Dr Ralf Speth, CEO, Jaguar Land Rover, stated: "These are thrilling instances for our enterprise as we continue to widen our portfolio with this all-new addition to the Range Rover line-up. Not only will the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque improve our worldwide market share, nevertheless it demonstrates our commitment to building sustainable, but highly fascinating products."
Dr Speth continued: "The Evoque helps to outline a brand new section for premium compact SUVs which might be extra sporting and stylish. It makes a powerful assertion about the future route of the Vary Rover brand and will have a powerful emotional attraction to a very broad vary of premium automobile buyers."
The Land Rover Vary Rover Evoque has turned the a lot-acclaimed LRX concept automotive into actuality, faithfully capturing the spirit of its landmark cross-coupé design.
True to the Range Rover brand, the Evoque effortlessly delivers premium ranges of workmanship, luxury and performance, but shrink-wrapped right into a extra compact package.
The lightest and most gas-environment friendly Range Rover ever, the Evoque demonstrates the marque's dedication to environmental sustainability, bringing sub-130g/km CO2 capability to the premium SUV class.Phil Popham, managing director of Land Rover, mentioned: "The groundbreaking, all-new Vary Rover Evoque takes the model into thrilling new territory. Extremely related and up to date, the Evoque will enchantment to an entire new group of customers who may not have thought-about a Range Rover before.
"For this extremely distinctive product, we have now chosen a particular name. The all-new Land Rover Vary Rover Evoque can be sold in over a hundred and sixty international locations worldwide and its identify can be immediately recognisable across language and cultural boundaries throughout the world. Evoque implies exclusivity and arouses feelings, and has a complicated aura that matches the automobile's city magnificence," he added.
Dr Speth continued: "This automobile has been designed, engineered and will probably be manufactured within the UK, allowing the creation of greater than 1,000 jobs at our multi award-successful Halewood plant in Merseyside. This employment enhance, paired with the fact that over eighty per cent of Vary Rover Evoque production is deliberate for export, will likely be a improbable assist to the UK economy."
Evolution of Vary Rover design
The all-new Land Rover Range Rover Evoque takes its inspiration immediately from the LRX concept automobile, which drew worldwide popularity of its exciting new interpretation of traditional Vary Rover design cues.
Smart design along side meticulous engineering allowed the spirit of the LRX concept to be turned into actuality with out compromising the core Range Rover values of inside luxurious, refined performance and all-terrain capability.
Gerry McGovern, Land Rover design director, said: "The Vary Rover Evoque marks a daring evolution of Vary Rover design by adopting new interpretations of traditional Vary Rover design cues and staying true to the core Vary Rover values.
"With its dramatic rising beltline, a muscular shoulder operating the length of the automobile, and a particular taper to the floating roofline, the Evoque adopts a really dynamic profile with a robust and athletic stance."
Pushing the wheels out to the 4 corners helps give the automotive its purposeful stance. The wheelarches are extensive, however softly built-in into the physique, whereas the fastidiously sculpted corners dramatically scale back the automobile's visible overhangs entrance and rear.
Impeccably crafted luxurious inside
Beneath its dramatic exterior, the Land Rover Vary Rover Evoque supplies customers with an impeccably crafted luxurious cabin, incorporating the premium quality supplies and stylish design anticipated of a Vary Rover interior.
Gerry McGovern continued: "The strong, easy structure of the cabin is clear with the daring intersection between the strong horizontal components of the instrument panel and the highly effective vertical lines of the centre console."
Uniquely in the compact SUV phase, the Evoque allows clients to specify a lavishly appointed cabin, with gentle, premium leather and superbly tailored, twin-needle stitching providing an opulent finish to almost each floor of the instrument panel, doors and seats.
In bold contrast to the comforting aroma and supple really feel of natural hides, genuine metal finishes provide a series of placing highlights. Chilly to the touch and exquisitely crafted, the steel finishes are a tactile and visible reminder of the superior interior quality.
The instrument cluster, housed beneath a compact curved binnacle, provides to the sporty, premium feel of the interior. The dual dials have a sexy, three-dimensional kind with chunky, illuminated chaplets and needles, and are set deep in circular housings finished with brilliant chrome rims.
Total comfort and practicality
The motive force adopts a lower seating position than in one of the bigger Range Rovers, providing a more sporting really feel however retaining the essential Command Driving Position. The result's extra beneficiant headroom than is historically discovered in lots of sporting saloons, despite the low-profile coupé roofline.
Drivers who take their Range Rover Evoque off-highway will likely be reassured to know that in addition to extraordinarily beneficiant ground clearance, the car has a considerably better breakover angle, method angle and departure angle than different premium compact SUVs.
Dynamic dealing with and effortless, refined efficiency
Land Rover engineers have developed the Range Rover Evoque to provide clients with a polished driving experience that mixes dynamic and sporty dealing with with responsive, easy performance and refinement.
Murray Dietsch, director of Land Rover programmes, said: "We've tuned the Evoque's chassis and Electrical Energy-Assisted Steering (EPAS) to ship exact and responsive steering at lower speeds, making the car nimble and fun to drive within the city. As the Evoque is lighter, with a compact footprint, it reacts quickly and positively to driver inputs at larger speeds, guaranteeing that enthusiastic drivers are supplied the agility they want from a car."
This participating and sporting character has not been achieved at the expense of harshness or poor consolation and refinement. Adaptive Dynamics makes use of advanced MagneRide™ dampers which provide a very good steadiness of assured, nimble handling and supple, managed ride. The suspension delivers even tighter body management, with flatter dealing with and sharper responses.
As a real Vary Rover, the Evoque delivers the all-weather, all-floor functionality that is a hallmark of the brand. In common with its larger siblings, the new mannequin provides formidable all-terrain potential, enhanced by the most recent version of the corporate's signature Terrain ResponseTM system.
The Evoque will be the first Vary Rover to supply clients a selection between the usual, full-time, intelligent, four-wheel-drive system, which delivers excellent performance and traction on all surfaces, and a low-carbon, two-wheel-drive option for additional enhanced fuel economy.
The turbocharged powertrain line-up offers clean and responsive performance. Customers can select from the comprehensively updated 2.2-litre turbodiesel with 190PS or 150PS derivatives. The 4-wheel-drive version mixed with the 150PS 2.2-litre will offer as much as a formidable 50mpg and 145g/km CO2. The state-of-the-artwork new 240PS, 2.0-litre Si4 petrol engine combines direct gasoline injection, turbocharging and twin variable valve timing for distinctive driveability and gasoline efficiency.
Murray Dietsch continued: "The state-of-the-art, four-cylinder, turbocharged engines combine six-cylinder refinement and efficiency with gas financial system figures of as much as 58mpg and emissions of sub 130g/km CO2. These impressive figures have been achieved by the product growth workforce's dedication to delivering a compact and weight-environment friendly product, with no compromise on sturdiness and robustness."
