Range Rover Evoque 2.0 Si4 240HP Dynamic 4WD
Land-Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.0 Si4 240HP Dynamic 4WD
What is it?
THE most desirable car of 2011 – without a doubt. New Evoque is the long-awaited baby Range Rover, a car that brings the luxurious badge into the reach of ordinary small business owners and business car drivers. Just. And this is no gas guzzler; it’s the smallest, most efficient and cleanest Range Rover yet and it’s available in front-wheel drive as well as four-wheel drive too. On sale September, it comes in three-door Coupe form as well as a five-door too. Prices start at £27,995.
What’s hot?
- Those concept car looks. Evoque is just as stunning as original LRX
- Entry-level front-drive 148bhp 2.2 diesel does 50mpg and 130g/km CO2
- Great fun to drive with sharp steering and real agility
- The driving position is superb: sporty yet lofty
- Our 238bhp 2.0-litre turbo petrol test car did 0-60mph in seven seconds…
- …with a broad spread of overtaking torque. Quiet on the motorway too
- Six-speed automatic is slick and has steering wheel paddles
- All cars get adaptive dampers so ride is firm but compliant
- Cabin is beautifully laid out with options such as a dual-view TV
- Panoramic glass sunroof makes it a really airy place to be
- Still a proper off-roader with Hill Descent Control and Terrain Response…
- …which gives you a variety of different traction settings
- Decent space in the back for tall adults
What’s not?
- You’ll have to wait until next year for that tax-busting 2WD diesel
- But demand is so strong, you might have to wait that long for any car!
- Rear seats can feel a little claustrophobic
- Most buyers will be spending at least £35,000 with a few options
- Petrol turbo is thirsty, don’t expect much more than 25mpg
What you need to Know?
| P11D Value: | 38,495 |
| Monthly Rental*: | n/a |
| Tax Band when posted: | 29%, 30%, 31% |
| Monthly BiK: | Click link for BIK |
| Engine: | 2.0 turbo petrol |
| CO2 Emissions: | 199g/km |
| Power/torque: | 240bhp/340Nm |
| Economy: | 33.6mpg |
Monthly contract hire (CH) and personal contract hire (PCH) rentals generated by Concept Vehicle Leasing. Based on a 36 month lease at 10,000 miles a year, 3+35 payments.
Business Car Manager Road Test Rating
Few cars have been as hyped as much as the Evoque – but the wait has been worth it. This is an incredibly desirable car that’s every inch the Range Rover, despite being only a little bit longer than a Golf. It’s fun to drive, beautiful to look at and extremely capable off-road. While many models in the line-up will be out of the reach of most people – our test car cost an eye-watering £45,000 with some options – the entry-level eD4 two-wheel drive diesel actually presents a solid business case for many company car drivers. It’s a winner.
