Evoque
Taking the World by Storm
Receiving more than two dozen international awards
ordered even before the model was available, with
in less than a year – including the elusive title of “2012
dealerships already sold out during their fall debut in
Sport/Utility of the Year by Motor Trend,” Range Rover, the British moniker known for its rugged appeal and cutting-edge [luxury] sport SUVs since 1948, has once again captivated a worldwide audience. As their latest addition to the 2012 lineup, Evoque – available in a two-door coupe or four-door model, debuted this
the U.S. With premium craftsmanship and per for mance – values that remain at the core of Land Rover’s very identity, the new addition has been widely praised for its class leading technology, novel features [such as Terrain Response providing all weather, all sur face capability] and Adaptive Dynamics with Magnaride – giving an ever compliant ride; not to mention sustain-
year as the smallest, lightest and most fuel efficient
ability-conscience engineering that boasts reduced
Range Rover to-date.
fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
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BY Troy Davenport All photography courtesy of Range Rover
“The Evoque is an incredibly exciting vehicle that porty and distinguished, the new Range Rover
joins a product range which across both of our brands
Evoque – first appearing as a near produc-
is the strongest we have ever had - and it fits in per-
tion concept [Land Rover LRX] at the North
fectly,” commented Dr. Ralf Speth, Jaguar Land Rover
American Inter national Auto Show in 2008 – is taking
Chief Executive Officer. “It is a groundbreaking prod-
the world by stor m; nearly 18,000 vehicles were pre-
uct, a Range Rover with concept car looks, lightweight
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