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Hong Kong just witnessed the unveiling of British automobile marque Range Rover&#8217;s latest tour de force – the all-new Range Rover Evoque, said to be a pioneer in the luxury compact SUV segment.
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Debuting at the Jaguar Land Rover showroom in Causeway Bay recently, the latest Range Rover Evoque apparently pushes the boundary with its cutting-edge technology while still retaining the rugged charm of vintage Range Rovers.
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Modern, luxurious and sleek are the watchwords which define both the exteriors and interiors of the new Evoque – so while the outside of the car flaunts such details as Matrix LED headlamps, flush door handles and burnished copper accents, the inside is all about discreet luxury, courtesy of such fine touches as the twin touch-screen Touch Pro Duo system, 16-way seat controls and cabin air ionisation features. But perhaps its true pièce de résistance is its breakthrough ground-view technology (apparently the first in the world) which makes the bonnet virtually invisible, by projecting camera imagery onto the upper touch-screen to show the driver a 180-degree view under the front of the vehicle, thereby heightening the ground visibility for the driver by several notches.
Jaguar Land Rover Showroom 
Location: Shop Nos. 10-13, G/F, Sino Plaza, 255-257 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay 
Phone: 2821 7147 
Location: G/F, City Industrial Complex, 116-122 Kwok Shui Road, Kwai Chung 
Phone: 2820 4060

Range Rover Evoque combines rugged good looks with breakthrough technology

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Clive Keep jets off to Norway to test drive Range Rover’s new luxury SUV: the Velar
When we were first approached by Land Rover about a trip to Norway, we were intrigued. The rugged landscape and picturesque scenery seemed an ideal place to put the latest addition to the Range Rover family of luxury SUVs – the Velar First Edition – through its paces. In a word, adventure sprang to mind, and that’s exactly what it turned out to be.
The charter flight from Farnborough in England to Molde in Norway was spent engrossed in a plethora of highly informative video presentations, photos and spec sheets about the car. Conveniently delivered through distributed iPads, this was a foretaste of the quality and attention to detail we were about to find lined up on the tarmac at Molde Airport. After a short briefing we were allocated cars, and soon we were en route to our first destination, the village of Meringdal.
As far as first impressions go, the Velar made a big one. At 4.8m long, 2.1m wide (including mirrors) and almost 1.7m high, it makes its presence known. The Velar is slightly larger than the 2017 Jaguar F-Pace – measuring 4.7m by 1.9m by 1.7m – but it’s still reassuringly human-scale by SUV standards. The nearly 1,250-litre (44 cubic foot) boot space easily accommodated our luggage, and we were soon on the road.
We felt a slight squeeze while passing oncoming vehicles on the narrow roads leading to the airport’s exit, but thanks to the sensors in the car’s wing mirrors displaying tracking status and alerts, confident handling and a sense of the car’s dimensions came quickly.
The cabin and dashboard layout are a testament to refined simplicity – a true triumph of ergonomic design. Within minutes we were happily playing with the entertainment system and exploring other settings and features on the two centrally-located 10.5-inch HD touchscreens. With a windscreen heads-up display showing navigation, tracking, speed and speed limits, we were soon comfortably cruising through the beautiful scenery of rural Norway.
After a delicious lunch in an idyllic setting in Meringdal, we were on the road again to the Storfjord Hotel, named after the municipality where it’s located. Unfortunately there are few motorways in that part of Norway and we were itching to open up and see what the powerful and innovative Ingenium 2-litre engine could do. A couple of chances to overtake slower-moving vehicles later on gave us a taste of the raw power under the hood. And impressive it was, letting us quickly and safely pass dawdlers with a throaty roar, leaving them in our wake.
Zero to 100kph in 5.7 seconds for the 3-litre V6 petrol version is impressive for a car of this size, and the 8-speed automatic gearbox was so smooth that gear changes were hardly noticeable. Even during the brief patches of rain we encountered, road holding was firm and solid, and braking was smoothly incremental.

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To succinctly sum up the Velar – it just works. It seems to be a car that can take anything you throw at it. This impression was borne out when we got to Salmon Wharf, where we were greeted by an odd arrangement of misshapen ramps, sloping walls and a giant hump. As a driver with little off-road experience it was exhilarating, if not a bit terrifying, to drive around this obstacle course and see exactly what this car could do.
This demonstration afforded us a close-up look at the Velar in its off-road driving mode with the double wishbone front and integral link rear suspension (air or coil springs and continuously variable dampers). We also got to witness the torque on-demand all-wheel drive in full action. The Velar proved to be a car that can take it fast and sharp or slow and steady with equal mastery. 
During pre-dinner drinks at the hotel, a short presentation was given about the design of the car. Here we were told about the designers’ aspirations to reduce visual noise and clutter, following the concept of reductionism. This is best exemplified by the flush fit door handles and slim-line Matrix-Laser LED headlights. The overall integrity and minimalism in the Velar’s waistline is one of the most attractive aspects of its exterior design.
The sleekness of the First Edition is impressive too. Its relatively low height was achieved by making adjustments to the suspension in order to increase ground clearance to suit the terrain. This allowed designers to move away from the boxy look of the early Range Rovers. Window height is also minimal, further adding to the impression of a big, powerful beast ploughing through the elements.
The lines of the car perfectly accentuate the streamlining. The base line at chassis height slopes gently upward towards the rear and incorporates the geometry of the front air intakes and additional rear lights, as well as the wheel arches and side panel contours.
The waistline, with an even gentler upward slope, brilliantly integrates the front grille, headlight, bonnet edges, rear lights and the elegantly badged boot lid lip.
The bonnet and roof silhouette complete the picture with the roof-line sloping down towards the stern, creating the impression of a bulbous front with a sleekly tapered tail. Indeed, the car is topologically similar to a tear drop – the geometrical ideal for streamlining.

