The Range Rover Evoque Isn't Just a Mall-Crawler

"Earthbound And Down" (andrewkrok) 07/03/2014 at 11:08 • Filed to: range rover evoque, range rover, land rover, crossovers

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Every so often, I'll grab my good friend !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! (who's appeared on Jalopnik !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! in the past), and we'll snap some pictures of a car that I'm reviewing for Web2Carz. This past week, we took a Range Rover Evoque to a local quasi-off-road area to see if we could have any fun with it. Spoiler Alert: We did.

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The Evoque surprised me in how well it handled deep ruts and even deeper puddles. Then again, it's got a Range Rover badge, and I'm sure everybody would bitch and moan if it wasn't at least halfway capable.

Either way, this isn't about words, it's about pictures. Here, have a bunch of them. If you like 'em, do yourself a favor and go like Jeremy's !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , because he does way cooler shit than this . Enjoy, and have an awesome Independence Day weekend!

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[ADDENDUM] It has come to my attention that this is not, in any way, off-roading. Semantically speaking, you're wrong; difficulty-wise, you're right. Having done more with more capable vehicles, I actually agree. But I liked the pictures, and people don't often do this with the Evoque, so here they are.

DMCVegas > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 11:58

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I beg to differ. This is how ALL Australians get to the mall.

#muricanknowlege

Hifrequency > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 11:59

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It's nice to see a truck being used in some to capacity of it's potential, sadly most people around here don't use Landrover's the for anything else but the mall.

Voice of C. Montgomery Burns > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 11:59

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Nice.

HammerheadFistpunch > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 12:01

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Good timing, I've recently been gorging on LR2 off-road videos just to see if they are any kind of capable. Given that the evoke and LR2 and pretty similar underneath its not a shock that this can get a little wet. Granted the land rover brand has always done water well, or at least it seems to be what they focus on most for some reason *cough* England *cough* as far as cute utes go...this thing is as capable as anyone who buys one will ever care to find out.

Earthbound And Down > DMCVegas 07/03/2014 at 12:01

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Wouldn't there be a lot of terrifyingly-large spiders in the frame, then?

shirosake > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 12:05

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This is the one Land Rover i'd buy - I effing love the Evoque.

Twism > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 12:05

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spiders living in the water?

how more terrifying can this country get?!

pfftballer > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 12:05

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Sorry but I don't see anything in the pictures to suggest it is more off road capable than a 1983 Chevy Monte Carlo. That's some low grade quasi off roading terrain.

MK6GTI-now with added Miata > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 12:07

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Doesn't change the fact that it'll mostly be used for mall-crawling. This has been true of pretty much every recent Land Rover. Competent off road, but rarely used to their potential in the real world.

HammerheadFistpunch > DMCVegas 07/03/2014 at 12:09

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Trick question, Australians don't buy evokes.

Only vehicles that can make the distance between malls without breaking down.

BurninatorDagron > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 12:10

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Yes it IS just a mall crawler.

This crapwagon WILL break down on you, and it will cost you a small fortune to fix it.

Good f*king luck when it craps out somewhere in the back country.

I was at a dealership once looking at these things and a rather well-off woman drove by me, stopped, backed up and rolled down her window... she asked me if I was considering buying one. I said yes, and she pointed out that it was one of the biggest mistakes she and he husband had ever made. Her's had been breaking down constantly and was a HUGE pain in the ass to have repaired.

Fuck Range/Land-Rover.

fintail > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 12:12

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Nice pics. One of these on an unpaved muddy road is a definite unicorn. I think natural habitat is parked BMW-style at the local gallery mall/aesthetic maintenance center, or sitting at a green light while the huge-sunglassed "driver" sends a text.

Earthbound And Down > BurninatorDagron 07/03/2014 at 12:14

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I'll just use a quote from Doug DeMuro here:

"In other words: the Range Rover is a highly capable, brilliant off-roading vehicle with a lot of highly capable, brilliant off-roading components, assuming that you have a comprehensive CarMax warranty to keep these components working properly."

They may break down, but when they're working, they're far superior to the Bro-mobile that is anything with a Jeep badge on it. I'd rather spend half my life in a service garage than spend ten minutes throwing that stupid fucking half-wave to other DMB-fanatic douchebags who roll on the highway without doors.

DMCVegas > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 12:14

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You have no idea. Even their carseats need to have locking cages to prevent dingo thefts.

