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2011 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Review


The revolutionary all-new Land Rover Range Rover Evoque public debut at the World Expo 2010 at the Paris Motor Show.

Dr. Ralf Speth, CEO of Jaguar and Land Rover, said: "It is an exciting time for our company as we continue to expand our portfolio with the addition of new Range Rover to the range, not only the Land Rover Range increase our Rover Evoke. global market share, but also demonstrates our commitment to sustainable construction, but highly desirable products. "

Dr. Speth continued: "The bishop helps define a new premium compact SUV segment more elegant and sporty, made a strong statement about the future direction of the Range Rover brand and have a strong emotional appeal with a wide range of buyers of the premium. the cars. "

The Land Rover LRX concept car to evoke reality become acclaimed faithfully capture the spirit of cross-cutting brand.

True to the Rover brand range Evoke offers effortless quality standards of craftsmanship, luxury and performance, but in a more compact packaging of cellophane.

Range Rover fuel and lighter than ever mentions the mark shows a commitment to environmental sustainability, the ability of CO2 sub-130g/km SUV class.

Phil Popham, Managing Director of Land Rover, said: "The revolutionary, the new Range Rover Evoque takes the brand into new territories very important and exciting contemporary evoke attract a new group of customers that can not be regarded as a Range Rover before. .

This is a very particular product, we decided to name badge. New Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is sold in over 160 countries, and his name is instantly recognizable across cultural and language barriers all over the world. Evoque means exclusive, and the emotional and sophisticated blue, which corresponds to the machine Urban Chic, "he added.

Dr. Speth continues. "This vehicle was designed, developed and manufactured in England, which has created over 1,000 jobs in the multi-award winning plant in Halewood, Merseyside, this will promote employment, coupled with the fact that over 80 percent of production Range Rover Evoque is intended for export would be a great support for the British economy. "

Design Development of the Range Rover

The new Land Rover Range Rover Evoque directly inspired by the LRX concept car, which has international recognition for a reinterpretation of the exciting clues Range Rover design classic.

Intelligent planning and careful design allows the spirit of the LRX concept is a reality, without compromising the core values ​​of the Rover range of luxury interior design, performance and characteristics of off-road refinement.

Gerry McGovern, director of Land Rover, said: "Range Rover Evoque marks a bold evolution of design, giving a new interpretation of the indices of Range Rover Classic Range Rover design, and to remain faithful to the fundamental values ​​of the Range Rover.

"The dramatic increase of life, the shoulder muscle in the entire length of the car, and the cone characteristic of a floating roof line, it would take a very dynamic profile, with a powerful, athletic position."

Pushing the wheels to the four corners of the car contributes to its target position. The wheel arches are wide but softly integrated into the body, while the carefully sculpted corners dramatically reduce the car's visual overhangs front and rear.

Impeccable luxurious interior

During his appearance dramatically. Land Rover Range Rover Evoque customers with an impeccably designed luxury chalet, which includes quality materials and elegant design expected of a Rover inside the Range

Gerry McGovern continued, "The robust and simple architecture of the cabin is light at the intersection between the elements in bold fixed horizontal panel with strong vertical lines in the center console."

The only compact SUV segment, which allows customers to configure Evoque lavishly decorated in soft premium leather cabin and an attractive design, double stitching gives a luxurious finish almost the entire surface of the doors on the dashboard and seats.

Unlike the bold, comforting smell and feel the soft, natural leather, real metal finish to deliver an impressive series of reflections. Cool to the touch and exquisitely designed, metallic, blind and visual quality that the internal note.

Instrumentation, housed in a compact design curves adds a premium sports interior. The rings are a nice double the three-dimensional shape with a thick, bright beads and needles, and is attached to the bottom of the box ready for a round polished chrome wheels.

Maximum comfort

The pilot is in the lowered position, which puts him in a Range Rover offers a feeling of great sportsmanship, while maintaining the high command instead of the behavior. The result is a head of state is traditionally richer in many sports sedans, despite a low roofline trim profile.

