In what appears to be a reaction to the Etios launch yesterday, Mahindra has announced the launch of Logan CNG in the Indian matket.

The CNG variant is currently being offered in Delhi and Mumbai for the time being and will come with retrofit kits by Landi Renzo (Italy) for the 1.4 GLE/GLX versions. The kit will cost Rs 56,000 and comes equipped with a 12 kg cylinder which can hold 9.5 kgs of CNG. The new Logan CNG will deliver a mileage of 15-20 km/kg which will reduce the running costs when running on petrol by upto 50%.

The Logan CNG will come with a factory warranty of 2 yrs / 50000 kms.

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As we reported earlier, Toyota has launched the much anticipated Etios sedan at a shock price of Rs 4.96 Lakhs for the base model, Ex-Showroom, New Delhi.

The Etios comes with a 2NR-FE engine – 1496cc 16V DOHC engine that delivers 90ps @ 5600rpm. The car has a generous bootspace of 595 ltrs and has undergone 2,00,000 km of real world testing in India for durability.

The car has been launched in  J, G, V and VX (top of the line) variants. The variant wise  pricing will be as follows:

Toyota Etios  J – Rs. 4.96 lakhs

Toyota Etios G – Rs. 5.46 lakhs

Toyota Etios G with options – Rs. 5.96 lakh

Toyota Etios V – Rs. 6.41 lakhs

Toyota Etios VX – Rs. 6.86 ( all prices ex-showroom Delhi).

The Etios can be booked now for Rs. 50000 and deliveries will begin in Jan 2011.

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Audi has officially unveiled the all new 2012 A6 sedan which is all set to take on the might of the new BMW 5-Series and Mercedes Benz’s E-Class.

The new A6 will make its market debut in early 2011  and will be available with a raft of engine options including a hybrid, which Audi says will have the performance of a V6 and fuel efficiency of a four cylinder.

Designed heavily on the lines of the new A8, the 2012 A6 sedan measures 4.92 meters (16.14 ft) long, 1.87 meters (6.14 ft) in width, it is only 1.46 meters (4.79 ft) tall and has a wheelbase of 2.91 meters (9.55 ft). The harmonious proportions – the long engine hood, the short overhangs, and the sweeping roofline – embody a character of athletic elegance.

Painted a high-gloss black, the large, low single-frame grill featuring beveled upper corners merges neatly with the sculptured front end. The horizontal orientation of the louvers underscores the width of the latest A6, as do the wide, low air intakes.

The interplay between soft surfaces and precise, hard lines dominates the side view of the new Audi A6. Typical for the brand, the sheet-metal body is roughly twice as tall as the greenhouse. The tornado line beneath the window edge runs across the entire flank; it forms a prominent shaded edge, lending strength to the body’s shoulders. Above the side sills lies the dynamic line, taking a slight upward turn. A high-gloss package accentuates the area around the windows.

The elegant line ends in a prominent tail end with a subtle spoiler edge. The matt black diffuser insert envelopes the two large, round tailpipes for the exhaust system. As is always the case on an Audi, the surfaces at the tail end are three-dimensional in shape. The styling of the two-part tail lights also echoes the trapezoidal shape of the headlights at the rear of the car.

More details and high resolution image gallery after the jump

Audi says that more than 20% of the body with add on parts such as the engine hood, the front fenders, the rear hatch and doors as well as bulkhead and cross member in the luggage compartment are all made of aluminium to keep the weight down. The front suspension is also aluminium and features five control arms while at the rear is a self tracking trapezoidal-link suspension. Adaptive air suspension with controlled damping and a dynamic steering system will also be available as an optional extra.

The new 2012 A6 will be available with five engine options at launch – two gasoline and three diesels. The gasoline range starts with 2.8 liter naturally aspirated V6 with 204 hp and 280 nm of torque which does the 0-100 kph sprint in a claimed 7.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 240 kmph along with average consumption of 7.4 liter per 100 kms the EU cycle.

The other gasoline option is the 3.0 liter TFSI supercharged V6 which develops 300 hp and 440 nm of torque. The TFSI model sprints from 0-100 kph in just 5.5 seconds on top a top speed of 250 kmph (electrically limited).

The diesel engine range has three options – starting with a 2.0 liter four cylinder TDI delivering 177 bhp and 380 nm of maximum torque. Next up is the 3.0 liter TDI V6 which develops 204 hp of maximum power and 400 nm of maximum torque or 245 hp of maximum power and 500 nm of maximum torque in its more powerful top of the line version.

