Is the Range Rover Evoque the ALMOST perfect small luxury SUV?

The Evoque is the smallest member of the Range Rover family. Under the hood is a 2.0L turbocharged inline-r producing 246HP & mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission. On the outside you will find a Range Rover identifiable shape with optional wheels a glass roof. On the inside there is tons of leather and new technology to make your travels that much more comfortable and easy. Is the Range Rover Evoque the ALMOST perfect small luxury SUV?
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[@DavidSingerSongwtr]

Bought a 2020 Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic P380 all black with red accent and 22 inch wheels. 87k MSRP and bought used off lease with 4K miles for 69k. Have 3 years left on warrant and keeping up until the warrant ends. Have not had one issue so far. Really like it and stands out. 0 -60 in 5 to 5.3 seconds.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing that great ownership experience!

[@TheCarKrazeOfficial]

I love how you care about your fans and supporters! That shows you are a very good person 😊

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for saying! You guys are the best!

[@mauriceetal1426]

He's the KZbinr every KZbinr should model themselves after

[@TheCarKrazeOfficial]

@@mauriceetal1426 whenever I get big on KZbin I’ll care about my fans just like Joe / Rati’s Rides 😉

[@mauriceetal1426]

@@RaitisRides can we wear your gear on other KZbin channels?

[@BarikSingh]

Congrats on 400k Joe! You are one of the most underrated automotive reviewers out there and your joy and enthusiasm for cars really shows. Keep up the great reviews!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Barik! You are really great!

[@ShaneMathewPhilip]

The Evoque is the first car from Land Rover that I drove. I loved it.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing that great input from your experience!

[@autonewstv86]

*The Velar and the Evoque remind me of the iPhone XS and XS Max*

[@mr.hand-holder1163]

I wonder 💭 How is the Range Rover going to remind you of iPhone 📱 📲 XS & XS Max?

[@RaitisRides]

That is a great way to put it.

[@RaitisRides]

Great poiint!

[@AIdoy]

Shurup

[@purityfaith7028]

True

[@yathindrac.k3096]

I’m so happy for you. You reached 400k. And soon I hope you reach 1 million

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for being so supportive! That really means so much!

[@evanganske9240]

So I'm reading comments and concerns over reliability. These refreshed Evoques, the Discovery Sport, and the current Velar have new JLR Ingenium in-house designed engines (Ford Ecoboost engines no more). These are actually pretty reliable overall. Build quality has improved drastically. Last gen Evoque was plasticky, had pretty terrible interior squeaks and rattles, and a crappy transmission. The most prevalent issue with these cars is infotainment glitch issues. Bad lag, no sound from the radio, crashing, black or frozen screens, etc. This is why they're replacing InControl Touch Pro with Pivi Pro. The Evoque will likely get Pivi in the next year or so. One thing to note is there used to be a P300 mild hybrid version with nearly 300HP. The awful turbo lag and lack of power in the P250 was remedied by a small electric supercharger to fill in torque gaps. It was recently discontinued because the take rate was low and covid hit JLR hard. There is an Inline 3 PHEV plug-in overseas, which has been very problematic.

[@mustasheolll2020]

The interior is a HUGE improvement over the old one which already had a fantastic interior

[@caloFi]

comes standard with check engine light

[@leisaanderson1139]

😂😂😂😂😂 Read my mind!!!

[@RaitisRides]

I see what you did there!

[@tootsierolls529]

I just bought my 2021 in this same model, and my daughter bought her 2020 and she loves her car as well! This car is the best car I’ve ever owned. Thank you Land Rover.

[@katecathi8280]

Have you had one? Do you have one now? I've never had an issue

[@القاسممحمودكرحوت]

I enjoy watching your videos a lot. You are a great man much love

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you my friend for letting em share it with you!

[@ronaldhull8057]

Joe, congratulations on 400K subscribers. You and Lori deserve it because of your passion and hard work ethic! Keep those reviews coming, it's the highlight of my day!👍😍

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you Ronald! That really means the world my friend!

