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2016 range rover evoque12/27/2023 ![]() ![]() In the centre lies the Evoque's new touchscreen infotainment system, which in our HSE Dynamic car was Land Rover's Premium offering. The switchgear for the climate controls feels slick and well damped, too, and a brand new 5.0in TFT instrument cluster works well with the standard multifunction steering wheel. The dashboard has an abundance of soft-touch materials, and this continues onto the sleek, redesigned door inserts. There isn't much underfloor storage, though, and once split 60:40 the rear seats don't fold completely flat.Ĭabin quality is hard to fault. The boot has quite a high lip, but it's flush with the boot floor and the wide aperture helps further with loading heavy, bulky bags. Three adults side by side in the back won't enjoy a long trip. Once in, two adults will find plenty of leg and shoulder room although, with a tall passenger sitting in front, their knees are likely to rest against the front seat backs. Our car was a five-door model, and opening the rear doors reveals reasonably good access to the rear seats, if ultimately not as wide as on the class best. The Evoque gets redesigned seats for 2016, too, which provide good lower back and bolster support. The driver has a good range of steering wheel and seat adjustment (12-way electric came as standard on our HSE Dynamic test car). There are no changes to the Evoque's dimensions, so like most of its premium small SUV rivals it accommodates two adults well in its front seats. What's the Range Rover Evoque TD4 180 like inside? Sure, it's no Land Rover Defender, but it will leave most of its small SUV rivals stuck in the mud. It's seriously capable on challenging terrain, making light work of the deep water baths, severely rutted inclines and harshly angled obstacles. The Evoque might look sleek on city streets, but don't be fooled. Of course, we couldn't test a Range Rover without leaving the road and venturing onto the rougher stuff. At least its body manages to stay nicely composed after hitting these obstructions at all speeds. Up at a motorway cruise, those large wheels generate a noticeable amount of road noise, although wind noise never reaches unacceptable levels. In fact, even in Normal mode there's a firm edge to the way the Evoque rides over lumps and bumps, especially on our test car's standard 20in alloy wheels. The ride in this sportier setting is overly firm, though. Okay, so a BMW X3 feels even more alert on a meandering B-road, but there's definitely fun to be had. It's a welcome addition, helping make the Evoque feel even more agile. Our car was fitted with optional (£800) Adaptive Dynamics, which includes a Dynamic driving mode that firms up the Evoque's suspension, adds weight to the steering and sharpens the response of the accelerator pedal. The brakes themselves feel more powerful than before, but maybe a touch too sharp for some tastes. It stays nicely upright in tight bends, and there's less nose-dive when braking hard. ![]() ![]() Because the Ingenium diesel engine is lighter, the Evoque's suspension has been revised, and to good effect. It's a reasonably quick set-up, but one with plenty of accuracy. You're likely to notice more vibration in this manual version than you will in the auto because most of it is felt through the gearlever, but very little can be felt through the steering wheel and pedals. The new diesel engine is much quieter, even when pushed beyond 3000rpm, and it settles down to a relaxed 1850rpm on the motorway. The biggest improvement, however, is refinement. ![]()
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