SYDNEY: The 2016 model year Range Rover Evoque will be priced from £30,200 on the road. It features the Euro 6-compliant diesel Ingenium engine delivering up to 68mpg in the eD4 two-wheel drive model.
The range has a number of new features as standard including lane departure warning, autonomous emergency braking, heated eight-way adjustable front seats, powerfold door mirrors, automatic headlamps, rain sensing wipers and automatic climate control in addition to the previous 15MY specification.
Revisions to the exterior include a new front bumper, two new grille designs, all-LED headlamps (optional), tailgate spoiler and three new alloy wheel designs.
Inside, a new seat design is among a refreshed interior scheme available in a selection of new colours and materials.
Land Rover’s new infotainment system, InControl Touch, is also introduced from September, and features an eight-inch touch screen, with a range of new applications and driver aids available.
A new gesture control feature is available for the first time on a Land Rover permitting the user to open the tailgate hands-free.
The new TD4 engine is 20-30kg lighter than its predecessor with stiff cylinder blocks and decoupled injectors ensures low levels of vibration and noise intrusion and is available in two power outputs.
The 150hp (eD4 2WD) offers fuel economy of up to 68mpg and class-leading CO2 emissions of 109g/km, while the 180hp unit offers 59mpg and CO2 emissions from 125g/km.
The 150hp unit is 18% more fuel efficient versus the Evoque’s previous diesel engines.
Service intervals for the TD4 engine have been extended from 16,000 miles to 21,000 miles.
From September, customers can select from SE, SE Tech, HSE Dynamic, HSE Dynamic Lux and Autobiography variants. The TD4 Ingenium automatic 4WD Autobiography will top the range at £51,800.
