Have to wait long time and finally arrived in all its shining new 'baby' Range Rover Evoque. Car out of the ordinary, a unique car of its kind. And what better location to the studios of Cinecitta Italian for submission? Federico Fellini's Cinecitta called the dream factory and could not be better background for this car. And for rimarcane the path the company has made Land Rover has decided to undertake a dream that began with the presentation of the LRX at Detroit in 2008 and now has materialized in the Evoque. all'LRX But back to 2008, the Success was immediate, one of the most beautiful concept car ever created: the great challenge and daring that had Land Rover was not to present this concept, but to realize it in a manner more similar, the difference between the two is very small . Surely an intelligent designer was very thorough and meticulous, which has created a relatively small car, the smallest Land Rover in circulation, but with all the DNA of Land Rover, great dynamism on the road, great off-road ability, elegance.
What is striking is the design at first glance, this sloping beltline and strong shoulders that make the car dynamic and athletic. Another element that gives majesty to the car but at the same time a lot of agility, the wheels are placed right at the four corners of the car giving the idea of power. Another major element of the light clusters are certainly appealing with this game of spelling, the lavish use of the LED at the front and in the rear where the stops are transformed into a petal in 3D. In short, a lot of attention to detail, a car that gives off so much light, the panoramic roof completes the picture, the occupants can live completely outside environment, is an urban center or in larger spaces.
The LRX is the direct descendant of the 3-door version (the coupe), bolder version, the one that has created a new car, a new vision of compact SUV that has put the company into contact with a new target of potential customers not previously thought to approach the Land Rover brand. In this version joins the 5-door, filed in Los Angeles, the highest high and 50 mm wider but maintains the charm of what is Evoque with more space and fits all, ideal for the family. The Evoque draws its intake from the metropolis, an urban machine, the designers wanted to create a car that interacts seamlessly with the city. The interior is typical of a Range Rover, and high quality material. What is striking is a solution of the internal architecture, that this play of horizontal and vertical intersection of the dash and center console, creating a particular linearity of the car, the seats are much lower than a Range Rover classic, sporty short but keeping unchanged the feeling of domination of the street typical of the brand. Three different types of exterior design, which are reflected in three types of interior design developing three distinct themes: Pure, very current, Prestige, characterized by a strong appeal to the luxury Dynamic, daring markedly and sports. A car that creates empathy, attempts to correlate the installation and configuration with the client's taste. Issues are not progressive, there are three different philosophies that reflect the needs of all. The Evoque boasts a range of technologies that allow each individual component of the vehicle to operate at optimal regimen, ensuring performance and fuel economy and lowering at the same levels of harmful emissions. The Evoque with manual transmission is the first Range Rover to have an advanced Stop-Start can reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by 3%. In addition, an ad hoc index suggests the driver the optimal gear to use, further improving fuel economy. Models with automatic transmission use the latest F-21 AW six-speed greatly improved for better operational efficiency, with improvements that affect the optimization of the transmission gears, control of the minimum advanced the adoption of a low viscosity fluid and the reduction of friction losses. parasitic losses associated with the traditional hydraulic power steering has been completely eliminated through the adoption of an all-electric system. The use of an electric motor for power steering contributes to a 2% reduction in fuel consumption. The friction in the engine have been reduced, and the intelligent management system recovers the energy that would otherwise be lost, resulting in an improvement in consumption of around 4.5%. And finally, complete credentials efficiency dell'Evoque tires with low rolling resistance, the aerodynamic design and lightweight body. Every single document the improvement in attention to detail paid by our engineers dell'Evoque development, with an outstanding overall result from the impact. The resulting values of consumption are the