Item: Used Range Rover Evoque 2019 - present
Rating: 4
Author: What Car? Team

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<h3>Emergency call system</h3>

An issue has been found with the emergency call system that contacts the emergency service in the event of an airbag deployment&nbsp;or when the SOS button is pushed. An update of the system is required to solve this problem, and it applies to Evoques made from the start of production until 29 January 2020.

Despite being quite a recent introduction, the latest Range Rover Evoque managed a 20th place finish in the 2020 What Car? Reliability survey – better&nbsp;than the previous model that&nbsp;came&nbsp;last (25th) in the family car class. Land Rover as a brand&nbsp;continues to do badly against other manufacturers, taking the&nbsp;wooden spoon for being the worst overall.

If you would like to see the full reliability list, head to the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/2020-what-car-reliability-survey/n20042">What Car? Reliability Survey</a> pages for more information. 

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Land Rover is synonymous with SUVs, and especially with the Defender – the rugged runabout that has seen service in war zones across the world, but also as part of the Queen’s personal garage.

If off-road prowess is one of Land Rover’s core values, though, the other is luxury. Indeed, the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar are among the best luxury SUVs you can buy.

The Discovery, meanwhile, is a practical rival for the Audi Q7 and BMW X5, while the stylish Evoque (which is available as a three-door convertible as well as a traditional SUV) goes head to head with Audi’s Q3 and BMW’s X1.

In the coming years, we’ll see a new road-biased ‘Road Rover’ as well as an all-new Defender.

LAND ROVER

RANGE ROVER EVOQUE

The second-generation Range Rover Evoque is desirable, refined and well equipped. It's also practical and holds its value well.&nbsp;

Used Range Rover Evoque 2019 - present

<h3>MPG</h3>

Some rivals do have better fuel economy, but&nbsp;then again, most of those only have front-wheel drive.&nbsp;The Evoque has to lug around a heavier four-wheel drive on most versions, which goes some way to explaining the deficit.&nbsp;

Apart from the P300e plug-in hybrid with its 141mpg, diesel models are the most economical. There's not much difference between D150, D180 and D240 with 42.0mpg, 41.5mpg and 40.9mpg, respectively. This was improved in&nbsp;the late 2020&nbsp;updates to 44.2mpg for the D165, and 43.8mpg for the D200.

Petrol models aren't anywhere near as efficient as the diesels, even with mild-hybrid tech. There's a negligible difference between P200 and P250 at 31.7mpg and 31.6mpg, respectively. The P300 gets 31.3mpg.

<h3>Car tax (VED)</h3>

Be aware that any Evoque that had a list price of over £40,000 when new will be charged both the flat rate fee, and the supplementary luxury charge between years two and six.&nbsp;The current fee is £150 a year. The luxury tax is £325 a year. o find out more about the current <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/buying/car-tax-changes-in-2019-%E2%80%93-what-do-i-need-to-know/n1153">road tax costs, click here</a> for further information.

<h3>Servicing</h3>

Maintaining an Evoque at the main dealer will be expensive –&nbsp;even compared with its premium SUV rivals. There isn't&nbsp;discounted servicing once the manufacturer's warranty has expired&nbsp;either, so it might be worth looking for a trusted independent Land Rover specialist who can complete the same work for a fraction of the cost.&nbsp;

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Strong residual values mean there are cheaper used family SUVs out there, but the Range Rover Evoque is still an excellent choice and worth paying extra for if you're after something with a very plush interior, a relaxed driving manner and great driving position.

Thanks to&nbsp;the predicted high resale values&nbsp;coming true, you'll need at least £29,000 to get behind the wheel of an entry-level Range Rover Evoque D150 from 2019. That's still a decent saving over its new price, though. Spend between £29,000 and £35,000 on a 2020 model.&nbsp;

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<h3>Engine</h3>

The plug-in hybrid has only just arrived and it'll be a while before these reach used car forecourts, so we'd advise you to look for either a D150 or D180 diesel. The latter will probably be best if you plan to complete lots of motorway trips because it has a bit more mid-range punch to get it up to speed. You should only go for the petrols if you live in a city because the thirst of these models makes them very expensive to run if you cover big mileages.&nbsp;

The automatic gearbox suits the effortless nature of the Evoque far better than the manual. They also make up the majority of used examples.

<h2>Specification</h2>

Standard equipment is generous, but we'd search for an S model because it gets the 'Pro' version of the Pivi&nbsp;infotainment system along with a few welcome additional luxuries. Any trim level after this gets oversized 20in alloy wheels that don't do the ride any favours.

Our favourite Range Rover Evoque: &nbsp;D150 or D180 S auto

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<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Comfortable ride </li> <li>Feature-filled infotainment </li> <li>Space for child seats </li> <li>Robust build quality </li> <li>Practical storage spaces </li> <li>A boot fit for a family holiday </li> <li>Fuel-efficient engines</li></ul>

While we define a small SUV&nbsp;as something&nbsp;less than 4.3 metres long and a large SUV as measuring more than 4.5 metres, family SUVs tread the middle ground.

As the name suggests, the vast majority are&nbsp;designed for family duties rather than serious off-roading, so practicality is paramount. However, that&nbsp;shouldn't come at the expense of a decent drive; the best examples combine tidy handling with smooth engines&nbsp;and a ride that's comfortable&nbsp;enough to ensure the kids aren't left feeling queasy.

The Seat Ateca and&nbsp;Skoda Karoq should definitely be on your shortlist. But if you have a bit more to spend,&nbsp;the Range Rover Evoque is another strong option. If money is a concern, then the Dacia Duster provides comfortable, spacious and well-equipped transportation for an affordable price.