Severe about sustainability
The Land Rover Vary Rover Evoque sends a robust message that the brand is set to deliver related new merchandise that are not only fascinating, but in addition significantly more sustainable.
The brand new automotive's greener credentials stem from a comprehensive method to lowering its environmental impact throughout the product lifecycle, from growth and manufacturing, via to customer use and end-of-life recycling.
While the Evoque presents the premium luxurious and performance customers count on from a Vary Rover, it additionally demonstrates levels of effectivity and accountable design that make it one of the most sustainable cars in its class.
Key product innovations that drive its green performance embody:
* Compact size - at 4350 mm, the Range Rover Evoque is 430 mm shorter than a Vary Rover Sport
* Lightweight technologies - advanced supplies used all through the physique and chassis
* Environment friendly powertrain - state-of-the-art petrol and diesel engines, with high-efficiency options reminiscent of direct injection and cease-start
* Low CO2 applied sciences - together with Electric Energy-Assisted Steering (EPAS), sensible regenerative charging and optimised transmissions
* Availability of entrance-wheel-drive - lowering weight and minimising driveline losses
* Recycling and re-use - maximising use of sustainable and recycled supplies, plus optimising end-of-life recyclability
The result's a Vary Rover that sets new requirements in the premium compact SUV section for fuel financial system and CO2 emissions, with the 2-wheel-drive diesel capable of an exceptional sub 130g/km CO2.
Distinctively Evoque
Land Rover designers and engineers have developed a host of distinctive and innovative features, to ensure the Range Rover Evoque stands out from the crowd.
Lighting plays a giant half in the Evoque's distinctive appeal. First to catch the attention is the highly effective signature graphic in the front working lights, created by progressive LED light-blade technology. The same graphic is repeated in the LED hind lights, with their jewel-like 3D petal design.
Strategy the automobile at night and additionally, you will see a bold automobile graphic alongside the front doorways, illuminated by the 'puddle lights' that shine from the mirrors.
More special touches greet you whenever you enter the car. The inside displays come to life with a choreographed animated begin-up sequence, while the rotary auto shifter completes the 'greeting' as it rises silently into the driver's hand.
LED ambient lighting offers subtle and precise illumination throughout the cabin; a spread of colours may be chosen by the motive force to swimsuit their mood. Choose Dynamic mode, nonetheless, and a sporting crimson color scheme fills the inside as well as the instrument dials and cluster display.
Finishing the range of options, the primary panoramic roof ever fitted to a Vary Rover may be specified, offering an all-round vista which helps to make every journey a particular occasion.
There are three major vehicle design themes, every of which has its personal distinctive character, exterior remedy and punctiliously co-ordinated interior package. The three themes are:
* Pure - combining the gorgeous concept-automobile exterior with a classy, clear inside in impartial colours to spotlight the pure, simple types of the cabin architecture. Gentle-touch, wrapped supplies on the key surfaces distinction with the real-metal brushed aluminium trim.
* Prestige - ultimate Range Rover luxury, combining a bespoke exterior that features distinctive, 19-inch wheels and glowing metallic details with an indulgent interior that is almost solely leather-based-wrapped. Luxurious duo-tone colour schemes are embellished by premium leather, twin-needle stitching and actual wood and metallic finishes.
* Dynamic - daring exterior with 20-inch wheels and unique bumpers, sills, grille and tailpipes for a extra assertive, confident stance. Contrasting roof and spoiler color is a no-value choice, while the premium sports inside offers a darker setting with splashes of brilliant contrast color, along with perforated leather-based seats and distinctive sports activities detailing.
Full of premium technologies
The Evoque benefits from the same complete choice of the newest technologies because the larger Range Rovers, in terms of controls, connectivity, consolation and comfort for all occupants.
From the driving wheel, the Range Rover Evoque is distinguished by a carefully conceived system of controls and displays that combines a classy, uncluttered format, state-of-the-art performance and sophistication-leading ease of use.
On the heart of the management system is Vary Rover's much-acclaimed, eight-inch, excessive-definition contact-display screen display with its crisp graphics and easy, intuitive menu structure. The show is offered with the progressive dual-view technology, in order that driver and passenger can view completely independent content.
Tech-savvy clients get the connectivity they demand with a comprehensive package that features Bluetooth arms-free mobile phone use and audio streaming, plus a range of USB and auxiliary inputs for iPods and other transportable devices.
The Evoque is the first Vary Rover to offer breathtaking new sound techniques developed in partnership with the excessive-finish audio specialist Meridian. The premium Meridian providing is an 825W, 17-speaker system that delivers the ultimate in encompass-sound performance.
Different options accessible to Land Rover Range Rover Evoque customers embrace:
* Park Help for automated parallel parking
* Blind Spot Monitoring system
* Encompass Camera System with 5 digital cameras, including a reversing system
* Full twin-zone automatic local weather control, that includes a Timed Climate park heater facility
* Onerous-drive navigation system
* DAB/FM/AM/Sirius tuners, with laborious-drive virtual 10xCD multiplayer
* Digital and Satellite tv for pc TV, and DVD playback
* Rear-seat leisure bundle, with eight-inch video screens, digital wireless headphones and touch-display distant control
* Keyless entry system and powered tailgate
* Adaptive headlamps with auto headlamp dipping
* Heated windscreen, front seats and steering wheel
Offered in a hundred and sixty markets worldwide from summer season 2011
The Vary Rover Evoque can be manufactured in the multi award-successful plant at Halewood in Merseyside, UK. The automotive has been engineered for all global markets, and can go on sale in additional than 160 international locations worldwide from summer season 2011.
Phil Popham mentioned: "The launch of the Vary Rover Evoque is a major step forward for the Range Rover brand. This groundbreaking car brings new pleasure and relevance to the marque, however remains true to the values of premium luxury and efficiency which have made Range Rover such a permanent success story over the previous 40 years."
GROUNDBREAKING DESIGN
The all-new Vary Rover Evoque has turned the LRX concept into actuality, marking a daring evolution of Range Rover design, and offering prospects with a compact, premium and extremely desirable SUV.
A groundbreaking and unique cross-coupé, the Evoque captures - virtually to the millimetre - the beautiful design of the LRX concept. With its cutting edge traces and sporty, dynamic profile, the Land Rover Vary Rover Evoque creates a new phase for a premium off-street coupé.
Gerry McGovern, Land Rover design director said: "The extremely positive worldwide reception for the LRX concept in 2008 made us decided to develop a manufacturing car which captured the same exciting spirit. Beginning with the concept, nonetheless, and trying to show it right into a practical and desirable production reality, was a tremendous challenge for our designers and engineers, but one which they embraced with spectacular vitality and passion."
Traditional Vary Rover design cues, with a daring new interpretation
The Evoque's bold exterior features thrilling new interpretations of classic Vary Rover design cues, including the signature clamshell bonnet, the floating roof and the strong 'wheel-at-every-corner' stance.