[@JuanMartinez-uf6no]

Congrats on 400k! Well earned! 🙌

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Juan! You are so very awesome!

[@disneylike644]

Thank you for always doing a good reviews on any cars. Especially on this one. This is my all time dream Car. I hope one day I’ll be able to own one.

[@brandon6541]

That Range rover looks nice loving that refresh!

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that I can share it with you Brandon!

[@omaralkayal7598]

Congratulations on 400K and keep going my friend your content is great I love your passion for cars and I actually watched your video when you where in last car gathering and I was so happy to see you happy smiling and enjoying yourself out there ! Am a huge fan of your videos sir

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you so much Omar! You are really awesome!

[@mustasheolll2020]

I believe they redesigned it for the 2019 model year. The Evoque has been in production since the summer of 2011 (2012 was the first model year). Back in 2014 my mom leased a leftover 2013 Evoque, my mom wanted a 2014 but of course, you couldn’t tell the difference. The Evoque has been around for a while, and to me it still looks the same, you could hardly tell it was a redesign from the outside.

[@Teknopuls3]

Aside from the reliability issues I'm hearing...You made an excellent point about connectivity. For 60k, you better have wireless charging, USB connections and all the other perks. I mean, for 10k more, I can get an AMG A45...with huge HP and all those bells n whistles that makes it worthwhile.

[@eliteexposure5594]

Hey Joe congratz on 400k!

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you for taking the time to say that! I really appreciate your support!

[@eliteexposure5594]

@@RaitisRides You = Men

[@Blitz0065]

Very attractive small SUV. Price point and apparent reliability have always kept me admiring from afar

[@RaitisRides]

That is a very good point!

[@sampitts5734]

Very nice cars! The evoques have proven to be very reliable too. Nice video!

[@yes8032]

True

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share it with you Sam!

[@RaitisRides]

@@yes8032 Yes sir!

[@stellantistom6881]

How are you Joe? Congratulations on your 400K subscriber milestone!!! Next is to 500k!!!

[@RaitisRides]

I am doing well Tom! How are you? Thanks for being so supportive!

[@stellantistom6881]

@@RaitisRides Doing Great! Just decorating my house for Christmas!

[@RaitisRides]

@@stellantistom6881 Awesome! Same here!

[@stellantistom6881]

@@RaitisRides ;D

[@InterstateRaziTV]

It's good but we all know Land Rover reliability is worrysome

[@RaitisRides]

You are so right about that!

[@itsnick37]

The Defender reliability.... on TFL channel almost like watching a horror movie those poor guys

[@InterstateRaziTV]

@@itsnick37 Nah this is the most horror thing ever made: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6jRhIZ8ad2agLM

[@PaulTC97]

theres a 2.0 4 cylinder 240hp Ford engine on some Land Rovers that is quite reliable and cheap to repair.

[@yes8032]

The most important thing is it’s driving experience

[@raydoherty5419]

I always feel lease only but a great looking car with a beautiful interior. Great video as always!!

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you Ray! I really appreciate that!

[@tejasrajeev3095]

too many videos to keep up with, but i absolutely lovee it

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks man! They will always be here when you have the time.

[@PistolTCG]

I love how you describe the amount of space in pockets. Lmfao. Excellent review as always.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me bring the cars and some laughs along the way!

[@damianpasour]

This is my dream car I think it’s very stylish imma try to get one hopefully one day!

[@LeadfootLou]

Like the colors on this one. Nevertheless you’re paying for the badge. Great review as always Joe. Keep up the great work crown 👑 Vic!!!

[@adama047]

It's definitely quick enough for off road use. Seems comfy enough, but how's the reliability? Victor, turning in another stellar video for us!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Adam for letting em share it with you. Reliability is the big question mark.

