Range Rover Evoque Puts Accent on Technology for 2024

Range Rover refreshes the Evoque for the ’24 model year, saying the small luxury CUV has been enhanced with the latest technologies and premium material choices.

Updates include a new grille and slim headlights as well as new exterior accents, colors and finishes that complement the coupe-like silhouette, floating roof, continuous waistline and flush deployable door handles.

Inside, Range Rover’s design philosophy is expressed with a new 11.4-in. (29-cm) curved-glass touchscreen and regular over-the-air software updates that reduce the need to visit a retailer.

The touchscreen offers full digital control over key vehicle functions, powered by the latest Pivi Pro infotainment system with built-in Amazon Alexa connectivity. Now situated higher and closer to the driver, the touchscreen also opens up more storage space and features standard wireless device charging.

Pivi Pro supports smartphone connectivity with wireless Apple CarPlay. Wireless Android Auto is also supported, while wireless device charging from a new storage area in the center console provides immediate fast charging. The ’24 Evoque is also Wi-Fi enabled with a Data Plan.

Pivi Pro also provides full access to a range of online apps, including Spotify and Deezer, integrated within the infotainment system. Also embedded in Pivi Pro is Amazon Alexa, which allows control of various settings and features using natural voice commands.

Range Rover Evoque cabin

Climate, seating and audio volume controls are always visible via new sidebars, featuring multi-functional sliding controls. These virtual buttons provide immediate access to frequently used items, including individual temperature controls for the front occupants, cameras, navigation and audio volume.

A panoramic roof bathes the cabin in natural light. New detailing includes Moonlight Chrome on the steering wheel, center console trim and air vents. Moonlight Chrome complements new trim finishes, which include Technical Light Anodized or Dark Anodized Aluminum.

The intelligent torque on-demand all-wheel-drive system, designed to provide optimum torque distribution to suit the conditions, whether driving dynamically on the road or pulling away from a standstill on slippery surfaces.

Terrain Response 2, accessible through Pivi Pro^, allows the driver to adjust vehicle settings to suit the driving environment, with a choice of Eco, Comfort, Grass-Gravel-Snow, Mud-Ruts, Sand, Dynamic and Automatic mode. Each alters the calibration of the engine, transmission, AWD system, suspension and stability control systems.

Cabin Air Purification Plus is available for the first time on Evoque as part of the optional Comfort Pack. The technology helps combat pathogens and significantly reduces odors, bacteria and allergens, while the Air Quality Index app allows monitoring of outside air quality both at occupants’ current location and their destination.

Customers have a choice of Evoque S and Dynamic SE models with a P250 Ingenium drivetrain, a turbocharged 2.0L 4-cyl., producing 246 hp and linked to a 9-speed automatic transmission.

The Evoque’s color choices feature Arroios Grey, Tribeca Blue and Corinthian Bronze, along with a choice of Narvik Black and Corinthian Bronze roof options. There are eight alloy wheel designs up to 21 ins. in size and five new finishes.

The ’24 Evoque is priced from $51,075 including a $1,175 destination charge.

Range Rover Evoque rear 3.4