That was invented by a guy named Bruce to quell his wife Sheila's fears after their neighbors Bruce and Sheila had their 3rd baby stolen by dingos. He got the idea from one of those catalytic convertor antitheft cages when his coworker Bruce's wife Sheila had her's stolen right off her ute.

HammerheadFistpunch > BurninatorDagron 07/03/2014 at 12:16

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There is a guidebook to overlanding I have written by someone who's been doing it for 30+ years in south African and elsewhere and has owned several land rovers and range rovers and in the buying guide you will find this:

"While the Discovery 3& 4 are truly brilliant vehicles, they can be extremely expensive to run. My urgent advice to anyone considering one of these fine vehicles, is that if it's new, takeout a motor-plan and extended warranty. If it's used, beware of ones with over 100000 kms on the clock. This probably means that they are about to be troublesome. And if they are, they are costly in the extreme to maintain and even more costly to repair. So purchase all the warranties that are available. Or, buy a helicopter; It may be cheaper to run."

He owns Land Cruisers exclusively now.

Earthbound And Down > pfftballer 07/03/2014 at 12:16

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BurninatorDagron > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 12:17

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You're saying you would like to have some piece of shit that breaks down on you all the time, spending half its lifetime in the shop, that's no more capable than a Jeep?

That's some fanboy'ism/bro'ism right there...

And good luck when that shitmobile breaks down on you.

BurninatorDagron > HammerheadFistpunch 07/03/2014 at 12:20

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Why would you ever buy one of these?

How is an unreliable piece of shit "brilliant"?

Basically, it's full of great concepts which are poorly built. A turd, molded into a functional shape, and dipped in platinum.

Earthbound And Down > BurninatorDagron 07/03/2014 at 12:20

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There are plenty of Range Rovers that don't break down all the time. I think you're a little too far onto the side of confirmation bias to present a valid argument, champ.

HammerheadFistpunch > BurninatorDagron 07/03/2014 at 12:23

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Ease off the button friend, a land rover is an amazing machine and I will fully admit that it can do some things better than my 80 series cruiser, they just aren't built well. I have boundless respect for land rover and range rovers and their capabilities...I'm just smart enough to know not to own one. BTW, I love me a Jeep till I die (owned a 95 XJ) but they suck balls at carrying cargo or towing trailers, a Jeep isn't the right tool for every off road situation.

BurninatorDagron > HammerheadFistpunch 07/03/2014 at 12:26

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The longer wheelbase of some of the newer jeeps make them a bit more trailer friendly.

Yuck Fou > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 12:33

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WOW impressive. A couple of mud puddles and a gravel road. Yeah that's some hard core shit...

HammerheadFistpunch > BurninatorDagron 07/03/2014 at 12:33

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more...but still lousy. You know this evoke can carry heavier loads and pull heavier trailers than a Wrangler unlimited right? 1200 lbs cargo vs 980 (JKU rubicon) and 4400 lbs trailer vs 3500 (jku rubicon). Just saying; Jeeps kill it crawling, better than just about anything, but they are lousy touring vehicles.

Weedletrainer > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 12:33

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Still, no matter what you did, it could not compete with these for the most capable luxuries (yes, small modifications are required).

Earthbound And Down > Weedletrainer 07/03/2014 at 12:38

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That's also a completely different class of SUV. The Evoque is shorter than my Civic. That GX is the size of my apartment building and is based off a Land Cruiser variant, which is one of the better large 4x4s ever made.

(Although I really want to make a friend who has one of those now.)

KB Garage > BurninatorDagron 07/03/2014 at 12:41

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I, and other owners on this site, can & will fully attest to the JKU's severe lack of towing capability. 3500lbs just isn't that impressive. From my personal experience, carrying a couple of quads, a dirtbike, and associated gear is enough to give the 3.6 some trouble... it's not like it's impossible, just not preferable to run 4K RPM and higher for an hour or longer (to me, personally). I've also got 3.73's, instead of 3.21's.

But according to the OP, apparently I'm just a DMB-fanatic douchebag with no doors, so take whatever I say with a grain of salt... Also, what is DMB?

Earthbound And Down > KB Garage 07/03/2014 at 12:44

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Not ALL Jeep owners are like that. I was making a hyperbolic generalization because I'm bored at work, and escalating an argument seemed like the most exciting thing to do at the time.

