Small SUV · UK · 2012-present

Range Rover Evoque

Posh Range Rover-styled small crossover. Two US generations.

Verdict
C
Years
2012-present
Generations
1
Segment
Small SUV

Sold here since 2012. Two generations: L538 (2012-2019) and current L551 (2020+). PTA (Premium Transverse Architecture) platform, FWD-biased AWD, 2.0 turbo I4 (246-296bhp) or PHEV. The Evoque Convertible (2017-2019) was a curio. Reliability has been the perennial catch.

Generations

Click any generation for the deep dive

2020-present

L551

Cute Range Rover. Reliability says budget very hard.


Known issues by generation

Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.

2020-present · L551
  • 9-speed ZF transmission slow shifts
  • InControl Touch Pro freezes (pre-2021)
  • Air suspension on later cars (compressor wear)

Rivals

Audi Q3 · BMW X1 · Volvo XC40 · Mercedes-Benz GLB / GLA