Most spaces have covers, in keeping with the clean design, but I found that made them less convenient and less clean to look at when in use. The interior has sufficient storage, including space under the forward section of the center console. Those attributes, along with big back pillars and a tiny rear window, limit visibility so much that I’d call the optional wide-angle, unobstructed video rearview mirror a necessity for city driving. Headroom was sufficient, but the high beltline and sloping roofline - which left me looking partly at the headliner - added to a closed-in feel. The 2020’s backseat has slightly more legroom than the previous generation thanks to the longer wheelbase and redone front seats it was enough that I could just fit behind the driver’s seat (adjusted for me), with my toes under the front seat and my knees against the seatback. Small door openings and a low roof make getting in a little cumbersome, and once inside there’s just enough room for two. ![]() The quality holds up in the backseat, but the space does not. Some shorter occupants, however, found the front head restraints more forward than they would like, while at 6-foot-2, I wanted the steering wheel to tilt lower - both aspects shoppers should check out. The front seats have sufficient space and comfortable seats (extra adjustments and massage are optional). While the buttery leather will please most buyers, there’s also a non-animal Eucalyptus Textile offered, made from natural materials and recycled plastics, as well as a wool blend option.Ģ020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | photo by Christian Lantry The Evoque both looks and feels great inside, with authentic materials in the coverings, headliner and trim. The minimalism extends to the interior’s horizontal, rectilinear design. Roof options include contrasting paint and both fixed and sliding panoramic moonroofs. The 2020 also keeps its city-friendly dimensions, though the wheelbase has grown by 0.8 inch. The Evoque’s clean lines are accentuated by flush door handles, though I worry about a time down the road when they might not pop out to grant entry. But you can also go full Darth Vader with an all-black exterior trim package and black wheels. The First Edition and sportier R-Dynamic models include interesting copper-color trim on the hood, fenders and bumpers. The grille and LED headlights and taillights are slimmer and more modern, and the design has become even more minimalist, with less trim and cladding and almost no brightwork. Land Rover says the new Evoque’s bodywork is all new, but the dramatic sloping roof and rising beltline are immediately recognizable as an Evoque. tested a First Edition as well as a P250 SE.Ģ020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | photo by Fred Meier Still Not a Lookalike - Except to the Previous Evoque Also offered just for a year is a First Edition special model with the base engine as well as its own gray paint option, adaptive suspension, black roof with fixed panoramic glass, R-Dynamic appearance package and a buffet of standard features. The four-door offers the base Evoque models with the P250 engine in S and SE trim levels, while the sportier R-Dynamic line in S, SE and HSE trim levels have the more powerful P300 engine with a new 48-volt mild-hybrid system. Gone for 2020 are two-door hardtop and convertible Evoques. The Evoque’s rivals in price - if not necessarily interior space - include the Mercedes-Benz GLC, BMW X3 and Audi Q5. Also, the SUV is a key product for expanding the brand’s demographic appeal compact luxury SUVs are popular with female buyers, and the Evoque has brought women to Land Rover, with a customer base that’s risen to 62 percent women over the past three years. There was no reason to dilute the distinctive styling and classy interior - not to mention the off-road credibility - that have helped sell 772,000 Evoques worldwide. ![]() Land Rover’s second-generation Range Rover Evoque SUV rides a new platform for 2020, but with only a gentle evolution of the basic design that’s made the luxury compact a style leader since it arrived in the U.S. Versus the competition: The Evoque has the interior space of a subcompact and the pricing of a luxury compact SUV, but it stands out in terms of looks and off-road chops. ![]() The verdict: The Evoque is stylish, nimble and capable - and that may be enough for many to overlook its lack of space, hard-to-use multimedia system and controls, and balky powertrain. 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | photo by Fred Meier
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