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When Land Rover first introduced the Evoque, it represented a new direction for this legendary brand. With sleek styling unlike anything else in the lineup, the Evoque provided a new, lower-priced entry point for the brand. While Range Rover styling has since caught up with the Evoque, the small, entry-level model continues to offer the expected attributes of a Range Rover at a relatively affordable price.
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The Range Rover Evoque was the brand's best-seller when it first arrived on the scene, but over the years, the small SUV has had a reversal of fortune, now claiming the bottom rung of the Range Rover sales ladder. For the 2024 model year, Range Rover hopes to recover with fresh exterior styling, an updated interior, and a range of new tech features.
The 2024 Range Rover Evoque has two trim levels: S and Dynamic SE. Prices range from the low $50,000s to the mid $50,000s, including the destination charge. All Evoque trims have the same turbocharged engine and full-time all-wheel drive (AWD).
For this review of the 2024 Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover provided a test vehicle equipped with Dynamic SE trim and the following options:
The test vehicle's price was $62,815, including the $1,175 destination charge to ship the SUV from the Halewood, United Kingdom, assembly plant to your local dealership.
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It may be entry-level, but that doesn't mean Range Rover skimped on the Evoque's interior. The modern-looking cabin has a clean style, almost devoid of any hard buttons, knobs, or switches. Instead, there is the new 11.4-inch curved display screen that seems to float in front of the center dashboard. Slim, horizontal vents that split the upper and lower dashboard and the digital driver's display add to the high-tech look.
The Evoque's cabin has reasonable storage space, with two large cupholders in the center and a covered bin below the display screen that houses the wireless charger and USB ports. The bin below the center armrest is somewhat small, and the unusual side-by-side lids don't add much convenience, as they both have enough room to access the contents.
Oddly enough, the gear selector sits alone, taking up a considerable percentage of the center console. This space could work for additional storage or infotainment shortcuts.
Quality materials are present throughout the cabin, with soft-touch materials on the center armrest, door handles, and dashboard. The premium vibe continues with the stylish front seats trimmed in grained leather, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and dark anodized trim on the center console.
The front seats have multiple power adjustments and are pretty comfortable, with nice bolstering and good padding, even after several hours behind the wheel. Seat heating is standard. However, Range Rover does not offer seat ventilation on the Evoque.
The rear doors aren't very large, so access to the rear seat can be challenging through the smaller opening. Once inside, seats are reasonably comfortable, with adequate legroom and headroom. Heated outboard rear seats come standard on the Dynamic SE trim.
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The 11.4-inch curved touchscreen display is new for the 2024 model year, as is the latest version of Range Rover's Pivi Pro infotainment system. Pivi Pro features include:
When I climbed into the Evoque for the first time, I quickly and easily connected my Samsung Galaxy S23+ via Bluetooth. The system immediately provided the option to launch Android Auto, and the phone integration started automatically every time I started up the Evoque.
With no physical buttons or knobs aside from controls on the steering wheel, the primary access to audio, climate, navigation, and safety functions is via the touchscreen. Temperature settings and volume control remain static on the screen, but the operation via slide motion is frustrating; actual dials would be much more intuitive. That said, the large tile format with a swipeable screen works well, providing easy access to navigation, audio, and communications, as well as vehicle and off-road settings.
A practical alternative to the screen interface is Land Rover's quality voice interface. Activated via steering wheel controls, the voice system easily recognized my natural-language request to adjust the cabin temperature, call my wife, and set a destination to the closest ice cream parlor.
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While the Evoque has been available with multiple powertrains in past years—including a powerful hybrid—the 2024 version offers just one engine choice. Power comes from a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine delivering 246 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque. All 2024 Evoques come standard with a nine-speed automatic transmission and AWD.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the 2024 Range Rover Evoque earns a rating of 22 mpg in combined driving. My results were similar to the EPA rating; over a combination of highway and city driving, the trip computer showed 21.5 mpg.
While 246 hp is reasonable for a compact crossover, the Evoque is a premium vehicle, so it should have a more satisfying level of performance. In most situations, the Evoque has adequate power, delivering peppy performance when driving around town at slower speeds. But when you need strong acceleration for merging or passing on a two-lane road, I found the Evoque lacking the necessary oomph. Range Rover claims that the Evoque will accelerate to 60 mph in seven seconds, which is not exactly quick.