Yuck Fou > BurninatorDagron 07/03/2014 at 12:45

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You can tell BurninatorDagron is one of the aforementioned "DMB-fanatic douchebags"

Not that I care either way. I don't own either vehicle, but the level of defensiveness here is amusing none the less.

Ingo-Castilho > BurninatorDagron 07/03/2014 at 12:46

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Agreed. Everyone I know who has owned on of these has basically the same story, it has horrible reliability, horrendous repair bills. Lease it, dont buy it.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > Weedletrainer 07/03/2014 at 12:56

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Well dayum, I hadn't seen a Lexus modded that far

KB Garage > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 13:00

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It's not a big a deal. I'll just never understand certain levels of brand loyalty with absolutely no appreciation for any other make.

Back to your original post: where is the intake located on the LR? The one on my JK seems to act like a bucket to catch all of the water that splashes against the top of my hood on the passenger side. I've seen enough evidence to make me consider a snorkel.

Earthbound And Down > KB Garage 07/03/2014 at 13:07

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I actually really dig the Wrangler Rubicon. Dana 44s are practically military-grade. I approach every car with excitement; a degree of subjectivity is part of the job. I just have issues with the people that drive certain cars. Like a pit bull, Jeep's problems lie in nurture, not nature.

Just like the big-boy Range Rover, the Evoque has its intake mounted above the driver's side fender. It's not as high as the full-sized Range, but it's still at a formidable height.

Land Rover's site says that it can wade up to 500 mm, or about 19.6 inches. That's enough to fully submerge the wheels.

CACressida > HammerheadFistpunch 07/03/2014 at 13:18

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If you're getting out-wheel'd by a RangeRover with your 80 series triple locked tank, you're broken, not the truck. You've got a machine that is fully mechanical which demands skill to off roading but you applauding a computer on wheels. It maintains forward momentum because brakes grab free-spinning wheels to transfer power to the wheels that aren't spinning so it keeps moving forward a bit more fluidly than someone running around with open diffs then having to stop and lock the diffs. If you're one who loves computer gadgetry, then a any modern 4x4 with traction control could out-wheel you by your standards

HammerheadFistpunch > CACressida 07/03/2014 at 13:21

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Who said anything about traction? I was referring to better departure angles and more free travel in the coils. I know I can go anywhere a disco could, but the disco has more flexibility up front that my 80. I bought my 80 triple locked on purpose, I like mechanical grip.

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 13:29

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Yes it is a mall crawler. And those pictures don't impress me. Going through a few puddles and driving on a non-rutted gravel/dirt road is something just about any car can do. I've driven on similar roads when I go camping with my PT Cruiser. Here's a PT that did similarly "difficult" offroading:

And I would rate a PT Cruiser as 'poor' for true offroading capability.

Taylor Hedgie > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 13:33

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"KAREN WE ARE LOST IN THE WILDERNESS. THIS IS NOT THE DAMN OLIVE GARDEN."

PogosRevenge > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 13:42

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Why don't we get to see any pics of it in its natural habitat? On a lift, in the service department.

KB Garage > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 13:49

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I understand where you're coming from. You probably already know, but all new wranglers come with a 44 out back (sans locker), not just Rubicon's.

Thanks for the info on the LR. That sounds plenty capable and I really like that particular model.

Mosqvich > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 13:49

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I test drove one and it was impressive going through the Range Rover "obstacle" course. It is a little small, but I think it's an okay vehicle for most purposes. It appears that Jaguar-Land Rover have done a lot to improve quality and reliability as well. We ended up with a used BMW X5, but it's something we'll keep our eye on for a future purchase.

BobWellington > HammerheadFistpunch 07/03/2014 at 13:53

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I doubt anyone buys an evoke. Evoques, on the other hand...

CACressida > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 07/03/2014 at 13:54

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Now you have.

Thipps > HammerheadFistpunch 07/03/2014 at 13:56

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I have a JKU.....with the 373 gearing and it tows just fine.....and thats with 35's on it

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > CACressida 07/03/2014 at 14:01

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Unga bunga. Cronk want to play in mud with lexus

CACressida > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 14:06

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Indeed a great puddle basher, but this minivan isn't convinced..

CACressida > HammerheadFistpunch 07/03/2014 at 14:09

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You're speaking of yesteryear's disco. Anything from LandRover with an independent suspension has no more wheel articulation than a family sedan. Not only that but your 80 also has full floating heavy duty 1 ton axles and is a much larger heavy duty machine than a disco.

