2020 Range Rover Evoque Review and Offroad Snow Challenge

[@jenniferrys5400]

Don’t hate!!! The Range Rover Evoque is totally capable of handling these conditions and much worse. I’m a totally satisfied owner of a 2021 Evoque and have loved every moment in this car. It is fun to drive, beautiful inside and out, and fully safe in terrible conditions depending on the driver!! Also navigation only responds when you command it to “navigate” as in demonstration #2. Overall don’t agree with your review for many reasons as a proud and happy owner of this vehicle.

[@steffanieb4671]

Well said , I have a 2020 and I totally agree

[@ThoseScottishMagicPlayer-bh9ql]

do you still like your evoque?

[@DrivenHard]

Sand mode works amazing for deeper snow like that. It will allow the TC to have more play and stop interference when you dont want it.

[@TechDealz]

Pretty impressive the way it shifts power around, you can see it’s only stuck once no wheels have grip. Therefore a tire limitation. No way my 2019 RAV4 could do this on its stock tires.

[@doom2469]

Probably but at the end of the day you need SPEED and POWER

[@christopherchan4810]

I find that the snow/mud mode on my Land Rover often makes the traction control limit power to the point that it stops power completely in super slippery conditions. In these situations, I would switch to sand mode, which locks the center differential and allows the engine to spin the wheels freely and maintain momentum.

[@seanfenwick]

Christopher Chan I also use sand mode in super slippery situations.

[@markjanssen4184]

It helps to switch DSC off.

[@Erin-Thor]

Christopher Chan - Actually that’s a common problem with many computer controlled braking faux four wheel drive systems such as Toyota’s, etc. The computer gets confused and essentially pukes it’s bits. Mark is right, turn traction control off, restart, and go.

[@saiiiiiii1]

Are you also driving an Evoque? Can you tell me which modes pre-lock the AWD system, so it doesn't start as FWD and just reacts to slipping? is this even possible?

[@vinuv16]

I want to see the same Rav4 driver driving the evoque here.

[@ushittyuglylc5037]

Rav4 will hit the road tree for sure😁😁😁

[@luvufam6458]

Rwr

[@dr.lutfinurchandra7491]

Conclusion, all vehicles depend on who is driving it LOL

[@amazingworld7069]

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[@AndyMillerPhotoUK]

AND putting the right tyres on the vehicle for the job.

[@JohnnyZenith]

Not a lot of legroom he says as I look and see he has LOADS of legroom.

[@nofyfb123]

Not entirely accurate - when the vehicle breaks down on a daily basis (and that's what rovers traditionally are good at), your driving skills are irrelevant.

[@ErinKrasniqi]

​@@nofyfb123we own the 2020 range rover evoque, we have had it for over 3 years and it hasnt broken down a single time i dont know who told you that range rovers break down its fake news from land rover haters yes the old cars do break down, but 99% of old cars do that

[@mrpenguin4288]

The traction system is amazing. The tires not so adapted for this.

[@DANNY._777]

Yea u are right

[@im-oc4jr]

Your reviews are getting better and better. Great job again. This is what I like, real life experience reviews. Also, you seem to keep your cool in sticky situations and film all that.

[@toml7086]

Tyres, tyres, tyres, every time The evoque with the right tyres is a great vehicle in the snow.

[@kirkjones4105]

I'm sick of people expecting a sports car drive from a Land Rover SUV. That's not its mandate and never was. I

[@krismine99]

Yeah, I get wanting around 7 for the 0-60, but people really compare it to cars in handling rather than thinking of SUVs separately

[@mrxnoname93]

If that‘s making you mad think about what the idiotic hollywood celebrities did to the mercedes G class. It‘s been downgraded to a handbag on wheels…

[@mcalebeb]

That hill climb without traction control says it all! 😈👀

[@sfgators]

wow, I never thought the Evoque would get stuck in snow on a hill. But even 4WD SUVs are not impervious to snow and inclines.

[@adhamkamel8113]

Few mistakes were done: First You should have used off road mode! You also should use the sand mode for a heavy snow. The snow mode should be used in a light snow. Keep the momentum without taking your foot off

[@UserExperienceVlog]

Right, he is an Idiot, he dont now how to drive

[@twilighthan2140]

@@UserExperienceVlog How does your Ford Fiesta drive? Just as well, Patel?

