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New Evoque goes beyond style with gasoline model

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The new Range Rover Evoque / Courtesy of Jaguar Land Rover Korea
The new Range Rover Evoque / Courtesy of Jaguar Land Rover Korea

By Nam Hyun-woo

The Range Rover Evoque has been enjoying brisk sales in the Korean market, and will likely see the momentum stretching further with a new gasoline model, Jaguar Land Rover Korea said Wednesday.

The gasoline model is the latest variant of the second-generation Evoque released here in July. It is powered by the brand's original four-cylinder Ingenium 2.0 liter turbocharged engine, which yields 249 horsepower and 37.2 kilogram-meter torque. It takes 7.5 seconds to reach 100 kilometers per hour from a standstill.

Jaguar Land Rover Korea said it released the gasoline model in response to Korean customers' growing demand for SUVs, which are quieter than diesel SUVs.

The Evoque is now available in three powertrains ― two diesel models each producing 150 and 180 horsepower, and the gasoline model. All of them are equipped with a 48-volt mild hybrid system, in which an underfloor battery assists the engine with energy stored during braking. The brand said the system improves Evoque's fuel economy by 5 percent.

With the expanded lineup, Jaguar Land Rover Korea seeks to expedite Evoque's sales, which are already robust thanks to customers fascinated by the vehicle's style.

The second-generation Evoque keeps the attractive look of its predecessor but incorporates a number of improvements such as deployable door handles, slimmer LED headlamps and a coupe-style bodyline. Also, the new Evoque is available in the exclusive color, Seoul Pearl Silver.

Inside of the new Range Rover Evoque / Courtesy of Jaguar Land Rover Korea
Inside of the new Range Rover Evoque / Courtesy of Jaguar Land Rover Korea

Its interior is a fine expression of minimalism, highlighted by dual 10-inch touch screens occupying the center fascia instead of manual buttons for vehicle control. Its wheelbase is 2.1 centimeters longer than its predecessor, allowing more comfort for passengers as well as 26 liters of additional loading.

Safety features include lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitor. Park assists such as the 360-degree parking sensor, rear traffic monitor and clear exit monitor are also available.

"The all-new Range Rover Evoque is drawing keen customer attention with its delicate and sophisticated design, efficiency and cutting-edge technology," Jaguar Land Rover Korea Managing Director Baek Jung-hyun said. "With the new gasoline model, we seek to provide distinguished attractiveness to customers."

The new Range Rover Evoque / Courtesy of Jaguar Land Rover Korea
The new Range Rover Evoque / Courtesy of Jaguar Land Rover Korea
Nam Hyun-woo namhw@koreatimes.co.kr


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