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The Range Rover Evoque has the image and equipment that premium SUV buyers expect, but its reliability is very poor.
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Mark Pearson
Updated: 25 November 2024
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What's the used Land Rover Range Rover Evoque like?
If we were to name one of the most desirable used cars on the market today, the Range Rover Evoque would be a top contender.
And it's easy to understand why; it's a good-looking family SUV that provides much of the practicality of a family car, the high driving position people want, plenty of standard kit and the desirability of a premium badge. The fact that you can now buy an early example for a third of the price of a new 2019-onwards Range Rover Evoque (which, incidentally, has similar looks) is just the icing on the cake.
Overview
The Range Rover Evoque is a desirable family SUV that combines style, practicality, and a premium badge. Its high driving position and plenty of standard equipment make it appealing. However, its reliability is a concern, with several reported issues and interior space may feel limited for taller passengers.
Pros
- Stylish design appeals to many buyers
- High driving position enhances visibility
- Premium features and equipment are abundant
Cons
- Poor reliability raises significant concerns
- Limited rear passenger space
- Firm ride quality with the larger wheel options
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Engines: The performance of the Evoque has always been good rather than stunning. All engines are turbocharged four-cylinder lumps, the majority being diesels of 2.2-litre capacity in pre-2015 versions or more efficient 2.0-litre units thereafter. The range kicked off with a front-wheel drive 148bhp eD4 and four-wheel drive TD4, followed by a 187bhp SD4. Post-2015 2.0-litre versions come in 148bhp eD4 and 178bhp TD4 flavours. The lone petrol is a 237bhp 2.0-litre that remained unchanged throughout.
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Trims and equipment: Trim levels vary between before and after the 2015 facelift. Early cars come in Pure, Prestige and Dynamic forms. Pure has 18in alloy wheels, heated front seats, climate control, cruise control, rear parking sensors, and an 8in infotainment system with Bluetooth. A Tech pack was available that added sat-nav, front parking sensors, a heated windscreen and auto lights and wipers.
Prestige has bigger 19in alloys, Oxford leather seats, xenon headlights, sat-nav, a reversing camera, front parking sensors and auto lights and wipers. Dynamic is more of a sporting design package, with the major differences being 20in alloys and adaptive suspension. These last two trims could have had an optional Lux pack added with an electric tailgate, panoramic glass roof, an upgraded 825w Meridian audio system, surround-view camera system and blind spot monitoring.
After the 2015 revisions, Pure became SE but gained a revised infotainment system with a DAB radio, lane departure warning and automatic emergency braking, automatic lights and wipers plus front parking sensors. As ever, you'd need to get the Tech version for sat-nav. HSE Dynamic and HSE Dynamic Lux are much like the previous Dynamic and Dynamic with the optional Lux pack, while range-topping Autobiography really upped the ante spec-wise, with adaptive LED headlights, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, Windsor leather seat trim and 14-way electric front seat adjustment.
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Ride and handling: To drive, the Evoque is dynamically good enough for most tastes and is a handy size for those that have to park in tight city streets. However, while the quick steering means fewer turns are needed to slot it into a bay, it can make the car feel a tad nervous on faster roads, and the large door mirrors that aid visibility causes plenty of wind noise at motorway speeds.
The ride is too firm when fitted with some of the larger wheel options, so we'd suggest choosing an example with 18in wheels to ensure you get a comfortable ride.
Interior and practicality: Interior accommodation is a bit of a mixed bag. Those in the front will appreciate the sleek design of the dashboard and the commanding seating position, but those behind them will be a feel a little short-changed for space because head, leg and shoulder room aren't great for taller people, and that's for the five-door version.
The three-door Evoque is even less practical and is best avoided if you plan on carrying passengers regularly. The boot is pretty pokey in both versions, though, and the opening is narrower than some rivals.
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Ownership cost
What used Land Rover Range Rover Evoque will I get for my budget?
Used Evoques start at around £7500, at the time of writing, but figure on spending more like £8000 to secure an early car that's covered an average mileage for its age, with a service history, bought either privately or from an independent dealer.
Up your budget to £10,000 for a pre-facelift 2015 car, or £12,500 to £14,000 for a post-facelift Evoque with an average mileage and a full service history. £16,000 will be enough for a 2019 Evoque with below-average mileage.
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How much does cost to run a Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?
MPG
Not surprisingly, the diesel-engined cars are the most economical. The 2.0-litre eD4 engine helps the Evoque achieve an official NEDC combined figure of 65.7mpg, while the earlier 2.2 eD4 got 56.5mpg. The punchier 2.0 TD4 180 returned 55.3mpg or 43.5mpg in earlier 2.2 SD4 form. The 2.0-litre Si4 petrol engine initially returned just 32.5mpg, but this was improved in 2014 to 36.2mpg.
CO2 emissions
The worst offender throughout the life of the Evoque is the 2.0 Si4 petrol. Initially, it put out 199g/km, although this was reduced in 2014 to 181g/km. If you want to keep a lid on emissions, plump for the eD4 which emitted 133g/km in 2.2-litre form, or 113g/km after the new engine was introduced.
