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UVs are generally examples of
masculinity, however, this one tries
to set itself apart from the rest of
the clan. How well? Let us find out? The
Range Rover Evoque will be on the radar
for most premium SUV buyers in the
country. However, this particular one has
an element of awesomeness attached
with it, as it is the first premium SUV
Convertible to hit Indian shores.what iS it on the
outSide?Straight upfront, you might associate this
SUV with a normal Range Rover Evoque,
however, when looked closer, the roof
in the form of canvas does give away
the true nature of this vehicle. It is only
when the top is folded down that you
realize its awesomeness with the wind
blowing around you. Of course, the sides
do further substantiate this story as in
comparison to the normal Evoque, the
Convertible only features two doors. With
that, the rather raised rear profile is a bit
unusual for an SUV but then, again, it
is one of the key areas that help attract
attention towards it. Its frameless glass
windows and black finish touches given
to the exterior (be it the bonnet, lower
half of front & rear bumper, and the
wheel arches) provides the Range Rover
Evoque Convertible with a distinctive
look. In fact, the inclusion of rear spoileradds to that extra element of glamour to
this SUV and so do the 18-inch black
alloy wheels.how iS it on
the inSide?The layout of the cabin for the Range
Rover Evoque Convertible is more or
less the same as the normal four-door
SUV. Being offered only in the HSE
Dynamic trim it catered to a dual tone
cabin (black & light brown). The use of
supreme quality leather with excellent
built quality helps establish the Land
Rover’s years old SUV legacy. In fact, the
aluminium touches visible throughout
the cabin provide this convertible with a
premium feel. Feature loaded, it offers
a 10-inch In Control Pro Touchscreen
infotainment system with navigation,
however, there is no Apple CarPlay
or Android Auto. To further enhance
the overall onboard experience, the
inclusion of a 660 Watt Meridian
Surround Sound System compatible with
12 speakers plus a subwoofer does its
job really well to provide great sound
quality. Its perforated Windsor leather
seats are well cushioned as they provide
ample of comfort both in the front and
the rear. Since this vehicle is a two-
door, gaining access to the rear seats
is a big problem. Having said that the
lack of space between the front and therear row means that accommodating
an average height individual (anyone
above 5’8), will pose to be an
issue. For storage, this SUV offers a
reasonable boot size measuring 251
litres despite the fact that its foldable
roof is accommodated well within the
same area.how doeS it drive?
In this particular department, the
Range Rover Evoque Convertible
has something different to offer. It,
therefore, comes equipped with a new
2.0-litre Ingenium petrol engine in
comparison to its sibling. This 1997cc
gasoline power plant, when brought
into action, feels very responsive. Its
culmination with a 9-speed automatic
gearbox on-board ensures that the
shifts are easy and smooth thereby
making the drive an enjoyable one.
However, the moment you encounter a
bit of traffic due to its lack of eagerness
to shift gears quickly the overall
experience can get a bit hampered. In
order to retain its go anywhere attitude,
the Range Rover Evoque Convertible
comes fitted with an All-Wheel Drive
System that provides ample of grip
to this SUV no matter which terrain
you throw it at. With decent handling
characteristics, the ride quality does not
disappoint either.SUv OF a
DIFFERENT kIND
2.0-lItre sI4 petrol 240 bHp 340 nm 9-speed aUtomatICRanGe ROveR evOque COnveRTiBLe