TGR Staff
Land Rover has unveiled the all-new 2020 Range Rover Evoque, their class defining compact luxury SVU that disrupted the market in 2011 is set to do so again with a complete redesign from the ground up. The redesign isn't just skin deep, the new Evoque includes new hybrid-electric powertrain options and class-leading off-road technology that will take the Evoque far beyond just being a city vehicle.
“When the Range Rover Evoque made its debut back in 2010, it transformed the world of compact SUVs; the new model is set to continue that remarkable journey,” said, Gerry McGovern, Land Rover Chief Design Officer. “This characterful vehicle combines refinement and fun to create that all-important emotional reaction that will turn heads and make people smile.”
The footprint of the new model is almost identical to that of the previous model, yet there is more interior space than before thanks to the Land Rover brand’s new mixed-metal Premium Transverse Architecture. A longer wheelbase yields 0.8-in (21mm) of extra rear knee room and an increase in small item storage such as a larger glove box and center console. The luggage space is 6 percent larger (21.54 cu-ft) than that of the previous model as well as much wider, with space increasing to 50.5 cu-ft when the flexible 40:20:40 second-row seats are folded.
The available high-output 296-hp MHEV Ingenium gasoline engine has been updated with new technologies to make it quieter and more refined, while the ZF nine-speed automatic transmission has been recalibrated to ensure a smoother, more progressive driving on various terrains.
An Active Driveline system is also offered on the new Range Rover Evoque – standard on P300 models. This electronic torque vectoring system is designed to constantly balance the distribution of engine torque across both the front and rear axles when cornering to assist with grip and steering confidence1. Further, the standard Driveline Disconnect system fully disengages drive to the rear wheels when cruising to reduce frictional losses before seamlessly re-engaging in a fraction of a second when conditions dictate a need for additional traction6.
The new Range Rover Evoque raises the bar for all-terrain capability in the compact luxury SUV segment, with a unique blend of inherent off-road ability and enhanced technology to provide traction on varying surfaces and conditions. The vehicle offers a ground clearance of 8.3-in (212mm), with approach and departure angles of up to 25 degrees in the front (with the Tow Eye Cover removed) and 30.6 degrees in the rear.
Additional details about the new 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, including pricing and start of delivery timing, will be announced at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show in February. For more information in the interim please visit www.LandRoverUSA.com/allnewevoque to register your interest and stay up to date.
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