Range Rover has
staged the US unveiling of the 2020 Evoque at the Chicago Auto Show. Set to go on sale this spring,
the 2020 Evoque features a stylish design that borrows a number of cues from
the more expensive Range Rover Velar. Key highlights include slender LED
headlights, power retractable door handles and optional 21-inch alloy wheels.
The interior allows draws inspiration from its
larger sibling and the cabin is significantly more luxurious than before.
Depending on the trim, the crossover can be equipped with premium leather
upholstery, 16-way power front seats and an air ionization system. Customers
can also order a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a color head-up display
and a Touch Pro Duo system with two 10-inch displays.
Thanks to the new Premium Transverse Architecture,
the Evoque has a slightly longer wheelbase which allows for additional rear
seat legroom. Luggage space also climbs to 1,430 liters when
the rear seats are folded down.
Pricing will start at US$ 42,650 – excluding a US$ 995
destination and handling fee – and the Evoque will be available in five
different trims called S, SE, R-Dynamic S, R-Dynamic SE and R-Dynamic HSE. The
company will also offer an Evoque First Edition which will be available
exclusively for the first model year.
The S, SE and First Edition are powered by a
turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 246 hp and 364 Nm of torque. It is connected to a nine-speed automatic
transmission and a standard all-wheel drive system. This setup enables the
crossover to accelerate from 0-96 km/h in 7.0 seconds, before
hitting a top speed of 230 km/h.
The R-Dynamic variants have a mild-hybrid powertrain
that features a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, an electric motor
and a 48 volt lithium-ion battery. This setup allows the model to develop 296
hp and 400 Nm of torque. Thanks to the extra power,
the dash from 0-96 km/h is cut to 6.3 seconds. The top speed also
climbs to 241 km/h.