Drivers taking the Range Rover off-road Evoke can be sure that you understand that in addition to generous ground clearance, the car is much better than breaking on the angle, the angle of attack and the angle from SUV premium compact.

Handling dynamic and effortless, refined performance

Land Rover engineers have developed the Range Rover Evoque to provide customers with polished driving experience that combines the performance and sporty driving dynamics with the reagents, and effortless elegance.

Murray Dietsch, Executive Director, Land Rover, said:. "We created a structure for collecting and electric power steering (EPAS) to provide precise steering and responsive at low revs, which makes the car agile and fun to ride the city as the trail is a lighter, just a little 'space, reacts quickly and positively to driver inputs at high speed, drivers are offered agility enthusiasts who want a car. "

This endearing and sport was not achieved at the expense of harshness or poor comfort and refinement. Adaptive Dynamics uses advanced magnetic ride shock absorbers ™, which offers an excellent balance between confidence, agility and control comfort. The suspension offers an even tighter control of the body, with flatter handling and sharper responses.

How True Range Rover Evoque offers a feature of all seasons, all the surface characteristics of the brand. Overall, the Big Brothers, the new model offers tremendous potential for off-road tires to improve the final version of the system is responsible for signing the Land.

The Bishop will be the first Range Rover to offer customers a choice between standard, full-time four-wheel drive system offers excellent smart performance and traction on all surfaces, and low-carbon two-wheeled option drive for improved fuel economy.

Turbo powertrain line offers a smooth and responsive performance. Customers can choose global updates 2.2-liter turbodiesel with 150 hp 190P or derivatives. The version with four-wheel drive 150 hp 2.2-liter combined with CO2 145g/km 50mpg and offer up awesome. The state of the art nouveau 240P, gasoline direct injection 2.0-liter turbo combine B4, double and variable valve timing with exceptional driveability and fuel economy.

Murray Dietsch continued, "The state of the art, which combines four-cylinder, turbocharged six-cylinder refinement and performance with fuel economy numbers up to 58mpg and CO2 emissions of 130g/km These impressive figures achieved during the product development team is determined to give. a compact and weight-efficient without compromising on durability and robustness. "

Sustainability seriously

Land Rover Range Rover Evoke sends a strong message that the brand is committed to providing information on new products, not only desirable but also much more durable.

The new car is greener references come from a comprehensive approach to reducing its environmental impact throughout the development cycle of life products and manufacturing to customer use and recycling of waste.

Although Evoke offers clients Premium Luxury and performance expected of the Range Rover, also indicates the level of efficiency and responsible for the design make it one of the cars in its class life.

Environmental product innovations to determine the key performance include:

Compact size - to 4350 mm, the Range Rover raises is 430 mm shorter than the Range Rover Sport

Light technology - advanced materials used throughout the body and chassis

Efficient transmission of power - a state-of-the-art petrol and diesel engines, a very powerful feature, such as direct injection and stop-start

Technologies with low CO2 emissions - such as electric power steering (EPAS), optimized for price reforms and the transfer of an intelligent

The availability of front-wheel-drive - to reduce weight and reduces power transmission losses

Recycling and reuse - to optimize sustainable and recyclable materials and the optimization of end of life recycling

The result is a range, Rover, which sets new standards for the compact SUV segment premium in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, and the two wheels of diesel engine capable of 130g/km of CO2 in exceptional circumstances.

Significantly Evoque

Land Rover designers and engineers have developed a number of innovative features and distinctive Range Rover Evoque ensure stand out from the crowd.

Lighting plays an important role in the unusual invitation of the bishop. First to draw attention is the powerful company in the graph projectors, created by the blade LED technology. A similar figure is repeated in the taillights LED gem with its 3D design of the petals.

Approaching the car during the night and you can view a graph of the fat along the front doors of the car, illuminating the "puddle lights" by shining mirrors.