[@nrcg2317]

@@twilighthan2140 Hahahahahaha Leave the Fiesta alone. ;-)

[@MrXjumpman]

so you are saying it has to change to off road everytime when you use sand, snow mode eta?

[@PetrolheadCH]

Why didn't you use proper winter tires? Even though you mention having all-season tires which aren't any good in these conditions, most people wrongly blame it on the car that you couldn't make the hill in the first attempts.

[@drivingsports]

No budget to do it. That gets really expensive, fast, to fit every vehicle with snow tires. When we get a million subs, maybe it will be possible.

[@jimgoodwin6294]

Might as well have tested a Lamborghini - thats 4x4 so is bound to be brilliant in the snow - not......

[@drivingsports]

Jim Goodwin You’re missing the point. Think of it like an incline roller test. By using tires that provided slip you can see how the system responds to loss of grip on specific wheels. With winter tires the difference becomes less obvious. This was never about *if* it could get up the hill - that’s a foregone conclusion - it’s how it distributes power in the process.

[@javieroargubi]

i blamed the traction control being too agressive at limiting the power

[@doom2469]

That’s snow mode for you

[@drivingsports]

The snow challenge demonstrates how the system transfers power in slick conditions. Think of it as an incline roller test with variable conditions. If we ran snow tires with more grip, you couldn’t see how the system transfers power as easily. The point is not to get to the top - it’s to show how the system transfers power with various options. “Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker.”

[@ssneed7881]

I just upgraded from a 2017 JGC Limited and bought my first Land Rover- a 2020 R-Dynamic P300 SE Range Rover Evoque. The lag doesn't really bother me. Just like touch screen cellphones, we as humans want everything instantaneous. When we've experienced faster, we expect faster, and then everything else just seems slower. 1-2 second delays aren't bad. I've read mixed reviews about reliability, however, so I'm interested to see how the newer versions hold up. Thanks for the review!

[@hypereric5526]

It turbo engine slow . Thought .but after using it for a while it get faster reaction time for some reason or I'm just tripping

[@krismine99]

What reliability issues are you having? I'm looking at getting a used 2020 so I just want to know what I'm in for

[@ssneed7881]

@@hypereric5526 yeah, I thought the lag had to do with it being 4 Cylinders, but once it’s going, I don’t even realize how smooth 80 mph feels lol

[@ssneed7881]

@@krismine99 I think there are some computer communication issues regarding ApplePlay when connecting my iPhone with a USB cable. If I’m on a phone call with the USB cable connected, my GPS will freeze. Every once in a while, the top screen will stay blacked out. I haven’t had any issues other than those computer technical issues. My car hasn’t randomly stopped, or not turn on, etc.

[@krismine99]

@@ssneed7881 phew, thanks, that's good to hear

[@saiiiiiii1]

@Driving Sports TV reading through some of the comments, I can only say I feel ashamed on behalf of these people. Not only are most missing the point of the offroad test itself, but respond in a manner which is totally unacceptable towards someone who makes the effort to produce these videos. I'm happy about the reviews and hope you continue to do these. 👍 It's not about what the easiest/best way is to drive up a hill here. It's about seeing how the AWD system copes with difficult situations, it doesn't even matter which tyres are on.

[@ryanjonathanmartin3933]

Some people just don't know how to use their ears to listen.

[@BL3ZER_]

Great detailed reviewed...well narrated really enjoyed it.

[@FRMLA_H]

It's your bad driving that got the vehicle stuck. And u had all season tires on, knowing you dont know what you're doing.

[@jimgoodwin6294]

Absolutely correct - I've had 2 x Evoque's and they perform as well as any other LR product but - it comes down to the driver......

[@jordan8342]

"The key is to keep momentum" "I'm maintaining momentum. 3mph, 2mph now..." And...it's stuck

[@markmatthews1569]

It did pretty well for the Tyres fitted, Ive got BFG AT2 Tyres on mine could easily get up there

[@Trades46]

Considering the Evoque is designed more for high end mall parking lots for ladies, this is not a bad show for the little crossover.