Doug Radcliffe > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 14:12

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Can we please stop pretending that a photo of one of these joke 4x4's driving through a puddle is evidence of some kind of off road capabilities.

Is a Renault Laguna especially good off road, or is it, y'know, a car. Now, maybe the Evoque is more off road capable than its market rivals, I have no idea, but the truth that we all know is that, on those wheels and tyres, you'd be better off in any old 2wd econobox with 13" steelies and big cushy tyres. That is, unless you have a free, unlimited supply of wheels and tyres. http://jalopnik.com/james-may-dest…

Dangerous > BurninatorDagron 07/03/2014 at 14:30

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Oh so you're biased against Land Rover because "a rather well-off woman drove by" you and told you they're crap? Wow. Genius.

As an ACTUAL Range Rover Evoque owner I can attest that this vehicle is 1) Amazing and 2)So far the most reliable car I've owned in years.

Fuck BurninatorDagron.

HammerheadFistpunch > CACressida 07/03/2014 at 14:31

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I feel like you are taking a great many liberties framing my comment, Id didn't say an LR4 I just said "disco". Yeah my cruiser is rad and im all about it, but pretending that it couldn't be bested in one way or another by a land rover is silly, strengths and weaknesses is all.

philippe > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 14:32

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Rental suburban can do better :

HammerheadFistpunch > Thipps 07/03/2014 at 14:36

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well, sure but the numbers are the numbers the Evoque can carry and tow more, thats all. The Suspension geometry, axles and spring load just don't add up to a great heavy laden vehicle with the JKU. My '97 80's series cruiser is about the same size, with less power and fewer gears but its still rated to tow 1500 lbs more and carry nearly twice as much inside. This is because it has better lateral stiffness in the front axle (less flex) and stronger axles with more load rated suspension. That being said a JKU on 35's will mop the floor with my cruiser in really technical terrain...at least without a lot of body damage to the cruiser. Again, strengths and weaknesses.

Dsscats > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 14:36

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No, it's still a mall crawler. It may be capable of going off road, but 1/2000 owners will actually do such

HammerheadFistpunch > Weedletrainer 07/03/2014 at 14:37

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I've thought long and hard about getting a GX 470 or 460 to replace the cruiser, for the sake of power and economy. then again, to get a GX to go where my 80 would go requires the kind of money that would buy a lot of gas...

Mr Ordinary > MK6GTI-now with added Miata 07/03/2014 at 14:41

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Isn't that the case with nearly every car of the same class?

Zaskarx > BurninatorDagron 07/03/2014 at 14:42

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Because you will get more ass than a toilet seat? I've never seen a vehicle that attracts women the way these things do, it is uncanny. Aside from that it is worthless.

HammerheadFistpunch > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 14:44

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RE: addendum - don't apologize; people who like to point out how you aren't offroading until you've broken something don't understand apologies, or reason, or words and it just makes them mad.

Earthbound And Down > philippe 07/03/2014 at 14:44

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1) That's a Yukon XL.

2) The Yukon XL is body-on-frame. Of course it can do better.

3) The Yukon XL is three times the size. Try that with the Acadia.

Earthbound And Down > HammerheadFistpunch 07/03/2014 at 14:45

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Word.

Although, operating on pure semantics, I am off-roading. So they're wrong.

MK6GTI-now with added Miata > Mr Ordinary 07/03/2014 at 14:46

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Pretty much, but Land Rover puts a bit more emphasis on their off-road pretensions in advertising, promotions, etc.

Zaskarx > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly 07/03/2014 at 14:49

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Spot on, I was just going to post that I've driven my Mazda 3 with ease through deeper puddles in parking lots and rougher roads on the way to trail-heads and campsites. The pictures are beautifully shot but not especially impressive.

HammerheadFistpunch > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 14:50

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You're right you know.

JordanY > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 14:51

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I don't understand the hatred towards LR. I have a 2010 LR4 with 50k miles and it hasn't been to the dealership once. Oil changes, tires and brakes have been at that has been required.

I'm probably a glutton for punishment, but I also own a 2010 Jaguar XFR with about the same miles and have had the exact same experience. Completely solid and an absolute joy to own.

The hatred has to be coming from pre-TATA J/LR owners. You know, back when they were basically Fords.

Jurgen Qatipi > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 14:52

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Even my Skoda Yeti could do that "off roading", yet it costs 1/3 of the Evoque's price.

