Is there a lack of engine choice in the UK market?
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I was browsing the LR website yesterday. I'm not in a position to buy new and I honestly doubt JLR have any real care of my views either.
But one of the vehicles that appeals is the Evoque convertible. Thinking that in a few years time a used one would be an interesting purchase. For me the appeal of open top motoring in a vehicle I can go anywhere in, i.e. across the fields at harvest or if out shooting has, well lots of appeal.
But it's a pricey sucker new. they start from £46.5k vs £31.5k for a tin top variant!!!
But despite this eye watering price. There seems to be only one engine available, a poxy 2.0 litre diesel with only enough power for circa 10 seconds to 60mph.
If it was a £20-25k SUV, ok you'd maybe accept a moderately poor spec engine. But an almost £50k car (by the time you add any options). I'd be wanting a bit more choice and a bit more engine. At least a petrol offering and maybe a V6 of some kind.
But one of the vehicles that appeals is the Evoque convertible. Thinking that in a few years time a used one would be an interesting purchase. For me the appeal of open top motoring in a vehicle I can go anywhere in, i.e. across the fields at harvest or if out shooting has, well lots of appeal.
But it's a pricey sucker new. they start from £46.5k vs £31.5k for a tin top variant!!!
But despite this eye watering price. There seems to be only one engine available, a poxy 2.0 litre diesel with only enough power for circa 10 seconds to 60mph.
If it was a £20-25k SUV, ok you'd maybe accept a moderately poor spec engine. But an almost £50k car (by the time you add any options). I'd be wanting a bit more choice and a bit more engine. At least a petrol offering and maybe a V6 of some kind.
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