Not like any previous Vary Rover, the Evoque adopts a really dynamic profile with its dramatic rising beltline, a muscular shoulder operating the length of the car, and a distinctive taper to the floating roofline. The daring design graphic created by the exaggerated wedge of the window line is emphasised by the black pillars.
Pushing the wheels out to the 4 corners helps give the car its purposeful stance; the wheelarches are large, however softly built-in into the body. The rigorously sculpted corners dramatically scale back the automobile's visual overhangs front and rear.
The entrance-finish design makes a strong assertion of Range Rover's identity with the daring horizontal graphic created by the perforated two-bar grille and distinctive headlamps.
The trendy physique exudes a robust sense of premium quality with its exact, tight shut-lines, putting details just like the bonnet vents and facet vents, and the jewel-like high quality of the slim entrance and rear lamps with their LED signature lighting and tapering blade indicator clusters.
"The execution of the design will provoke a strong emotional reaction. Its distinctive model will attract a brand new era of Range Rover clients who've never thought-about an SUV earlier than, equivalent to premium coupé buyers who wish to make a daring new statement," added McGovern.
Trendy and sporting premium inside
The Evoque's interior takes the sturdy, clear architecture and premium high quality materials of a standard Vary Rover, and applies them in a more modern and sporting fashion.
As in larger Vary Rovers, the centrepiece of the cabin is the daring intersection between the stable horizontal parts of the instrument panel and the highly effective vertical lines of the centre console.
Designers have additionally taken inspiration from the stylish types of the LRX idea interior, capturing the dramatic slope of the centre console and the pure, elegant lines of the instrument panel. The design retains the concept's distinctive stowage space beneath the sloping console, the open construction echoing the themes of lightness and effectivity found elsewhere in the car.
The exquisite high quality and craftsmanship of the supplies is highlighted by the very modern, clean remedy of the interior surfaces, together with the flush remedy of the air vents and horizontal roller shutter within the centre console.
Housed underneath a compact curved binnacle, the instrument cluster enhances the sporting, premium really feel of the interior. The dual dials have an expressive three dimensional form with chunky illuminated chaplets and needles, and are set deep in sporty circular housings finished with vivid chrome rims.
An non-obligatory full glass fastened panoramic roof enhances the sense of room and freedom within the deceptively spacious cabin, flooding the inside with natural light.
Gerry McGovern explained: "The luxurious, modern really feel to the cabin is the perfect complement to the idea automotive exterior. The beautiful supplies and craftsmanship, and the pure, elegant design, let you know that it is a true Range Rover interior, however one with a more sporting flavour."
Range Rover craftsmanship, and Range Rover materials
The Evoque delivers Range Rover levels of quality and craftsmanship in every detail of the car. Particular consideration has been given to selecting only the very best, premium quality supplies, and making use of these materials with impeccable taste and care.
Maybe essentially the most visible example is the luxurious wrapped finish of the higher instrument panel. High collection fashions use premium Windsor leather - superbly smooth excessive-grade hides which have been hand-picked for their distinctive touch and look - impeccably hand-finished with twin-needle stitching.
The fascia mid-section can be leather wrapped; this, along with the lavish leather-based trim on the door panels and seats, creates the ultimate luxury ambience. In whole, over 10m2 of leather-based - equal to greater than three full hides - is required to finish each vehicle. Every aspect of the stitching, even all the way down to the size and form of the needle, is also specified by Vary Rover specialists, to ensure an immaculate finish, each time.
Even on models where leather-based isn't specified, the instrument panel remains to be wrapped with a premium high quality, delicate-contact textured material with twin-needle stitching, for a sumptuous inside experience.
In bold contrast to the opulent leather-based and soft-contact surfaces, robust visual highlights are provided by genuine steel finishes on the horizontal strip on the fascia, the surrounds to the vent controls, and the striking curved elements both sides of the centre console. Cold to the contact and exquisitely crafted, the metal finishes are a tactile and visible reminder of the superior interior quality.
The fastidious consideration to detail in each side of the Range Rover Evoque's development may also be illustrated by the hundreds of man hours spent finessing the way in which that all seen parts fit together, guaranteeing an impeccable high quality and consistency of finish.
Turning the LRX Concept into actuality
The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is totally faithful to the type of the stunning LRX Concept, capturing its design nearly to the millimetre.
Throughout the development process, maintaining the integrity of the LRX design was given the best priority, and led to the adoption of latest technologies and sensible engineering solutions to maintain the idea automotive appearance.
A number of the options that helped to protect the LRX Concept design embrace:
* All-new physique structure and suspension subframes, delivering the modern, low profile of the LRX whereas offering excellent inside area and the standard elevated Command driving position, with the complete wheel travel required for consolation on- and off-highway
* Adoption of ultra-excessive-power Boron steels in the A- and B-pillars to retain the slim profile of the pillars with out compromising power or safety
* Detailed optimisation of the interior package deal together with pedal positions, gasoline tank height and door constructions to ship generous interior legroom and headroom whereas retaining the low coupé roofline
* Integrating the radio antennae into the rear spoiler, to keep away from the fitment of exterior aerials
Groundbreaking design with total consolation and practicality
The vehicle package successfully provides a singular blend of coupé styling and capable off-street geometry and ground clearance. The interior affords wonderful lodging for passengers and luggage, whereas retaining the core components of the classic Range Rover Command Driving Position.
Gerry McGovern mentioned: "The Vary Rover Evoque really does provde the better of both worlds - concept automobile seems combined with day-to-day consolation and practicality. From its deceptively spacious cabin to its deep, accommodating trunk, it is a automotive which is ideally suited to our clients' busy and energetic lifestyles."
Sitting barely decrease than in one of many larger Range Rovers, the motive force adopts a Sports activities Command Driving Position, which gives a extra sporting feel however retains the important sensation of control and command. The result is more beneficiant headroom than traditionally found in lots of sporting saloons, despite the low profile coupé roofline.
Drivers who take their Range Rover Evoque off-road will probably be reassured to know that in addition to extraordinarily beneficiant floor clearance, the automobile has significantly better breakover angle, method angle and departure angle than other premium SUVs.
PREMIUM DRIVING EXPERIENCE
The all-new Range Rover Evoque has been designed and engineered to provide drivers with a finely judged stability of sporting driving dynamics, responsive efficiency and complicated refinement.
This polished driving expertise is true to the values of the Vary Rover brand, but provides a more dynamic and sporting character which is in line with the exciting promise of the Evoque's bold, concept automobile design.
David Mitchell, Chief Programme Engineer, defined: "Market research signifies that the more youthful goal clients for this automotive favour a more sporting driving character. This has encouraged us to deliver driving dynamics with a extra participating and linked feel, without dropping the poise and refinement which is a vital characteristic of the Vary Rover brand."