[@DeusMogon]

@Adam Myers I have one since 4 weeks, no issues yet ;)

[@braveheart9658]

@@DeusMogon how about now?

[@DeusMogon]

@@braveheart9658 everything fine. Once thought the trunk light was broken, but it's part of the interior light which I accidentally switched off. One thing I don't like: as I was driving about 6000km (~4k miles) started to think about oil and recognized that there is some "special" oil for RR (of course double the regular price). Expensive car, but really don't like such customer squeeze out tactics...

[@robinkatyayani3946]

@@DeusMogon what about now

[@chrismejias3840]

JLR makes very beautiful cars. Those range rovers are sublime. If they weren’t so unreliable I would run out and get me one of these!

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@iNeverHadMercy]

Everything about this SUV says "Yes!!" 🍻💯

[@cld1237]

11:02 .... 😂 real smooth slip.. lol

[@RaitisRides]

LMAO! Thanks for letting me share some laughs with you!

[@JCDenton95]

Joe‘s captions have more unanswered questions than my middle school math tests...

[@RaitisRides]

LOL! Thanks for letting me share it with you!

[@wbwayne8887]

Just remember the answer is C.

[@Niwar54]

Noice bro 👌 congrats 400k

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks brother!

[@premiumcat1050]

So cool your channel!

[@RaitisRides]

I appreciate you saying that!

[@Irishmanbikes]

We have been waiting for the 2021 RAV4 Hybrid XSE review Joe!!

[@RaitisRides]

It's going to be a little while because I have to wait until I can get access to it.

[@andrewdietrich7519]

btw, the evoque seats do have 3 levels for heated and cooled

[@glenbavero7971]

On throttle, up next 500K; keep up the good work Joe🔥

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Glen! You are the man!

[@Dandre181]

Congrats to 400k I was here from under 50k 🎊🎉👏

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you for taking the time to say that. I really appreciate you being on the journey with me!

[@CaptainCJ97]

Congrats on 400k

[@RaitisRides]

I really appreciate that!

[@BeastMode-gg7pd]

Better options for cheaper: 1. Fully loaded Hyundai Palisade. 2. Fully loaded Kia Telluride nightfall edition. 3. Fully loaded Toyota Highlander. 4. Ford Explorer Platinum with 365 Horsepower, or a Explorer ST with 400 horsepower.

[@RaitisRides]

I agree with you!

[@phantomstratocaster]

seems that by the size of the windows there getting ready for driverless vehicles ,really won't be a need for the passengers to see out of them

[@RaitisRides]

I think you may be right!

[@groomingchief6574]

The Evoque looks great in my opinion but the pricing is definitely a notch above where it should be. Never mind a Q5, you can get into an SQ5 for the price of this and Audi's base models are much better equipped than Range Rovers base models. The Evoque really slots in with a Q3 or a Mercedes GLB yet comparably equipped is 5-10 thousand dollars more. Again it may be one of the most striking cars on the road but it's hard to justify these RR MSRPs.

[@OVERKILL_PINBALL]

I really like the interior

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share it with you!

[@omarcortes5754]

I would love to have one of these, but reliability makes me say "stay away".

[@yes8032]

Not sure if new ones are unreliable but old ones definitely

[@omarcortes5754]

@@yes8032 I think that´s the problem. We don´t know, but I wouldn´t risk money to find the answer. My father had a 2006 land rover and it was a mess.

[@yes8032]

@@omarcortes5754 that’s unfortunate I really like those vehicles I liked them soo much I nearly considered saving up buying one one day but based on reports people say they’re unreliable

[@RaitisRides]

I know how you feel!

[@matte8441]

Buy the first generation one. Those are Ford parts bin vehicles.

[@cactuschatt]

Are the handles flush with the vehicle? I don’t think it was covered

[@RaitisRides]

Yes sir!

[@yes8032]

It’s definitely a good small luxurious suv I’ve seen it in real life it’s awesome a little bit of plastic on the interior bus that doesn’t matter really good 👍

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share it with you George!