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This reductionist theme also extends to the car’s interior. The dual HD touchscreens – plus an additional dashboard and heads-up display – keep knobs and buttons to a minimum and make for a clean and simple yet highly functional and intuitive layout. As is often the case with luxury vehicles, adding devices via Bluetooth or USB was simple and straightforward. Four USB charging sockets, all centrally located, are an added convenience for passengers.
So why might a driver in Hong Kong opt for the new Range Rover Velar? The city isn’t exactly known for its off-road driving scene. If you had to take your child to hospital in the middle of a typhoon it would certainly be a good choice, but that’s not a scenario that pops up too often.
Off-road adventure isn’t the only thing the Velar has to offer, though. A big, sturdy vehicle with the full compliment of on-board safety features, it’s a car that’s enjoyable to drive under any road conditions.
For comfort and roominess, as well as the feeling of sheer luxury, the Velar has a lot to offer. While the price tag may not be too much of an issue in such a wealthy city, Hong Kong people still want value for money.
Starting at around HK$800,000, or $1.45 million for the top model, the Velar is top-of-the-range in price in Hong Kong. The premium Porsche Macan Turbo starts at HK$1.34 million, but bear in mind that the Velar comes with premium features as standard – not to mention the satisfaction of owning the first of a completely new breed.
For those that simply must have the latest and greatest, the Velar First Edition may become an irresistible choice.
Story: Clive Keep

Rover Supreme

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Land Rover’s new SVAutobiography Dynamic is said to be one of the brand’s most powerful Range Rovers to date, with its 550PS 5.0-litre V8 supercharged engine matched only by the Range Rover Sport SVR. The new model also boasts a range of high-tech features, including Advanced Tow Assist, activated via a 10-inch touchscreen on the dash should the need to reverse a trailer become pressing. Careless drivers also won’t need to try sweet talking their way out of a speeding ticket thanks to the Intelligent Speed Limiter, a bit of tech that automatically slows the vehicle down in line with input from the in-built Traffic Sign Recognition system.
<a href="http://www.landroverhk.com">www.landroverhk.com</a>