The 2.0 liter TDI achieves 0-100 kph in 8.7 seconds and fuel efficiency of 4.9 liter per 100 kms in the EU cycle while the powerful 3.0 TDI V6 does the 0-100 kph run in 7.2 seconds or 6.1 seconds for the more powerful variant. The fuel efficiency figures stand at 5.2 liter per 100 kms for the 204 hp variant and 6.0 liter per 100 kms for the higher powered 245 hp variant.

Transmission options include a 6-speed manual transmission, a CVT, seven-speed S-tronic automatic depending on the engine on offer or the eight-speed automatic which will arrives in the hybrid. The transmissions will either drive the front wheels or quattro permanent all-wheel drive system depending upon the variant.

The A6 hybrid will be Audi’s only second model apart from the q5 Hybrid Quattro. The hybrid model will come with a 211 hp 2.0 TFSI engine paired with an electric motor developing 33 kW and 211 nm of torque. The A6 Hybrid will employ a parallel hybrid concept with electric motor sitting directly behind the TFSI, occupying the space of the torque converter upstream of the modified 8-speed tiptronic that drives the front wheels.

The hybrid system uses a lithium-ion battery pack which provides 1.3 kWh of nominal power and is stored under the luggage compartment. The hybrid can not only operate in the engine only or hybrid mode but can also run on pure electric mode to speeds upto 100 kph but  not for very long.

The A6 Hybrid accelerates from 0-100 kph in 7.3 seconds (claimed) with a top speed of 238 kmph and will return an impressive 6.2 liter per 100 kms equating to CO2 emissions level of just 142 grams per km.

The future range will also include Avant Station Wagon Model, a go faster S6 and bonkers RS6 model.

Image Gallery: 2012 Audi A6 Sedan

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Jaguar today launched the all new Diesel XF in India. This follows the launch of the highly acclaimed 5.0L naturally aspirated petrol XF and the supercharged XFR in 2009.

The new XF comes with the 3.0 liter AJ-V6 Diesel S engine developing an impressive 275 ps of maximum power and mammoth 600 nm of maximum torque. The engine is mated to a six-speed ZF 6HP28 automatic transmission which offers smooth shifts to complement the efficient and refined powerplant.

The result of all that power and torque is Exo X busting performance with all the grace and pace that Jaguar is renowned for and all this while sipping the sticky cheaper fuel! The XF Diesel S accelerates from 0-100 kph in just 6.4 seconds compared to 6.6 seconds for the recently launched EVo X!

More information after the jump.

The XF Diesel S also comes with technologies such as JaguarDrive Selector, JaguarDrive Control, Jaguar Sequential Shift and Dynamic Stability Control with Trac DSC mode. Inside the new XF Diesel S offers soft grain leather seats, Phosphor Blue halo illumination and interior mood lighting, seven-inch full colour touch-screen display and Jaguar Smart Key System^TM with Keyless Entry and Start.

The model has been customized by Jaguar engineers in UK specially for the Indian market with increased ride height to cope with Indian road conditions and a non DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) engine.

The new XF Diesel S has been priced at a competitive Rs 48.37 Lakhs, Ex-Showroom, New Delhi.

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German luxury automaker, Mercedes Benz has launched the new variants of M-Class SUV in the Indian market. Christened the M-Class Grand Executive and the M-Class Grand Sports, the new variants offer various styling tweaks and extra equipment and features inside out.

On the outside the M-Class Grand Edition gets redesigned darkened headlamps, LED daytime running lights integrated with the front bumper and massive 10 spoke 19 inch alloy wheels. The interiors have been upgraded with higher grade materials and new dual tone color scheme, AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel, heated and cooled seats and ‘Grand’ edition badge on the central console.

The new M-Class comes with permanent four wheel drive system, 4ETS traction control system and functions such as Downhill Speed Regulation, Acceleration skid control (ASR) and  the off-road ABS system. AIRMATIC air suspension with Adaptive Damping System, PARKTRONIC & NECK-PRO luxury head restraints, PRE-SAFE protection system, Seat Belt tensioners and seven airbags also find a mention in the standard equipment list.

The SUV continues to be powered by 2987cc V6 Diesel engine which develops 224 bhp of maximum power and 52 kgm of maximum torque. .

