Range Rover Evoque prototype 2011

First Drives
Agile, composed, punchy: the verdict after the first drive the CAR on the upcoming baby Range Rover, which Evoque. Land Rover finally allowed a few reporters into the driver's seat, for a few rounds of course test Oxfordshire company, as the countdown to 2011 Evoque date in September on-sale increases.What exactly is this new Range Rover Evoque?
The Evoque take the blueprint of the Range Rover, luxury 4x4 capable, and shrink the footprint fractionally smaller than the new Ford Focus. While the weight of the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport V6 and V8 models require power, compact size Evoque and strict weight loss program delivered a variety of optimization weight of 1595 to 1700kg. That means all Evoques can run four-cylinder engines, both petrol 237bhp turbocharged 2.0-liter common-rail diesel or 2.2-liter, with 148 or 187bhp output peak. Add it all and you have, the most efficient low emission Range Rover brand in the history of 41 years.
 Two hatchback bodystyles are available: five-door and three-door, the latter of which Land Rover is marketing as a coupe. He has a roofline that is slightly lower and slightly higher cost, around £ 1,500 more than the five-door. Expect prices to start around £ 28,500 for the 148bhp diesel, five doors, a two-wheel drive version ED4, reduce CO2 emissions under 130g/km, will cost around £ 27,500.Enough preamble: let us drive!


CAR tested the prototype four-wheel drive Evoque run high-output diesel, which produces 187bhp and 310 pounds feet of torque, and return 50mpg and emit 149g/km of CO2. gearlever The six-speed manual is near, perched high on the center console: The goal is to blend Land Rover command driving position of a trademark with a cockpit feel of a sports car. Imagine sitting in a broken-down TT on the back of a low-loader to get the picture. Closely spaced gears, and shifts with satisfactory precision along each channel. Not that we made it through the fourth on tarmac tight band, the quality of surface that resembles the moon, with the endless supply of craters and bumps that provide a perfect playground for Land Rover chassis tuner.
 The demonstration showcased the system drive Magneride Evoque's adaptive damping. metal particles in the fluid damper to react when the magnetic field is applied, the rigid body reducer to tie down the pitch and roll. Computer-controlled system can change the damping force by up to 50 times per second; Land Rover claims the third generation Magneride damping system exceeds the standard at both extremes of the spectrum of dynamic and comfort. This system is only available with 19 - and 20-inch alloy wheels (standard diameter of 17 inches), it will become standard on 'Dynamic' trim in the UK, and £ 1,150 option on the model of 'Prestige'.What else can you tell us about the new baby Range Rover?
Evoque steering is considered good, light and easy and reminiscent of the Jaguar's. This does not feel Darty as the Range Rover Sport: more scalable because you turn off the dead-front, it feels like your speed increases apply the key. Variable assistance of an electric motor, giving the 2% savings in fuel consumption through a hydraulic system that can not be removed when not needed helping hand.
 The common-rail turbodiesel engine sounds a bit harsh under full throttle, but the torque curve shape of Uluru, it hustles Evoque along with gusto. Land Rover says 0-60mph takes 9.5secs, but it feels a little faster. Powering past 40, 50, 60mph along, the tight winding, and Evoque kicked in different directions by the hole, but the reaction of the body is crisp and calm. And Evoque is impressive lively, sweet turn into corners, and hanging over the tops under heavy load, although deflection of rutted asphalt. In terms of its response, Evoque feels more like a hatch sorted from SUVs falter.
 Involve the Dynamic mode using the Terrain Response and quickly turns to red, and felt more strongly criticized Evoque down - especially in the rear. This is bad news for the children if their father was an enthusiastic driver. steering also feels meatier.Decision
All told, this is a great check to control the body with speed: drive a little less ballistically and Evoque negotiate routines smoothly and quietly, although the ride remains on the company than the mild side.
 First, brief impressions of Evoque reveal 4x4 composed and agile, with the real substance of engineering under the sheet metal lure sensational. It's still on track to become smash h

How much?	£27,500
On sale in the UK:	September 2011
Engine:	2179cc 16v 4-cyl turbodiesel, 187bhp, 310lb ft
Transmission:	Six-speed manual, four-wheel drive
Performance:	9.5sec 0-60mph, 124mph, 49.6mpg, 149g/km CO2
How heavy / made of?	1700kg/steel
How big (length/width/height in mm)?	4365/1965/1635