Range Rover’s new Dynamic SUV

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It’s a bit too soon to say for certain whether the new Range Rover Evoque Convertible is a triumph or a disaster. By chopping the top off its smallest, funkiest model, the company is either pioneering a brave new class of prestige off-roaders – with the added benefit of infinite headroom – or creating a ghastly mash-up of wholly incompatible automotive ingredients. There’s little room for any other outcome.
The logic behind creating the convertible Evoque seems sound. Chunky, stylish SUVs are the transport du jure for fashion-conscious urban motorists, many of whom wear them like accessories. The downside of driving a tall four-by-four, though, is that it’s hard for people to see just who’s behind the wheel. By lifting the roof off, you gain the advantage of being highly visible, while also getting to experience the timeless joy of open top motoring.
As is the case with any uber-stylish morsel of fashion, it comes with a number of downsides. The first of which pretty much unforgivable by any true fashionista – losing the roof has resulted in piling on the pounds for this baby Range Rover.
The Evoque Convertible is almost 300kg heavier than the two-door Coupe edition which it’s based on. This is largely thanks to the addition of all the electric motors and scaffolding needed to make the roof go up and down, as well as the hefty girders required to strengthen the chassis now that there’s no ridged roof to complete the body cell. Tipping the scales at just under two tonnes, the Evoque is a heavyweight, even though it’s relatively compact for an SUV.
As well as gaining weight, the Evoque convertible sheds luggage space to the oily-whirring bits as well as to the stowage room needed for the tucked-away soft top. A normal Evoque offers 451 litres of baggage allowance, cut to just 251 for the convertible.
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As well as being small, the boot is somewhat awkward to access, having something of the long and shallow feel of a safety deposit box. To make matters worse, the rear seats don’t fold down, so cargo capacity can’t be increased for special occasions.
Of course, increased weight means decreased speed – a problem only compounded by the choice of engines available on the Evoque. The power plants are restricted to four-cylinder units only, with a couple of diesels and only one petrol motor in the line-up.
The diesels are ponderously slow by modern standards, with 0-62 mph taking 10 seconds plus. The petrol engine is the quickest, though its 0-62 mph is a far from rapid 8.6 seconds.
Even with a petrol power plant, the engine sounds busy, largely thanks to the constant flicking up and down of its nine-speed automatic gearbox. While the driver can opt to change gears, with nine to choose from, it’s an unending and joyless task.
Assuming you have the patience to wait long enough for the Evoque Convertible to actually build up some momentum, the medium to high-speed handling isn’t as bad as you might fear. Granted, there’s a lot of weight that needs moving about, but most of it is tucked down low, so body roll isn’t too extreme when it comes to the more forceful cornering.
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This was never going to be a car for performance driving enthusiasts, with the handling disappointment almost entirely predictable. On bumpy, undulating road, the chassis twists noticeably, flagging up the roof ‘s usual role of holding everything together. On top of that, the steering is too light and too vague, the engine too weak and the brakes are nearly overwhelmed by the task of slowing all that mass.
In all, there’s a lot wrong with the Evoque Convertible, at least when judged in strict car terms. To assess it solely as a car, though, would be to almost entirely miss the point.
The correct way to view the little topless Range Rover – and the way that most car buyers view valuable vehicles – is as a lifestyle choice. In this respect, it fares rather better.
First and foremost, it’s very striking to look at. Roof up, it boasts almost exactly the same lines as its fixed head Coupe elder sibling – perhaps not pretty, but certainly noticeable. As befits a fashion accessory, there’s plenty of ‘bling’ to let other road users know that the driver has splashed out on some serious badge. The icing on the top is its Xenon headlights, which thoughtfully include LED Signature surround, adding bit of sparkle to daytime driving.
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With a press of a button the soft top tucks away in 18 seconds, leaving an almost completely clean, forward raked bodyline running straight from tailgate to bonnet badge. With frameless doors, the only things poking over that high parapet are the steeply raked windscreen and chunky leather head rests.
The soft top can be raised or lowered at up to 30 mph and, at that speed, there’s remarkably little wind buffeting. This is thanks, in no small part, to the high-sided bodywork and rakish glassware. Even at motorway speed, the resulting turbulence is never less than tolerable.
The experience of driving with the top down, though, is truly remarkable. Despite the heavy, wobbly ride, driving the Evoque top down feels rather like flying – albeit in something akin to an airborne fortress. Perched fairly high off the road surface – and with a completely unrestricted view of the sky – it’s not too hard to maintain that particular illusion.
Drivers and passengers, though, are well looked after. The double-stitched leather seats are both comfortable and supportive, with the front seats boasting 12-way power adjustable positioning, including the facility for recalling the required settings for a selection of drivers.
Overall, there’s just enough leg room in the back seats to accommodate a couple of adults in reasonable comfort for shortish journeys and, when the roof is raised, almost enough head room. It is, however, a strict two-person rear pew, with no provision for any third back seat passenger.
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Overall, everything in the cabin, though, is a tactile delight, with the leather seats and steering wheel all having a comforting solidity. Indeed, every button and switch is pleasingly robust to the touch.
The Evoque features Range Rover’s InControl Touch Pro infotainment system, accessed through a generously sized 10.2 inch screen. As well as the usual interface for mobile devices, satellite navigation and climate control, the system also allows users to configure interior mood lighting, helping to ensure that – even at night – everyone can see just who’s inside the Evoque Convertible.
As well as style, entertainment and comfort, this baby Range Rover also helps the driver out when it comes to safety. There is, for example, automatic lane-keeping assistance, giving due warning in the event of drifting out position on the highway. Should matters get even more seriously out of hand, hidden roll-over hoops spring into position in as little as 90 milliseconds whenever the car detects any possibility of upending.
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While the car may not be all that good on the road, it’s actually quite good off-road. It’s not, admittedly, quite as able as its larger Ranger Rover Vogue sibling, but it’s still substantially better than many of the pretend SUVs – the BMW X3 and Audi Q3, we’re talking about you here.
To be fair, its Terrain Response electronics and all-wheel drive can tackle some genuine off-road challenges. Decent ground clearance allows lumpy surfaces to be navigated with ease, while Range Rover’s Hill Descent Control system takes over when it comes to getting down some frankly scary angles, ensuring the driver need never intervene on the brakes. The Evoque even does a passable motor yacht impersonation, wading through water up to 50cm deep.
In truth, the Evoque customer is never likely to use any of these off-road abilities, though having them just adds to its allure. Plus – in the event that a natural disaster befalls the world’s urban spaces – the drivers of this car stand a better chance of making a run for it than the average SUV pilot. As a result, much of the currently fashionable post-apocalyptic fiction may have to be re-written to feature a much higher proportion of urban sophisticate Evoque-owner survivors.
Flawed in ways that don’t really matter to its target market and gifted in lots of ways that do, Range Rover seems likely to have scored a class re-defining hit with the Evoque Convertible. Just as all the other prestige brands copied Range Rover’s original luxury off-roader, it’s likely to be just a matter of time before Mercedes, BMW, Lexus et al release their own drop-top lux off-roaders.
Model  Range Rover Evoque Convertible 
From  £48,200 (HK$463,000 plus import duty) 
Engine   2.0 litre straight four 
Power (BHP)   236 bhp 
Transmission   9-speed automatic through 
four wheel drive 
0-62 mph   8.6 seconds 
Top speed   130 mph 
CO2   204g/km 
Fuel economy:   32.9 mpg

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