2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Coupe - First Test - video Dailymotion

Unlike any Range Rover before it

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00:00 Unlike any Land Rover before it, the LR2-based Evoque is so sopping with sport, style, and

00:16 urban appeal that venturing off-road seems almost inappropriate.

00:21 But trust me, it's not.

00:23 According to Land Rover, the Evoque is as capable off-pavement as the LR2.

00:28 It makes a similar ground clearance, approach and departure angles, breakover angle, and

00:32 maximum weighting depth.

00:34 Further, Land Rover says the Evoque is not too far behind the capability of the Range

00:39 Rover Sport, which offers a true low range.

00:43 Inside, the Evoque treats with a handsome, smartly laid out cabin.

00:47 Except for dynamic and prestige trims, which are available in a choice of stimulating interior

00:53 colors, the ambience of the pure trims is somewhat reserved, as in tasteful, but not

00:58 flashy.

01:01 As it should be with a rig that starts at $50,020, standard equipment is extensive,

01:06 including a power tailgate, Bluetooth phone and audio, 380 watt Meridian audio, leather

01:13 seating, 19 inch wheels, push button start, and six airbags.

01:18 Among the many options are xenon headlamps, a five camera surround view system, 825 watt

01:25 Meridian audio, navigation, and 20 inch wheels.

01:30 Output from the Ford-based direct injected 2 liter turbo is smooth and plentiful.

01:36 Its partner, an Aisin six-speed automatic with paddle shifters, is seamless and responsive,

01:42 and efficient enough to return fuel economy of 19 miles per gallon city and 28 miles per

01:47 gallon highway.

01:50 At the test track, the Evoque's decreased mass equaled more speed and agility.

01:55 The 240 horse, 251 pound feet Evoque 2-door needed 7 seconds to reach 60 miles per hour,

02:02 and 15.3 seconds at 91 miles per hour to complete the quarter mile.

02:08 Wearing sizable rubber, the Evoque hung on for .82 G worth of lateral grip, and completed

02:14 our figure eight in 27.7 seconds at 0.64 average G.

02:19 From 60 miles per hour, the 2-door Evoque comes to a halt in 125 feet.

02:30 Whether 2-door or 4-door, the Evoque is destined to be a big hit for Land Rover.

02:35 It melts in a luring, sturdy facade, and smart, tech-laden interior with a robust, efficient

02:41 powertrain, and a rewarding, all-conquering chassis.

02:45 Eliciting stares and cheers with the same ease that it dominates mountains and deserts

02:50 with, the Evoque is indeed a rock star.

02:53 [music]

02:57 (rock music)