2016 Range Rover Evoque. Click to enlarge.

The 2016 model year Evoque is also offered with Land Rover’s existing advanced 240PS Si4 gasoline engine. Delivering strong performance, Si4 derivatives can accelerate from 0-100km/h (0-62mph) in 7.6 seconds and achieve a top speed of 217km/h (135mph), and return fuel economy of 7.8 l/100km (30 mpg US) and CO₂ emissions of 181g/km.

Both Ingenium variants deliver 430 N·m (317 lb-ft) of torque at 1500 rpm. In the 2WD model, the 150 PS unit is fitted to a six-speed manual; in its AWD variant, the 150 PS engine can also be mated with a ZF 9HP48 9-speed automatic transmission. The 180PS unit offers a choice between the six-speed and the 9-speed as well. The 9-speed is standard with the 240 PS gasoline unit.

A range of advanced features have been applied to the Ingenium engines to ensure outstanding environmental performance, including variable valve timing and a series of low friction technologies. Selective catalytic reduction and a new low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation system significantly reduce NO_x emissions. Compression ratio in all Ingenium variants is 15.5:1.

Service intervals for the TD4 engine have been extended from 16,000 miles to 21,000 miles to reduce running costs on the new lightweight engines.

The 2016 model year Range Rover Evoque will be the first Land Rover vehicle to be designated as an ‘E-Capability’ variant. The most efficient models will wear a blue ‘Evoque’ badge, applied to the eD4 109g/km (coupe) and 113g/km (five-door) front-wheel drive derivatives, highlighting the status of Land Rover’s most efficient vehicles.

The 2016 Evoque also features the introduction of Land Rover’s innovative All-Terrain Progress Control (ATPC), first seen on the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport. The stress-reducing technology maintains a pre-determined speed (selected using the cruise control function) in forward or reverse gears between 1.1 mph and 19 mph (1.8 km/h to 30 km/h), allowing the driver to concentrate on negotiating tricky terrain.

Safety features. A range of new features enhance 2016 model year Evoque’s safety offerings.

• Lane-Keeping Assist uses the stereo digital camera to prevent unintended lane changes by monitoring road markings. If the vehicle begins to drift into an adjacent lane without the driver signalling beforehand, Lane-Keeping Assist applies a gentle steering correction to maintain its lane position.

• Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) prevents or greatly reduces the severity of accidents in the event of the driver failing to take preventative action. Using an advanced forward-facing stereo digital camera, the system can identify potential hazards ahead. If a collision risk is detected, the driver is alerted by visual and audible prompts and, if the driver fails to take evasive action, the system helps to avoid collisions below 32 mph (50 km/h), and reduces the severity of an impact at speeds below 50 mph, (80 km/h).

• Attention Assist Estimation completes the trio of advanced new safety systems fitted to 2016 model year Evoque. It monitors steering inputs to detect when a driver is at risk of falling asleep at the wheel. Audible alarms and visual warnings signal when drowsiness is detected.

More than 400,000 Evoques have been produced globally since its introduction in 2011 making the premium compact SUV the fastest-selling Land Rover of all time. 2014 marked the Evoque’s most successful year to date, with 125,364 global sales.

Specific pricing by market will be announced closer to launch. Indicative pricing for the 2016 model year Range Rover Evoque will be comparable with the current model.