Engaging and sporty driving dynamics
Reaching the specified dynamic character in the Evoque required an evolution of the Vary Rover DNA. Starting with the driving dynamics of the Vary Rover Sport, which has the same DNA to a luxurious sports saloon, Vary Rover dynamics specialists got down to ship a more agile and linked drive.
Particular aims had been to increase steering precision and agility at decrease speeds, in order that the automobile was more responsive and fun-to-drive in typical urban driving conditions.
Whereas the Evoque's lighter weight, extra compact footprint and lower centre of gravity helped to achieve a more agile character, key engineering modifications were required to deliver the required responses.
Range Rover engineers initially focused on optimising the stiffness of the chassis programs and body construction, followed by meticulous tuning of the suspension components and Electrical Energy-Assisted Steering (EPAS) system.
Beginning with the fully unbiased suspension - that includes long-journey coil-sprung struts entrance and rear - revised rear suspension geometry was adopted to raise the rear roll centre.
The variable-ratio speed-delicate EPAS system was tuned for immediate responses across the straight-forward position, and a exact, linear character. To reinforce the precision and feedback, the steering rack is solidly mounted on the entrance subframe.
Though these modifications delivered better agility, the Evoque has handling responses which stay flattering and predictable, with none nervous reactions.
To ensure the Evoque retained the poise and stability which is typical of long-journey Vary Rover suspension programs, engineers tuned the automotive to retain the identical comfortable yet connected trip of the Range Rover Sport, with wonderful management of physique motions and low levels of body roll.
This meticulous tuning of suspension bushes and spring and damper charges has ensured the Evoque's more sporting character has not compromised comfort and refinement.
Adaptive Dynamics
Range Rover Evoque clients have the opportunity to specify a state-of-the-artwork new Adaptive Dynamics feature which makes use of advanced MagneRide™ continuously variable dampers.
With the MagneRide™ dampers - that are more usually fitted to excessive performance sports activities vehicles - the Adaptive Dynamics system supplies an optimum steadiness between confident, nimble handling and a supple, nicely-managed ride.
MagneRide™ dampers provide infinitely variable damper settings between delicate (consolation) and onerous (sports activities) extremes, and function by utilizing a particular damping fluid which incorporates magnetic particles. When subjected to a magnetic field, the fluid turns into extra viscous, thus rising the damping.
In comparison with a conventional valve-primarily based continuously variable damper, MagneRide™ can change damper settings rather more quickly and has a wider operating vary, delivering extra steady and confident dynamics.
The Adaptive Dynamics system screens car actions at the least 1000 times/second, reacting to driver or road inputs nearly instantaneously to present higher control and minimise body roll, offering a balanced, flat ride. The system will even sense off-street circumstances, and optimise damping accordingly.
Drivers may also choose a Dynamic Mode by way of the Terrain ResponseTM system, which modifies the damper settings to deliver even tighter body control, with flatter dealing with and sharper responses.
All-climate, all-surface functionality
Like a real Vary Rover, the Evoque delivers the all-weather, all-surface capability which is a hallmark of the brand. In widespread with its bigger siblings, the new mannequin provides formidable off-road potential, which is enhanced by the company's signature Terrain ResponseTM system.
The usual four-wheel-drive transmission is an progressive full-time intelligent system which continuously varies the front/rear torque split using an electronically-controlled Haldex centre coupling to ship optimum grip and balance for the present driving conditions.
The Haldex coupling has been specially calibrated to suit the Evoque's nimble and responsive dynamic character, and to ensure it delivers a fun-to-drive experience in any respect speeds.
For purchasers who don't require Vary Rover's legendary all-terrain capability, a two-wheel-drive mannequin is out there which delivers even better fuel consumption. The 2-wheel-drive system has been carefully optimised to offer the identical agile and fun-to-drive dealing with because the 4-wheel-drive model.
Responsive all-turbocharged powertrain line-up
The Land Rover Vary Rover Evoque has an all-turbocharged engine line-up with a alternative of state-of-the-artwork petrol and diesel energy units. Both petrol and diesel powertrains are impressively refined, delivering sturdy, torquey efficiency with ample energy in reserve.
These advanced engines are hushed and relaxed when cruising at speed, however are tuned to deliver an pleasant, sporty note during extra spirited driving. The engines are twinned with sophisticated and efficient six-velocity transmissions - automated only for the petrol engine, and automated or handbook for the diesel.
240PS 2.zero-litre Si4 Petrol Engine
Petrol fashions function the state-of-the-artwork new downsized 240PS 2.zero-litre Si4 engine, which mixes six-cylinder refinement and performance with 4-cylinder fuel economy.
The most recent powertrain technologies - including superior turbocharging, excessive-pressure direct gasoline-injection and twin variable valve timing - are mixed to provide excellent driveability, with very robust backside-finish performance and an especially broad, torquey energy band.
The Si4's extremely environment friendly combustion system enables it to achieve significant reductions in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions: the downsized 2.0-litre unit cuts CO2 emissions by up to 20 per cent in comparison with conventional bigger capability petrol engines of the same power.
The compact all-aluminium 4-cylinder engine can be substantially lighter than conventional engines with an analogous output. For example, the 240PS 2.zero-litre Si4 unit weighs round 40kg lower than Land Rover's 233PS 3.2-litre i6 engine.
Other key engine technologies embrace a Mahle sound generator for a wealthy, powerful engine word during strong acceleration, a unique fabricated sheet metallic exhaust manifold (for faster heat-up and decrease emissions), optimised low-friction design with special therapies for the piston rings and tappets, and a state-of-the-artwork digital administration system.
Twin balancer shafts and an optimised all-alloy engine building guarantee superior refinement with easy, subtle performance.
190PS/150PS 2.2-litre Turbodiesel
Diesel Evoque models characteristic the newest 2.2-litre turbodiesel, out there in 190PS (SD4), 150PS (TD4) and excessive-economy 150PS (eD4) derivatives, which delivers a superb balance of sturdy, excessive-torque efficiency, impressive refinement and outstanding fuel economy.
The 2.2 turbodiesel vary has been comprehensively updated to supply considerably more energy, a very broad torque curve, further lowered noise levels and decrease CO2 emissions. Over 60 per cent of parts are either all-new or significantly modified.
The subtle energy unit engine options excessive-pressure common-rail gas injection with piezoelectric injectors, a variable nozzle turbine (VNT) turbocharger, a variable swirl system and an uprated engine administration system for optimum combustion efficiency.
Very low noise levels and impressive smoothness are achieved through applied sciences like a double-walled cylinder block and twin balancer shafts.
Innovations introduced within the newest version embody new low-noise injectors, a water cooled turbo for improved efficiency, decreased piston friction for optimised efficiency, new EGR system for decrease particulates, lighter engine parts, quicker glow plug operation, and enhanced NVH measures.
Vehicles with a manual transmission function a stop-start function to scale back gas consumption and CO2 emissions by a further eight per cent.
