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RANGE Rover Evoque breaks new ground for the British marque that pioneered the concept of a 4WD that can be both competent and comfortable. Prior to the introduction in 1970 of a vehicle simply called ‘Range Rover’ it was considered normal for working vehicles to be just that, trucks with a crude 4WD system to give them traction in harsh off-road areas. Land Rover was very much part of that scene until it came up with the idea of adding another model to its lineup, one that could be used as both a family station wagon and a working 4WD. The rest of the world’s auto makers eventually cottoned onto the idea, coming up with similar vehicles, many of which became nothing more than family station wagons that never travelled off sealed surfaces. For years, Range Rover resisted this so-called soft-roader trend, but has now produced a vehicle called Evoque. A stylish wagon that - horror of horrors in the minds of the purists - can even be bought with only 2WD. The good news is that the 2WD Evoque can be bought for just under $50,000 in its most basic variant though it’s not hard to play the options game and add something like 50 per cent to the price. The best news of all was that the apparently unworkable shape of the original concept - called a Land Rover at the time - has been translated into reality. What looks like a very low roof is actually a clever illusion. Though the Evoque’s roof slopes sleekly down at the rear, the angle is not as steep as it seems, as the rising belt line is a major player in the apparently low appearance. Our test vehicle for the last week has been a four-door Evoque with a
$11,473.50
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$40.02pw
Auto Trans, Climate Controlled A/C, P/ Streeing, P/Windows, Great Value For The Family. SCH-813
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$18,753.50
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$63.35pw
Auto, A/C, P/S, P/Windows, ABS Brakes, Dual Airbags, Excellent Service History. WLQ-845
00 TOYOTA CAMRY CONQUEST SEDAN
96 FORD AU FALCON UTE
DUAL AIRBAGS DRIVEAWAY
$20.03pw
DUAL AIRBAGS
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$6,798.50 DRIVEAWAY
$23.36pw
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$26.70pw
DRIVEAWAY Great little wagon in auto trans, A/C, P/S, P/W, dual airbags, 4 cyl economy & AWD. YEK-523
$30.03pw $ 30 03pw
GENUINE 57,000 KMS
$9,393.50 $
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06 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 03 PEUGEOT 307 HDI HATCH XXD SEDAN
ONLY 71,000 KMS
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Auto, A/C, P/S, ABS, Dual Airbags, Mod 5 Spd Manual, A/C, P/S, Alloy Kms. QBV-188 Wheels, Very Clean ute. YNQ-466
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DRIVEAWAY Auto, Dual A/C, P/S, ABS, Dual Air Bags, Removable Rear Seat, Alloys Wheels, Great Value. WOX-528
03 MAZDA TRIBUTE CLASSIC
DIESEL
$9,393.50
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DRIVEAWAY DRIVEAWAY DRIVEAWAY Very sought after, Auto Trans, A/C, 5 Speed Manual, Climate Control, P/S, P/W front, Dual Airbags, Remote 5 sp Manual, A/C, P/S, P/W, 2.0ltr, 4 Cyl ABS, Dual Front & Side Airbags, Locking, Only 71,000 Kms.. RUQ-656 & a genuine 57,000 Kms. UDX-650 Cruise, Diesel. SGA-614
DRIVEAWAY Auto, A/C, P/S, Tint, P/W, Dual Airbags, ABS Brakes, Towbar. SLE-813
96 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER 06 MAZDA 3 NEO PRADO GXL WAGON HATCH
05 SUBARU LIBERTY 2.5 WAGON
07 FORD FALCON XT SEDAN
ONLY 109,000 KMS
DUAL FUEL 12
$10,433.50
$36.69pw
DRIVEAWAY 5 SPD Manual, Air Con, Power P/S, P/Window, Dual Fuel, Factory 8 Seater. NXF-855
07 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0 AWD HATCH
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DRIVEAWAY 5 Speed Manual, A/C, P/S, P/W. Dual Airbags, Remote Locking, Cruise, Only 134,000 Kms. UHW-180
DRIVEAWAY Auto, A/C, P/Str, P/W, ABS Brakes, Dual Airbags, Cruise Control, P/Mirrors, Only Travelled 109,000 Kms. WET-660
06 FORD BF FALCON TRAY
06 PEUGOT 407 SV TOURING SPORT