“The M-Class has been a popular model series in India. The “Sports Edition” and the “Executive Edition” are very aggressively priced considering the loadings and features of this marquee. We are confident that customers who expect highest standards from their vehicles will find the M-Class a vehicle that exceeds their expectations- both on and off the road.” said Dr. Wilfried Aulbur, Managing Director, Mercedes Benz India.

The new Mercedes M-Class Grand Executive Edition has been priced at Rs 47.91 lakh while the Grand Sports Edition comes for Rs 54.11 lakh,  all prices ex-showroom Pune.

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Mitsubishi has also launched the new Montero at the Autocar Performance Show at MMRDA Grounds in Mumbai.

The new Montero comes powered by an upgraded version of the 3.2 litre inline 4 cylinder turbodiesel engine which now develops a very healthy 200 bhp, 37 bhp more than the older version, and a maximum 45 kgm of torque at 2000 rpm, up 5.9 kgm over the earlier engine.

The engine is mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission and meets Bharat IV emission norms. Cosmetic upgrades are restricted to redesigned front and rear bumpers.

The new Mitsuibishi Montero has been priced at Rs 38.95 Lakhs, Ex-Showroom, Delhi.

Stay tuned for more updates!

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Every boy racer’s dream car is here! Mitsubishi has launched the Lancer EVO X in the Indian market today at Autocar Performance Show at MMRDA grounds Mumbai.

Pricing and tech specs after the jump.

The EVO X comes to India as a Completely Built Unit (CBU) and as a result has been priced at Rs 49.9 Lakhs, Ex-Showroom, Delhi. The X (read 10th) edition of the Lancer Evolution for India will be powered by a 2.0 liter engine strapped with with a huge turbocharger generating 291 bhp of maximum power!

The car will do the 0-100 kph sprint in just 6.6 seconds and is capable of a top speed of more than 250 kmph!

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Czech automaker, Skoda Auto has launched the Yeti crossover in the Indian market at an event held in New Delhi today.

The Yeti comes powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged CRDi diesel engine developing 140 bhp of maximum power and 32o nm of maximum torque and is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission and an advanced real time four wheel drive system.

The Yeti comes in two variants – Ambiente and Elegance and has been priced at

Skoda Yeti Ambiente – Rs 14.98 Lakhs Ex-Mumbai, Rs 15.4 Lakhs Ex-Delhi

Skoda Yeti Elelgance – Rs 16.18 Lakhs Ex-Mumbai, Rs 16.62 Lakhs Ex-Delhi

Visit the official Yeti site by clicking here!

Tech specs and detailed feature list after the jump.

Safety Equipment

Illumination

• Halogen headlights with manual levelling
• Front fog lights
• Corner function with front fog lights
• Warning lights on front doors
• Rear fog light
• Visibility
• Automatically dimming interior rear view mirror
• Automatically dimming external rear view mirror
• External mirror defogger with timer
• Rear windscreen defogger with timer
• Rear windscreen washer and wiper

Braking

• HHC (Hill Hold Control)
• ABS (Antilock Braking System)
• EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)
• HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assistant)
• Traction
• ASR (Anti Slip Regulation)
• TCS (Traction Control System)
• EDL (Electronic Differential Lock)

Stability

• ESP (Electronic Stability Programme)
• OffRoad Assistant
• Hill descent control
• Driveoff assistant
• Offroad ABS (Antilock Braking System)
• Offroad ASR (Anti Slip Regulation)
• Offroad TCS (Traction Control System)
• Offroad EDL (Electronic Differential Lock)
• Park Distance Control
• Parktronic sensors at rear
• Parktronic sensors at front
• Parktronic speaker at rear
• Parktronic speaker at front
• Parktronic display on central infotainment system

Airbags

• Dual front airbags
• Side airbags at front
• Curtain airbags at front and rear
• Switchoff function for front passenger airbag

Occupant Restraint

• Active front head restraints
• Occupant detection system for front passenger seat with seatbelt warning light
• Driver seatbelt warning light
• Seatbelt pretensioners for front seats
• Height adjustable threepoint seatbelts at front
• Three threepoint seatbelts at rear
• Height adjustable head restraints at front
• Three height adjustable head restraints at rear
• Two Isofix childseat preparations on outer rear seats
• Undercarriage Protection
• Cover for the engine and transmission
• Underbody protective cover
• Protection for the rear suspension arms