best ever obtained from a Range Rover. This positive effect extends to emissions. The version with Si4 gasoline engine that accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in just 7.6 seconds, has CO ₂ emissions of just 199 g / km and 100 km with 8.7 liters of fuel consumption (combined ). The limited capacity of this engine reduces CO2 emissions by up to 20 percent compared to those produced by gasoline engines of similar power and larger displacement. The 190 hp diesel SD4 (self) and accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in just 8.5 seconds, with emissions of 169 g / km of CO2 and fuel consumption of 6.4 l/100 km. And in two-wheel drive, with 150 hp, the Evoque produces only 129 g / km of CO2, consuming about 4.9 l/100 km. The Evoque is designed to provide a sporty driving dynamics and involving all the characteristics of poise and precision of the Range Rover. Particular attention was paid to the precision steering and agility at low speed city driving for a snappy and fun. Contribute to the characteristics of agility dell'Evoque lightness, compactness and low center of gravity. The Range Rover engineers have optimized the rigidity of the chassis systems and body structure, and have carefully developed the independent suspension components, to create a perfect blend of agility and driving comfort. Combined with a suspension geometry designed to take advantage of the best low center of gravity dell'Evoque, the electronic power steering with variable ratio and proportional to the speed contributes to the extraordinary accuracy and promptness dell'Evoque also driving at low speeds. Fun to drive in the city, off-road performance dell'Evoque are those of a true Range Rover. The EPAS modifies its response based on the needs and speed, providing more assistance to improve low-speed maneuverability, but reducing its intervention at higher speeds, to provide the driver with greater sensitivity and stability. However, thanks to the exclusive software dell'EPAS, the steering is light and responsive, while minimizing the feedback due to friction even on grass or gravel, snow, mud and sand. The compensation of traction / drift even adapts to the curvature of the road section, maintaining a smooth and precise steering. To maximize the smoothness of driving, the car can be equipped with the sophisticated Adaptive Dynamics system, which uses technology MagneRide. This system reads and responds to input a thousand times a second, appropriately adjusting damping settings. The third generation MagneRide dampers employ a special fluid that contains metal particles. When this fluid is subjected to a magnetic field becomes more viscous, increasing the damping effect. This improves control and reduces body roll to a minimum, to provide a balanced mix of safe and agile handling and driving docile and controlled. The Evoque excels on all terrain types, but never "speak out". The car is so quiet and refined sound quality, adaptable and the extraordinary. The sound quality is a direct result of efforts to detect, manage and minimize any noise inside the vehicle. Anechoic chambers, noise modeling, and extensive tests have allowed to identify and correct the leak sound, from gasoline and diesel dell'Evoque intrinsically fine. The Si4 gasoline engine, for example, the system uses active noise cancellation in the intake manifold, while diesel engines are equipped with attenuators that muffle unwanted noise of the entire engine. Thanks to the studies of computational fluid dynamics and tunnel testing, aerodynamic noise has been minimized, while the rigid light alloy suspension components, bushings attacks and help to reduce road noise. These features alongside the attacks of the suspension to the body, extremely rigid, insulating material and thoroughly applied spray technique to minimize NVH.
The main common denominator of the range of board technologies dell'Evoque is "intuitive." Systems simple and easy assist the user in any operation, from a download via Bluetooth using voice commands intelligent "Say What You See". Combined with toggle switches on the steering wheel and push button conventional, these intuitive controls make it easy to use phone, navigation system, radio or iPod, it becomes simple to use as those for the control of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning. The emphasis on precision and clarity finds its epitome in the instrumentation dials twins and 3-D effect, whose readability is enhanced by the hands and lit by chrome bezels. Clarity and precision characterize the Meridian sound system, thanks to its unique design, sets a new standard in audio fidelity. The plant full surround speakers and seventeen to sixteen channels of 825 watts leaves you speechless: to listen to believe!
