The Range Rover Evoque, with its attitude for pavement with loads of off-road fortitude, is the most urban-oriented sport utility vehicle in the British automaker's lineup.
Our tester included an all-wheel-drive system that automatically switches to two-wheel-drive for improved fuel economy when the vehicle exceeds 22 miles per hour on a smooth surface. The Evoque also has a selectable terrain response system that allows the driver to dial in modes for general, snow, mud, and sand conditions. Both are features that come standard on the 2015 model.
Our tester, which topped out at more than $60,000, included a $15,000 Dynamic premium package.
The manufacturer's suggested retail price for the Evoque is $41,130.
At the heart of the Evoque is a Ford-supplied 2.0-liter, turbocharged, four-cylinder engine that cranks out 240 horsepower. Acceleration was swift in the lightweight SUV. A nine-speed automatic transmission equipped with paddle shifters and a manual shift mode allowed for spirited driving. The engine and transmission combined to yield 21 mpg in the city and 30 on the highway.
The Range Rover proved to be streetwise maneuvering throughout the city. A parallel park assist function that takes charge of the task of maneuvering into a spot on a busy street gets it done on the first try. I found ample visibility when checking for traffic at intersections. A surround camera system and sensors that monitored the Evoque's blind spot and detected traffic while in reverse helped me steer clear of trouble.
Monstrous 20-inch Blizzak tires seemed to restrict the Evoque's handling at the extremes when cornering. Despite the oversized wheels, the Range Rover was quiet and comfortable on the highway. Adaptive cruise control made for an easygoing drive on the Massachusetts Turnpike.
Two-tone black and ivory leather seating with conspicuous stitching highlighted our metallic black Evoque's swanky interior. An 825-watt, 17-speaker Meridian surround sound system seemed like overkill for the audio books and podcasts that I listen to while commuting, but delivered great sound when I cranked up the earworms from the satellite radio stations.
While the Evoque's rear seats were of the same luxurious quality as the front, they lacked foot and head room. A fixed panoramic roof did help to open up the otherwise cramped backseats. A power tailgate provided convenient access to the rear storage area.
After pushing a button located on the dashboard to wake up the Range Rover, I was greeted by a shift knob that automatically rises out the center console. In addition to conventional navigation, the Evoque had an off-road mode that allowed me to retrace my route if I needed to turn around. Both were accessed via an eight-inch touchscreen.
The 2015 Range Rover Evoque suits the driver not willing to compromise on capability or luxury. The nimble SUV, which is also available as a coupe, is equipped to handle New England driving conditions, in the city or on a trip up north.
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