It particularly affects greet you when you enter the car. The interior features come to life with choreography for the start of the animation sequence, while the full automatic gearbox the daily "good morning" as he did not rule on the driver's hand.

LED lighting provides a sophisticated and accurate lighting in the cabin, a choice of colors to choose drivers based on their mood. Select the dynamic mode, however, and sports a red filling inside the instrument panel and pole display.

A full set of features, it is never an overview before installing the Range Rover can be determined, offers versatility Vista will help make each trip special.

There are three main themes of the design of vehicles, each with a surface treatment of his own inner packaging and carefully coordinated. The three themes are:

Deregulation - a concept car that combines original design with an elegant clean interior in neutral colors to emphasize the pure forms, the simple architecture of the cottage. Soft materials packaged in sharp contrast with the shiny surfaces are coated with aluminum finish.

Prestige - Ultimate Range Rover luxury, combining an external action, which includes unique 19-inch wheels and shiny metallic accents with an indulgent interior, which is almost entirely wrapped in leather. Luxurious two-tone schemes are adorned with premium leather, double stitching and real wood and metal finishes.

Dynamic - bold exterior with 20-inch wheels and bumpers only, thresholds, discharge grille and firmer confidence. Roof spoiler color contrast is not an expensive option, while the premium sports interior features a darker environment with patches of bright color contrasts with perforated leather seats and exclusive distributor of the sport.

Equipped with premium technologies

The benefits mentioned in the same wide selection of the latest technologies and the widest range of Rover, control, connectivity, comfort and convenience for all residents.

Since the driving wheel, the Range Rover Evoque monitoring system to be designed with care, and show that combines the elegance and clarity, a state-of-the-art and feature best-in-class ease ' use.

At the heart of the operating system Range Rover display highly acclaimed, eight-inch high definition touch screen graphic, pure and simple, intuitive menu structure. The display is available with the innovative dual-view technology as a driver and passenger can view the contents are completely independent.

Tech-savvy customers are able to link that requires a complete package that includes a Bluetooth hands-free cell phone use and audio streaming, and a selection of USB and auxiliary iPod and other portable devices.

Evoke is the first of the Range Rover offers a tool of great new sound system developed in collaboration with the high-end audio specialist Meridian. Meridian offers a premium 825W, 17 speakers deliver full surround sound.

Other features available to customers of Land Rover Range Rover Evoque are:

Park Assist parking automatic parallel

Blind Spot Monitoring System

Surround Camera System with five digital cameras, including a rotation

Throughout the two-zone automatic climate control, park-heating time

HDD Navigation System

DAB / FM / AM / Sirius tuners 10xCD multiplayer VHD

Digital and satellite TV and DVD playback

In the back of the package of video screens, eight-inch digital wireless headphones and remote control touch screen control

Remote keyless entry and power rear door

Adaptive Headlights with auto light soaking

Heated windshield, heated front seats and steering wheel

They are sold in 160 markets around the world in the summer of 2011

Range Rover Evoque has published a number of award-winning Halewood plant in Merseyside, UK. The car was designed for all world markets, and available in over 160 countries during the summer of 2011.

Phil Popham, said: "The launch of Range Rover Evoke is an important step for the Range Rover brand brings a new car This revolutionary enthusiasm and relevance of the brand, but remains faithful to the values ​​of high-end luxury and performance been reached. Rover as a long-term success over the past 40 years. "

Revolutionary design

The new Range Rover Evoque has turned the LRX concept, in fact, marks a significant change in the design of the Range Rover, and offers customers a premium compact, and highly desirable SUV.

An innovative and original cross-coupé, capturing Evoke - almost an inch - great LRX concept design. The above lines and a sporty and dynamic profile, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque creates a new premium SUV coupe.

