In 2011, the first generation of Aurora came out, with the golden sign of Range Rover, pure British luxury blood, and fashionable, avant-garde appearance, it was hard to find a car in the Chinese car market at that time.
Turning back to the present, with the intensification of competition in China's luxury car market and the more stringent demand of consumers, the era of luxury brands "lying down to make money" has passed. Now, the Range Rover Evoque has to show more sincerity to win over its younger users.
So we can see that in the most competitive luxury mid-size SUV segment, the all-new Range Rover Evoque L is back strongly, intending to further seize market share, so does the new car have this strength?Taking the opportunity of Xiamen City Driver this time, I think I have found the answer to my question.
The design is eye-catching, and the space is a plus
For a long time before, because the audience of the luxury mid-size SUV market is generally older, so hot-selling models such as Audi Q5L are more atmospheric and more business-oriented.
Therefore, for Range Rover Evoque L, as a luxury SUV specially built for young people, there is no aesthetic gap between it and young people. Specifically, the Range Rover Evoque L inherits the design language of the "big brother" Range Rover, and at the same time, it has an increased grille area compared to the standard axle model, supplemented by the wheel arch shape that is expanded on both sides, which further strengthens the visual effect of the front of the car.
At the same time, design elements such as the floating roof, R-Dynamic body package, blacked-out exterior mirrors, 20-inch blackened diamond-cut wheels, concealed door handles, a visually rich yacht-like tail, and its high axle-to-length ratio give the car a sporty and stylish look.
When we sit in the car, the "British luxury" of Range Rover Evoque L is also different from the luxury texture of BBA, it uses a lot of leather wrapping in the center console panel and door panels, and the red and black interior double color, with stitching technology, and the British Treasure audio system, further highlights the delicacy and delicacy of the cockpit.
In addition, for the chrome treatment of the lever keycaps on both sides of the Range Rover Evoque L steering wheel, I personally think it is a finishing touch, here you can intuitively compare the plastic paddle of the Audi Q5L, is it a high judgment?
But what must be said here is the wood grain trim in the gear shift area, and its warm tones obviously do not match the cabin atmosphere of the whole vehicle
The car machine part, I personally think this is the Range Rover Evoque L worthy of praise, which is equipped with InControl OS 20 system, consisting of two pieces of 10The 2-inch LCD touch screen is composed of, and the upper screen is responsible for **navigation** and some entertainment functions;The lower screen is responsible for setting up the vehicle and selecting the driving mode, as well as the integrated climate control knob. This kind of design that takes into account the sense of technology and the practicality of the physical knob, I personally think it is better than a bare large screen layout.
Sitting in the back, this is the highlight of the new Range Rover Evoque L, because compared with the 160mm wheelbase lengthened by the standard axle version of the model, there is a length of 125mm is used in the rear legroom, so the author's height of 175cm, sitting in the rear legroom is almost half a forearm length, and the rear seat cushion length of the vehicle is also sufficient, which can support the thighs well, leaving me only about 2 fingers of gap.
At the same time, the rear seats can also be electrically adjusted for the backrest angle, and the lower rear platform ensures passenger comfort even if the rear seat is full of three people.
On the other hand, the Audi Q5L with a wheelbase of 2907mm, although it has a longer wheelbase, the platform bulge in the middle of the rear row and the unadjustable backrest angle make its actual rear seat performance not as comfortable as the Range Rover Evoque L.
The driving control is good, and the texture is full
After talking about the static of the vehicle, let's try to drive the vehicle again, after all, when it comes to the luxury mid-size SUV level, consumers at this price are still quite picky about the driving quality of the vehicle.
This time, all Range Rover Evoque L models are equipped with the Inglea Series 2 as standard0T turbocharged engine, matched with ZF 9AT gearbox, but divided into different versions, which provide two kinds of tuning of medium power and high power, the version of the vehicle I drove is a high-power version, the maximum power of the vehicle is 249 horsepower, and the maximum torque is 365 Nm.
In actual driving, the throttle adjustment at the beginning stage is more sensitive, so the vehicle starts relatively brisklyIn congested urban areas, the 48V mild hybrid system comes into play, and when paired with a ZF 9AT gearbox, it can better sort out the vehicle's power output and achieve better fuel economyOnce on the city expressway, thanks to the car's generous power reserve, it accelerates quickly enough in the middle and rear sections.
In terms of suspension and chassis, the Range Rover Evoque L adopts a front MacPherson rear multi-link independent suspension combination, and the overall tuning is more sporty. Specifically, when the vehicle is driving on paved roads and passing through small potholes, the suspension and soft seats are able to isolate most of the vibrations. But if you encounter larger bumps, with its shorter suspension travel and tight chassis, the bumps can be magnified, which in turn can have an impact on comfort.
In terms of steering feel and driving vision, the driver's view of the Range Rover Evoque L is the one that I have ever driven in a medium-sized SUV, giving me the most sense of control, with a wide field of vision and a small driving blind spot, so there is no feeling of driving a big car at allIn addition, although the shape of its steering wheel is on the large side, the grip is still relatively thin, and the strength of electronic damping is lighter, so it will not be too difficult to drive.
From my personal point of view, I actually like the chassis tuning of the Aurora L, which is easy to drive, and to a certain extent, it takes into account the comfort performance, "sport" and "comfort" are seven or three points.
But I believe that for mainstream users, they may still want the vehicle to be tuned softer, so that when traveling at home, they can also take care of the feelings of rear passengers, that is, "sport" and "comfort" need to reach three or seven points, Audi Q5L does just that, obviously grasping the needs of family users, which continues to sell well.
Finally, it is a pity that because this urban test drive is mostly paved roads and urban roads, I was not able to experience the Range Rover Evoque L's Terrain Response 2nd generation intelligent terrain response system + ATPC all-terrain progress control system.
According to the official statement, the vehicle can systematically select a more suitable terrain mode to help users easily navigate in complex road conditions, supplemented by all-terrain "perspective" technology (transparent hood), and the vehicle 195° approach angle, 31The departure angle of 6° and the maximum wading ability of 600mm provide users with a certain amount of off-road driving fun.
Write at the end
So back to the question at the beginning of the article, compared with mainstream luxury mid-size SUVs such as Audi Q5L and Mercedes-Benz GLC, the Range Rover Evoque L differentiates itself mainly in its younger, sportier appearance, more designed cockpit, and more "sporty" driving quality.
If you are tired of the permutations and combinations between Audi Q5L, Mercedes-Benz GLC and BMW X3 in front of the screen, and want to try a younger, sportier luxury mid-size SUV, then you can test drive the new Range Rover Evoque L, anyway, in my personal opinion, if you want to drive alone, then Range Rover Evoque L is obviously more interesting than Audi Q5L.