More

• Acoustic warning signal for overrun speed
• Fuel supply cutoff in a crash
• Side door protective strips
• Dooropen indicator
• Dualtone warning horn
• Childproof rear window and door locking
• High level third brake light
• Emergency triangle in the luggage compartment

Security

• Electronic Theft Deterrence
• Engine immobiliser with floating code system
• Security code for central infotainment system
• Remote Operation
• Remote control with foldable key, two
• Remote control locking and unlocking of doors and boot lid
• Remote control opening and closing of windows

Comfort

Seats

• Height adjustment for driver and front passenger seats
• Lumbar support adjustment for driver and front passenger seats
• Front centre armrest, adjustable for length and height
• Rear seat centre armrest

Entertainment

• Škoda audio player with touchscreen controls
• 6.5inch LCD TFT colour display
• Škoda Swing audio player
• Integrated sixCD changer
• Eight speakers
• Audio controls on steering wheel
• Auxiliary audio input for portable media players
• SD/MMC data card reader

Climate Control

• Climatronic  automatic air conditioning with electronic regulation of cabin temperature
• Dualzone Climatronic
• Climatic  manually regulated air conditioning
• Adjustable rear air conditioning vents on rear centre console
• Rear air conditioning vents under front passenger seats
• Dual Climatronic display
• Automatic air circulation, including AQS (Air Quality Sensor)
• Odour filter and pollen filter

Upholstery

• Leather seat upholstery
• Leather wrapped steering wheel
• Leather wrapped gearshift knob
• Leather wrapped hand brake grip

External Mirrors

• Electrically adjustable external mirrors

Windows

• Front and rear electrically adjustable windows
• Onetouch operation
• Bounceback system
• Tinted windows

More

• Height adjustable steering wheel
• Length adjustable steering wheel
• Textile floor mats

Convenience

VarioFlex

Removable rear seats

Adjustment for rear seat backrest inclination

Length and lateral adjustment for rear outer seats

Information Display

• Central infotainment system
• Multi function display (MFD) of Travelling time, Distance travelled, Average speed, Immediate consumption, Average consumption, Travel distance before refuelling, Service interval, Outside temperature, Clock
• MaxiDOT large pixel display of multi function data and warning messages
• Gear change recommendation indicator
• Intensity adjustment of instrument illumination

Personal Comfort Settings

• Electronic setup for MFD, Convenience, Lights and vision, Time, Winter tyres, Language, Units, Assistant, Alternate speed display, Service interval
• Electronic Driving Aid
• Automatic front wiper system with rain sensor

Exterior Illumination

• Boarding spot lamps

Interior Illumination

• Reading lamps at the front and rear
• Illumination of front glovebox
• Illumination of luggage compartment

More

• 12V power socket in centre console
• 12V power socket in luggage compartment
• Front sun visors with vanity mirrors
• Two foldable roof handles, at front and rear
• Lightson acoustic signal
• Rear mud flaps

Storage

Luggage Compartment

• 416 litres luggage compartment space
• 1485 litres of total luggage space with rear seats folded forward
• 1665 litres of total luggage space with rear seats removed
• Two luggage restraint nets
• Four adjustable and foldable baggage hooks on horizontal rails in luggage compartment
• Four fixed load anchoring points in luggage compartment
• Rear seat centre armrest with through-loading
• Three-part split and completely folding rear seats
• Storage compartments in side panels under luggage compartment floor
• Removable rear parcel shelf

Passenger Compartment

• Storage compartment under the front passenger seat
• Storage compartment on the top of central dashboard, closed
• Jumbo box storage compartment under front centre armrest, with cooling
• Front glovebox with cooling and illumination
• Bottle holders in the front and rear doors
• Cup holders in the front centr console and rear seat centre armrest
• Storage compartments in the front and rear doors
• Eyewear compartment
• Storage compartments in the front and rear centre console
• Storage pockets on the backrest of the front seats

More

• Roof rails
• Coat hook on rear roof handles and B pillars
• Ticket holder on A pillar
• Retaining strip on front sun visors

Technical specifications 2.0 TDI CR/103 kW

Engine

Engine type turbocharged diesel engine, turbocharger with self-aligning blades, in-line, liquid cooling system, high-pressure direct injection system, 16V DOHC, transverse in front

Cylinders 4

Displacement [cm3] 1968

Max. power/revs [kW(bhp) at rpm] 103(140)/4200

Max. torque/revs [Nm at rpm] 320/1750-2500

Transmission

Wheel drive permanent four-wheel drive with automatic torque distribution, Haldex clutch

