Speccing an Evoque - what are the must have options?
Discussion
I'm not sure what to go for. I've driven the manual and it is a nice tight box but I'm wondering how well this would work with all the off road settings.
Not sure about Sat Nav as I never like the manufactures ones - they date too quickly and are way too expensive (around £1400) and I's rather buy the ;atest Tom Tom with built in traffic updates for about £150.
Help needed!
Not sure about Sat Nav as I never like the manufactures ones - they date too quickly and are way too expensive (around £1400) and I's rather buy the ;atest Tom Tom with built in traffic updates for about £150.
Help needed!
If it's the same setup as the Freelander the manual works well, but everyone seems to evangelise about the autos on here. The Sat Nav LR use isn't bad at all from my experience, but 1400 quid is a bit rich. Trouble is if you haven't got it, you'll probably stand to get reamed come resale time. Personally I prefer Tom Toms too.
The sat nav in the Evoque is superior to that on any of the other Land Rovers although I think it will be rolled out on to all of them (it's on the LR4 and RR Sport for 2012). The "say what you see" voice response system works really well (the previous one worked so badly they took it off some models altogether). I would definitely have it and here in the USA it's standard on all but the Pure Plus model anyway. The upgraded 825 watt audio is excellent, again it's on all models here but the Pure Plus.
We were in the dealership the other week speccing one up (not putting an order in until we've driven it) and the 'must haves' seemed to be Tech Pack (SatNav and auto stuff), fog lights and auto. Strangely enough the sales guy was actually warning us off the panoramic roof - far too heavy apparently. Bigger wheels will no doubt find their way onto many.
Think we're going to end up with a manual Pure, the 190 diesel engine and tech pack, fogs and xenons. Depends on how much the missus likes it. It is for her after all ......
Think we're going to end up with a manual Pure, the 190 diesel engine and tech pack, fogs and xenons. Depends on how much the missus likes it. It is for her after all ......
craigcerberus said:
Strange as I would have said the Panoramic Roof was a must have. Who cares if it's heavy? It looks cool and makes the cabin feel twice a big.
We're not even bringing the Evoque into the USA without it. As well as making the cabin feel much bigger it also makes it feel much brighter. I would be concerned about resale because I would expect most pre owned buyers to want it. I'm going for a petrol coupe dynamic so things like adaptive damping and sat nav are already included. The most important option is the spare wheel, the cans of gunk just don't make sense if this car is being used "properly". I like the panoramic roof, though it is heavy at around 62kg - will also raise the CofG. The rest is just frippery, such as the electric tailgate, dimming mirror, adaptive Xenons. If you want to throw money away, the rear seat entertainment package is a good place to start...
If your going for the pure with very few options then you might struggle to shift it if you keep it for any length of time. Once the initial euphoria wears off and waiting lists are down from 12-18 months to 2 or 3 then its the entry level models that will suffer resale wise.
If you are only going to keep it for 12 months then whichever model you get you shouldnt lose a great deal of wad on.
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If you are only going to keep it for 12 months then whichever model you get you shouldnt lose a great deal of wad on.
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Pan roof is a must - it makes the car very light and airy inside.
Sat Nav - it works really well for a manufacturers sat nav, but combined with the dual view touch screen is superb.
The 825 Watt Meridian surround sound - although the standard system is pretty good in its own right.
Electric tailgate is great, especially if it comes with a pack (Lux I think).
I've gone for a 2.2 SD4, auto, Prestige in Firenze with Lux, Adaptive Dynamic suspension, heated steering wheel, privacy glass, Adaptive Xenons, auto dipping rear view mirror and a few other options.
It's all a matter of personal taste and what you want out of the car. Residual value is a consideration but not an overiding factor.
Hope this helps
ANT
Sat Nav - it works really well for a manufacturers sat nav, but combined with the dual view touch screen is superb.
The 825 Watt Meridian surround sound - although the standard system is pretty good in its own right.
Electric tailgate is great, especially if it comes with a pack (Lux I think).
I've gone for a 2.2 SD4, auto, Prestige in Firenze with Lux, Adaptive Dynamic suspension, heated steering wheel, privacy glass, Adaptive Xenons, auto dipping rear view mirror and a few other options.
It's all a matter of personal taste and what you want out of the car. Residual value is a consideration but not an overiding factor.
Hope this helps
ANT
rj1986 said:
After viewing it at a motor expo, the electric boot opening/closing seems like something that will help resale (and i think its only a couple hundred to fit)
Mine was pre specced with that option and whilst I wouldn't bother normally it's a worthwhile option.upgrade adaptive Xenons which are brilliant, bit weird initially
Bennno
Edited by bennno on Wednesday 28th September 22:15
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