Paired with its M66 six-speed guide transmission, the SD4 version additionally achieves outstanding fuel economy and CO2 emissions, with a CO2 output of 149g/km.
For the last word in low carbon efficiency, customers can specify a two-wheel-drive guide car with the high-economy eD4 variant of the engine, to deliver a category-leading sub 130g/km CO2.
Refined and harmonious sound high quality
Range Rover engineers have utilized meticulous attention to element to make sure that the Evoque shows a refined and harmonious sound quality below all driving conditions.
Modern applied sciences, together with advanced pc simulations and painstaking optimisation using state-of-the-artwork analysis instruments like refined acoustic cameras, have been used to determine and take away all undesirable sounds.
The superior turbocharged petrol and diesel energy units are each inherently quiet and clean, but additional careful optimisation of the engine installations has made it doable to reduce powertrain sound ranges to greatest-in-class levels. All sources of undesirable noise have been isolated or eradicated, resulting in a refined sound quality throughout the total operating range.
Wind noise has been minimised through analysis with computational fluid dynamics, and exhaustive wind tunnel tests. Key areas, corresponding to the form of the A-pillar and door mirrors, had been optimised very early in the development process.
A special acoustic windscreen lamination, as used on the larger Vary Rovers, additional reduces wind noise and likewise helps to eliminate high-frequency combustion noise.
Road noise within the Evoque has been comprehensively managed via using stiff, light-weight alloy suspension elements, together with rigorously optimised bushes. These features work together with extraordinarily stiff suspension attachment points inside the bodyshell and accurately utilized sprayed insulation material, to further minimise NVH.
All other working sounds within the automobile, from door closing sounds to the noises made by switches and motors, have been analysed and refined throughout the development course of to create a harmonious and premium sound high quality for all occupants.
David Mitchell said: "It was vital that the Vary Rover Evoque met the same requirements of refinement because the bigger models in the line-up. When drivers experience the new model, they may recognise the attribute Range Rover qualities of relaxed and easy performance and the tranquil inside environment."
SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE
The all-new Vary Rover Evoque sends a powerful message that the corporate is critical about sustainability, and determined to ship products that are each relevant and extremely desirable.
As a smaller, lighter and extra efficient new Range Rover, the Evoque addresses the rising client need for more environmentally friendly vehicles.
Whereas the Evoque provides the premium levels of luxurious and efficiency clients count on from a new Range Rover, it additionally demonstrates the kind of efficiency and accountable design that make it one of the sustainable vehicles in its class.
David Mitchell stated: "The greener credentials of the Range Rover Evoque stem from a complete strategy to lowering its environmental affect, not simply during buyer use, however throughout all the life-cycle of the car. This whole-life method permits us take into account the most effective methods of minimising the general carbon footprint, taking account of growth, manufacturing and end-of-life recycling, in order that we will make the neatest, most sustainable decisions"
Smallest ever Range Rover
The first step in making a more sustainable Range Rover was to make it smaller. Following the lead of the LRX idea, the Range Rover Evoque is the smallest Range Rover ever, packing the same stage of luxury and expertise however shrink-wrapped into a way more compact and efficient footprint.
Regardless of its imposing presence on the street, at 4,350mm lengthy, the Evoque is an enormous 430mm shorter than the Vary Rover Sport, and with its dramatic coupé roofline, it sits over 180mm decrease too. The effectivity of the Evoque's footprint can be demonstrated by evaluating it in dimension to any typical medium saloon.
A smaller car is a extra sustainable car, and the compact measurement of the Land Rover Vary Rover Evoque has helped engineers minimise its weight, improve aerodynamic performance and scale back the amount of materials required to provide it.
The extra environment friendly structure additionally creates the opportunity to learn from light-weight, downsized high-effectivity 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol and diesel engines, leading not only to superior performance, but also to minimised gasoline consumption and CO2 emissions.
It is worth noting that the Evoque's compact footprint has not been achieved at the expense of traditional Vary Rover virtues. The automotive retains beneficiant inside legroom and headroom, a very sensible trunk, plus highly succesful off-highway geometry and ground clearance.
Superior light-weight supplies
Weight saving was a major goal within the improvement of the Vary Rover Evoque, and engineers have utilized a range of advanced light-weight materials to make this the lightest Vary Rover ever, with weights starting at just 1600kg.
Decreasing weight creates a virtuous circle, as lighter weight in one area of the car makes it attainable to introduce lighter parts in one other, and so on. As the overall weight drops, efficiency improves and each fuel consumption and CO2 emissions will be considerably reduced.
Weight-saving technologies can be discovered throughout the bodyshell and chassis of the Vary Rover Evoque, including:
Optimised steel body construction with over 18 per cent of Boron/High Power Steels in key load-bearing areas
* Plastic front fenders and tailgate assembly
* Aluminium hood and roof panels
* Magnesium cross automotive beam
* Aluminium front lower control arms and entrance/rear suspension knuckles
Smaller weight financial savings have been achieved by sensible engineering decisions in all areas of the car, starting from a thinner windscreen with acoustic lamination and lighter weight alloy wheels, to lightweight laser-welded seat constructions and optimised sprayed insulation materials.
Petrol vehicles benefit from the introduction of the all-new light-weight, downsized 240PS 2.zero-litre Si4 engine, which weighs around 40kg less than Land Rover's i6 engine with a similar energy output.
For the ultimate in weight saving, the two-wheel-drive Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is 75kg lighter than the four-wheel-drive model, and delivers superior gasoline economic system and CO2 emissions for customers who don't require 4-wheel-drive all-terrain capability.
Fuel-environment friendly powertrains
The state-of-the-art petrol and diesel engines featured in the Range Rover Evoque have been fully optimised utilizing the newest powertrain know-how to ship outstanding gasoline efficiency and minimised CO2 emissions.
The all-new lightweight, downsized 2.0-litre Si4 petrol engine employs the latest generation of excessive strain direct-injection know-how, together with low-inertia turbocharging and twin independent variable valve timing, to create an exceptionally efficient combustion system.
In comparison with conventional larger capability engines with a similar energy output, the brand new Si4 engine can cut back CO2 emissions by up to 20 per cent.
For diesel customers, the latest TD4 turbodiesel engine has been comprehensively up to date to attain decreased gasoline consumption and CO2 emissions, with 60 per cent of parts both all-new or significantly modified.
The brand new TD4 options excessive-pressure widespread-rail fuel injection with piezoelectric injectors, a variable nozzle turbocharger, a variable swirl system and an uprated engine management system for optimum combustion efficiency.
The excessive economy 150PS eD4 version has a very recalibrated gasoline injection system with lowered gasoline stream rates for enhanced gasoline efficiency.
On diesel vehicles with a manual transmission, the Evoque turns into the primary Vary Rover to offer a cease-start perform, which reduces fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by a further eight per cent.