Transmission manual 6-speed fully synchronized

Chassis

Front axle McPherson suspension with lower triangular links and torsion stabiliser

Rear axle multi-element axle, with one longitudinal and three transverse links, with torsion stabiliser

Braking system hydraulic dual-diagonal circuit braking system vacuum assisted with Dual Rate system

Brake – front disc brakes with inner cooling, with single/piston floating caliper

Brake – rear disc brakes

Steering system direct rack and pinion steering with electro mechanic power steering

Wheels 7.0J*16″

Tyres 215/60 R16

Outside dimensions

Length [mm] 4223

Width [mm] 1793

Height [mm] 1691

Wheel base [mm] 2578

Ground clearance [mm] 180

Inside dimensions

Storage capacity [l] 416

Storage capacity with rear seats folded forward [l] 1485

Storage capacity with rear seats removed [l] 1665

Weights

Kerb weight [kg] 1543

Gross weight [kg] 2075

Liquids

Tank capacity [l] 60

Performance

Turning circle diameter [m] 10.0

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Hyundai Motor India Limited has equipped the hot selling i20 with an optional GPS based Audio Visual Navigation system to celebrate its phenomenal success in the domestic market.

The system is being offered as an option on the Asta variants of both Petrol and Diesel and is 2 Din system with 5 inch LCD display and a touch screen interface with satellite based voice-guided navigation system.

It contains a wealth of details about locations, route options, the nearest Hyundai touch points and numerous other points of interest like restaurants, hotels, hospitals and malls. The SD memory card with pre-loaded navigation software enables users to save favourite routes and also guide different users driving to the same destination through the use of voice prompts which are available in more than a dozen languages including 8 Indian regional languages.

More details after the jump.

The AVN system comes with complete in-car entertainment and connectivity features. It also doubles up as a video player which supports video playback from the iPod/USB drive. For greater safety and convenience, audio controls are provided on the steering wheel while a remote is provided for the convenience of the rear seat user. The in-built Bluetooth with an audio streaming function enables one to handle calls while driving besides playing music through the phone.

The new i20 with the AVN system has a starting price of  Rs. 630,439 (ex-showroom, New Delhi) for the 1.2 Petrol Asta which is a whopping Rs 55000 more than the Asta 1.2 Petrol with AVN making it a verrry expensive option.

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Stunning is the word!

Land Rover has revealed the Evoque 5 door ahead of its global public debut at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show.

The Evoque 5 door joins the 3 door coupe’ to complete the line up which is all set to transform the premium compact SUV segment with its combination of stunning style. luxury and versatility.

Range Rover Evoque Detailed Specs and Image Gallery

The five-door version is near identical to the three-door except for the roof height which has been raised by 30mm to improve headroom at the rear.  The roof is flatter than the 3 door and also has its windscreen lengthened by 60mm to allow for the changes. The rear tailgate is composite and slightly deeper and weighs 30 kgs more than the 3 door variant.

All Evoque’s get MagneRide adjustable suspension system as standard to improve on-road performance without sacrificing off-roadability. Engine line consists of a 2.2 liter four cylinder turbocharged delivering 150 ps or 190 ps in the higher powered version and a 2.0 liter Si4 petrol that combines direct fuel injection and turbocharging and twin variable valve timing delivering 240 ps of maximum power and outstanding driveability and fuel efficiency.

Three variants of the Evoque will be on offer – Pure, Prestige and Dynamic and will come with exterior and interior embellishments to differentiate from one another.

Detailed Press Release and Image Gallery after the jump.

Image Gallery: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

Press Release

INTRODUCING THE ALL-NEW FIVE-DOOR RANGE ROVER EVOQUE – COUPE STYLE WITH FAMILY VERSATILITY

• Addition of exciting 5-Door body style to Range Rover Evoque line-up
• Combines concept car design with extra versatility and family appeal
• Bold exterior captures coupé design, with the same compact footprint but a slightly higher roofline
• Class-leading sustainability with sub 135g/km* CO2 emissions and fuel efficiency
• Four-wheel-drive and front-wheel-drive versions available
• Premium cabin, with the enhanced space and practicality of the 5-Door format
• Versatility and luggage space of a compact station wagon
• Dynamic and agile handling across all terrains, aided by Adaptive Dynamics featuring MagneRide™
• Class-leading all-surface capability with Land Rover Terrain Response™
• Innovative Range Rover technologies, including dual-view display for 8-inch touch-screen and Surround Camera System
• Sold in 160 countries worldwide, with deliveries from summer 2011
• Indicative pricing starting from £30,000 / 35,000E

Land Rover, Gaydon, Warwickshire, November 10, 2010 – The exciting 5-Door version of the all-new Range Rover Evoque makes its global public debut at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show on November 17, 2010.

