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Range Rover Evoque

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Range Rover Evoque

(2019 - present)

    Summary


    The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is a medium-sized SUV, built here in the UK at Land Rover’s Halewood plant. The second-generation model was launched in early 2019, following on from the successful original model that had been on sale since 2011.

    Unlike the original version, the current Evoque is only available in a five-door body style. Both the petrol and diesel options are mild hybrids while a plug-in hybrid joined the range in mid 2020, an overall update following in 2021 with new infotainment systems. We are still awaiting a predicted full-electric model, however, and the convertible of the first generation is yet to be repeated. 

    The Range Rover Evoque has received consistently good reviews from the UK media, with particular praise for its comfort and safety assist technology. “It features an array of new technology and is one of the most luxurious small SUVs,” says Carbuyer.

    The main criticisms of the new model have mainly been directed at its evolutionary styling and rather cramped rear seating – Business Car warns that the boot space is not as commodious as quoted and “You’ll probably find the boot less accommodating than a BMW X1’s or Volvo XC40’s.”

     The plug-in impresses with its smoothness, Autocar commenting; “even though it weighs the better part of 2.2 tonnes, the car doesn’t generally drive like it.”

    The Evoque’s overall Expert Rating score has been dragged down by what Which? describes as “Land Rover’s dire reliability record”. What Car? concurs, with a 2021 reliability survey placing the Evoque 14th in its list of the most unreliable new cars on sale.

    As of July 2023, the Range Rover Evoque has an Expert Rating of 74% based on 26 reviews.

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    Range Rover Evoque highlights

    • Very comfortable ride
    • Wide-ranging safety tech
    • Plug-in drivetrain very smooth
    • Handles well for heavy car
    • Proper off-road ability

    Range Rover Evoque lowlights

    • Very poor reliability record
    • Expensive, to buy and run
    • Rear cabin cramped
    • Top-end performance lacking
    • Still no electric version

    Key specifications


    Body style: Medium SUV/crossover
    Engines: petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid
    Price: From £40,080 on-road

    Launched: Winter 2018/19
    Last updated: Spring 2021
    Replacement due: TBA


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    Reviews, road test and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

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    Safety rating


    Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

    Overall score: 5 stars
    Date tested: April 2019
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    Adult protection: 94%
    Child protection: 87%
    Vulnerable road users: 72%
    Safety assist: 73%

    Eco rating


    Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

    No eco rating

    As of July 2023, the Range Rover Evoque has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.

    Reliability rating

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    All data based on MotorEasy average workshop costs for extended car warranty claims

    As of November 2022, the Range Rover Evoque has a reliability rating of 42%, which is slightly below average. This is based on warranty claims data provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our commercial partner, Motorway, and applies to both the current Evoque and earlier (pre-2019) models.

    Based on quite a large number of claims, the average repair cost for an Evoque to date is more than £900 – which is obviously a lot more than the cost of a used car warranty so that’s certainly worth considering.

    Electrical problems are the most common, but a particular concern is the high number of engine problems, which are also rather expensive with an average repair bill of more than £1,800. Costs for the various other categories are also reasonably expensive compared to similar cars, which is worth keeping in mind if you’re looking at a used Range Rover Evoque.

    Running cost rating

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    Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

    Fuel consumptionAverageScoreVariationScore
    Petrol models32 mpgE30 – 33 mpgE – E
    Diesel models45 mpgC40 – 47 mpgC – D
    Plug-in hybrid models191 mpgA31 – 198 mpgA – E
    CO₂ outputAverageScoreVariationScore
    Petrol models200 g/kmD196 – 214 g/kmD – D
    Diesel models166 g/kmC157 – 185 g/kmC – C
    Plug-in hybrid models33 g/kmA32 – 34 g/kmA – A
    Battery rangeAverageScoreVariationScore
    Plug-in hybrid models38 milesD34 – 40 milesD – E
    Insurance groupAverageScoreVariationScore
    All models35C26 – 50B – F
    Service and maintenanceCostScore
    Year 1£316C
    Year 2£704C
    Year 3£1,129C
    Year 4£1,383C
    Year 5£1,883C
    Overall£5,415C

    As well as a paying a premium price tag when you buy a Range Rover Evoque, you’ll be spending plenty to keep it running over your first five years, according to data provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our commercial partner, Cleare Vehicle Data.

    Fuel consumption for the petrol models is very poor, while diesels are only average. The plug-in hybrid looks good on paper, but every plug-in hybrid looks good – it’s a function of inadequate EU/UK government lab tests that all car manufacturers have to use. There’s no way you’re going to get 191 miles out of one gallon (4.5 litres) of petrol and a bit of electricity in the real world…

    Servicing costs are average for a vehicle in this price bracket, but you’ll find plenty of similarly-sized small SUVs that are significantly cheaper to own and run.

    Security rating

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    Independent vehicle theft and security ratings from Thatcham Research

    Rating: Superior | Good | Basic | Poor | Unacceptable
    Relay Attack: Pass

    Date: 2019

    Awards


    Trophies, prizes and awards that the Range Rover Evoque has received

    2021

    • What Car? Awards – Best Family SUV Interior
    • Business Motoring Awards – Best Medium SUV

    2020

    • What Car? Awards – Best Family SUV
    • The Sun Motor Awards – Best Family Car
    • Fleet World Awards – Best Fleet Medium SUV

    2019

    • Auto Express Awards – Best Small Premium SUV
    • GQ Car Awards – Best Compact SUV
    • News UK Motor Awards – Best Family SUV

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