[@dal0768]

Nice vehicle inside and out... I’d like to see a little more horsepower under that hood though.

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you like this one.

[@jeffs6090]

The P300 will give you that.

[@raunaksharma4618]

"riding your rear end, hopefully not at home" 😂

[@RaitisRides]

LOL! Thanks for letting me share some laughs with you!

[@leisaanderson1139]

8.9 0 to 6o absolute zonk. Reliability isn’t well known for this particular make. Warranty alone gives me OCD along with the busy infotainment system 😳 The rearview mirror is awesome sauce 🧐 🌮🌭🍕🍟🍔🍪🍩🍦

[@RaitisRides]

Very good input Leisa! Thank for letting me share it with you!

[@MASTCK]

It’s 6.3 secs 0-60... which is average for the segment.

[@j_hakann]

People really commenting on its reliability even though they probably own a ‘14 Camry 😭 I know Co-Workers with 2015 Rovers & Evoques with over 50,000 miles with under 3 non-scheduled maintenance trips

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one.

[@philippoon8879]

Rear seat USB ports should be included in any suv, whether body on frame or crossover. Look at the market, kids these days bring their phones or iPads for road trips, keep it charged and keep them happy if they’re tired of looking out into nature or when it’s dark out.

[@Qwalifize]

You made a mistake there’s wireless charging under the ac part it’s hidden but there…love all your vids!!!!!

[@donaldoc]

I've liked the, "Evoque" since it's debut. 🏁🏁

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you like this one Donald, but would ever own one?

[@donaldoc]

@@RaitisRides It's a possibility... However, I still like to, "go big, or go home", analogy, and go with a GMC Yukon XL Denali! 😁

[@Raven-uu7lb]

I really love the whole thing about the Evoque. Very beautiful. It's a good thing that they make the fender colour matched with the exterior instead of flat black plastics. My only zonks which is similar to your zonks is that there are no ventilated seats and the USB port for the rear passengers. Here in Malaysia we don't use heated seats very often because the weather here is always hot and sunny around 22°C to 35°C. And ventilated seat is a must. And btw congratulations on your 400k milestone!!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share this one with you brother!

[@TshoksOlam]

I really enjoyed this one. Thank you for thinking about some of us. I agree with you, there should be more power in this thing because it looks powerful! Has it not been around since 2012? In your 21 July 2019 you got it right.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share it with you!

[@mariowhyte2816]

Yeeeeeeeeeessssssss maaaaaaaan!! Nothing like some Evoque classiness on a Saturday night!!! Thanks for this review Joe!!! #RaitisRides #OnThrottle #ToTheDoorPanel #TwinkiesGoWhere #CrownVic #OnThrottleAgain #Zonkmeister #OnThrottleAllDay #LoriGotAngles #CameraQueen #RangeRover #Evoque

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you are liking this one Mario!

[@IEATU95]

Nice Joe, I love the evoque, but I think I like the Sport better. I have a 2018 Range Rover Sport and so far its been amazing.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing that great input from your ownership experience!

[@Kim-SCUSA]

60k and no ventilated seats and no phone charger pad? No thanks. Great video!

[@Mshredfrieza]

"Hopefully they are not riding your rear end at home" plus "tell the ladies you have 12 inches" lmao best innuendos to date!!

[@DonJulio5]

😂😂😂

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share some laughs with you!

[@RaitisRides]

@@DonJulio5 Thanks for sharing some laughs!

[@T0YCHEST]

Range rover was always the most beautiful suv

[@yes8032]

True

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you like this one.

[@RaitisRides]

@@yes8032 Yes sir!

[@slowanddeliberate6893]

This vehicle lost me at 0-60 in 8.9 seconds. Too expensive to be so slow.

[@mahdiasgarizadeh3836]

I have an evoque but honestly when u push the pedal , it doesn’t feel like 8.9 sec it feels like 7

[@c190gtc]

So then buy a stronger engine

[@pigybak]

wow! look at that 400k inscription!! well deserved! oh, nice rover too!

