New 2014 model year Evoque - any issues?

[Trickrider]

Looking at purchasing new Evoque in next few days, really like everything about it, great drive and good spec, not cheap but residuals look good and get a lot for your money. Looking at Dynamic 2.2d with 4WD and manual box, slight hesitancy around pushing button due to potential warranty problems, The Which guide rates it low on reliability although their survey is small.

Any feedback from 2014 model year owners appreciated.

[LaserTam]

I have a MY13, had a couple of small issues, but nothing that has stopped me using the car. You maybe better having a look on evoqueownersclub.co.uk, lots of views on there, good and bad.

[hilly10]

I had a 2.2 AUTO oil burner 5 door never a hint of trouble and it was rattle free. I only sold it because the resale was so good. I only lost £3500 from new after 13 months. Will wait now for the Disco sport to get the new engine and then place my order.

[bluenosewrx]

ive got a nov 13, MY14 SD4 PURE,not one thing so far has went wrong, i wished i had got a auto though, personal prefrence

[Zippee]

We've had our MY15 (latest model) Dynamic now for 5 weeks and though obviously early days we've had zero issues in the last 1500 miles. Very comfortable but one thing I will say is get the 9sp Auto - manual really doesn't suit this car!

[Trickrider]

Zippee and bluenose, I am intrigued by the comments around auto. Both my wife and I have always had manual, really enjoy manual, never really liked auto boxes.

Why do you wish you had got auto is there something with manual?

Why does auto suit the car better than manual, I always thought it was driver preference?

[Trickrider]

Zippee and bluenose, I am intrigued by the comments around auto. Both my wife and I have always had manual, really enjoy manual, never really liked auto boxes.

Why do you wish you had got auto is there something with manual?

Why does auto suit the car better than manual, I always thought it was driver preference?

[gizlaroc]

Because it is a laid back ride, and a car that suits an auto far better than it does a manual.

I know two people who have bought it in manual guise, and both have swapped for an auto within a few months.

[tescorank]

Well this is a big issue,
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

be interesting for a response from a sales person.

[yellowbentines]

As the mechanicals are pretty much the same as the FL2, I'd echo the 'get an auto' comments. I have a manual 2013 FL2, and as far as manual gearboxes go it's excellent, precise, quite a short throw, but...the 6 speed coupled with the TD4 engine means I find myself changing gear constantly to keep it in the rev range, and wish I'd got an auto for a more relaxing drive around town and on twisty B-roads.

As for the oily bits, I've done 20k miles in my 2.2 TD4 and it's not missed a beat, noisy on start-up but quietens down once it's heated up.

Edited by yellowbentines on Wednesday 29th October 13:28

[JNR77]

My wife took delivery of her manual evoque 5 weeks ago and loves it. I thought it was going to be a bit bulky round town but I have to say the gearbox is a treat to use in any circumstances, positive and meaty box. Auto would be nice but bumped the price up.

[JNR77]

My wife took delivery of her manual evoque 5 weeks ago and loves it. I thought it was going to be a bit bulky round town but I have to say the gearbox is a treat to use in any circumstances, positive and meaty box. Auto would be nice but bumped the price up.