(I love Range Rovers BTW (Except this one))

Mr Ordinary > MK6GTI-now with added Miata 07/03/2014 at 15:10

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Well it is a fantastic off roader even if people buy them more often than not for status.

You could argue its the same with supercars. They mostly don't go on track nor go ripping around the roads.

Earthbound And Down > JordanY 07/03/2014 at 15:11

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It's just one of the tired, old automotive tropes that people drag out every so often. It's like mentioning the old GM diesels — most people have no hands-on experience with said thing, instead choosing to rely on handpicked anecdotes that validate their set-in-stone opinions.

Welcome to the internet!

Forester guy > BurninatorDagron 07/03/2014 at 15:15

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i have to agree with you about the Evoque being a grocery getter, but the "Fuck Range/Land Rover" part i might disagree:

My father drives a LR Freelander 2 and its as capable as a mountain goat. He gave me his old XJ and bought a Freelander 2 back on '07. The car is amazingly capable and never broke down, even in Brazil's countryside (read even where the gasoline is made out of pee and dirt). And now he bought himself a '13 Freelander 2, which has that Ford 2.0 4 banger engine, with 240hp...as opposed to the 3.2, 6 banger from Volvo the old one had.

Both engines are very tough and satisfied all of his needs, which is quite a lot since we tow our boat, dirtbikes and do long roadtrips in it.

ShoshanaBCurry > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 15:17

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last pay check was $9500 working 12 hours a week online. My neighbour's sister has been averaging 15k for months now and she works about 20 hours a week. I can't believe how easy it was once I tried it out.

This is what I do,,,,,,,,,,

www.bam80.com

Dolores W. Adkisson > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 15:18

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my best friend's aunt makes $86 /hour on the internet . She has been unemployed for 7 months but last month her paycheck was $21100 just working on the internet for a few hours. navigate to this website  WWW.JOBSSEND.COM

MK6GTI-now with added Miata > Mr Ordinary 07/03/2014 at 15:23

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I don't disagree. Never did. My family had a Series I Discovery and it was a monster that spent most of it's time being refueled or doing shopping runs, but it could also do this:

I kinda miss that thing. Good thing they're really cheap now, I might get another one day.

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 15:40

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philippe > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 15:44

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Yeah, I use to think yukon XL and suburban are the same, i do the mistake all the time.

Was very impress by the offroad capability anyway. Could use low gear or no RPM limiter at crawling speed, but was great for the big thing it is !

dirtlawyer > JordanY 07/03/2014 at 15:45

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Yep. My 2006 LR3 has been great, and much more reliable over 90k miles than my prior cars (Nissan, Saab, Ford, BMW). It has never left me stranded, unlike all four of the above.

Earthbound And Down > philippe 07/03/2014 at 15:47

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They basically are the same, save for a few things here and there. Either way, agreed on the capability. Pretty great for something that will end up parked next to a soccer field.

philippe > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 15:51

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Yep, we even ended (more or less by accident) doing lockart bassin canyon, was long and borderline but did it. (Unfortunatly no video footage of that, to tired and scared to film... )

Matt Warrillow > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 16:04

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This is an Range Rover in its natural setting, tearing up the british countryside (Eastnor Castle Estate)

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 16:44

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That looks like so much fun, dig the pictures.

I always laugh when I read some of the comments on off-road articles. I don't think anyone will be impressed by any kind of "off-roading" or 4x4 until they get an OEM vehicle running 40" tires, locked PR60s, and a body literally made of steel that runs KOH courses in record-breaking time.

I'd like to see how many readers actually autocross or track their sports cars, hot hatches, or "enthusiast car."

Thipps > HammerheadFistpunch 07/03/2014 at 17:09

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Yeah I honestly dont pay attention to tow ratings. Just because a sales guy says the car is capable of towing something does not mean its safe or will do it easily. All Im saying is I have been very surprised how well the JKU has towed. the extra wheel base has really helped keep it tracking nicely. also the BDS springs I have in it dont sag at all with the kind of loads I put behind it.... (two loaded snowmobiles and all of the gear. I would not try to tow a 25ft camper or anything like that, NO matter the numbers

KirkyV > BurninatorDagron 07/03/2014 at 17:55

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Could just get a Defender. They don't break down all that often, and when they do, parts are cheap, easy to find, and piss-easy to install.

