Range Rover Evoque Coupé 2.2 SD4 4×4 190 CV test (Equipment, prices and overall assessment)

After several days getting to know the Range Rover Evoque in depth, it’s time to reach the end of this analysis, where we wrap up with the equipment data, prices and our overall verdict on the car. But first, we’ve already told you everything about its engine 2.2 SD4 with 190 CV, paired with a six-speed automatic gearbox and all-wheel drive.

Also, in the design section, we go over the Evoque’s exterior lines, a model with a distinctive design that makes it the centre of all eyes. Inside, the high-quality materials stand out; however, the Evoque Coupé’s access to the rear seats could be better. Let’s move on to the equipment!

Equipment

As always, we review the safety equipment fitted as standard on the cars. So if we buy a base Range Rover Evoque, we’ll have the following safety features: multiple airbags (including front and knee airbags, Curtain-type side airbags and chest airbags), stability control, ABS, hill start assist, among other elements.

In the Euro NCAP tests, the car earned five stars under the current rating system (tests were carried out in 2011), with an adult occupant protection score of 86% according to the independent body. The only drawback is minor damage to the dummy in the frontal impact, but even so it still maintains a fairly high score.

Now that we know the safety equipment, let’s analyse the base equipment of the Range Rover Evoque, which starts at €33,900 in the Pure trim.

For that price you get a 150 CV engine and front-wheel drive, plus halogen headlights, rear parking control, heated and electrically adjustable mirrors, cruise control, a sound system with a 5-inch screen and eight speakers, automatic climate control, a leather steering wheel, Bluetooth, keyless push-button start, 17-inch wheels, among other features.

As you can see, it’s quite complete equipment for a premium model, where items such as Bluetooth or cruise control, as well as 17-inch alloy wheels, are usually extras rather than standard. Now, based on our test unit, we want to talk about those optional items we consider recommended or dispensable.

In addition to the base Pure trim, there are two higher trims, Prestige and Dynamic, which add exterior elements (such as fog lights) and interior finishes such as semi-leather upholstered seats. In our case, the unit we tested was a Dynamic with plenty of extras, such as micro-perforated leather interior trim and a good list of optional items.

The first thing we recommend are the bi-xenon headlights, which, besides offering good lighting, also come with LED daytime running lights. Another interesting option is the 8-inch touchscreen that integrates the sound and navigation functions (if you want to equip it).

There’s an interesting package, PURE TECH PACK, which for €2,930 (over the Pure version) adds leather seats, the 8-inch touchscreen, a 380 W Meridian sound system with 10 speakers, audio connectivity, 18-inch wheels, interior ambient lighting, among other features.

Our unit happened to have the Meridian sound system, which surprised us with its quality, delivering clear, powerful sound, accompanied by a set of speakers throughout the Evoque that create a very satisfying result. In the Dynamic trim, this system has a 825 W output with 15 amplification channels driving 17 speakers (including a subwoofer), plus USB or iPod connectivity as standard.

Finally, we also had the parking assistance system, which helps you park by moving the steering wheel alone and automatically. It’s a curious system, one we’ve already seen in other brands, and it works really well. Once you get used to it, it’s really quick at parallel parking, and you only have to change gear and accelerate or brake. The price is reasonable, as it costs €707 to fit.

That said, features such as the electric tailgate opening or keyless entry are dispensable, above all because together they exceed €1,500. Overall we liked the equipment on the Range Rover Evoque, although some details such as fog lights or automatic headlight activation could come as standard.

Prices

Starting prices for the five-door Evoque and the Evoque Coupé across the different equipment levels, always with the 150 CV diesel engine and front-wheel drive.

• Range Rover Evoque 5-door 2.2 SD4 150 CV 4×2 Pure €33,900
• Range Rover Evoque 5-door 2.2 SD4 150 CV 4×2 Prestige €43,300
• Range Rover Evoque 5-door 2.2 SD4 150 CV 4×2 Dynamic €42,400
• Range Rover Evoque Coupé 2.2 SD4 150 CV 4×2 Pure €34,900
• Range Rover Evoque Coupé 2.2 SD4 150 CV 4×2 Prestige €44,300
• Range Rover Evoque Coupé 2.2 SD4 150 CV 4×2 Dynamic €43,400

The price of the unit tested, the Range Rover Evoque Coupé 2.2 SD4 4×4 190 CV automatic with extras, is €62,893.

Overall Assessment

Starting with the car’s assessment, we have the engine, a performance-oriented unit that stands out neither for smoothness nor for restrained consumption. In exchange, though, you get power and a traction system that outperforms (yes, it outperforms, and I can say so categorically) that of practically any SUV in its class.

That said, we don’t recommend either the automatic gearbox or the all-wheel-drive system unless you actually make use of the traction, since it adds cost and increases consumption. On the other hand, dynamically it’s a car that surprises, being agile and on a par with other SUVs in that respect.

In design, Land Rover has created a unique vehicle in that regard, which may or may not appeal to you, but we can’t deny it credit for creating an eye-catching design, close to a concept car and innovative, with fresh lines compared with more traditional models. The same goes for the interior quality: even from the base trim, the quality is high and we found no hard plastics or poor fit and finish inside; quite the opposite.

In terms of space, it must again be said that the coupé bodywork is not the most practical if you plan to use the rear seats, above all because of access. Meanwhile, the boot is within the normal range for the segment, at 550 litres.

Finally, with a competitive base price we get equipment that includes no shortage of Bluetooth-enabled sound system, 17-inch alloy wheels or even climate control. That said, if you want an Evoque tailored to your taste you’ll have to add options, and that will significantly affect the final price (the unit we tested came to around €63,000).

Comparison with other premium SUVs (BMW X1, Audi Q3 and Mercedes GLK)

For those who think it’s an expensive car, if we are careful and critical about the list of extras, we can have a well-equipped 4×2 Range Rover Evoque for less than €40,000. We’ve carried out a short comparison with the BMW X1, Mercedes GLK and Audi Q3 to see prices with common extras added.

The base will be a diesel engine of 150 CV or close to it, 4×2, with all of these equipment items, which we will list as extras when the vehicle does not include them as standard: climate control, light and rain sensors, bi-xenon, 17-inch wheels, Bluetooth, rear parking sensor, audio controls on the steering wheel and cruise control.

• BMW X1 sDrive18d 143 CV €33,324 (extras: bi-xenon headlights, armrest, rear sensor, cruise control, light and rain sensor, Bluetooth)
• Audi Q3 Advance 2.0 TDI 140 CV €35,175 (extras: 17-inch wheels, climate control — standard only has A/C — audio controls on the steering wheel, bi-xenon)
• Mercedes GLK 200 CDI 143 CV €40,044 (extras: bi-xenon, cruise control, Bluetooth, light and rain sensor)
• Range Rover Evoque 2.2 SD4 150 CV €35,240 (extras: bi-xenon headlights, LED, light and rain sensor)

If we take a strictly economic analysis and look at equipment, we see that the Range Rover Evoque is in line with the Audi Q3 or is even surpassed by the Mercedes GLK; only the BMW X1 has a lower price for the same equipment.

Photos | David Taboada, Diego G. Moreira and test team

Technical specifications of this car

Off-RoadLand Rover Range Rover Evoque8 versions · from 59,500 €