Gerry McGovern, said Chief Land Rover: "The strong general acceptance of the LRX concept in 2008 has made us determined to develop a production car that captured the spirit of this very interesting concept, but trying to a practical reality. desirable production was a huge challenge for our designers and engineers, but they embraced with impressive energy and passion. "

Range Rover Classic track design and bold new interpretation

The exterior evokes daring interpretations of the range of new and intriguing evidence Rover design classics, including the signature clamshell bonnet, the floating roof and the wheels' in each corner'position solid.

Unlike all previous Range Rover, proposes to adopt a very dynamic profile, with its spectacular rise waist, a muscular shoulder the entire length of the car, and a characteristic cone of the line of the floating roof. The bold graphic design created by excessive corner of the line of the window is highlighted by black bars.

Pushing the wheels of the four corners helps give the car its own decided that the wheel arches are wide but poorly integrated into the body. The corners are carefully designed to reduce visual of the car in front and rear overhangs.

The front design is a powerful affirmation of the identity of the Range Rover with graphics created by the horizontal bold headlamps perforated two-bar grille and distinctive.

The elegant box makes a strong sense of quality with pipes precise striking details such as hood vents and side vents, and quality of the jewel-like headlights and LED taillights and a thin blade strong signature of groups of indicators.

"The performance of the construction will cause a strong emotional reaction. His unique style will attract a new generation of Range Rover customers who have never considered an SUV before, such as premium coupe buyers who want to make a bold statement new, "says McGovern.

The modern decor and Sports Commission

Evoke the Internet has been a strong, high quality and purity Range Rover traditional architecture and apply them to new sports and fashion.

Since most of the Range Rover cabin is the center of the intersection between the horizontal bold solid band, and strong vertical lines in the center console.

The designers are also inspired by the forms LRX concept interior fashion, capturing the dramatic side of the center console and the clean lines and elegant instrument panel. Project to preserve the concept of a storage area under the distinctive sloping console, open structure of the resonant themes of lightness and efficiency of the rest of the car.

The exquisite quality of materials and workmanship is reflected in the very modern, clean interior surface, including the level of treatment with ventilation holes and horizontal blinds in the center console.

Housed in a small curve, a tool to increase the feeling of the interior sports prize. Areas is a two dimensional form of thick, glossy needles and beads, and the sport has brought home a round polished chrome wheels.

Fixed panoramic glass roof option increases the feeling of freedom, as part of the house inside room and deceptively spacious with natural light.

Gerry McGovern said: "The luxury and contemporary style, the cabin is the perfect outdoor concept car with the best materials and workmanship, elegant and stylish, they say it's a Range Rover but with the inner truth sports taste .. "

Making Range Rover and Range Rover materials

Range Rover Evoque offers a level of quality and craftsmanship in every detail of the car. Special attention was paid to the selection of only the finest, high quality materials, and apply these materials with care and taste.

Perhaps the most obvious example of this is wrapped in a luxurious finish of the upper side. The high quality of standard models use leather Windsor - a wonderfully soft and high quality hides, which are hand-picked for their exceptional touch and see - perfectly hand finished with double stitched in August

The abdominal fascia is also wrapped in leather, leather door panels and seats sumptuous, creating a luxurious atmosphere. In total, over 10m2 of leather - the equivalent of more than three total cache - you need to fill each vehicle. All aspects of fashion, including the size and shape of the needle, also specified by Range Rover experts to ensure the original finish, at any time.

Even in models where the skin is not specified, the tool is wrapped in a quality soft material in a high double-needle stitching, and a wealth of experience in interior design.

Unlike bold and luxurious soft leather surfaces are strong visual details of the metal surface is a horizontal strip of genuine band, which surround the fan control and the curved sides of the center console. He feels cold, and beautifully crafted, the metal surface is a reminder for the blind and visual quality of superior design.

Attention to detail throughout the company to build the Range Rover also raises thousands of man hours to illustrate the adjustment All visible parts fit together, which ensures the best quality and consistency of the end.

In turn, the LRX concept to reality

Evoke Land Rover Range Rover LRX concept is completely faithful to the grand style, capturing the design of about one millimeter.

