A nip and tuck is what Land Rover has given the Evoque for this year
- Revised styling
- New interiors
- 48V mild hybrid system
Land Rover has launched an updated version of their smallest SUV, Range Rover Evoque. It gets a new infotainment system, slightly revised styling and interior updates. It is available in a single trim priced at Rs. 67.90 Lakhs (Ex-showroom).
2024 Range Rover Evoque; what’s new
Given that this is a mild update, changes outside have been subtle. The Evoque now gets a new grille design which is in line with the flagship Vogue. You also have reprofiled LED headlamps with a new DRL signature. Land Rover has also given the Evoque red brake callipers along with new 10-spoke alloy wheels as additions. Towards the rear, the car remains unchanged except the slightly reprofiled DRLs. With the update, Land Rover will also offer two new paint shades namely Corinthian Bronze and Tribeca Blue.
Moving on inside you see the more notable changes. The dashboard and centre console has been redesigned and it now features a new steering wheel. The centre console is now devoid of any buttons to give a minimalist look. Instead, the functions of these buttons have now been fully moved to the new 11.4 inch Pivi Pro touchscreen infotainment system. It features a curved glass design and functionalities such as Over-The-Air(OTA) software updates, Wireless Android Auto/Apple Carplay and more. It also gets a panoramic sunroof, rear view camera as the IRVM, 360 degree camera with clear sight ground view, fully-digital instrument cluster and a new PM2.5 air purifier as part of it’s equipment list.
2024 Range Rover Evoque; Powertrain, Pricing
Under the hood, the 2024 version remains unchanged. It gets a 2.0L four-cylinder petrol engine making 247HP and 365NM of torque. Customers can also choose a 2.0L four-cylinder diesel making 201HP and 430NM of torque. Both engines come mated to a 9 speed torque converter AT as standard. Additionally, both powertrains also get a 48V mild-hybrid system which assists the engines whenever required and uses regenerative braking to recoup charge. Being a Range Rover, it also gets an all-wheel-drive system with Terrain Response as standard.
In terms of pricing, the Evoque is available in a single Dynamic SE trim with both the engine options priced at Rs. 67.90 Lakhs (Ex-showroom). It rivals other mid-size luxury SUVs such as the Mercedes-Benz GLC, BMW X3 and Audi Q5.
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