Launched only in 2011, The Range Rover Evoque is Land Rover’s bestseller for several years. A remarkable achievement for a model that only had the Range Rover name and contrasted with the brand’s historic 4x4s and large SUVs. Although the Evoque was originally built on the Freelander platform, it really isn’t built for off-roading at all. This is an urban, chic and technological crossover, more designed for asphalt than trails. Its success was such that Land Rover upgraded it to completely new generation of 2018. In fact, it takes a good look at the two generations to see the differences. Preferred brand use the design of the first Evoque rather than launch a completely new second generation. A profitable strategy because (definitely) it is the best-selling Land Rover model in France: 2,223 units in 2022well ahead of the Discovery Sport and its 805 units.

Especially events on board

Four years after its launch, Land Rover offers its bestseller mid-career restyling. As in its older brother Discovery Sport, which we recently told you about, this one is very thin. At least stylistically. Aesthetic changes are limited to an updated radiator grille and a new light signature projectors, now Pixel LED. So, the most important thing is focused on the board, where it is equipped with new equipment. Like the brand’s latest offerings, the Evoque welcomes a a new 11.4-inch touch screen in the center console. It includes the new Pivi Pro 2 software, which can be updated remotely, and integrates the Alexa voice assistant. This integration is necessary redo the dashboard, as well as the gear lever of the automatic transmission. It includes new equipment, for example 360° camera, digital mirrors and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.

Recycled battery

That’s pretty much it! In terms of engines, nothing new under the sun. It is always offered in three different energies. Gasoline, with a micro-hybrid unit with a capacity of 200 horsepower (compatible with E85 bioethanol). But also, and this is becoming increasingly rare, in Microhybrid diesel with a capacity of 204 horsepower. The only version plug-in hybrid called P300e develops combined power 309 horsepower. The only technical innovations of this restyling concern the latter. Land Rover has changed the chemical structure of the electric battery improve autonomy. She reached now 62 kilometers on all electricity. Therefore, Land Rover acted discreetly during the middle of its career star model. Now let’s wait and see if the prices will remain the same…

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