Automated fashions profit from the latest era AW F-21 six velocity transmission, which has been extensively revised to enhance its operational effectivity, together with gear practice optimisation, advanced idle management, and the adoption of low viscosity transmission fluid.
Eliminating inefficiencies
Vary Rover engineers have rigorously eliminated parasitic losses from every area of the Evoque, to make sure that the automobile delivers the bottom attainable fuel consumption.
While a lot of the trouble has targeted on the drivetrain, significant improvements have been achieved all through the car. Key areas of attention included:
* Chassis - introduction of Electrical Power Assisted Steering (EPAS), and adoption of low rolling resistance tyres
* Electrical - smart regenerative charging system to seize wasted vitality during car deceleration, and use of mist sensing heated windscreen
* Interior - use of clutchless air compressors in air-con system
* Physique design - diminished aerodynamic drag by means of smaller frontal space and detailed optimization
* Petrol and diesel engines - discount of engine internal friction by way of low friction coatings
* Automatic transmission - gear train optimisation, advanced idle management, adoption of low viscosity transmission fluid
* Handbook transmission - adoption of low viscosity transmission fluid
* Driveline - introduction of two-wheel-drive in high-economic system eD4 model
Introducing two-wheel-drive
The Evoque breaks new ground by being the primary Range Rover to offer the choice of
two-wheel-drive for customers who do not require the model's legendary all-terrain capability, but who wish to minimise their carbon footprint by additional decreased gas consumption and CO2 emissions.
The availability of two-wheel-drive reinforces the inexperienced credentials of the Land Rover Vary Rover Evoque, and highlights the enhanced efficiency and accountable design that make it one of the most sustainable automobiles in its class.
Contributing an extra weight discount of 75kg and improving the general driveline efficiency, the 2-wheel-drive version allows the Vary Rover Evoque to attain class-main CO2 emissions of sub 130g/km.
The two-wheel-drive sub 130g/km model features the excessive-economic system eD4 150PS diesel engine, and supplies diesel customers with a convincing different to hybrid competitors.
Maximising the use of sustainable materials
As part of the excellent effort to minimise the automobile's ecological affect, the Vary Rover Evoque has been designed to maximise the use of more sustainable materials.
Recycled supplies have been used wherever possible. Every automobile uses 16kg of recycled plastic material, diverting over 1,100 tonnes of plastic from landfill in the course of the car's lifetime.
Components with recycled content material embrace: headliner, seat covers, centre console, wheel arch liners, air cleaner, cooling fan and shroud, air ducting, aspect under trays, parcel shelf, engine cowl and subwoofer box.
High quality pure and renewable supplies, resembling leather-based, cotton, cardboard and rubber, are used extensively, amounting to 21kg of fabric in each vehicle. Key examples include the beneficiant quantities of leather-based used on the seats, instrument panel and door casings, and natural materials used within the carpets and body insulation.
Some notable innovations in the usage of recycled materials embody:
* High quality Morzine trim cloth used on the headlining and pillars is fully produced from recycled polyester sourced from recycled bottles and fibres. Utilizing recycled materials for this fabric results in a sixty six per cent decrease vitality demand and fifty four per cent decrease carbon footprint during production.
* Pure sequence fashions characteristic the delicate Dinamica® trim material which uses a hundred% recycled polyester in its construction. The recycled materials is primarily sourced from submit consumer waste, so that each automotive uses the equivalent of 35 full-dimension plastic bottles. In contrast with virgin polyester, producing the recycled polyester fibre requires sixty four per cent much less energy and has a 60 per cent decrease carbon footprint.
* Genuine metal inside finishes used on all models on the centre console and the fascia strip are produced from ninety five% recycled aluminium, significantly decreasing the power requirement in production.
RANGE ROVER TECHNOLOGIES
The all-new Vary Rover Evoque has been designed and engineered to provide clients with the identical complete vary of premium technologies they count on from a true Range Rover, simply shrink-wrapped right into a more compact package.
To maximise control, consolation and delight on board for the driving force and passengers, the Evoque is full of a number of desirable and intuitive technologies that are usually related to a lot bigger, dearer models.
The unrivalled array of premium Land Rover Vary Rover tools includes the most recent applied sciences for controls, connectivity, comfort and convenience, together with some highly distinctive and authentic signature features plus gorgeous new excessive-finish Meridian audio systems.
David Mitchell said: "The Evoque supplies the entire Vary Rover experience, however packaged right into a smaller, more attainable car. Many of the new prospects will probably be younger, tech-savvy consumers, whose expectations will be exceeded with the wealthy array of premium features that may make ownership an actual pleasure."
Good, intuitive controls
From the driving wheel, the Vary Rover Evoque is distinguished by a fastidiously conceived system of controls and shows which mixes a stylish, uncluttered format, state-of-the-artwork functionality and sophistication-main ease-of-use.
At the coronary heart of the management system is Range Rover's much acclaimed eight-inch high-definition touch-screen display with its crisp, elegant graphics and simple, highly intuitive menu structure.
The large eight-inch touch-display provides the primary management and display system for a variety of options including audio, video, navigation and phone. The screen graphics have been exactly honed, giving the impression of three-dimensional buttons, fantastically lit with delicate chrome detailing.
With fewer rows of information, the latest technology of the show has been designed for improved usability with larger buttons and larger separation. Simple laborious keys on both facet of the display present handy brief-cuts to essentially the most commonly used screens, akin to Dwelling, Audio/Video, Nav and Phone.
The eight-inch show can be specified with the revolutionary Dual View technology. This enables the driving force and entrance passenger to view utterly impartial content material, so that, for example, the passenger can watch a DVD whereas the driving force follows route navigation instructions.
Complementing the contact-display screen, a full colour five-inch show between the two instrument dials presents the primary car-associated information, resembling temperature and gasoline levels, gear position, Terrain ResponseTM mode, and cruise control/hill descent information.
Other highly intuitive controls embrace the simplified HVAC dials, twin 5-method toggle switches on the steering wheel, and a highly sophisticated voice management system which supplies 'Say What You See' prompts within the cluster display to assist the driving force enter the required commands.
Seamless connectivity
Tech-savvy clients will recognize the capabilities of a comprehensive state-of-the-art connectivity package deal, which permits them to get pleasure from the benefits of a wide variety of moveable devices and cell phones whereas travelling within the car.
Hands-free cell phone use is enabled by Bluetooth connectivity, which allows a compatible handset to speak with the automotive's in-built telephone system. The telephone might be controlled via the eight-inch contact-display screen or the steering wheel controls, and the system mechanically downloads the newest phonebook contacts, so that making a call is simple and safe.
The Land Rover Vary Rover Evoque also helps Bluetooth audio streaming, in order that clients can get pleasure from music saved on their telephone, or different transportable Bluetooth machine, by way of the automobile's audio system.
