IAB reader Abhinav Suri has shared a spy shot of a
2019 Range Rover Evoque undergoing road testing in the UK. The redesigned model
will have its world premiere at the LA Auto Show that will open on 30 November.
The 2019 Range Rover Evoque will feature an evolutionary design to stay as
close as possible to the original cross-coupe introduced in 2010. The second
generation model will sport a dramatically rising beltline, a muscular shoulder
running the car's length, a distinctive taper to the floating roofline and
pronounced wheel arches. Also note the hints of the Range Rover Velar,
especially in the headlamps, grille and tail lamps.
Inside, the all-new Range Rover Evoque will sport a Range
Rover Velar-inspired dashboard design with the Touch Pro Duo dual-screen
infotainment system that debuted in the flagship SUV-coupe last year. A higher
roofline will lead to an improved headroom in the second generation model.
The all-new model will ride on Jaguar Land Rover’s
new PTA platform. It will have a slightly longer wheelbase (2,660 mm+) that
will lead to improved legroom for rear-seat passengers and an expanded boot -
something for which the “Evoque XL” was under consideration for the first
generation model but eventually ruled out. The PTA offers the opportunity for
the Evoque to choose from the newest in-house technologies such as see-through
bonnet, smart rear view mirror and electrification options. The new body
structure also promises to the make the Evoque's cabin quieter and give it a
better ride comfort.
The 2019 Range Rover Evoque’s engine options will
include 2.0-litre Ingenium petrol unit in 250 PS and 300 PS outputs and the
2.0-litre Ingenium diesel unit in 150 PS, 180 PS and 240 PS outputs. All
engines will send the drive to the wheels via a 9-speed AT. Like the first
generation, it will come in FWD and AWD drivetrain layouts. A 1.5-litre petrol
engine featuring a 48V mild-hybrid system is under consideration for a later
stage.