With its stylish and sporting appearance, enhanced by extra practicality and greater family appeal, the 5-Door Range Rover Evoque joins the stunning coupé model to create a highly desirable line-up that will transform the premium compact SUV segment.

Like the coupé, the 5-Door Range Rover Evoque remains faithful to the spirit of the groundbreaking Land Rover LRX concept car, offering an innovative new interpretation of the original cross-coupé design.

The 5-Door Evoque also stays true to the core values of the Range Rover brand, providing premium levels of craftsmanship, luxury, performance and renowned Land Rover all-terrain capability, but in a more compact package.

“The addition of the 5-Door to the Range Rover Evoque line-up extends the appeal of our brand still further,” said Land Rover’s Managing Director Phil Popham.

“While retaining everything that’s great about the Range Rover Evoque coupé, this new 5-Door bodystyle will offer customers even more choice, greater practicality, versatility and flexibility. The launch of the Evoque in 2011 will expand and revitalise the global appeal of the Range Rover marque.”

Commitment to sustainability

With the same compact footprint and advanced technologies as the coupé model, the 5-Door Range Rover Evoque reinforces Land Rover’s commitment to environmental sustainability. The Evoque is positioned as the smallest, lightest, most fuel-efficient Range Rover ever.

To deliver optimum efficiency, the 5-Door Range Rover Evoque features lightweight construction techniques and offers the choice of a front-wheel drive variant. A new range of state-of-the-art petrol and diesel engines comes with direct injection and stop-start. The Range Rover Evoque also adopts low CO2 systems such as Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS) and is built to maximise end of life recyclability.

“Enhanced sustainability has been at the centre of the design and development of the Range Rover Evoque,” said Phil Popham. “We are offering customers the choice of high-efficiency coupé or 5-Door bodystyles, and both models are highly relevant, very contemporary and extremely desirable.”

Coupé style and 5-Door versatility

The 5-Door Range Rover Evoque offers an exciting new interpretation of the LRX concept car design, combining the dramatic stance and dynamic appeal of the original cross-coupé with the enhanced functionality offered by a 5-Door format.

“The 5-Door Range Rover Evoque has the same strong emotional appeal as the coupé, while offering the superior versatility of a family vehicle,” said Land Rover Design Director, Gerry McGovern.

“The key lines remain intact – the dramatic rising beltline, muscular shoulder running the length of the car, and the distinctive taper to the floating roofline – but with a slightly higher rear roof. The finished vehicle offers impressive levels of space and versatility whilst retaining the overall essence, visual robustness and jewel-like detailing of the coupé.”

The more capacious interior of the 5-Door Range Rover Evoque has not been achieved by enlarging the compact footprint of the coupé model: the overall length and width remain identical.

Like the coupé, smart design, meticulous engineering and clever packaging has ensured that the 5-Door Evoque delivers the core Range Rover values of luxury, refined performance and all-terrain capability while remaining true to the spirit of the LRX concept design.

Interior quality and versatility

The cabin of the Range Rover Evoque is lavishly appointed with premium quality materials and an elegance befitting of a Range Rover interior.

Customers can specify soft, premium leather and beautifully tailored, twin-needle stitching providing a luxurious finish to almost every surface of the instrument panel, doors and seats.

Measuring 30mm taller than the coupé model, the 5-Door Range Rover Evoque adds further space and versatility to the luxurious cabin. Rear seat passengers benefit from over 50mm more shoulder room, along with generous headroom which compares very favourably to traditional sporting saloons.

A full-sized glass panoramic roof enhances the sensation of space and comfort by flooding the interior with natural light, and offers even greater headroom for all occupants.

For growing families, the 5-Door Evoque provides the versatility and luggage space of a compact station wagon.

The rear seats, with seat belts and head restraints for three passengers, have 60/40 folding seat squabs and are equipped with ISOFIX child seat mounts. When required, luggage capacity can be expanded to a substantial 1445 litres.

Sporting dynamics

On the open road, the 5-Door Range Rover Evoque offers a polished driving experience that combines dynamic and sporty handling with responsive, effortless performance and refinement.