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Family SUV

Although most people use their Range Rover Evoque&nbsp;for school runs and commuting, some&nbsp;might have taken theirs off road;&nbsp;it is a Land Rover, after all. So, have a look underneath for evidence of off-road damage&nbsp;such as dented panels, caked-on mud or broken bits of plastic.

Many will be available for sale through the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/land-rover-approved-used-car-scheme/n22131">Land Rover Approved Used</a> scheme and should still look like new. Nevertheless, you ought to&nbsp;carry out the obvious checks for dents, scratches and kerb damage. Make sure the infotainment system works and has been updated to the latest software (the Pivi&nbsp;system allows over-the-air updates, so there shouldn't be any need to visit the dealer to complete&nbsp;this). Also inspect seats and carpeting for scuffs and stains.

The idea of taking a luxury vehicle and shrinking it isn't new. It also doesn't always work, but the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/land-rover/range-rover-evoque/4x4/used-review/n846">Range Rover Evoque</a> has been a runaway success (unlike the late and not-so-lamented Austin Allegro Vanden Plas) because it&nbsp;preserves&nbsp;all the&nbsp;imperious qualities&nbsp;of the bigger <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/land-rover/range-rover/4x4/used-review/n872">Range Rover</a>, while&nbsp;packaging&nbsp;this&nbsp;into an <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/category/family-suv">SUV</a> of a smaller, more socially acceptable size.

Also in&nbsp;keeping with the times are the various engine options, especially the&nbsp;305bhp plug-in hybrid system that provides 34 miles of electric-only driving. The bulk of used examples, though, have the regular petrol and diesel engines. To begin with, there were three power grades for both 2.0-litre petrol and&nbsp;diesel options. The petrol range consists of a 197bhp P200, 247bhp P250 and 296bhp P300, while diesel-lovers could pick between a 148bhp D150, 178bhp D180 and 237bhp D240. Merely a year after launch, the diesel range was revised to either a 163bhp D165 or 197bhp D200. Aside from some front-wheel drive&nbsp;versions of the D150 and D165, all have four-wheel drive and&nbsp;a nine-speed automatic gearbox.

Every Evoque gets dual-zone climate control, automatic lights and wipers, front and rear parking sensors, LED headlights, heated front seats and a 10.0in touchscreen infotainment system with <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/owning/what-is-apple-carplay/n1193">Apple CarPlay</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/owning/what-is-android-auto/n1194">Android Auto</a> connectivity. A rear-view camera is also standard, but this was changed to a surround-view camera from late 2020 onwards.

Step up to S for larger 18in alloys, leather seats with 12-way electric adjustment for the front perches, plus an upgraded 'Pro' version of the infotainment system. SE adds 20in wheels, an electric tailgate, a digital instrument cluster and blindspot monitoring. Meanwhile,&nbsp;HSE has&nbsp;lumbar adjustment, a Meridian sound system, adaptive cruise and rear cross traffic alert.

R-Dynamic gives the Evoque a more sporting look and is available on S, SE and HSE trims. Top-tier Autobiography has 21in wheels, adaptive LED headlights and&nbsp;a panoramic glass roof along with cooled front seats and&nbsp;a heated steering wheel.&nbsp;

You'll enjoy high levels of refinement in an&nbsp;Evoque because road and engine din are well quelled, with only some&nbsp;wisps of wind to be heard. Indeed, it's probably best that you sit&nbsp;back and relax because no Evoque&nbsp;feels particularly rapid and&nbsp;those equipped with the automatic are also reluctant to change down a gear when you want a burst of acceleration. Nevertheless, ride quality is especially good on cars with 17 or 18in wheels, but&nbsp;larger wheels tend to exacerbate rougher road surfaces at lower speeds.&nbsp;The steering feels light, although it's a little too keen&nbsp;to self-centre. And traction in slippery conditions is excellent due to most versions getting four-wheel drive and grip levels are strong.

If you're after a commanding driving position, the Evoque is the SUV for you. Visibility is good aside from some fairly chunky roof pillars and a shallow rear window, but then there are parking sensors and cameras to mitigate some of those issues. Material quality is high, plus there's even the option of finding an Evoque with vegan-friendly&nbsp;Eucalyptus textile pack that doesn't incorporate&nbsp;any&nbsp;animal products.&nbsp;

The infotainment is a noticeable step-up from the previous generation car. It&nbsp;responds promptly to inputs and has a simple&nbsp;menu layout that makes it more intuitive&nbsp;than the one in the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volvo/xc40/estate/used-review/n17574">Volvo XC40</a>, although it's still not quite as easy to use on the move as the one in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/x1/estate/used-review/n812">BMW X1</a> due to a lack of a physical rotary controller or&nbsp;shortcut buttons.&nbsp;

Space is good for tall people up&nbsp;front –&nbsp;even with the panoramic roof. You won't find as much knee room in the back of an Evoque as you get n XC40 or X1, but it's still fine&nbsp;by class standards and sitting three abreast isn't so much of a squeeze as it might be in some rivals.&nbsp;

A buggy or a set of golf clubs can be stowed in the boot without issue, but overall capacity below the cover is noticeably down on other SUVs in this class. Still, a standard 40/20/40 split folding rear seat improves&nbsp;flexibility, and those seats fold flat too. Good news for the odd Ikea trip.

If you're interested in finding a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/used-cars/land-rover/range-rover-evoque">used Evoque</a>, or any of the other SUVs mentioned here, head over to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/used-cars">Used Car Buying</a>&nbsp;pages to find lots of cars listed for sale at great prices.

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