Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
If a traditional Range Rover is most at-home roaming the estates of the landed gentry, the Evoque is the natural choice for exploring boutiques in the city. That is to say, it’s got much of the style and sophistication (and even some of the off-road prowess) of its bigger brother but in a more compact (and less expensive) package. Owners of the Evoque give it high marks for those qualities as well as its confident handling and smooth ride. On the downside, some find the baby Rover a bit cramped on the inside – especially when it comes to rear-seat room and cargo space. Additionally, the infotainment system occasionally suffers from annoying levels of lag, particularly in 2020 and earlier examples.
If a traditional Range Rover is most at-home roaming the estates of the landed gentry, the Evoque is the natural choice for exploring boutiques in the city. That is to say, it’s got much of the style and sophistication (and even some of the off-road prowess) of its bigger brother but in a more compact (and less expensive) package. Owners of the Evoque give it high marks for those qualities as well as its confident handling and smooth ride. On the downside, some find the baby Rover a bit cramped on the inside – especially when it comes to rear-seat room and cargo space. Additionally, the infotainment system occasionally suffers from annoying levels of lag, particularly in 2020 and earlier examples.
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Model Lineup
Introduced in 2012, the Range Rover Evoque is a compact luxury crossover SUV. The five-seater is available in three different body styles: a traditional four-door, a two-door known as the Coupe (produced from 2012 through 2017), and a convertible (produced from 2017 through 2019). It’s the smallest sport-ute in Land Rover’s lineup, measuring about nine inches shorter than the Discovery Sport, with which it shares a platform and some components. Properly equipped, the Evoque can tow up to 3,968 pounds.
Motivating the Range Rover Evoque is a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which comes in two versions. The standard offering, known as the P250, produces about 240 horsepower, while a higher-performance unit, introduced in 2018 and known as the P300, increases output to about 290 hp. The latter added a 48-volt mild-hybrid system in 2020. All versions employ a standard automatic transmission, which was upgraded from six to nine speeds in 2014. All-wheel drive is standard across the lineup.
Land Rover builds the Evoque in a wide range of trims, which have changed names several times throughout its history. Prior to 2016, they included the entry-level Pure, the upgraded Pure Plus, the mid-tier Pure Premium, the sport-oriented Dynamic, the luxe Prestige, and the range-topping Autobiography. Starting in 2016, the trim names were revised to include the entry-level SE, the mid-range SE Premium, the upscale HSE, and the sport-themed HSE Dynamic, while the Autobiography continued as the top trim. With the debut of the second-generation Evoque in 2020, the trims were once again revised to include the base S, the mid-level SE, the performance-oriented R-Dynamic (equipped similarly to the S) and R-Dynamic SE (equipped similarly to the SE), and the range-topping R-Dynamic HSE, which was renamed the HST in 2022.
All versions of the Range Rover Evoque come well equipped with features, including parking sensors, off-road driving modes, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, power-adjustable front seats, a rearview camera, navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, and an infotainment touchscreen, which grew from 8.0 to 10.0 inches in 2020. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration first became available as an option in 2019 and then became standard in 2020. That’s also the year that several active safety features became standard equipment, including lane-keeping assist, forward collision mitigation, and a surround-view camera. Heated front seats, a wireless device charger, and a power liftgate became standard in 2022. Most of these features were previously optional or limited to higher-level trims. Other notable options include blind-spot monitoring, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated and massaging front seats, a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, and automated parking.
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Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Owner Reviews
Average Rating for 2014
4.5
20 verified owner reviews
Top 2014 Reviews
Judith S. from CA
Verified Owner · Jun, 2015
2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Pure 5 Door
The only thing I dislike is the visor; the shade I pull down to block the sun. They're at an angle so it really doesn't block the sun.
Amy O. from IL
Verified Owner · Apr, 2015
2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Dynamic 5 Door
Needs better bluetooth
John B. from FL
Verified Owner · Apr, 2015
2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Pure 5 Door
My wife & I absolutely love our new Range Rover Evoke and have received numerous compliments on it. We just returned from a road trip to the mountains and the vehicle handled flawlessly.
Chifeng H. from DE
Verified Owner · Apr, 2015
2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Pure 5 Door
My sunglasses box is broken when I purchase the car.
Michael G. from MI
Verified Owner · Apr, 2015
2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Pure 5 Door
Ragged transmission upshifts at takeoff, harsh riding tires, road noise cause dissatisfaction of what is otherwise an enjoyable vehicle.
David T. from NV
Verified Owner · Apr, 2015
2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Pure 5 Door
Two issues with functionality: 1) I hate how if you unbuckle your seat belt and put the gear in park, the car sometimes shuts off, and sometimes does not. I have had several situations when I don't want the car to shut off, but it does involuntarily (e.g., unbuckling seat belt to reach ATM, when at a red light and I want to take off a sweater, at a drive-thru window, waiting for someone but want to keep the car on, etc.). The programming should be changed so it doesn't automatically shut off just because I unbuckle and put it in park. If I want to turn the vehicle off, I'll press the Stop button myself. At very least if this feature is intentional, it should be an option that can be turned on/off, or at least be consistent (sometimes it does it, sometimes it doesn't, which is hard to predict and rely upon). 2) This one I really hate. If I'm connected to my phone via Bluetooth and talking to someone, and I park and want to continue the conversation, I have to press the "Use Handset" button on the console (which is fine) before leaving the vehicle. However, the next time I am in the car and I receive a call, the button "Use Handset" is still turned on, and if I answer the call, it goes to my handset. I then have to fumble wtih the phone and console, tell the person to hold on, while trying to go through the console menu to get to the "Use Handset" button to get the audio back onto Bluetooth. This is extremely frustrating, not to mention dangerous while still driving. The system should be reconfigured so that each time the car is turned off and restarted on the next trip, the "Use Handset" button is no longer active and the Phone system defaults back to routing calls via Bluetooth.
Louisa E. from PA
Verified Owner · Mar, 2015
2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Pure 5 Door
Would be great if the panoramic sunroof opened.
Stephen P. from VA
Verified Owner · Mar, 2015
2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Pure 5 Door
Leather should be standard, as should HID headlights. Also, no cupholders in the back is a really annoying. I LOVE my Evoque. I do wish it had more standard features--like completely leather seats, and HIDs, and backseat cup holders though.
Robert J. from NV
Verified Owner · Feb, 2015
2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Pure 5 Door
The only thing I dislike about the car is the paint, it's soooo soft/fragile, every little thing scratches it... I would think the Range Rover paint would be tougher, at least tougher than the cheap cars out there and it's not...
James F. from MT
Verified Owner · Feb, 2015
2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Pure 5 Door
While I love the Evoque, I was very disappointed that my golf clubs didn't fit in the hatch! The only other issue has been the eyeglasses port that constantly sticks... I often have to "pry open".
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