[@surdzo]

This is JLR dealer mistake, they should never give demo vehicle without proper tires in wintery conditions! This RR have one of the best AWD money can buy in this category so haters dont jump so fast ;)

[@drivingsports]

We get cars from the manufacturers, not dealers. As we said in the video, the AWD is quite good. In these conditions slip is expected and the system handled it well given the limited traction available. Not sure why anyone thinks this should reflect poorly on the Evoque. What does reflect poorly is the laggy infotainment and awful transmission programming.

[@magnuswalker7957]

So, I drove thro snow that deep in a Scottish Glen in 1969 in an Austin Cambridge A60 costing £365 and guess what, all I needed was a big bag of sand in the boot.

[@kchoboom]

In the manual it states in deep snow to use sand as it’ll give more traction and power

[@ДанилПомещиков-с3м]

I think, after buying a crossover, you should take some off-road driving lessons. Because I saw you have a few mistakes. Why did you take your foot off the gas at the beginning of the way? 🤔 You should keep the gas pedal constantly and steady. No tugs or stops...

[@leonardolopezni4040]

Hu

[@Olibelus]

Great video, BUT not using winter tires whilst testing its performance in winter is absolutely stupid...

[@MrBuftidtoof]

The time it takes for the touch screen to react to your input is pretty nitpicky. Honestly nobody is in that big of a hurry. That being said I love your real world reviews.

[@mononeo]

I would love to see an Evoque conquer the new course he has! ❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄

[@issiewizzie]

The most honest review

[@t4thfavor1212]

I think you pull the rear seat bottom up, then push the seat backs down in order for fold flat.

[@alishbakhan7289]

Go back home in reverse mode and get some momentum 😜😜

[@JoseChavez-se9zt]

😁🤣🤣😅😅😅

[@stephaniehigginsgarrett5998]

Looks like my driving in the snow😂

[@TicketyBoo.]

As a software developer I often get frustrated at comments about touch screen lag. Any system can be programmed to give an instant screen response then make the necessary system change requested such as deploying snow mode (that takes a second or two in any vehicle). But this means the screen is showing you something is enabled before it actually is. I want the screen to tell me what is deployed not what will or might be. In other words, check its on before you tell me it is. The truth is the slowest responding and most dangerous component of any vehicle is the human controlling it.

[@millibar2155]

Why would you think standard all season tyres would be suitable for a road test up that hill lol! Next you’ll be complaining that your car fitted with standard tyres isn’t as quick around the track compared to a car with slicks 😂👍🏻

[@drivingsports]

We pointed out multiple times in the video that all seasons aren’t ideal for snow conditions. But what we can see is how the AWD system behaves in more challenging, low-grip, situations. It’s like complaining that someone doesn’t use snow tires on a roller test. The demonstration doesn’t require ideal conditions.

[@MrTotesmcgoats]

he got it up the hill...

[@aadisamaroo3074]

Bruh its a test we all wanted to see

[@armaniusmaximus]

Gotta love people who don't watch the video in its entirety or are simply not listening -- and then dish out criticism based on false premises.

[@fendi3825]

Can you test an ACURA MDX please

[@swanblake]

Buy anything but a MDX

[@fendi3825]

Jayboogie007 ohh thank you

[@danmurphy1994]

Range rovers are rarely ever equipped with proper tires for anything other than pavement. The traction management system would work so well in snow with proper snow rubber.

[@abhiabhishek1097]

Which color is this

[@danmurphy1994]

Imagine a 2024 range rover P530 SWB with minimum possible wheel diameter (probably 17-18 inches due to massive braking hardware) and a set of Nokian Hakkapelitta studded SUV snow tires in very deep snow, can't think of anything with more intelligent traction management

[@jandersen6802]

Wow that material inside looks so much more modern and premium than leather. Leather is for old people...

[@jum.878]

When I saw the sticker for 67k I immediately stopped the video, There is still a Discovery, Discovery Sport, Defender and Range Rover over this thing. Are they crazy ?

[@mcalebeb]

Ju M. Those cost even more with these options 🤣 Priced a discovery.. got sticker shock.

