Land Rover's eye-catching Range Rover Evoque has quick acceleration, decent fuel economy, and a nicely finished cabin. But those high points don't make up for its many weaknesses. The Evoque's ride is choppy, its cabin is cramped and noisy, and its rear view is poor. A potentially bigger concern is its emergency handling. When pushed to its handling limits at our track, the tail slid out and the vehicle repeatedly lifted a wheel during our avoidance maneuver.
A nine-speed automatic transmission was added for 2014. Updates for 2016 include new exterior styling, new seats, and a new infotainment system. New options included lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist, full LED adaptive headlights and a hands-free tailgate system.