During the development process, preserving the integrity of the design of LRX was a priority and has led to new technologies and smart engineering solutions to maintain the appearance of the concept car.

Some of the features that helped to keep LRX concept design include:

The body structure and suspension of new sub-frames to produce a low profile stylish LRX also excellent indoor facilities and a tradition of high command driving position, with the flexibility needed for a comfortable on-road and off-road

Approval of an ultra-resistant steel and boron in the B-pillars to maintain a slender pillars without compromising strength or safety

The detailed optimization of interior design in general, including the positions of the pedals, the reservoir and the height of the structure of the product is a rich and legroom in the interior, while maintaining a small coupé roofline

Integration with radio in the rear wing for the installation of outdoor equipment via satellite.

 

Bentley Continental GTC


Bentley Continental GTC is elegantly designed and engineered with passion, creativity, and expertise. Available in a single base variant. The car is driven by a powerful 6-litre W12 engine. The luxuriously handcrafted interior with the beauty of wood veneers and elegant premium leather adds a dash of class, elegance, and refinement to the cabin.The convertible version of the Continental GT, the Continental GTC, was first presented in September 2005, and was introduced to several world markets in the autumn of 2006. With the second generation Azure, it is the second Bentley convertible released in 2005. The roof is produced by Karmann in Osnabrück, Germany.

Graceful and elegant lines flow around the body to give a sporty yet understated appeal. Sensory pleasure is elevated with the world of refinement in the interior and a powerful engine technology under the hood.
It is a high-performance 2-door luxury convertible based on the brilliantly designed and creatively engineered Bentley Continental GT coupe. The car is fixed with additional structural reinforcements to add rigidity and stiffness to the structure. With the best of luxuries adding more attitude and agility, the Continental GTC takes open top driving to new levels. Great attention is given to every small detail to confirm uniqueness of the car.

BUILD AND STYLE

Bentley Continental GTC is an elegantly designed car with distinctive and potent lines that heightens the fascia of the car. Furthermore, the exterior is adorned with an upright grille, new rear bumper, traditional matrix Bentley grille, twin bi-xenon headlamps, rear LED taillamps, twin oval stainless steel tail pipes, coloured keyed electronically adjustable door mirrors, rain sensing windscreen wipers, and sleeker valance.
The car has a fabric top that opens or closes in about 25 seconds with just a push of one button. In case the rear seat of the car is unoccupied, driver has an option to raise a chrome and aluminium wind blocker to streamline the airflow.
The interior is packed with a host of innovations that enable passengers to just sit back and relax. Luxurious wood veneers and premium leather upholstery accentuates the intimate ambience of the car. The finest of natural materials are blended with veneers and leather hides to make the cabin cozy, warm, and comfortable.

The exquisite hand-stitched multifunctional steering wheel is meticulously draped in superior quality hide. The interior also boasts of a premium car audio system designed and manufactured by Naim. The sophisticated audio system comprises DVD, satellite navigation system, 6-CD changer, iPod interface, 100-watt amplifier, and 15 state-of-art speakers to deliver the best-in-class audio experience. The effective air-conditioning system and multi-zone electronic climate control ensures optimized comfort in the cabin under all weather conditions. The Bluetooth telephone system further enhances the joy of driving and makes every journey a thrilling experience. It also has a generous boot to store just anything and everything in the car that further ensures a hassle free journey.

ENGINE

Bentley Continental GTC is powered by a responsive 6-litre, twin-turbo W12 engine that generates an awesome power output of 552 bhp with a maximum torque of 650Nm at 1600rpm. Power of the engine is transferred through a six-speed automatic transmission to all four wheels of the car.
The independent automatic air suspension constantly monitors and controls the ride height adjustments and damper settings in accordance to road conditions. With the powerful engine mated to effective transmission and retuned suspension technology, the car can reach a top speed of 318 km/h and accelerate form 0-100 km/h in just 4.8 seconds.