[@Mario-cs9qu]

@@mcalebeb overall best is the Range Rover Sport for me

[@jamespostle6894]

@@Mario-cs9qu svr is more

[@Mario-cs9qu]

@@jamespostle6894 yeah but if you live in europe you better prepare your wallet for gas, other than the car itself💀

[@theodosisvoulgaris1071]

Good Driver and very good car!!!

[@Ofthe7thSon]

After watching this I sure am glad we purchased a Volvo. We were going to wait to see this version, happy we didn’t.

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Sounds_like_a_plan very similar vehicles. Same GKN awd system, and similar transmissions. The only difference would be the interior and electronics?

[@Ofthe7thSon]

JonDZ Adventuring correct. The aesthetics of both are quite nice, but the Volvo has a better interior and far more boot space with flat folding rear seats. And a rear window you can actually see out of 😏. But this version of Range looks amazing.

[@kamaliedwards4399]

I love this car

[@airmanma]

I'll stick with my Subaru. Thanks!!!

[@olizk]

Good editing and funny bits !

[@imronaldokuieon]

The best Evoque review I have ever seen

[@Mesteropuppets1]

It's a nice SUV but for these roads, you need to make sure you've got enough blinker fluid.

[@ruggeropoggi6837]

This version has clearsight mirror which allow you to switch from the tradional rear mirror to a camera system that allow you to have full view of the back side from the mirror!

[@drecochannel]

What is the different between Land Rover with Range Rover ? Thenk you for answering my question. Best Regards.

[@alexmongo2577]

Land rover is the manufacturing company it produces vehicles by the name range rover, so range rover is a type of car from Land rover company

[@ryanjonathanmartin3933]

Range Rover is just a model name lol. Land Rover (the carmaker) use the moniker for their more upmarket models. Think Evoque, Velar, RR Sport and RR. The "more affordable" models such as the Discovery and Discovery Sport don't have the Range Rover name.

[@r.g.129]

Why do I live in the netherlands I have to pay so much tax for co2, In my country it’s at least 15k more I think

[@toldroyd1]

you keep saying momentum and I agree. What the world needs are more mentums! Your biggest problem are those crappy Highway tires that the Brits think is what we want. For what its worth, the off-road at the mall gang really wants. Dedicated snow tires would transform it into an off road beast. Even all terrain tires would be an improvement.

[@JohnSeitz]

Not trying to be a backseat driver. But... how does one create momentum when starting off on a snow covered hill?

[@velsingam1982]

Really Very Good Range Rover Like you your driving...!

[@Cr381v3]

Rav4 has diff lock och all wheels, it makes all the difference. i've tried using with and without it.. it's day and night i can tell you.

[@frankdehkordy3126]

Please do Audi Q3 off road challenge .. Thank you

[@colinmountford-smith4403]

You can use Hill Descent Control in reverse gear as well all forward

[@fliptophiphop1894]

I'll go w an outback for the price

[@fliptophiphop1894]

@Benjamin Mathew please spell check that and explain again with the price comparison you speak of

[@techandgames9160]

Does this vehicle not have All Terrain Progress Control (ATPC) ?

[@blameItleaveit]

13:56 enjoy

[@TheRealYaro]

Getting stuck in style. She's a looker.

[@Tommy_shelby717]

Ooo my God this is beautiful

[@armaniusmaximus]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Ryan! Most exciting and interesting review in a while for me. More four wheel/all wheel drive vehicle reviews please!! Looks like the right tires would have made that snowy hill a cakewalk for the Evoque. Can you get a hold of a Discovery and a Discovery Sport? Thank you and keep up the good work!

[@axewax9074]

why you were going from 5 to 3 to 1 mph going uphill? I would only use hill descent only for going downhill, not uphill

[@vzivadinovic]

what is the point of going on snow without winter tires to do a car test? that’s just silly.

[@souly25life]

Driver Error

[@jonielgarcia5446]

My dream car homie 💓🤓

[@welshman64]

The evoque starts off all the time in 2nd gear ,only uses first for off road.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🚙⛺️

[@randymillsjr.1730]

Thanks for the good laugh while I drive my Jeep

[@jimgoodwin6294]

Which has the same gearbox as the RR - not so funny now then.....lol

[@randymillsjr.1730]

@@jimgoodwin6294 2016 Cherokee trailhawk in low and rear locked in = see ya.

