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2nd generation Range Rover Evoque launched in India for INR 54.94 lakh

Written by Parichay Malvankar

Jaguar Land Rover India have today announced the 2nd generation Range Rover Evoque for the Indian market. The Evoque has been more of a fashion statement in the luxury car market, and the new model is posed to take the game a notch higher. The 2020 Range Rover Evoque will be available in both petrol and diesel engine options which are BS6 compliant. However, the diesel engines are now available but the petrol variants will be announced soon. The diesel powered Range Rover Evoque S variant has been priced at INR 54.94 lakh while the Range Rover Evoque R-Dynamic SE variant asks for INR 59.85 lakh (ex-showroom).

Powering the 2020 Range Rover Evoque is a 132 kW, Ingenium, turbocharged diesel motor while the petrol variants will get a 184 kW, Ingenium, turbocharged motor with a 48V mild hybrid system. The BS6 compliant diesel engine is a 2.0L, 4-cylinder block specifically producing 180 HP and 430 Nm in the D180 trim. The P250 petrol variant is a 2.0L, 4-cylinder unit producing 249 Hp of power. Power is sent to all four wheels via the 9-speed automatic gearbox.

The SUV will be capable off-the-road thanks to the Terrain Response 2 system which will automatically set the appropriate mode depending on driving conditions and the new Range Rover Evoque also comes with class leading 600mm water wading capacity. For ease of driving, the sharkfin antenna of the Range Rover Evoque houses a camera which delivers a feed to the inside rear view mirror for high definition & 50-degree field of view for better visibility uninterrupted by the rear passengers or cargo load.

Other features of the 2020 Range Rover Evoque include LED headlamps, LED DRLs, LED tail lamps, pop-out door handles, multi-spoke alloy wheels with options to upgrade, large panoramic glass roof, full digital speedometer cluster, copper accents on the R-Dynamic SE variants, SportShift gear selector, Touch Pro Duo infotainment system, 360-degree camera support, touch sensitive steering mounted controls, leather upholstery, lane keep assist, and a whole suite of customisation options.