Important connectivity for iPods and other transportable MP3 players or memory sticks is supplied by a comprehensive vary of inputs including a direct iPod connection, USB sockets and an auxiliary input. The first iPod functions could be simply controlled through the eight-inch contact-display screen display.
Distinctively Evoque
To enhance the groundbreaking style of the outside, Range Rover designers and engineers have made sure the Evoque has a host of different distinctive applied sciences which carry an added sprint of cool to the possession experience.
Lighting performs an enormous half within the Evoque's special appeal. First to catch the eye is the highly effective signature graphic in the front operating lights, created by modern LED mild-blade technology. A similar graphic is repeated in the beautiful LED back lights, with their jewel-like three dimensional petal design.
Strategy the automotive at evening, and additionally, you will see a bold car graphic alongside the front doorways, illuminated by the 'puddle lights' which shine from the mirrors.
Extra particular touches greet you if you enter the car. The inside displays and ambient lighting come to life with a precisely-choreographed animated start-up sequence, that includes a collection of refined graphics. On automatic vehicles, the stylish strong aluminium rotary shifter completes the 'greeting' because it rises silently into the driver's hand.
LED ambient lighting offers refined and exact illumination inside the cabin, with a spread of colors which might be chosen by the driving force to go well with their mood. Choose Dynamic mode, however, and a sporting pink color scheme fills the inside as well as in the instrument dials and cluster display.
To finish the range of sensations, the primary panoramic roof ever fitted to a Vary Rover will be specified, providing an all-round vista which helps to make every journey a special occasion.
The large, unobstructed glass panel has a classy darkish tint, with a particular floor treatment to supply a high diploma of solar protection. When extra shade or privateness is required, an electric cloth solar blind with a photo voltaic reflective coating can be extended across the total floor of the roof.
Final listening and viewing pleasure
For the audiophile, the Evoque is the primary Vary Rover to supply breathtaking new sound methods developed in partnership with the specialists Meridian, a world chief in audio applied sciences and digital sound processing.
This level of Meridian audio technology is exclusive to the subsequent era of Range Rovers, and guarantees sound high quality which equals the company's high-finish residence systems.
The Evoque is on the market with two high finish Meridian sound systems. A robust 380W eleven-speaker arrangement is offered as customary, whereas a top quality 825W 17-speaker system with full surround sound comes as an option. Each offer tremendous sharp, crystal clear sound high quality and their peak power outputs are primarily based on the 0.2 percent Total Harmonic Distortion with Noise (THD+N) rating.
State-of-the-art amplifiers incorporate Meridian's latest digital processing technology to ensure completely optimised sound quality, while both systems feature branded Meridian excessive-effectivity speakers with light-weight neodynium rare earth magnets for distinctive readability and dynamics.
Vary Rover and Meridian audio specialists have also applied the subtle Meridian Trifield encompass staging expertise, together with Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DTS Neo:6; finally Audyssey MultEQ XT audio tuning system, which digitally corrects any imperfections created by the cabin setting to deliver correct, enveloping, and distortion-free sound for all seating positions.
To complete the entertainment options, the Range Rover Evoque can also be out there with Digital and Satellite TV, DVD playback capability, a tough drive digital 10 CD multiplayer, and DAB/FM/AM/Sirius tuners with a high performance twin antennae system.
For rear seat passengers, there's a comprehensive leisure bundle which features full eight-inch video screens within the front headrests, a devoted contact-screen distant control, and state-of-the-art digital infrared wi-fi headphones which offer stunning DVD-degree sound quality.
Eliminating stress at the wheel
The Vary Rover Evoque is supplied with the latest generation of sensible driver help technologies to assist make life behind the wheel as protected and stress-free as potential in right now's congested driving conditions.
The key applied sciences embody:
* Park Help - Utilized for the first time in a Range Rover, this automated technology helps drivers parallel park their automotive in tight urban parking spots. The Evoque has a latest generation system which may park in a really brief house (simply 1.2 instances the size of the automotive); when required, the system allows the driving force to shuffle backwards and forwards to attain an optimum parking position.
* Once the system has recognized a park space utilizing its ultrasonic sensors, the system routinely steers the car into place whereas the driving force operates the accelerator, brake and clutch. Informative graphics and messages are displayed in the cluster screen, to information the driving force via every stage of the manoeuvre.
* Blind Spot Monitoring - The system alerts the driving force when a vehicle enters it hidden blind-spot zones on either side of the vehicle. Two subtle radar sensors mounted within the rear bumper monitor each side of the automotive, and the system illuminates a warning mild in the corresponding wing mirror when a automobile enters a blind spot zone. The system is optimised to work at the lower speeds generally encountered in city circumstances or on congested motorways.
* Surround Digicam System - Certainly one of Vary Rover's signature features, the system makes use of 5 digital cameras, discreetly positioned across the automobile, offering a 360 diploma, actual-time view of the encircling area on the touch-display screen display. The driver can show the digital camera pictures independently or together, relying on the requirements within the present driving conditions. The rear digital camera can be used to help with hitching and unhitching trailers. The tailgate camera is also designed to function independently as part of the reversing digital camera system, which presents the digital camera picture on the touch-screen display, with special graphics overlaid to indicate the present vehicle trajectory and the distance from any mounted objects.
* Adaptive/Auto-Dipping Headlights - The Evoque is on the market with xenon headlamps with an adaptive characteristic which follows the curves within the highway, and gives additional illumination in tight bends. An auto-dipping function detects ambient gentle levels and the presence of oncoming visitors, and switches automatically between high and dipped beam.
Added comfort and comfort
Those small additional touches can make an actual distinction to consolation and wellbeing throughout day-to-day driving, and the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque presents a generous collection of considerate and related options which help to make possession a real pleasure.
The consolation and comfort technologies include:
* Timed climate management - The Evoque is obtainable with full dual-zone computerized climate management, which includes a Park Heater facility that allows the automotive to be pre-heated or cooled as required. The timer can be set using a recurring 7-day calendar, or as a single event up to sixteen days in advance.
* Heated entrance display screen, seats and wheel - For those cold winter mornings, the Evoque affords the comfort and safety of a heated entrance screen, plus the consolation of individually adjustable heated entrance seats and a heated steering wheel rim.
* Keyless entry system and powered tailgate - The Range Rover Sensible Key system permits keyless entry and start. The powered tailgate supplies added practicality when laden with luggage of procuring, and will be opened remotely utilizing the important thing fob.
* Laborious drive navigation system - The newest technology of hard drive based mostly satellite tv for pc navigation system is on the market in the Evoque, and have superior performance including flip-by-flip instructions in the cluster display.
RANGE ROVER ENGINEERING
The all-new Range Rover Evoque has been engineered, developed and tested to the same exacting standards because the bigger models in the Range Rover line-up.
Over forty years of expertise in body and chassis methods, 4-wheel-drive drivelines and all-terrain technologies have been applied to the Evoque, to make sure that it delivers the refined performance and all-climate, all-surface functionality which are hallmarks of the brand.
