2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Review
2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Review
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2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Review
byDan Frio
Reviews Editor
Dan spent many years covering the go-fast, look-good, get-loud corners of the automotive universe. First, he served as editor of enthusiast magazines AutoSound and Honda Tuning, then as executive editor at SEMA News, the publishing arm of the trade group that produces the annual SEMA Show (yes, that show). As a contributor to Edmunds, he now likes to keep the volume low and the speed limit legal, providing expert car-shopping advice to drivers looking for the perfect match.
Pros
- Classy interior design
- Smooth and quiet highway ride
- Above-average off-road capability
Cons
- Minimal cargo space and in-car storage
- Uncomfortable front seats
- Subpar acceleration, braking and handling for a luxury SUV
What's new
- New infotainment system
- 246-horsepower engine now standard on every trim
- Previous 296-hp engine upgrade no longer available
- Minor revisions to standard and optional feature availability
- Part of the second Evoque generation introduced for 2020
Overview
The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque can be thought of as the smaller and more affordable choice in the Range Rover lineup. It's fresh off a complete redesign in 2020 and gets several technology features and updates for 2021. The most significant change is the new Pivi Pro infotainment system. Land Rover says it's easier to use and has quicker responses than the previous system. It also features over-the-air updates to keep your system, vehicle services and apps up-to-date.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque P250 S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$240/mo for Range Rover Evoque P250 S
Range Rover Evoque P250 S
vs
$184/mo
Avg. Compact SUV
For 2021, the Evoque's lineup is streamlined. There's now just a single powertrain, for example; gone is the optional engine that made nearly 300 horsepower in last year's model. But one helpful addition is a new surround-view camera system to take any guesswork out of parking in tight spaces and a new rear cross-traffic collision monitor to ensure you don't back into an approaching vehicle.
Overall, the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque maintains the model's curious appeal as an adorable luxury town runner with a quiet side of legitimate off-road ability. That's always been the Range Rover promise, of course, but the Evoque represents a bite-size way into the historic English brand. But this little Land Rover also suffers from a lack of space and comfort. If those qualities are priorities, you might be happier with an Acura RDX, BMW X3 or Volvo XC60.
Which Range Rover Evoque does Edmunds recommend?
Picking an Evoque largely comes down to which features you want. Get the midrange SE if you're looking for the best value. It's pretty well equipped as-is, though the Driver Assist package is a worthy add-on because it adds traffic-adaptive cruise control.
2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque models
The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is a subcompact luxury SUV available in five trim levels: S, SE, R-Dynamic S, R-Dynamic SE and R-Dynamic HSE. All come with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (246 horsepower, 269 lb-ft of torque) paired to a nine-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.
S
Comes with a well-rounded set of features including:
- 18-inch wheels
- Power-folding heated mirrors
- Auto-dimming driver's side mirror
- LED headlights
- Privacy glass
- Push-button start
Interior and technology highlights include:
- Leather upholstery
- Power-adjustable front seats
- 40/20/40-split folding rear seat
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- 10-inch touchscreen display
- Navigation system
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
- Six-speaker sound system
The Evoque also comes standard with driver aids such as:
- Lane keeping assist (steers the Evoque back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
- Automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)
- Surround-view camera (gives you a top-down view of the Evoque and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
Moving up to the SE trim level adds features such as:
- 20-inch wheels
- Power liftgate
- Upgraded LED headlights
- Dual 10-inch touchscreen displays
- Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
The R-Dynamic S and R-Dynamic SE versions share the same features as their base-model counterparts but add sportier exterior treatments, such as gloss black trim accents and side vents.
The R-Dynamic HSE goes a little further and adds:
- Hands-free liftgate
- Proximity keyless entry
- Premium leather upholstery
- Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Evoque and the car in front) with traffic and speed limit sign recognition
- 10-speaker Meridian sound system
Many of the features found on the upper trim levels are available on the lower trims as options.
Reliability Ratings by RepairPal
3 out of 5 stars3/5Average
#17 out of 18 among Luxury Compact SUVs
RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.
