2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
Pros
- Striking exterior and interior design
- Available convertible variant is the only one of its kind
- Fun to drive
Cons
- Limited visibility, especially for the convertible
- Not a lot of backseat space
- Premium pricing compared to subcompact competitors
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque pricing
in Ashburn, VA
Which Range Rover Evoque does Edmunds recommend?
Edmunds' Expert Review
Overall rating
The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is a subcompact and all-wheel-drive premium SUV that packs an option you won't find in any of its competition: a convertible top. While we're sure most people will opt for the more traditional four-door variant and its fixed roof, the availability of a two-door convertible speaks to the Evoque's fashionable intentions.
The emphasis on style brings about a few sacrifices in traditional SUV traits. Its storage space and visibility fall on the smaller side of the spectrum, and its interior is more difficult to climb in and out of — doubly true for the convertible. Still, the Evoque remains a Land Rover, and it comes with the brand's off-road tech, including a low-speed cruise control.
It isn't the design alone that makes the Evoque a unique offering. Though it's the size of a subcompact, the Evoque's price falls closer to that of a bigger luxury SUV, so direct comparisons are tricky. But if you find the look and feel appealing, comparisons against the Evoque won't be necessary.
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque configurations
For the four-door Evoque, the base SE comes with a decent set of features, such as navigation, a backup camera and proximity sensors, while the SE Premium adds more flair in the form of xenon headlights and a panoramic roof. The Landmark Edition uses the previous trim as a base and adds an array of visual upgrades. The midgrade HSE gains more standard features, from heated seats to blind-spot monitoring, while the HSE Dynamic upgrade adds aggressive bodywork. The range-topping Autobiography comes loaded with style and comfort features, including massaging front seats. The Convertible is available in two trims — SE Dynamic and HSE Dynamic — that match the four-door's similarly named trims.
The base SE comes with a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder (237 hp, 251 lb-ft of torque) and a nine-speed automatic. Standard exterior equipment includes five-spoke 18-inch wheels, a heated rear windshield, halogen headlights, LED taillights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and heated power side mirrors. Inside you'll find 12-way power-adjusting leather seats, a 60/40-split rear seat, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and dual-zone climate control. You also get technology features such as an 8-inch touchscreen with navigation, an 80-watt stereo with eight speakers, front and rear parking sensors, keyless entry, and a rearview camera with trailer hitch guidance. The SE boasts Land Rover's suite of off-road technology features, which includes hill descent control; All-Terrain Progress Control, which acts like a low-speed cruise control; and the Terrain Response system, which adjusts how the vehicle behaves for preset settings (Gravel, Snow, and Mud and Ruts, for example).
One step up is the SE Premium, which adds seven-spoke 18-inch wheels, xenon headlights with LED accents, a panoramic sunroof, hands-free tailgate access, and memory settings for the front seat.
Think of the Landmark Edition as a variant of the SE Premium that prioritizes style. It comes with seven-spoke 19-inch wheels and the more aggressive exterior design from costlier trim levels, along with a different style of interior layout.
You can tell an HSE apart by its 10-spoke 19-inch wheels and other subtle differences in its exterior trimmings. The interior receives a higher grade of leather, heated front seats, configurable mood lighting, an upgraded stereo (380 watts, 11 speakers), and blind-spot monitoring.
The HSE Dynamic comes with aggressive bodywork and seven-spoke 19-inch wheels. Interior changes include a perforated leather steering wheel and illuminated doorsills.
The top-of-the-line Autobiography rolls on 20-inch wheels and boasts adaptive LED headlights and a heated windshield. The 14-way power-adjusting front seats come with massage, heating and ventilation functions. There are other perks like a heated rear seat, heated steering wheel, illuminated doorsills, and another stereo upgrade (825 watts, 17 speakers). The Autobiography also boasts automatic parking (parallel and perpendicular), a surround-view camera, lane keeping assist, and collision mitigation.
A high-output variant of the 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four (286 hp, 296 lb-ft) is available only on the four-door HSE Dynamic and Autobiography. Models equipped with this engine gain a different, more aggressive front bumper.
The Convertible's two trim levels mirror those of the four-door's with a few exceptions. The SE Dynamic is largely the same as the four-door SE. Differences include seven-spoke 18-inch wheels, 12-way power-adjusting front seats with memory function, a wind deflector, and a 10.2-inch touchscreen with the 11-speaker stereo system. The HSE Dynamic matches the upgrades fitted to the four-door HSE Dynamic with negligible differences.
Trim tested
Each vehicle typically comes in multiple versions that are fundamentally similar. The ratings in this review are based on our full test of the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Convertible (turbo 2.0L inline-4 | 9-speed automatic | AWD).
NOTE: Since this test was conducted, the current Range Rover Evoque has received some revisions, including a new, less powerful base engine and a more powerful optional engine. Our findings remain broadly applicable to this year's Range Rover Evoque.
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Safety
Our experts’ favorite Range Rover Evoque safety features:
- All-Terrain Progress Control
- Holds your speed at a preset target between 1 and 18 mph on unpaved roads. Think of it as an off-road cruise control.
- Full 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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See your car's valueForm or function? We imagine most SUV buyers would choose function, but form is important, too — and the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is all about form. Available as a four-door hardtop and a two-door convertible, the Evoque makes a sleek styling statement. And though it may be a little short on utility — cargo space is notably lacking — we think the Evoque makes a marvelous traveling companion.
With tuned suspensions and two engine offerings, the Evoque is set up for quick and enthusiastic driving. It's fun for the commute as well as a fast run on a curvy road. This being a British vehicle — and a Land Rover to boot — it is awash in luxury, with leather upholstery and an eight-speaker stereo system as standard amenities. Fixed-roof models get a panoramic sunroof, and the convertible's fabric top can be raised or lowered while the Evoque is moving at up to 30 mph.
Previous versions of the Evoque left us wanting when it came to power. For 2018, the Evoque offers new two powerplants that may address this complaint. Both are turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engines, with the base engine delivering 237 horsepower. The more powerful 286-hp engine is only available on pricier trim levels, but it should improve the previous model's occasionally pokey acceleration. Fuel economy information has not been released.
We love that the smallest Range Rover is true to the brand in terms of its off-road ability, with standard all-wheel drive, a driver-selectable Terrain Response System, and All-Terrain Progress Control, essentially off-road cruise control that works at crawling speed. Should the City of Beverly Hills decide to replace Rodeo Drive's pavement with a muddy bog, Evoque owners will still be able to shop at House of Bijan and the street's other tony stores.
Like Bijan, the Evoque elicits a price for its style: The cabin is cramped and the steeply raked roofline reduces both backseat headroom and rearward visibility. Such are the sacrifices you must make to be a trendsetter. But front seat comfort is just fine, and we love the look and feel of the cabin, which delivers exactly what we expect from this pricey British automaker.
Naturally, there are a dizzying array of model choices with six trim levels: SE, SE Premium, Landmark Edition, HSE, HSE Dynamic and the top-of-the-line Autobiography. Of those, the Evoque Convertible is available in HSE Dynamic as well as an exclusive SE Dynamic model. All are solidly equipped. Which is best? Let Edmunds help find the perfect 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque for you.
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Overview
The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is offered in the following submodels: Range Rover Evoque SUV. Available styles include SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A), HSE Dynamic 2dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A), Landmark Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A), HSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A), SE Dynamic 2dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A), HSE Dynamic 286 HP 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A), HSE Dynamic 237 HP 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A), SE Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A), Autobiography 286 HP 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A), and Autobiography 237 HP 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A).
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