David Mitchell said: "Whereas the Vary Rover Evoque is geared in direction of delivering sporting and enjoyable-to-drive handling on the road, it's going to nonetheless be at dwelling on a variety of terrains. Unique technologies just like the patented Terrain ResponseTM and Hill Descent methods provide the Evoque with a novel aggressive advantage when the going will get tough."
All-new construction and suspension system
The Land Rover Vary Rover Evoque features an all-new structure and suspension system which have been developed to ship excellent dynamics each on- and off-street, while preserving the beautiful sporting profile of the unique LRX idea car.
The exceptionally strong, light-weight metal monocoque physique construction has been developed to ship outstanding stiffness and refinement together with excellent crash performance. The construction was optimised using the newest state-of-the-artwork laptop multi-dimensional simulation instruments, and makes use of 18 per cent of particular excessive-strength and Boron ultra-excessive-strength steels in strategic load-bearing areas.
Mounted to this extremely steady structure, the Evoque's fully independent suspension system options coil sprung struts entrance and rear together with isolated front and rear subframes.
The supple, long-travel suspension design, giant-diameter gas damper struts, and extremely stiff remoted subframes all contribute to the Evoque's properly-managed and absorbent trip, and its confidence in challenging off-street conditions.
Sturdy and stable security cell
The Range Rover Evoque's optimised steel structure protects occupants using an extremely robust and stable security cell, which is complemented by a complete system of airbags and restraints.
The ultra-high-energy Boron steel has been utilized in key components of the crash safety cell to resist deformation and intrusion throughout impacts, together with the A- and B-pillars and the sills.
The occupant safety package deal features a carefully optimised restraint system including driver and passenger airbags, knee airbags, and aspect curtain and thorax airbags.
Pedestrian security was given a very high priority, with the design for the entrance-end, bumpers, bonnet and cowl space present process intensive optimisation to ensure that the construction minimised potential injuries.
Powerful and complicated braking system
The Vary Rover Evoque encompasses a powerful all-disc braking system for confident stopping in all conditions. Beneficiant disc diameters provide a huge thermal capability, providing formidable, fade-free stopping efficiency which equals that of premium sports activities saloons.
Like larger Vary Rovers, the Evoque is supplied with a convenient and efficient digital park brake, activated by way of a swap within the centre console, which disengages robotically when the automotive moves off.
The braking system is complemented by the latest technology of electronic lively security techniques, including:
* Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
* Digital brake force distribution (EBD)
* Emergency brake lights (EBL)
* Emergency brake help (EBA)
* Nook Brake Control (CBC)
The Corner Brake Control function has been fastidiously calibrated to stop rear end instability when braking in corners. The system optimises the aspect-to-side braking balance for all 4 wheels, to help be sure that the automobile follows the driving force's supposed path.
State-of-the-artwork traction and stability programs
Energetic safety efficiency is further enhanced by a complete range of state-of-the-art traction and stability methods, configured utilizing Vary Rover's expertise in all-terrain performance to maximise stability and security within the widest range of driving conditions.
On the heart of the programs is a classy digital management unit which monitors the automobile at all times, and may individually alter the braking forces and engine torque utilized to every wheel to optimise the dealing with and assist the driving force retain management in extreme manoeuvres.
The management unit takes into account all kinds of inputs including individual wheel speeds, cornering yaw rates, longitudinal and lateral acceleration, car pace, gear and clutch engagement, brake strain, accelerator place and the settings of the hill descent and Terrain ResponseTM systems.
To enrich the car's responsive on-highway handling, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque features refinements to the Dynamic Stability Management and Roll Stability Control methods which further improve cornering behaviour and stability.
The car additionally includes a new Hill Start Help operate, which holds the brakes for a couple of seconds to assist the driving force pull away smoothly and safely on steep inclines, and Trailer Stability Help for improved towing safety.
The total suite of traction and stability programs consists of:
* Dynamic Stability Management (DSC)
* Roll Stability Management (RSC)
* Traction Control System (TCS)
* Trailer Stability Help (TSA)
* Hill Start Help
* Hill Descent Control (HDC) and Gradient Launch Control (GRC)
* Engine Drag torque Control (EDC)
Distinctive all-terrain technologies
Like all Vary Rovers, the Evoque makes use of a singular suite of applied sciences to maximise efficiency and security in difficult on- and off-street conditions.
The first know-how is Terrain ResponseTM, which adapts the responses of the car's engine, gearbox, centre coupling and braking/stability programs to match the calls for of the terrain, optimising driveability and luxury in addition to maximising traction.
The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque has 4 Terrain ResponseTM settings, selected by way of a management on the centre console: Basic Driving (on-street and straightforward off-street); Grass/Gravel/Snow (slippery situations, on- and off-highway); Mud and Ruts; and Sand. An extra Dynamic setting is available for cars specified with Adaptive Dynamics.
To optimise security and management on steep gradients, the Evoque also affords Hill Descent Management (HDC) and Gradient Release Management (GRC). HDC mechanically restricts velocity downhill utilizing the anti-lock brakes, and has been enhanced for improved performance, with a revised interface to help the driving force adjust the target velocity more easily. GRC is linked to HDC, and progressively releases the brakes on very steep or extra gradual slopes, for optimum control.
Tested to the restrict
With its compact measurement and concept-automobile seems to be the Evoque is clearly a new form of Vary Rover, but it has been subjected to precisely the identical punishing test and improvement regime as the larger Vary Rover models.
A complete fleet of growth automobiles are being subjected to twelve months of gruelling assessments, protecting millions of miles between them to make sure that the Evoque achieves the same requirements of ruggedness and all-terrain versatility as every Range Rover earlier than them.
An intensive crew of engineers dedicated to prototype growth and testing, are travelling to over 20 international locations worldwide to check in extremes of climates over a wide range of street surfaces and altitudes. From the frozen extremities of Europe and Canada, to the searing heat and dust of the deserts within the Center East and America, to the Autobahns in Europe and metropolis traffic in Tokyo, the Evoque is being validated towards every ingredient the earth can throw at it.
In complete, over 16,seven-hundred checks will probably be completed across all parts and systems. A few of the most punishing check regimes embrace:
* eight,000km (5,000 miles) pushed flat-out non-stop on the Nürburgring within the palms of a racing driver, testing chassis and braking components to the limit, along with the powertrain and cooling methods
* Intensive month-lengthy 'king of the sand' sturdiness cycle in the Middle East, tackling punishing dust roads, off-highway sand driving and hard inclines in intense desert warmth
* Infamous off-highway check cycle encompassing hundreds of kilometers via the distinctive deep mud and clay of the Land Rover take a look at centre at Eastnor Citadel proving grounds, the MIRA and Gaydon durability circuits, and the deep water and ruts of the army proving grounds designed to problem tanks and personnel carriers.
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