CRUISE CONTROL
$14,593.50
$36.69pw
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$14,593.50
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DRIVEAWAY Front and Side Airbags, ABS, Cruise, Auto, Alloy's, Climate Control, Only 117,000 Kms. TMA-150
05 FORD COURIER 4X4 DUAL CAB UTE
LEATHER TRIM
$16,673.50
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DRIVEAWAY DRIVEAWAY DRIVEAWAY DRIVEAWAY Auto Trans, A/C, P/Steer, 4 Airbags, ABS Dedicated Gas, Auto, A/C, P/S, P/W, Full Luxury Vehicle with Leather Trim, ABS Brakes, Auto Trans, A/C, P/S, P/W, Dual Airbags, Brakes, Cruise Control, P/Windows, Towbar, ABS, Airbags, Tradesman Boxes Cruise, Alloys, Panoramic Roof, Electric Windows, ABS Brakes, Towbar., Only 110,000 Only 116,000 Kms. UPC-282 on Rear, Ready for Work. UJV-330 Full Service History, Only 91,000 Kms. TPJ-580 Kms TME-772
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93,000 KMS
$17,713.50
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ONLY 109,000 KMS
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$17,713.50
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$18,753.50
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$63.35pw
CRUISE
$19,793.50
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DRIVEAWAY DRIVEAWAY DRIVEAWAY DRIVEAWAY Auto, A/C, P/S, P/Windows, ABS, Auto, A/C, P/S, P/W, ABS, Alloys, Alloy Auto, A/C, P/S, P/W, ABS, Cruise, Leahter Auto, Dual Zone AC, P/S, P/W, ABS, Full leather Airbags, Alloys, Flared Guards, Front Tray, Electric Tipper, Only 100,000 Trim, Sunroof, TV, Alloys, Excellent Service trim, side steps, nudge bar, tow bar, awesome looking car, only travelled 110,000kms. SVE-819 Nudge Bar, Only 93,000 Kms. UMJ-357 Kms, Great Value. UPX-770 History, Only 109,000 Kms. TIY-326
PAYMENTS BASED ON 60 MONTHS WITH 35% DEPOSIT EXCLUDING ON ROAD COSTS @ 11.95% T.A.P. TOTAL REPAYMENTS 1. $34,320.00 2.$12,139.40 3.$17,771.00 4. $5207.80 5. $7807.0 6. $8673.60 7.$9539.40 8.$9539.40 9. $10405.20 10. $11,273.60 11. $11,273.60 12. $11,273.60 13. $12,139.40 14. $13,007.80 15. $13,007.80 16. $13,873.60 17. $14739.40 18.$14,739.40 19.$14739.40 20. $15,605.20 21. $19,505.20 22. $22,105.20 23.$31,680.00. SEE DEALERSHIP FOR DETAILS.
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AFFORDABLE: The good news is that the 2WD Evoque can be bought for just under $50,000 in its most basic variant.
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turbo-diesel engine and 4WD; the low-cost 2WD won’t be on the market till mid 2012. We found the front area of the little Range Rover comfortable and pretty spacious for a vehicle of this size. The upmarket design and quality of materials is impressive and we can see wealthy owners of Autobiography Rangies buying a couple of Evoques for their kids based on its interior styling alone. Range Rover Evoque has sufficient headroom for a six-footer in the back seats, though that’s probably about the limit, so check for yourself if you’re likely to have tall travellers back there. On sealed surfaces the Range Rover Evoque handles almost as well as a good hatchback. You wouldn’t exactly describe it as being sporty, but it comes closer than you might expect. Boot space is good and we had no trouble fitting in a couple of fair-sized suitcases without the need to fold down the rear seatbacks. As well as the good suspension setup the Evoque uses many of the electronic traction aids from the fullsize Range Rover and the Land Rover Discovery. During the media launch of Evoque a couple of months back we did some moderately harsh bush running, including wading it down a river and climbing and descending hills made damp by recent rain. Cleverly, the designers have given the 2WD Evoque the same ground clearance as the 4WD, which means it can tackle dirt tracks and the like. It also maintains the macho look desired by SUV buyers. Range Rover has produced a stylish, competent vehicle in its new Evoque and we aren’t in the least bit surprised to find its already performing well in the Australian sales race.
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