Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has operated a few changes
to the Discovery Sport and Evoque ranges in North America, where both vehicles
are now in their 2018MY. The most
significant change is the introduction of the 2.0-liter four-cylinder Ingenium
gasoline engine, which comes to replace the previous GTDi unit.
Available in two outputs: 237 hp and 340 Nm of torque, and 286 hp and 400 Nm of torque, it's
available on both the Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque.
The automaker claims that in its highest output, the
2.0L-powered Evoque needs 6.0 sec for the 0-100 km/h sprint, and tops out
at 232 km/h. The Discovery Sport, on the other hand, is 0.4 sec slower.
Besides benefiting from the new engine, the 2018
Range Rover Evoque also has new colors added to the palette, standard
auto-dimming side mirrors on the HSE trim levels and up, and Dark Sport
Textured Trim Finisher on all versions, except for the Landmark Edition and
Autobiography. Moreover, optional Wi-Fi connectivity, upgraded to 4G, is also
available, along with the new Lunar/Ivory interior color added to the SE
Dynamic Convertible.
The 2018 Range Rover Evoque marks the debut of the
Landmark Edition, which slots between the SE Premium and HSE grades, and it's
only available as a 5-door model. It can be had in several exclusive exterior
colors, with special touches, and 19-inch rims.
Inside, this version of the premium compact SUV has
been equipped with Ebony perforated grained leather with Lunar contrast
stitching, ebony headliner, and dark satin brushed aluminum trim.
JLR has also made a few changes to the 2018
Discovery Sport, which gets a more aggressive styling and 20-inch rims on
certain grades, new colors, seats, 4G Wi-Fi, and auto-dimming side
mirrors. The 2018 Range Rover Evoque can
be had from US$ 41,800, and the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport carries a US$ 37,795
starting price, both without destination and delivery.
