Monday 27th September 2010

Five-door Range Rover Evoque Revealed

Family-focused SUV gets snapped prior to three-door's debut

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We've already shown you official pics of the three-door Range Rover Evoque that JLR will unveil at the Paris motor show, now here's one they didn't want you to see - just yet.

It's the five-door version of the Evoque which (according to reports elsewhere on 'tinternet), the company plans to reveal to an awestruck public at the Los Angeles motor show in November.

Will VB be in attendance, we wonder? It's just that the five door is shown here in a particularly orange hue, although that could simply be a lighting issue. (The five door was apparently snapped 'illegitimately' during a private preview session for dealers.)

Anyway, while the five-door lacks some of the three-door's concept-car-style 'wow' factor, it doesn't look at all bad to us. We wait for some more angles with interest.

[[AJ]]

I think this, in proper 4wd guise will be a far more realistic proposition for those looking for a baby Rangie. As much as I quite like the look of the 3 door, I can't see it being very practical at all.

[teen_cerbera]

This facelifted Mini Crossover looks much better than standard...

[PhantomPH]

Gonna be an interesting one this, as it will tread all over it's existing market for the nicer spec Freelander 2.

I like it.

Edited by PhantomPH on Monday 27th September 16:54

[TheRoadWarrior]

Worst kept secret evvar.


Plenty of 4-door ones been kicking around in camo.

[Superhoop]

PH said:

The five door was apparently snapped 'illegitimately' during a private preview session for dealers

That'll be someone looking for a new job then

[simon76]

The fact that Posh Spice has been linked with these things puts me right off. Shame that a brand as strong as RR had to sell out to the bling brigade...Bet it's a capable machine - but for me it loses credibility with VB's stamp.

[louiebaby]

Superhoop said:

PH said:

The five door was apparently snapped 'illegitimately' during a private preview session for dealers

That'll be someone looking for a new job then

Head of "Viral Marketing" at JLR???

[iAlex]

Looks like a bloody Nissan.

[MrPeters]

teen_cerbera said:

This facelifted Mini Crossover looks much better than standard...

Yes. This.

I hope this will be released as a new RR sport? Or can we expect to see a plethora of stupid RR models now?

Edited by MrPeters on Monday 27th September 12:59

[mercfunder]

What's up with the front door? Why don't those bits of trim marry up? JLR up to its usual high standard quality control!

looks like a blinged up Freelander, where does this sit in the range?

[vintageracer01]

TheRoadWarrior said:

Worst kept secret evvar.


Plenty of 4-door ones been kicking around in camo.

That's called "marketing", mate.

[Beefmeister]

We're going to place an order to have one of these when we return from Mexico in 2 years. Love the Evoque, but will need the practicality of 5drs.

Win.

[Bluebottle]

Am I the only one, who thinks this thing looks butt fugging ugly?

[SmartVenom]

Bluebottle said:

Am I the only one, who thinks this thing looks butt fugging ugly?

Don't hate me, but I actually thought it looked quite nice! But, I have no interest in this kind of car whatsoever and clicked on this story by mistake! I wouldn't accidentally buy one!

[Roberty]

Bluebottle said:

Am I the only one, who thinks this thing looks butt fugging ugly?

No you most definetly are not alone!

[IanO]

Landrover has started every model with a 3-door that lasts a couple of years and is then dropped for just the 4/5 door. Why not start with all the doors and save the production costs?

[Nickellarse]

Evolution is supposed to strengthen the breed, but somehow this just looks like a squashed Freelander.

Me no likey.

[halo34]

simon76 said:

The fact that Posh Spice has been linked with these things puts me right off. Shame that a brand as strong as RR had to sell out to the bling brigade...Bet it's a capable machine - but for me it loses credibility with VB's stamp.

Yes - quite right, I mean forget how it drives or handles - its got some celebrity that we dont like associated with it so dont buy it.

Ok........

Seems to be quite a few cross-overs kicking about now.

A nosey today around the new Countryman today was surprising, quite practical, small enough to handle city life whilst big enough to deal with family gubbins etc.

This pic doesnt show off the LR best features though.

[B17NNS]

Love it personally, I know lots of PH'ers will have issues with the image and client base but this will sell like molten batenburg.

Good to see JLR with such a superb line up and a company clearly on the up

[ZesPak]

It's ugly, but not near as fugly as that MINI thing. (if it's in the same market)

how are we on size on this one? Is it RR Sport size or Nissan Q(ffs, can't spell it)?