2022 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

　　

2022 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Review

byAlex NishimotoCorrespondent

　　Alex Nishimoto has worked in the automotive industry since 2007. He was a staff writer for MotorTrend for 10 years and since then has contributed to CNET, PRI, AutoWise and other publications.

　　The Range Rover Evoque is Land Rover's smallest SUV, and as the name suggests, it belongs to the brand's Range Rover family. Though it may be small, it lives up to the moniker with a luxurious interior and surprisingly good off-road performance. The Evoque was fully redesigned in 2020, and though it loses some of the quirky form-over-function design of the previous generation, it's a stylish compact luxury SUV.

　　For 2022, Land Rover brings back the Evoque's 296-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder and mild hybrid drivetrain in a new P300 HST model, which effectively replaces last year's top-trim R-Dynamic HSE. Besides the more powerful engine, the HST gets you darkened exterior accents, premium leather upholstery, HST-exclusive 20-inch wheels and a 12-speaker Meridian audio system. There are also new standard features across the lineup, including heated front seats, a power tailgate, a wireless charging pad and more.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque P250 S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$204/mo  for Range Rover Evoque P250 S

　　Range Rover Evoque P250 S

　　P250 S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $44,700 MSRPP250 R-Dynamic S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) (Most Popular) - $46,300 MSRPP250 SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $49,500 MSRPP250 R-Dynamic SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $51,100 MSRPP300 HST 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) - $55,000 MSRP

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　　$167/mo

　　Avg. Compact SUV

　　The Evoque performs better than you'd expect off the beaten path, but beyond that it doesn't offer much the competition can't do better. The Evoque is tight on interior space and light on seating comfort, which is a bad combination in a premium SUV. It's also not that impressive in the performance department, even with the hotter engine. If you're shopping for a luxurious compact SUV, you might want to consider the Acura RDX, BMW X3, Genesis GV70 or Volvo XC60 first.

　　

Which Range Rover Evoque does zzdcar recommend?

For the best bang for your buck, we recommend the SE trim. It builds on the base model's equipment list with handy features like blind-spot warning and dual touchscreen displays. We'd also add adaptive cruise control with stop & go, which is a stand-alone option on the SE.

　　

Land Rover Range Rover Evoque models

The 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is a subcompact luxury SUV available in five trim levels: S, SE, R-Dynamic S, R-Dynamic SE and HST. All but the HST come with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (246 horsepower, 269 lb-ft of torque) paired to a nine-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. The P300 HST brings back the turbocharged 2.0-liter mild hybrid setup (296 hp, 295 lb-ft) after a year absence.

　　S

　　Comes with a well-rounded set of features including:

　　18-inch wheels Power-folding, heated mirrors Rain-sensing wipers Auto-dimming driver's side mirror LED headlights Privacy glass Push-button start Proximity keyless entryInterior and technology highlights include:

　　Leather upholstery Power-adjustable, heated front seats 40/20/40-split folding rear seat Power tailgate Dual-zone automatic climate control Auto-dimming rearview mirror 10-inch touchscreen display Navigation system Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration Six-speaker sound system Wireless charging pad with signal boosterThe Evoque also comes standard with driver aids such as:

　　Lane keeping assistance (steers the Evoque back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker) Automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time) Surround-view camera (gives you a top-down view of the Evoque and its surroundings for tight parking situations)Moving up to the SE trim level adds features such as:

　　20-inch wheels Upgraded LED headlights with auto leveling and high beams Dual 10-inch touchscreen displays Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)The R-Dynamic S and R-Dynamic SE versions share the same features as their base-model counterparts but add sportier exterior treatments, such as gloss black trim accents and side vents.

　　The HST is based on the R-Dynamic S and adds:

　　Upgraded 296-hp engine Dark exterior accents Black contrast roof Premium leather upholstery Ebony faux suede headliner and steering wheel Unique 20-inch wheels Panoramic sunroof 12-speaker Meridian sound systemMany of the features found on the upper trim levels are available on the lower trims as options.

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