them for actually building a vehicle that stays true to the futuristic concept and retains the values they have always stood for. Expect the car mid-year 2011. More info at LandRover.com
