Ingenium engines for Evoque and Discovery Sport
Two petrols and a diesel added to SUV line-up
The 290hp petrol is the most powerful engine ever offered in either of these models, offering a much needed power boost against the inevitable German rivals (and a 0-62mph time of 6.0 seconds in the Evoque), while the twin-turbo diesel is Jaguar Land Rover's first application of sequential forced induction. Torque is rated at 251lb ft for the 240hp petrol, 295lb ft for the 290hp version and then 368lb ft for the diesel - all should help both Evoque and Discovery get a little spring in their step.
In the Evoque's case sales have now surpassed the 600,000 mark, making this addition of a more powerful and refined petrol engine most welcome. Both the Evoque and the Discovery Sport are available solely as four-wheel drive (petrol as Si4 240 and Si4 290, diesel badged eD4 150, TD4 180 and SD4 240), bar the eD4 150hp diesel version which is front-wheel drive only.
The colour palette has been revised on both models, with 12 paints now available. In the Evoque, new sports seats can be specified whilst the Evoque convertible is now available as SE Dynamic, fitting in alongside HSE Dynamic and HSE Dynamic Lux trims. Make sense? On the Discovery Sport if the 290hp Si4 petrol is selected the Dynamic exterior pack is automatically added, featuring larger air intakes on the front bumpers, gloss black grille and side vents and 20-inch alloy wheels.
Inside a new Vintage Tan colour has been introduced and the seats have a new seat foam composition, with power seats also upgraded from two-way lumbar support to four. Swish. Detail improvements admittedly but likely to give already strong sales an additional boost. We just can't get enough of them, it would seem!
I would buy another diesel SUV without a moments thought. Probably stick with petrol for sports cars and small hatches though.
In honesty it doesn't handle too bad for what it is, but I don't think it will react well to just a power boost?
If a sporty version were to be released with ample brakes and some trick suspension then maybe, but otherwise I think you are better off with the 180 and saving £££ through purchase price and economy.
I've got an early Si4 Evoque with the aforementioned Ford lump, and was about to swap it for a Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 petrol but price dependent the Disco Sport is in with a shout now. The biggest issue is JLR charge a premium for petrol, while the most powerful petrol Skoda is still noticeably cheaper than the TDI version.
In honesty it doesn't handle too bad for what it is, but I don't think it will react well to just a power boost?
If a sporty version were to be released with ample brakes and some trick suspension then maybe, but otherwise I think you are better off with the 180 and saving £££ through purchase price and economy.
Shame i find the Discovery Sport interior far to plasticky.
My mums Evoque does the job, but as one of the early models its the auto gearbox i find most frustrating. So hope the previously released improved gearboxes fit well with the new engines.
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