“The 5-Door Range Rover Evoque has the same sporting character as the coupé,” said Murray Dietsch, Director of Land Rover Programmes. “We have focused on ensuring that the car is agile and fun to drive, so that customers have a rewarding experience, even in day-to-day urban driving. Advanced technologies such as MagneRide™ mean we can ensure that this dynamic prowess does not come at the cost of top-quality refinement or comfort.”

The optional Adaptive Dynamics system with advanced MagneRide™ dampers provides an exceptional balance between a supple, controlled ride and sharper handling responses.

Capable off-road

Drivers who take their Range Rover Evoque off-road will be reassured to know that, in addition to extremely generous ground clearance, the car has better breakover and departure angles than other compact SUVs.

The Evoque will be the first Range Rover to offer customers a choice between a full-time four-wheel-drive system, which delivers outstanding performance and traction on all surfaces, and a low carbon, front-wheel-drive option for further enhanced fuel economy.

The Range Rover Evoque’s formidable all-terrain potential is enhanced by the latest version of the company’s signature Terrain ResponseTM system.

Powertrains

The 5-Door Range Rover Evoque shares its turbocharged powertrain line-up with the Coupé model. The state-of-the-art diesel and petrol engines offer smooth and responsive performance, blending four-cylinder efficiency with six-cylinder refinement and power.

Customers can choose between two comprehensively updated 2.2-litre turbodiesel derivatives, with 190PS or 150PS.

In the 5-Door model, the front-wheel drive Range Rover Evoque with the 150PS 2.2-litre engine achieves sub 135g/km* CO2.

A new 240PS, 2.0-litre Si4 petrol engine combines direct fuel injection, turbocharging and twin variable valve timing for exceptional driveability and fuel efficiency.

Murray Dietsch, Director of Land Rover Programmes, said: “We have combined state-of-the-art powertrains with a lightweight bodyshell and a range of low-carbon technologies to deliver fuel efficiency which is outstanding for a premium SUV.”

Innovation

Like the coupé model, the 5-Door Evoque benefits from the same high-end innovative technologies as the larger Range Rovers. An intuitive control system and touch-screen display combines a stylish, uncluttered layout, state-of-the-art functionality with class-leading ease of use.

The display is available with dual-view technology, so that driver and passenger can view independent content.

Connectivity options include Bluetooth hands-free mobile phone and audio streaming, plus a range of USB and auxiliary inputs for iPods and other portable devices.

The Evoque is the first Range Rover to offer breathtaking new sound systems developed in partnership with the high-end audio specialist Meridian. The premium Meridian offering is an 825W, 17-speaker system that delivers the ultimate in surround-sound performance.

Other features available to Range Rover Evoque customers include:

• Park Assist for automated parallel parking
• Blind Spot Monitoring system
• Surround Camera System with five digital cameras, including a reversing system
• Full dual-zone automatic climate control, featuring a Park Heater timer facility
• Hard drive navigation system
• DAB/FM/AM/Sirius tuners, with hard drive virtual 10xCD multiplayer
• Digital and Satellite TV, and DVD playback
• Rear seat entertainment package, with 8-inch video screens, digital wireless headphones and touch screen remote control
• Keyless entry system and powered tailgate
• Adaptive headlamps with Automatic High Beam Assist
• Heated windscreen, front seats and steering wheel

Three design themes

The 5-Door Range Rover Evoque follows the coupé model by offering customers the choice of three main vehicle design themes, each with its own distinctive character, exterior treatment and carefully co-ordinated interior package.

‘Pure’combines the stunning concept-car exterior with a stylish, clean interior in neutral colours. Soft-touch wrapped materials on the major surfaces contrast with the metal brushed aluminium trim.

‘Prestige’ is theultimate in Range Rover luxury, combining a bespoke exterior that includes unique, 19-inch wheels and sparkling metallic details with an interior that is almost entirely leather-wrapped.

‘Dynamic’ brings a bolder exterior with 20-inch wheels and unique bumpers, sills, grille and tailpipes for a more assertive, confident stance. Contrasting roof and spoiler colours are available, while the premium sports interior offers sports seats with splashes of bright contrast colour.

Both coupé and 5-Door models of the Range Rover Evoque will be manufactured at Land Rover’s multi award-winning Halewood plant in Merseyside, UK. The car will go on sale in more than 160 markets worldwide from summer 2011. Prices will start from £30,000/ 35,000E.

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