2016 Range Rover Evoque Convertible unveiled

Range Rover has lifted the curtains off its new convertible. Yes, a convertible SUV, the Evoque. The company has billed the Evoque convertible as the world’s first luxury SUV convertible and it looks stunning. The Range Rover Evoque convertible looks stylish and sophisticated and the fabric roof certainly does not look out of place. The roof can be raised in 21 seconds and folded away into the boot in a mere 18 seconds, even when on the move. However, that can be done only at speeds up to 48kmph.

The Range Rover Evoque convertible gets rollover bars that are stowed in the rear bodywork and deploy in 90 milliseconds in case the vehicle rolls over. Traditionally, convertibles are a compromise when it comes to boot space, but the Evoque offers 251 litres of it with the roof folded down. The Range Rover Evoque convertible also gets a new 10.2-inch touch screen infotainment system that makes its debut in this SUV. It provides seamless smartphone integration, 3G connectivity and an intense sound experience, says Range Rover.

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Range Rovers have always been associated with off-road capability and the company assures that the Evoque convertible is as capable off-road as its hard-top sibling. It gets Range Rover’s Terrain Response System and Wade Sensing (helps during water crossing) features that lend it with serious off road cred.

The Range Rover Evoque convertible gets one, Si4 petrol motor that produces 240PS. The diesel engine portfolio consists of 2-litre Ingenium engines from the Jaguar Land Rover family.

Although our weather is not conducive for convertibles, Range Rover may get the Evoque convertible to India soon after the global launch.

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