Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2013 Review – Luxury Redefined

The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2013 is an elegant, luxurious crossover sports utility vehicle (SUV). It has a powerful 2.0 liter inline-4 turbo DOHC engine and Terrain Response 4-wheel drive. The iconic Range Rover design, off-road usability, and relaxed riding experience are some of the main reasons for its popularity. This blog discusses various topics including Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2013 review, features, specs, pros and cons.

Land Rover is a famous British brand. The cars of this brand are renowned for their iconic four-wheel drive. Also, these cars are appreciated worldwide for their ruggedness, off-road capability, and luxurious design. Currently, Land Rover operates as part of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), a subsidiary of Tata Motors. In luxury SUVs, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque car has earned its place in customer hearts as an icon. It is available in both coupe and 5-door configurations.

Special features of Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

Some of the special features of the car include – a 2.0-liter L4 Turbo DOHS engine, Terrain Response System, All-Wheel Drive, Meridian Audio System, Panoramic Glass Roof, InControl Touch Pro infotainment system, Parking Assist, Dual-Zone Climate Control, Cruise Control, Rain sensor wipers, cabin air filter, tilt, and telescopic steering wheel, etc.

Safety features include multiple airbags, ABS, stability control, traction control, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, fog lights, etc.

Exterior Design

The Evoque’s iconic Land Rover design sets it apart from its competitors. The car’s striking silhouette, signature front grille featuring the Range Rover logo, and sculpted body structure, give it a bold and sporty look. Its power-folding side mirrors, panoramic sunroof, and high beltline enhance its visual appeal. The ‘Range Rover’ badge at the rear, tail lights, alloy wheels, and window defroster design are also striking.

Although the headlights of the car are halogen type, its automatic high-beam and fog lights will give you great performance in any condition, be it rainy or foggy. It has a ground clearance of 212 mm. Its length, width, and height are 4365 mm, 2125 mm, and 1635 mm respectively. Fuel tank capacity is 70 liters.

Interior Design

The interior of this luxury vehicle is given a satin brushed aluminum finish. The interior gets almond leather upholstery and premium fabrics. It can seat 5 passengers comfortably. The drive cabin features a leather-wrapped steering wheel, with phone buttons, and cruise control buttons. It also has decent legroom, headroom, and cargo space. The seats are designed for comfortable riding, on off-road, and long drives.

The dashboard is informative and user-friendly. It has a 4” high-resolution touchscreen infotainment display, navigation, smartphone integration, and audio system. The gear knob comes up when the car is started. You can change gears just by stepping on the brake. The car’s dual-zone climate control, cabin air filter, ambient lighting, ventilated seats, and panoramic sunroof, give it a luxurious touch.

Engine Performance

The car uses a 1999 cc displacement, 2.0 liter inline-4 turbocharged engine. This engine features dual overhead camshafts and 16-valves. It can generate 240 horsepower and 133 Nm of torque. The car has a 6-speed automatic transmission (with manual mode) and Terrain Response all-wheel drive. This engine can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 20%. It can reach a speed of about 100 km/h in 7 seconds.

Ride Quality

The car is designed for comfortable riding in touring, long-drive and off-road. Its responsive tilt, telescopic steering wheel, InControl Touch Pro infotainment system, driving assistance, advanced safety, and technology features will give you a relaxed riding experience. Also, dual-zone climate control, cabin air filter, and ambient lighting will give you peace of mind.

The sophisticated suspension system and refined chassis make the car suitable for use even in adverse environments. Its Terrain Response System controls the speed of each wheel while traveling on hilly roads with snow, mud, sand, and rocks. Also, its acceleration is very smooth.

Safety and Technology

The car’s safety features include – multiple airbags, multiple airbags, terrain response system, adaptive cruise control, ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, parking sensors, fog lights, 360-view camera, etc.

Technology features include – InControl Touch Pro infotainment system, rain sensor wipers, cabin air filter, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, dual-zone climate control, smartphone integration, premium audio system, driver assistance, anti-theft alarm, power door locks, voice Recognition, etc.

Mileage and Speed

You can get an average mileage of around 33-35 km/gallon on city roads and an average mileage of around 43-45 km/gallon on highway roads. You can average around 215-225 km/hr top speed from the car on city and highway roads.