As you'd expect, both any model with four-wheel drive will produce more CO2, so an early TD4 has a figure of 149g/km and the SD4 174g/km. The newer engine in the post-2015 TD4 dropped this figure to 125g/km for the manual or 134g/km for the automatic.
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Road Tax (VED)
Road tax for all models registered before 1 April 2017 will vary depending upon the emissions the engine produces (see paragraph above for more information). If you're buying one registered after the tax system changed on 1 April 2017, you'll have to pay a yearly flat-rate fee, currently £190 a year, plus an additional surcharge of £410 if your Evoque cost over £40,000 when new. However, this surcharge only applies for years two to six of the car's life.
Insurance and servicing costs
Insurance groups for the desirable Evoque range from 28 for the lowest front-wheel-drive diesel to 43 for the high-performance petrol car in top-spec Autobiography trim.
A used service plan is available for the Evoque. This takes the form of a one-off initial payment, which varies depending on engine and trim but currently starts at £625 and covers between two and five services. There are also fixed price servicing options that range from £330 for an interim service every 16,000 miles or one year, while a 32,000 mile major service every two years is £440.
Reliability
The Range Rover Evoque's reliability is brought into question by owner feedback in our annual What Car? Reliability Survey, with several issues reported.
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Key concerns include the failure of critical components such as timing chains and the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system, which have led to breakdowns.
Mixed opinions on Land Rover's dealer network were noted, with a number of owners expressing dissatisfaction due to poor dealer response times and high repair costs. Our dedicated page has lots more information on the used Evoque’s reliability and common issues.
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Which used Land Rover Range Rover Evoque should I buy?
Engine
We prefer the later, post-2015 2.0-litre diesel engine, particularly in higher-powered TD4 guise, because it has a bit more power and gets four-wheel drive as standard. The eD4 is sluggish, and while the powerful 2.0-litre Si4 petrol might be fun, it's best avoided since running costs will be high.
The manual is fine for those wanting to maximise fuel economy, but the automatic better suits the premium SUV billing of the Evoque. However, it's still not perfect and can be a little hesitant when pulling away at traffic lights or when merging onto a roundabout.
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Specification
Likewise, we would advice you to go for one of the revised trim levels as these have more safety kit as standard. The best is the SE Tech; it's not much more costly than an SE, yet it has loads of additional luxuries. HSE Dynamic, HSE Dynamic Lux and Autobiography trims are nice to look at, but the bigger wheels fitted to these models spoils the ride.
Our favourite Range Rover Evoque: 2.0 TD4 180 SE Tech
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If you regularly drive into a clean air zone, you’ll want to ensure your next car is compliant to avoid costly fines
Alternatives
What alternatives should I consider to a used Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?
The Evoque covered a lot of ground, price-wise, when it was new, so its rivals range far and wide. Cheaper versions went head to head with the Audi Q3 and BMW X1, while the top-spec Range Rover Evoque was more in line with sporty SUVs such as the Porsche Macan.
The Q3 is refined, in some versions, and comes with a classy interior. However, its steering could be better and it’s not that much fun to drive. Its ride can also be a little unsettled.
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The X1 is spacious, practical and has a high quality interior. It also offers fine handling and a great infotainment system. Countered against that, there’s too much road noise and the ride can be firm, too.
The Macan is very good to drive, with precise steering, an excellent automatic transmission and a strong engine. It’s not very big in the back, though, so those carrying lanky passengers will need to look elsewhere. It’s also expensive to buy, even used, and to run.
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Land Rover Range Rover Evoque owner reviews
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Anonymous
Range Rover Evoque diesel
Likes: Value, Reliability, Servicing
May 26, 2026 3:53 PM
It has great interior design and it's fuel type is diesel and the brand the second brand is Nissan
Anonymous
Range Rover Evoque diesel
Likes: Value, Reliability, Servicing, Running costs
May 10, 2026 9:49 AM
Neil
Range Rover Evoque 1.5 hybrid
Likes: Value, Reliability, Servicing, Running costs
Feb 25, 2026 8:04 PM
A reliable, comfortable, adaptable all terrain SUV, Unfortunately Range Rover have been left behind when it comes to increasing the PHEV range of their vehicles, whilst most manufacturers of similar car type have nearly doubled their car range over the Evoque. add to the fact that the Evoque have improved their latest 300p model by making it less powerful and slower. How do you call that an improvement?
Anonymous
Range Rover Evoque hybrid
Dislikes: Servicing, Running costs
Dec 15, 2025 3:29 PM
I love my car but the level of faults and recalls and shockingly slow response times and resolution times mean that I will likely look for an alternative. Were there less faults and recalls or a better service to resolve these I would keep the car as I love it and it's a true 4x4 which I need
David
Range Rover Evoque diesel
Likes: Reliability, Servicing
Dec 13, 2025 7:20 PM
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Name: Mark Pearson
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Mark spent his formative years at the BBC, where, at various times, he scheduled, broadcast and archived television and radio programmes and researched, wrote and produced promotional material.
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