Range Rover Range Rover Evoque Prestige Review: She's in fashion
The Range Rover Evoque is another proof that production models can look as good as their concept versions.
Underneath the gorgeous looking bodywork is a surprisingly spacious and well-appointed cabin. The Evoque’s dynamic looking exterior somehow gives one the perception that interior packaging has been compromised to give it that svelte shape and styling but this is simply not the case.
The boot’s loading lip might be relatively high but the trunk space is well sized and has a deep and wide load area while rear passengers have more than sufficient leg and knee room to be comfortable even on long journeys. Headroom though is just about average but unless you are roughly the same height as Yao Ming, you’d have little to complain about when seated at the rear.
Up front, the various knobs and switches are chunky, well labeled and easy to use, in true Range Rover style. The switchgear might not look or feel as good as say an Audi Q5’s but they somehow have that hewn from solid feeling. The touchscreen menus for the infotainment system is hugely intuitive to use. The front seats not only look the part but also are both comfortable and supportive while the relatively tall driving position gives the driver a commanding view ahead. The view out of the rear window though, is best described as dismal.
Overall quality and perceived luxury are high on this Prestige model. The upper sections of the dash and door trims are covered with the best cow hide the English country side can offer and everything in here feels expensive like a premium car should.
In Prestige spec, it also comes kitted out with a push button start system, front and rear parking sensors, rain sensors, auto bi-Xenon headlamps, two-zone climate control, powered front seats, panoramic glass roof, Park Assist for parallel parking, powered tailgate, sat nav, Bluetooth connectivity, cruise control, an 11-speaker Meridian audio system with in-dash CD changer, 19-inch alloy wheels and so on.
The Evoque has certainly lived up to its hype thanks to a highly competent package underneath the skin that matches its beautifully proportioned looks. The Q5 and X3 will face some very stiff competition from this one.
Credits: Story by Mark Yeo Photos by Yang and Raymond Lai
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