[@RaitisRides]

You are so awesome! Thanks for being part of the Raiti's Rides family!

[@billyc2730]

I love the interior...wish these cars were reliable!!

[@RaitisRides]

Trust me I know how you feel Billy!

[@elrodjenkins]

Well, it might be, if it wasn’t for the mad, insane turbo lag. Perhaps it’s an issue at higher altitude (I’m in Denver), but it is pretty extreme here. Comparing it to BMW (ones with turbo 4 cyl) which seem to have no turbo lag here, I think Land Rover has some research to do.

[@blairbrown4812]

I'm going to miss the two-door Evoque. It struck me as a cross between 😳 the Wrangler and the current generation Grand Cherokee.

[@RaitisRides]

I know how you feel!

[@tuxedoblackcat1680]

My only Zonk is that there's no towing capability and I wish there was one. Like if you do own this car, then you're gonna be like "I do love Range Rover, but I wish there would be some towing capabilities for Jet-skiing, or pulling a camping trailer that is enough for this car". Like how are you gonna have some major fun when it comes to have capabilities for towing?

[@RaitisRides]

This is a very good point!

[@dragracebmw2124]

Do you prefer the Velar or Range Rover Sport? Huge Fan!

[@AB-jd5rz]

Now I'm picturing your daily driver with every available storage cubby stuffed with twinkies, donuts, burritos and cans of soup and an abacus in the seat pocket.

[@RaitisRides]

Spot on! LOL

[@victordasilva5255]

I hear the new ones already come with the check engine light on to save you some time ....

[@RaitisRides]

I see what you did there!

[@janettezcan4694]

LOL

[@Sunsun-ev2xd]

So what’s the difference between this one and the regular one that came out in 2020

[@sainishkumarpadhi3542]

I am eagerly waiting for the reviewing of new range rover velar 2020, could you do it for me?

[@RaitisRides]

I will get that together for you!

[@allcarsguy036]

For 2021, they updated the infotainment system.

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right!

[@ajgamechanger8513]

Many of them complaining reliability, my brother have one velar, he doesn't have any issue, many of them here just stereotype

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing that input!

[@emmanuel1163]

How many miles on the ⏰ ?

[@ajgamechanger8513]

@@emmanuel1163 42000km

[@inchlorIentztJiIu]

They are cute. I like both the Cayenne GT and Audi RSQ8. I might get the Audi RSQ8 for my teenage daughter.

[@xj1085]

Love everything about this car, except - the delay down shift, laggy infotainment, and i think this car should have more power(in the 300hp range). I notice he said no wireless charging. I belive the wireless phone charging located behind the center console.

[@RaitisRides]

I can understand where you are coming from! Change is coming!

[@Nae395]

Do they make a Men's model?

[@IamJay02]

Their cars are so beautiful in my opinion. I'd love to drive one but not own one haha.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share it with you Jay!

[@daytongutmann2126]

Do you have to run premium in these?

[@thinkabout602]

The hangers did it - worth every penny !! : )

[@RaitisRides]

LOL! You are awesome!

[@surajbhansindhu3054]

Why screen blink anyone pls tell

[@nawec8484]

Aliens

[@dellclouds3090]

Ive been watching Raiti's Rides for a good minute and i just realized i wasn't subscribed 🤦🏾‍♂️ plz forgive I. I am now subbed.

[@RaitisRides]

I appreciate you taking the time to say that. Thanks for being part of the Raiti's Rides family!

[@manojkholiausa]

400K 👍👍👏🏼👏🏼

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you my friend!

[@deandrebannister689]

Can you do a 393 Daytona charger review

[@RaitisRides]

I will track one down.

[@tseyou5981]

I really want to have one as my next leasing vehicle, but all negative comments in terms of reliability of it. I will keep away from it.