[@housepianist]

Cool. We have Starbucks in Nebraska! Pack your bags because it’ll be a long trip for you. ☺️

[@kashsattar2066]

It would be great if you could control the hill climb with the cruise control button by adjusting it 1 mile at a time the way you can with the hill descent.

[@nameerhamadeh5726]

Thank u for this review.... What is the exterior color ?

[@dannydee8558]

On that kind of pavemet U shoud get more agressive snow tires like xice3,LM32,which could help

[@dasasa2]

i still want one!

[@Vamanos46]

7:40... Wow that's a first. Nebraska !!! Lol. PS: I Love your off road tests.

[@charlesbrown9082]

I would like to see the 2020 Fiat 500x trekking plus model do this.

[@alfonsowadeyua5293]

Charles Brown. What we assume in these videos is that the reviewers know what they are doing...

[@off-roaddiscovery3360]

patience is a virtue.

[@بدايالصلبي]

thank you very much my friend good car and good music 👌good luck am from saudia Arabia tik tok 🇸🇦❤🇸🇦

[@sydhowell4813]

Hey Ryan, can you get a 2020 Outback Onyx XT or Forester Sport to try on your course with snow? I’m still looking for a Onyx XT review on your home turf. Thanks. Keep up the great reviews.

[@carloziecurry7586]

His complaints are ridiculous. Nice all around vehicle.

[@pepperyiyi]

@@TheJoker-te7te I dont know much about driving but I saw him in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZ_Ih2lvh6iJmcU Mind sharing if you think he is a terrible driver or it's just how this test is set up instead of actually driving it through properly?

[@BionicRusty]

“Tech isn’t instant” Presses seats Seats instantly on 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Leowiseone]

Why you dont use proper tires? This lets the car look in very bad shape

[@ryanochsner1696]

what color is this? seoul pearl silver?

[@jwilliams7432]

Going up that snowy hill was error on the driver's part

[@timgosling6189]

He is either trying to make some kind of point or genuinly has no idea what he's doing.

[@FayaAntsOfficial]

C’mon catch up!😩😩i feel you

[@aadisamaroo3074]

Yall have great content here

[@inthiyazhussaini1641]

All the vehicles are perfect. Just a need a good driver to come perfect efficience

[@fisotip7561]

I cant look at that video, the range rover evoque is absolutly my dream car. I never can buy one of these.... Maybe some day. I hope!

[@TonytheYorkie]

Wait 3 years and buy used for $35,000 like i did. We got one right after the 3 year lease with 33,000 miles.

[@fisotip7561]

@@TonytheYorkie would be a dream come true

[@ChristianVik-y4u]

0-60 is important. If Land Rover can't deliver competitive 0-60 times compared to other car brands many will buy other cars. And the delay when one depresses the throttle pedal is not acceptable. I have skipped several cars due to this.

[@djdad2482]

What is the name of this colour? It looks nice!

[@Galm_1]

Lucky that Evoque actually worked this time.

[@intothedetails1972]

Ryan: “Find the nearest Starbucks” Land Rover: “I think you said, find long list of ex-lovers”

[@ВадимАлександрович-с4с]

...summer tires the best choice in a mountains!

[@jose-Maki]

Wrong mode and I'm also sure the car needs to slip for a bit for the traction to start locking wheels as it does not have locking difs and that goes for sand or mud also. If you slip for 1 second and stop the car does not get the traction working

[@hellokyle_]

Any chance you can do a Chevy Trax AWD in the snow?

[@mcalebeb]

Kyle Cordiano and the new trailblazer when it drops. I need to see that 1.3 🤔

[@swanblake]

Great review! Dislike everything about this overpriced cute ute but appreciate the honesty here and fresh take. Everything is too slow on this vehicle from the processor, to the motor, to the start stop system. Also Nebraska is so hot right now at JLR

[@gursevaktoor1464]

Do you have any offroad video on bmw x5 n x4?

[@JD-kf2ki]

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[@safayatovi3858]

In one vedio i saw that u trolled japanes rav 4 . And in this vedio this rav 4 neild it by passing u in front of u and after that u got so nurvous by this offroader beast 😅 Thats amazing😅