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.

[@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?

[@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

[@vinuv16]

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

[@ushittyuglylc5037]

Rav4 will hit the road tree for sure😁😁😁

[@luvufam6458]

Rwr

[@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?

[@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.”

[@mrpenguin4288]

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

[@DANNY._777]

Yea u are right

[@dr.lutfinurchandra7491]

Conclusion, all vehicles depend on who is driving it LOL

[@amazingworld7069]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn60XoCbfZ11jq8

[@AMPUK]

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

[@jordan8342]

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

[@javieroargubi]

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

[@doom2469]

That’s snow mode for you

[@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…

[@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.

[@toml7086]

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

[@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.

[@mcalebeb]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@davemckenzie1]

You need to use the auto terrain response to drive up the snow using cruise controls for speed not the accelerator and when using hill decent it's the same and you don't touch the brakes. It's a weird sensation not touching the pedals but you need to trust the equipment

[@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.

[@t4thfavor1212]

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

[@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.

[@markmatthews1569]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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💀

[@Olibelus]

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

[@BL3ZER_]

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

[@danielcollins7960]

1:10 I wonder what a “punch from the gecko” feels like 🤔

[@mononeo]

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

[@alishbakhan7289]

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

[@JoseChavez-se9zt]

😁🤣🤣😅😅😅

[@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.

[@issiewizzie]

The most honest review

[@Mesteropuppets1]

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

[@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 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Vamanos46]

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

[@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!

[@abhiabhishek1097]

Which color is this

[@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

[@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.

[@airmanma]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@colinmountford-smith4403]

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

[@PauloItaliano]

I'd love to see what is this car is capable of when equipped with real winter tires. It seems it does saves driver's a.. when he is not caring too much and is pushing it to winter track in all-season's tires but it doesn't look too encouraging.

[@techandgames9160]

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

[@SophisticatedSP]

The back seat seems so small but I love it great review angles

[@JohnSeitz]

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

[@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.

[@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...

[@nameerhamadeh5726]

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

[@hikolanikola8775]

Maybe not the best car out there, but i kinda love it, and will work my ass off to get one as soon as posible

[@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.

[@jandersen6802]

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

[@souly25life]

Driver Error

[@Dechenxx]

I think this guy comment is so exactly the way i was thinking about this car .

[@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

[@nathanstephan7151]

Quality review! Appreciate it :)

[@frankdehkordy3126]

Please do Audi Q3 off road challenge .. Thank you

[@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.

[@Kyle-nr6nm]

Did you try the low traction launch or ATPC?

[@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......

[@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.

[@imronaldokuieon]

The best Evoque review I have ever seen

[@blameItleaveit]

13:56 enjoy

[@velsingam1982]

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

[@dannydee8558]

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

[@djdad2482]

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

[@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

[@thedetective8150]

A few days ago, I took my family to play in the fresh snow at a local mountain. It started to snow a lot and many cars were stranded as they tried to escape the snowstorm. I was driving my Subaru Outback and it crushed through the snow like a beast. I was almost hit by a Range Rover Evoque that was sliding on the snowy roadway. It even had snow chains on its front wheels. My Outback was equipped with Yokohama all season tires and no chains as we drove on the snowy road. This is my second time seeing a Range Rover have difficulty driving on snowy roads.

[@dereklance9415]

same there’s a huge snowstorm in tahoe right now and last night a giant discovery got stuck on a downhill and almost backed into my outback trying to get unstuck.

[@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

[@ryanochsner1696]

what color is this? seoul pearl silver?

[@RichardsWorld]

It just needs some more capable off-road tires.

[@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.

[@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!

[@rottieshepcalibre9156]

the rear seats when there down... WTF! there still up

[@wolvoman1]

How much room do you want in the back? You had ample head and leg room, use snow / off road tyres for driving uphill in snow, not road tyres.

[@olizk]

Good editing and funny bits !

[@Mr_NPP]

Should have used all terrain progress control going up there to maintain momentum and focus on steering.

[@MrGriff305-d3u]

Looks so good to me

[@Tommy_shelby717]

Ooo my God this is beautiful

[@normangt]

Are the tyres S&M rated ?

[@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 🤔

[@ВадимАлександрович-с4с]

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

[@fendi3825]

Can you test an ACURA MDX please

[@swanblake]

Buy anything but a MDX

[@fendi3825]

Jayboogie007 ohh thank you

[@theodosisvoulgaris1071]

Good Driver and very good car!!!

[@bassman3741]

Will they have those models in MT?

[@kamaliedwards4399]

I love this car

[@gursevaktoor1464]

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

[@pattycarljackson]

“technology overhaul” now let’s see how reliable it will all be a year from now.

[@simonb2241]

patrick jackson Self Destruct after 20.000 KM *activated*

[@kevinmorley6300]

Will it b like all other LR vehicles ? Endless money pit , electrical nightmare , pissing oil all over the driveway , rust bucket ? We’ll see

[@jasonmckay4674]

@@kevinmorley6300 ever owned one Ben? I have a 2017 diesel 320,000kms nothing has gone wrong with it and I due to my occupation rely heavily on it, I had a Subaru boxer diesel same kms same time I had to move it on where as the Land Rover still feels rock solid and super comfortable all models can have issues I suppose but I haven’t so far with this vehicle

[@kevinmorley6300]

Jason Mckay Oh ya Jason , and I was stupid enough to buy 2 of them. They were both turds. Google ‘Land Rover discovery reliability ‘. It’s not just me. I can’t speak to the diesels b c they’re not available where I live.

[@golddiggerdave]

My wife could get up there in her 2019 Suzuki Jimny

[@sreeragpv7430]

😂😂😂

[@stephaniehigginsgarrett5998]

Looks like my driving in the snow😂

[@stockey]

You didn't go fast enough., and all season tires in winter, really.

[@pattycarljackson]

He’s using what comes with the vehicle like most people do.

[@intothedetails1972]

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

[@welshman64]

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

[@jwilliams7432]

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

[@بدايالصلبي]

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

[@housepianist]

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