Not only the 8-inch touch screen high-definition is the largest segment, but the technology Dual View dell'Evoque (introduced for the first time in the world from the Range Rover in 2010) allows the driver and passenger to view content simultaneously different on the same display. Among other innovations, the Evoque has an air conditioner and a weekly schedule with five cameras, thanks to its 360-degree shooting easier maneuvering off-road. This system supports and enables another function present for the first time on a Range Rover: Ultrasonic Park Assist, which can drive the car in a parking space equal to only 1.2 times its length. Digital TV, DAB radio, the lights dimmed adjustable to your preference, the Range Rover Evoque is equipped with a technology package infotainment and navigation incredibly broad. All petrol models are equipped with the new 2.0-liter Si4 from 240CV, a powerful and compact engine, which combines the economy of a four-cylinder engine with six cylinders and a performance that reaches, with readiness and docility, the 100 km / h in just 7.1 seconds. The combined use of advanced technologies, such as the innovative turbocharging, direct injection high-pressure valves and dual variable valve timing, allowed the achievement of a high torque and excellent distribution that contributes to outstanding handling and to 'excellent response at low revs. The fuel system high efficiency dell'Si4 delivers measurable savings in fuel consumption and emissions. This 2.0-liter engine makes it possible to reduce CO2 emissions by 20 percent compared to conventional gasoline engines the same power but higher capacity. The new four-cylinder, compact and completely made of aluminum, is substantially lighter than a conventional engine of similar power. The 2.0 liter Si4 240CV, for example, weighs about 40kg less than the Land Rover Engine 3.2-liter i6 233CV. The essential requirements that have always characterized a Range Rover were naturally included in the design, the oil sump - configured in such a way as to allow lubrication with inclinations of 45 ° - to wading depth of 500 mm. The new engines dell'Evoque are configured in a particular way to best manage the operation of off-road and in the most demanding conditions of use.
A special acoustic laminated windscreen, already used on the larger Range Rover, further reduces wind noise and helps to eliminate high frequency noise of combustion. The attention to detail has not overlooked anything, by the sound of the closing of the door to the switch until the hum of electric motors dell'Evoque. Each sound has been optimized or reduced, to create a vehicle equipped with a silent and sound quality that expresses harmony - both on and off-road - the refinement of the performance, in terms of NVH, a high-class car. However, the Evoque is not entirely averse to noise, provided that the right type, the petrol version includes a tone generator Mahle that adds a powerful and rich sound of the engine during hard acceleration.
The Range Rover Evoque is equipped with a new independent suspension system and two sub-rack, front and rear, completely re-designed and mounted on a steel monocoque for high torsional rigidity. The suspension geometry has been optimized based on a lower center of gravity, with a wider track and a rear roll center higher. The design and the elasticity of the long-stroke suspension with gas shock absorbers and large diameter and rigidity of the separate sub-rack contribute to road holding and reliably controlled dell'Evoque and its ability to handle every possible situation in the use off-road. Dell'Evoque the ability to tackle off-road has been tested to the limit. We have shown that this car is at ease in even the most demanding and difficult. During 18 months, our fleet development has covered more than a million and a half miles beyond even the most rigorous tests, in extreme climatic conditions, on any surface - road and not - and at different altitudes. Dell'Evoque capabilities have been tested in over 15 countries, from the ice extremes in Europe and Canada to scorching heat and dust of the Middle East. More than 16,700 tests! Thanks to its range of advanced technologies suitable for any type of surface and ground, the Evoque is able to cope with an excellent all driving conditions. These technologies include intelligent permanent all-wheel drive Land Rover Series, which provides exceptional performance and traction on all surfaces, and sophisticated traction and stability. Each of the four settings of the Terrain Response system optimizes the settings of the engine, transmission, the middle joint, traction systems and power steering, to ensure the ideal conditions of the soil, improving the traction capabilities of the vehicle on the road and off-road feedback for the driver and security. For example, the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) under conditions of low grip limits the scope allowed to the vehicle yaw, and intervenes in maintaining stability and bringing it back on the path desired by the driver. Electronic Traction Control (ETC) maximizes the contact with the ground acceleration, optimizing traction on any surface and minimize further the possibility that the vehicle deviates from the desired trajectory.
The diesel versions of the Range Rover Evoque fitted with a turbo diesel of the latest generation 2.2-liter, available in the derivatives 190CV (SD4), 150 bhp (TD4) and high economy 150CV (ID4), each of which boasts a unique balance of performance, torque, refinement and fuel economy. The 2.2-liter turbo diesel engine range has been completely updated, to ensure a significant increase in power, a very broad torque curve, a further reduction of noise levels and a decrease in CO2 emissions. Over 60% of the components is entirely new or significantly changed. The diesel dell'Evoque to achieve an excellent combustion efficiency by injecting high-pressure common rail with piezo injectors combined with a variable geometry turbocharger, and a refined engine management system. The 150 bhp version of ID4 to high economy has a completely recalibrated fuel injection system for accruals and reduced fuel flow for better fuel efficiency.
