![]() The exhaust, for instance, has been packaged down the side of the car, giving the engineers room to insert all the necessary power electronics without intruding on passenger room or boot space. Often with PHEV models, we're told that there are 'no packaging compromises' but in this case, that really seems to be true. Design and BuildĪs you'd expect, beyond the badgework there are virtually no visual differences between this PHEV model and the standard Evoque. That's thanks to 212mm of ground clearance, 600mm of wading depth capability and an evolved 'Terrain Response 2' driving mode system which sets the car up perfectly for the type of ground you're travelling over. Certainly, you'll damage any direct rival if you attempt to take it anywhere near what this little Range Rover can do 'off piste'. Finally, the brand reckons that the PHEV system's seamless control between the front and rear axles makes this plug-in variant even better than a conventional model off the beaten track. The 1.5-litre engine has been designed with an optimised exhaust gas flow system which improves turbo response and Land Rover claims that there's no refinement downside with the switch to a three cylinder format. Obviously, if you use this model's reserves of performance too often, you'll very quickly deplete the all-electric driving range, WLTP-rated at 41 miles. Above this speed, the electric motor is decoupled to reduce drag and the car reverts to front wheel drive. The Evoque PHEV is the quickest variant in the line-up, able to manage 62mph from rest in just 6.1s and reach 84mph on electric power alone. The electric motor is powered by a 15kWh lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack. Mated to an eight-speed auto gearbox, this model's three cylinder 1.5-litre engine puts out 197bhp, its efforts further aided by a 107bhp electric motor mounted on the rear axle which delivers AWD capability and creates a total system output of 296bhp, with 540Nm of torque. A huge engineering effort's gone in to bring this variant to market. The Solihull maker's existing Ingenium four cylinder 2.0-litre petrol unit was too old to be converted to a PHEV format, so a completely fresh three cylinder 1.5-litre Ingenium turbo petrol engine had to be created for it. It's the Plug-in hybrid version of the Evoque we look at here. And built upon a new 'PTA' ('Premium Transverse Architecture') platform designed to also allow for plug-in hybrid (though curiously, not full-EV) technology. The MK2 model was launched in 2019 with mild hybrid electrification built into most of its four cylinder 2.0-litre Ingenium petrol and diesel engines. It seems a long time ago now that the Range Rover Evoque rather lagged behind its lifestyle premium SUV rivals when it came to engineering tech. It was my first RR and I have been pleasant surprised.Range Rover's Evoque makes a lot of sense in PHEV guise. I really appreciate that because 90% of the time it is just me in the car. You feel like you are driving a car and not a school bus. Plus the back seats are heated! Cargo is limited, but still more space than a car. My 2 boys, both over 6 feet tall, sit tandem all the time w/o complaints. Full size means a little bit less leg room, but just pull the front seat up. The back row seat are FULL SIZE! Not a little kiddy bench. I would not have a problem lettting my kids drive the RR in a snow storm! The 11 speaker Meridian sound system is amazing. Winter driving? Does anyone compare? It was awesome. Friends with arthritis cannot say enough about the ease of access. (Except that it does not have a garage door opener in the mirror and also does not pop up text messages on the monitor - 3rd world problems.) This SUV is the perfect height off the ground. In the last few sentences, I've told you all my complaints. If the brakes get a little salt in them, they are quite squeaky and howly - again very common for colder climates albeit in super annoying. Just pop into the dealer - they will fix it. But that is very common in cold climates with this type of wheel. Can't live without. … It's true the app for the remote starts is pretty much junk, if they could work on that or offer an alternate remote start - it would go a long way. I live in a cold climate and heated seats are a must, but having a heated steering wheel and heated windshield - OMG! Love. It feels so solid and stable when you drive it, I do not worry about safety at all. To be honest, there are a few quirks that need to be ironed out, but in general I LOVE my SUV. I read another review the really throws this RR under the bus. ![]()
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