Cost
The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque from 2008-2022.$809/yr
vs. $559/yr
for Average Luxury Compact SUV
for Average Luxury Compact SUV
Frequency
The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).1.89x/yr
vs. 1.23x/yr
for Average Luxury Compact SUV
for Average Luxury Compact SUV
Severity
The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).13.2%
vs. 8.6%
for Average Luxury Compact SUV
for Average Luxury Compact SUV
powered by RepairPal Based on RepairPal reliability data as of 8/23/2023. Ratings are provided by RepairPal and Edmunds is not responsible for their accuracy.
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.
5 star(31%)
4 star(6%)
3 star(6%)
2 star(15%)
1 star(42%)
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1 out of 5 stars
Mechanical issues, gas consumption, start stop
Erin H, 01/25/2020
2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque R-Dynamic HSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A)
I have a 2020 Evoque, and the biggest problem is an engine noise that the dealership has attempted to fix 3 times and can’t. Sounds like a 20 year old car. No response from corporate for this official lemon. The start stop issues like other reviewers mention is also aggravating. Bluetooth disconnects every time the car is turned back on and I have to manually reconnect. And this one- the … steer assist jerks me out of merging into a lane I’m intending to merge into- even when I use my turn signal like the dealer advised when I informed them of this scary and dangerous issue.
2 out of 5 stars
It's a lemon :(
M Wills, 09/08/2020
2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
I dreamed of owning a Range Rover, I even waited to get the 2020 evoque due to the new body shape and interior.
Well it's a lemon, the most unreliable car I've ever had (and I've had lots of cars!) It's now 11 months old and it's spent about a month of that in the repair shop.
Coolant went, suspension clips wore out, onboard computer has crashed 4 times and made the car unsafe, it … started deselecting it's gear when I was stationary, the screens get stuck and it disconnects from my phone on a daily basis.
It's also terrible to drive, the lag on the powertrain is dangerous, I want to pull out into traffic and yet the car responds so slowly that it makes it unsafe to do so. The unresponsiveness is horrendous.
So yes it's pretty to look at but it's awful to drive and spends most of it's life in the repair shop.
Do not buy one :(
1 out of 5 stars
Defective product that should be recalled
Jeff Smith, 11/01/2020
2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque R-Dynamic SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A)
I've had so many issues with this vehicle that the dealership (LR Cleveland) actually threw me out and banned me from the dealership because they couldn't and no longer wanted to try service the car. This vehicle is not only unsafe to drive, but it is also falling apart.
1 out of 5 stars
UNSAFE!!
Melissa, 11/25/2019
2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque First Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
Though this car looks great.... it is extremely unsafe! The auto start stop ECO mode is very unsafe. The engine goes off, you attempt to enter traffic and the car does NOT respond... then you push the gas harder and the car lunges forward... you're not expecting it! I've been in numerous situations due to the hilly terrain of Western Pennsylvania, where I've been in the car, waiting … to merge into traffic (with my children in the car) and the car doesn't respond and when it does, it's a driving hazard as on-coming cars are too close. The engine hesitation even occurs when I manually turn off the ECO mode (which I HAVE to do every time I start the car) I'm so very disappointed with this vehicle. I've reached out to Land Rover. The customer service has been less than satisfactory and no resolution has been met.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, so we've included reviews for other years of the Range Rover Evoque since its last redesign.
2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque video
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2021 Range Rover Evoque Highlights
P250 S
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $43,300 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 22 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $240/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 21.6 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | all wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the Range Rover Evoque models:
- ClearSight rearview mirror
- Displays a camera view of what's happening behind the vehicle in the rearview mirror, even if you have tall passengers or lots of cargo in back.
- Park Assist
- Steers for you while parallel or perpendicular parking. All you have to do is use the gas and brake pedals.
- Blind-Spot Monitor
- Notifies you during a lane change if a vehicle is in your blind spot or quickly approaching from behind.
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