The result is a snappy handling, great refinement and immersive driving experience from all points of view. The engine has been reduced friction, but also the weight. The new diesel Evoque camshafts are lighter by about 35% compared to the previous ones. The unique flue sheet steel products (which speeds up the heating times and contains emissions) uses lightweight materials that reduce weight by 15%. The new high-pressure injection system and combustion diesel make these improved remarkably efficient. An innovative system for recirculating exhaust gas increases the cooling capacity. In addition to the sound absorbers, the Evoque uses low-voltage wire plugs ensure fast ignition at low temperatures. To further increase performance and del'efficienza, was also added a new water-cooled turbocharger, and control the temperature of the exhaust gas.
The theme of environmental sustainability has significantly influenced the choice of materials. Each Evoque contains at least 16 kg of recycled plastic, while the fabric Morzine, used for coating the pillars and the sky, is made from recycled plastic bottles. The use of recycled materials for this fabric saves 66% of energy in production. The Dynamic fabric is produced from 100% polyester derived from the equivalent of 40 recycled plastic bottles for each car. Other components that contain recycled materials are the air filter, the fan with its guard, the air ducts and the floor of the car, storage shelves, the motor cover and the enclosure. The metallic finish on the center console of the dashboard and the band are made of recycled aluminum to 95%. The use of aluminum, also present in the hood and roof panels, led to a weight reduction of 14kg compared to the equivalent solution in steel.
The Evoque comes to life in the modern English settlement, award-winning Halewood (Liverpool). Only to meet the anticipated demand for the Evoque, which will be marketed in 170 countries, the Range Rover has created 1500 new jobs. The great flexibility of this facility allows configurations to meet production requirements related to different body styles with various options of engines, transmissions, design and customization. The structure also allows you to create and launch simultaneously very different models, like the coupe version Evoque three-door and five-door SUV version. The realization dell'Evoque in Halewood plant on site has resulted in the transfer of all powers - in the production of bodies and chassis technology and off-road vehicles 4 × 4 - gained from the Range Rover in 40 years. The wealth of all the knowledge and skills of the Range Rover, together with the development of new technologies and capabilities, provide all'Evoque refinement, performance and the ability to fully satisfy the needs of customers on each route type and in any weather conditions, quality has always been proud of the Range Rover brand. The work of designers and engineers to the implementation of 'Evoque has been strongly influenced by the needs of environmental issues. Focusing on weight reduction, increased efficiency and the use of recycled materials, engineers are able to combine, in the design, the responsibility for the environment with the luxury irresistible. The Evoque is characterized by being the first Range Rover to offer the option of two wheel drive for those customers who do not need the legendary off-road ability of the brand, seeking to improve their carbon footprint whilst minimizing the consumption of fuel and CO2 emissions. Thanks to a significant reduction in weight of 75kg, and the known cost of the engine from 150 bhp turbodiesel ID4, the new Evoque 2WD produces 135g/km CO2 emissions equal to, making, for owners of diesel cars, the ' compelling alternative to hybrid vehicles.
The use of polymeric materials in thermoplastic composite front fenders and the tailgate has saved another 13 kg on the total weight of the car. In any Evoque are at least 21 pounds of natural and renewable materials such as leather, cotton, recycled, compressed cardboard and rubber, and is completely absent from all traces of mercury. All models Evoque have been dermatologically tested for the presence of allergens. The realization of 85% of all recyclable materials Evoque is the demonstration of the possibility to build another big Range Rover in an ecologically sustainable world. The aerodynamics, boasts the best values ever obtained of a Range Rover. Its drag coefficient is, in fact, 0.35 is even lower than the minimum reached by the previous brand, 0.39. This was made possible by a combination of factors, each obtained through computer simulations and rigorous testing in a wind tunnel. The development process has increased the potential for aerodynamic design using the line more aerodynamic coupe roof, tailgate spoiler optimizing and developing the underbody. The combination of all these measures have allowed an additional 8% decrease in drag compared to the model LRX Concept.
Prices
for this little gem prices range from 35,695 euros for the 2.2 TD from 150 hp to 40,347 euros for the 2-liter petrol 240 hp with six-speed automatic transmission. To the top version requires 50,921 euros. The coupe costs 1,000 euros more.