Buccaneer9 > HammerheadFistpunch 07/03/2014 at 18:35

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As a former Land Rover factory technician, I can tell you that the LR2/Evoque is heavily based on the Volvo XC60. I will say, the dealership I used to work at would hold "farm events" at their private property (2,000 acres) and the LR2/Evoque would hang with the LR3/4 all day. The Range Rovers, with their extended overhang and gross weight, were the vehicles we'd have to handle with kid gloves.

Taylor Hedgie > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 19:44

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We can make cameras the size of *insert something really small here*, but sensors have yet to downsize from a damn brick? I've never understood this thing with big ass sensors. Unless it's not a sensor...It is a sensor, right?

Kiddy > BurninatorDagron 07/03/2014 at 20:08

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That's no reason to not like a brand or vehicle. Some of the best cars I've ever owned were ones that others told me were pieces of shit.

But, that's fine. More for me. :)

BMWJLRTECH > BurninatorDagron 07/03/2014 at 21:52

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The Evoque is VERY reliable. I know. I'm a Jaguar Land Rover tech. Up front it shares the same powertrain as the Focus ST and out back a rear axle from the LR2 and Volvo vehicles.

99% of them only come in for tires, lube, and a reflashs.

superdave847 > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 21:53

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Almost every time I see a nice Range Rover or Land Rover, something in me wants to trade in my bimmer for one of these British beauties. And that's because I'm a stupid person.

zack_falcon > Earthbound And Down 07/03/2014 at 23:50

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Bored at work? Way to troll, though.

Far superior to the Bro-mobile that is anything with a Jeep badge? Yeah, that depends on what the use is, but since they are designated (or at least marketed) as off-road vehicles, I'll treat them as such.

Against the Wrangler? Come on. Only the Defender might stand a chance, but it still loses on the rocks due to numbers disadvantage.

The Grand Cherokee, the KL Cherokee, and even the Com/Patriot twins are also very effective off-roaders in their class. At best, they trade evenly with the LRs and RRs.

I don't own a Jeep (though I wheel one), but the RR is far superior? From what I've seen, I don't think so.

And wth is a DMB? Department of Motoring Dumbasses, or something?

4thwall > Earthbound And Down 07/04/2014 at 04:17

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Great photos!

Leon711 > HammerheadFistpunch 07/04/2014 at 04:19

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only reason evoques and other luxury cars aren't popular in aus is because of the luxury tax on "LUXURY" cars.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Dolores W. Adkisson 07/04/2014 at 04:29

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Well my friend makes 150$ an hour showing her tits to strangers on webcam.

Leon711 > Jurgen Qatipi 07/04/2014 at 04:32

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how expensive do you think an evoque is? a Yeti starts at nearly £17k for a 1.2TSI with 105 hp and 175 N/m. an Evoque starts at £29k with a 2.2 diesel with 150 hp and 400 N/m. Your pricing is wrong and the evoque is a better car at off roading, they didn't get stuck and didn't say it was anywhere near it's limit so I think it's safe to say the car could go further.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s 07/04/2014 at 04:57

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She exposes them for 5 minutes, making $12.50 per customer. not a bad profit.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 07/04/2014 at 05:02

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Lol, these posts are begging to be messed with like this

Jurgen Qatipi > Leon711 07/04/2014 at 08:43

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Well, i live in Albania,and here a Decently equipped Yeti Ambition (SE? I belive for UK) Costs ~16000 Euros (~12700 Pounds) with the 1.2 TSI Engine and the 7 speed DSG.
The bone stock Evoque on the other hand starts at 46500 Euros.While that might not be a perfect 1/3 it's pretty close.
And Yes i know the Evoque is much better than my yeti on the rough stuff, i'm not stupid, i was referring to the photos.

HammerheadFistpunch > Leon711 07/04/2014 at 09:57

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We have a similar tax in the us, plus a land cruiser 200 or 79 is damn expensive and they sell great there

merkyg > Earthbound And Down 07/04/2014 at 21:38

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When a company calls in one of the fucking Spice Girls to help on a car, they/it lose any respect they might have got from me.

My Land Rover is too reliable > BMWJLRTECH 07/06/2014 at 16:39

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I own an Evoque 2 door and a 99 Discovery. I also own a Subaru Forester. The Subaru is broken far more often than either of the Landies, and my Disco has 200k and goes towing (cars) and offroading probably for 80% of its miles. Evoque has been on trails once. You cant imagine the looks you get with an Evoque covered in mud...

eric > Earthbound And Down 05/06/2015 at 18:50

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Didn’t Captain Slow take this through Death Valley?