It may be a bit slow getting up to highway speed, but cruising at 70 mph on I-94 outside of Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Evoque felt solid and composed, although the steering felt a bit vague. The cabin stayed quiet, with no wind or road noise of note, adding to the overall comfort.
With its sleek styling and compact size, the Evoque looks like it should be the sportiest of the Range Rover models, but that's not the case. Handling is decent, but steering isn't very precise. When pushed harder on my favorite back roads north of the freeway, the Evoque tended to understeer with considerable body lean.
The Evoque has Range Rover's terrain response system, which can set the vehicle up for various off-road scenarios. Although the SUV's 8.3-inch ground clearance limits the types of terrain it can handle, it can wade through 20 inches of water if necessary.
While I was unable to test the Evoque properly off-road, the SUV handled itself well at speed on unpaved roads covered in loose gravel and dirt. Even hitting potholes or running through washboard-like surfaces didn't upset the Evoque, and the ride remained comfortable.
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Every 2024 Range Rover Evoque comes standard with a suite of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Features include:
While this list includes most of the expected ADAS, I was surprised that the Evoque lacks a lane-centering system. Lane centering, which provides steering assistance on the highway to help keep the vehicle centered in the lane, has become a common feature in many new vehicles. Without lane-centering assistance, the Evoque does not have a hands-free driving mode.
I tested the Evoque's adaptive cruise control on the interstate, and the system was smooth and competent. With the speed set to 70 mph, the Evoque maintained speed until it encountered a slower vehicle. The system smoothly reduced speed to match the vehicle ahead, accelerating back to the set speed when I changed lanes to go around the slower car. With traffic-sign recognition, the adaptive cruise control system can automatically adjust the set speed based on the signage.
The system works quite well in stop-and-go traffic, alleviating much of the stress typically inherent in this situation. When traffic slowed due to construction on I-94, the Evoque maintained a safe distance from the vehicle ahead and eventually slowed to a halt when traffic reached a standstill. Once the car ahead started moving, I simply tapped the accelerator to reactivate the adaptive cruise control.
Other features, like the optional surround-view camera and cross-traffic warning, proved very useful when maneuvering around town, especially when trying to back out of a parking space on the busy downtown streets.
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The Range Rover Evoque has 21.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, certainly enough for a few pieces of luggage or a batch of groceries. Folding the 40/20/40 rear seats more than doubles the available space to 50.5 cubic feet. Tie-downs on the floor can work for a cargo net or straps to keep loose cargo from sliding.
The EPA rates the 2024 Range Rover Evoque at 22 mpg combined, with a total driving range of 389 miles. During my time in the Evoque, the trip computer readout showed 21.5 mpg, closely matching the EPA combined figure.
At the time of writing, neither the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has posted crashworthiness or safety ratings for the 2024 Range Rover Evoque.
The 2024 Range Rover Evoque S starts at $49,900, while the higher-level Evoque Dynamic SE starts at $54,900. Prices do not include the $1,275 destination charge.
In the JD Power 2023 Initial Quality Study (IQS), the Audi Q3 ranks highest in the Small Premium SUV segment. The Lexus UX and the Mercedes-Benz GLA are the next highest-ranked models.
In the JD Power 2023 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study, the Genesis GV60 ranks highest in the Small Premium SUV segment. The Volvo C40 and the BMW X1 are the next highest-ranked models.
Other 2024 Range Rover Evoque competitors include the BMW X2, Jaguar E-Pace, and Volvo XC40.
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The 2024 Range Rover Evoque has an elegant look that stands out from the crowd. The clean interior design with stylish, comfortable seating is a nice plus. However, the downside of that high-tech cabin is the on-screen controls for the most common features, which can be frustrating to use.
Overall, the Evoque drives well, with a quiet, solid ride and a suspension that keeps things smooth and comfortable, even when cruising down rutted dirt roads. Unfortunately, its lack of performance and slow acceleration don't provide the expected satisfaction of a high-end SUV offering.
With its relatively low starting price, the 2024 Range Rover Evoque is still a fitting entry point to this iconic brand's lineup with its premium, high-tech cabin and stylish design. However, intense competition exists in the small luxury SUV space, and the Evoque may need to step up its game to stay relevant.
Perry Stern has worked in the automotive industry for over 30 years and has always been a car enthusiast. Driving almost every new car on the market, Perry has written for multiple publications in addition to his work for jdpower.com. Recently relocated to southeast Michigan, Perry is still crazy about cars, especially his 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