[@RaitisRides]

If you are leasing then I wouldn't worry about that!

[@p_enta5012]

My neighbor had a fully loaded Range Rover and it exploded after a year. Their cars suck.

[@jeremysomeone]

I would worry. We leased one, still have it, it’s in the shop every other month for a few days to a week for repairs. You’ll end up paying for a car you’re not using. Leasing doesn’t make it any better.

[@nancyzampino6466]

I just purchased one! How do you keep the fan speed button illuminated so I do not have to turn it on every time I want to raise the fan speed manually? Within a couple seconds it goes out.

[@mustasheolll2020]

Yo if I wanted a luxury vehicle, I would consider this.

[@toby2636]

Did the Evoque not come out in 2011?

[@yes8032]

This is the redesign it came in 2018

[@RaitisRides]

Yes it did!

[@RaitisRides]

@@yes8032 So very true!

[@toby2636]

@@RaitisRides You said it came out in 2015.

[@squidproquo2241]

25 years from now Joe will still be reviewing cars (for those who utilized the storage spots with twinkies, donuts etc per Joe's suggestions); "Here. you can fit at least three of your diabetes pill bottles. over there you can fit in four high blood pressure pill bottles, Back pockets of the seats you can fit in five blister pill cartridges ..."

[@RaitisRides]

You are freaking hilarious!

[@squidproquo2241]

@@RaitisRides I thought I was being factual. Did you ever read the ingredients of those twinkies, hostess donuts, etc. Let me clue you on that; Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats are the three major nutrition groups and these are not bad for you, as long as you consume them not excessively. It is an adaptation of tens of thousands of years. However, the processed food is always bad for you, including the GMO stuff.

[@tamekagilford8835]

🤣🤣🤣”you wanna tell people, specially the ladies, you have 12 inches…”! Hilarious

[@joycejovero3412]

Review the 2021 Range Rover Velar S!

[@OkFine1999]

All i can say is NEVER own a Land Rover OFF Warranty! PERIOD!!!!!!!!

[@jameslatief1]

All i can say is NEVER own a Land Rover! PERIOD!!!!!!!!

[@RaitisRides]

I agree with you!

[@OkFine1999]

@@jameslatief1 I was being generous . You are absolutely right my friend! NEVER own a Land Rover. PERIOD!!!!!!!!

[@mylove_casanova]

Very nice I want one

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share it with you!

[@lrcb40]

The "floating roof" design has been a key feature of Range Rover designs for years...

[@RaitisRides]

This is true Andrew!

[@TheAV159]

Hi! I have a question I hope you can answer. I'm trying to figure out what it looks like on the vehicle when one has a "forward facing camera." I was told I have one, but I can't seem to find it. Thanks!

[@RaitisRides]

It looks like a fish eye in your grill.

[@logancline1736]

It sucks that Land Rover is so unreliable because they do make really nice cars!!

[@Msleelee9487]

Very nice 👍

[@lpete531]

It's better SUV in that 60k or less price range. When you say off road capable with those stock tires, you really saying driving to your weekend ranch home dirt drive way to the dirt road horse stable area. Nice review as always 👍🏽

[@RaitisRides]

This is very true Carl! Thank for letting me share it with you!

[@lpete531]

@@RaitisRides no problem. Be waiting on a review the big boy 100k range Rover . 🤦🏾‍♂️😂

[@G-..-]

The evoque came out in like 2012 or earlier! 🙃🙂

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for the info.

[@WhenItsHalfPastFive]

always loved the design of the Evoque, just wish the reliability of these things were good. the new Kia Soul lowkey looks like the Evoque. I wish Toyota made an Evoque copy with the same design. It has such a unique slope design, the lines on it are perfect for an SUV. Land Rover overall has really good exterior design.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing that great input and perspective!

[@Cory69]

can you show the 2021 evoque they refreshed it?

[@RaitisRides]

I will track it down for you Cory!