"Evoque". It's a made-up word, like a lot of car names. But in the case of the 2020 Range Rover Evoque, it sounds like a real word---"evoke"---and it matches the meaning of the word it sounds like---evoking luxury unexpected in this size class and all the attributes of the Range Rover brand.
2020 brings the second-generation Evoque---which is even sleeker and smoother than the original, which launched on these shores as a 2012 model.
Under the hood, our 2020 Range Rover Evoque first edition had a two-liter, 246-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive, the Evoque gets an EPA-estimated 20 miles per gallon city, 27 highway, which is very impressive for this class of vehicle.
It also has electric power-assisted steering, Land Rover's Terrain Response 2 with selectable driving and off-road modes and torque vectoring by braking.
$56,850 is the starting price for the 2020 Range Rover Evoque First Edition, and that brings a long list of standard equipment:
- 20-inch wheels.
- Premium LED headlights with signature daytime running lights.
- Auto high beam assist.
- R-Dynamic exterior pack.
- Powered tailgate.
- Fixed panoramic black contrast roof.
- Rain-sensing front wipers.
- Rear wiper.
- Rear privacy glass.
- Auto-dimming, power-folding heated door mirrors with memory and approach lights.
- Perimetric Alarm and InControl Protect emergency collision notification.
- Tire pressure monitoring.
- ISOFIX system for child safety seats.
- Electronic traction control.
- Dynamic stability control.
- Roll stability control.
- Emergency braking.
- Anti-lock braking.
- Emergency brake assist.
- Rear view camera.
- Lane keep assist.
- Driver condition monitor.
- Traffic sign recognition.
- Adaptive speed limiter.
- 360-degree parking aid.
- Rear traffic monitor.
- Clear exit monitor.
- Park assist.
- Adaptive cruise control with stop & go.
- High-speed emergency braking.
- Blind spot assist.
Also standard:
- Grained leather seats.
- Power-adjustable heated front seats with lumbar and memory.
- 40/20/40 split fold rear seats.
- Heated leather steering wheel with Atlas bezel.
- Power adjustable steering column.
- First Edition carpet mats and illuminated metal treadplates.
- Bright metal pedals.
- Two-zone climate control.
- Configurable ambient interior lighting.
- ClearSight interior rearview mirror.
- Keyless entry.
- Pushbutton start.
- InControl remote.
- Touch Pro Duo w/Navigation Pro and Pro Services.
- 360-watt Meridian sound system.
- Wi-fi hotspot.
- SiriusXM All Access Package (three month trial).
- HD Radio.
- Bluetooth.
- USB ports.
- Apple CarPlay.
- Android Auto.
- Interactive driver display.
- Head-up display.
In fact, our tester had only three extra-cost options, Adaptive Dynamics ($715), Configurable Dynamics ($355) and an upgrade to 21-inch gloss silver wheels ($300).
So, with $995 destination and delivery charges, the bottom line on the window sticker read $59,215.
Despite its smaller size, the 2020 Range Rover Evoque First Edition feels like a much more expensive machine. It successfully brings the luxury of the big Range Rover down into this size class and makes it a logical alternative for drivers who want the off-road and bad-weather capability and the quality of materials found in the full-size Range Rover in a more compact package.