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The MR dampers should make it ride REALLY well. The biggest change will be the size/space - there's a lot less of it
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The MR dampers should make it ride REALLY well. The biggest change will be the size/space - there's a lot less of it
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Its nothing like an RR Sport tbh. Its smaller than a freelander for a kick off. Im sure the interior will be lovely etc, but the engines arent exactly RR norm. Tell him its like his RR sport which has been shrunk in the wash and less likely for drug dealers to be driving it
Smaller than a freelander :| what is it like a nissan duke or something?
He likes the sort of tonka toy look of the RR sport that's why he likes it but his wife drives it a lot and think it's a bit big.
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Theres actually more head room in the back of the 5 door than than the RRS.
Its only the rear overhand thats shorter, the underfloor has been packaged much better such that it retains command drive, keeps good head room and has more ground clearance than FR2.
Quoted trunk volume is also 420 L.
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I had the pleasure of driving one of the Evaluation Units a couple of weeks ago. Coupe 2.2 Diesel specced up with the rear seat entertainment, dual view screen, panaromic roof and the magneride suspension.
Brushed ally is proper metal - including the detail around the vents.
For once DRLs actually look fantastic.
Good image to show its size - parked like that to ensure I didnt pick up any dings!
Brushed ally is proper metal - including the detail around the vents.
For once DRLs actually look fantastic.
Good image to show its size - parked like that to ensure I didnt pick up any dings!
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Onto the interior stuff - and no Posh Spice did not design it.
Cruise is the typical 30mph+ to activate but I was suprised to see this graph pop up for 5seconds or so.
Dual View Screen in action..... Driver see Audio controls here, could be Nav or climate control items whilst passenger can watch TV. I think its Loose Women on here!
Then if your in the back you can use this remote control to manage what you want to watch or listen to through the Meridian premium 825W sound system or the Whitefire wireless headphones.
Definately a Range Rover style to the console and controls, the dash and doorcards are fully leather covered which gives the premium feel required for the market target and its price point. The engine was also equipped with start stop which was pretty slick with the manual box.
That trunk load space, decent size with a much lower load floor height than Freelander and some decent load restraint runners!
That view, the letterbox
Its not as bad as the picture suggests as there is minimal body overhang from the glass surfaces unlike an XJ which I found far more difficult to work out where you are, particularly as the rear view camera is too low on that car. On the Evoque the camera does superb job for rear visibility anyway.
Rear head room was VERY impressive thanks to that roof. As a 6 foot block who pretty much sits as a 95% percentile adult in torso height my head was a good few inches from the glass. Its a little cosy as the waistline is so high but thats part of why it looks like it should be cramped as everyone can see the side glass is narrow - plenty of room was my verdict anyway and the 5 dr gains useful doors AND 30mm roof height.
Cruise is the typical 30mph+ to activate but I was suprised to see this graph pop up for 5seconds or so.
Dual View Screen in action..... Driver see Audio controls here, could be Nav or climate control items whilst passenger can watch TV. I think its Loose Women on here!
Then if your in the back you can use this remote control to manage what you want to watch or listen to through the Meridian premium 825W sound system or the Whitefire wireless headphones.
Definately a Range Rover style to the console and controls, the dash and doorcards are fully leather covered which gives the premium feel required for the market target and its price point. The engine was also equipped with start stop which was pretty slick with the manual box.
That trunk load space, decent size with a much lower load floor height than Freelander and some decent load restraint runners!
That view, the letterbox
Its not as bad as the picture suggests as there is minimal body overhang from the glass surfaces unlike an XJ which I found far more difficult to work out where you are, particularly as the rear view camera is too low on that car. On the Evoque the camera does superb job for rear visibility anyway.Rear head room was VERY impressive thanks to that roof. As a 6 foot block who pretty much sits as a 95% percentile adult in torso height my head was a good few inches from the glass. Its a little cosy as the waistline is so high but thats part of why it looks like it should be cramped as everyone can see the side glass is narrow - plenty of room was my verdict anyway and the 5 dr gains useful doors AND 30mm roof height.
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I want one :/
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It's only a tiny bit bigger than that Fiesta...I wonder what it looks like next to a Focus!
Well it is only a tarted up Freelander not a real Range Rover.
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Wouldn't even see my car if I was behind.
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Seems Zara Phillips is the first to take delivery of an Evoque. 2.2D Auto.
I encountered my first Evoque on the roads today (seen plenty at a few storage compounds around the country) I can't honestly say I was that impressed tbh.
Its pre-launch pictures interested me far more than the car in the flesh alas.
Not that I care tbh, I am not nor would ever be, in the market for one.
Its pre-launch pictures interested me far more than the car in the flesh alas.
Not that I care tbh, I am not nor would ever be, in the market for one.
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Wouldn't even see my car if I was behind.
What cause you ride da bumpaz?