Range Rover Evoque Convertible launched at Rs. 69.53 lakh

Land Rover has launched its Range Rover Evoque Convertible in India. It is available in the HSE Dynamic trim and is priced at Rs. 69.53 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

The Evoque Convertible is based on the 3-door version of the Evoque. It measures 4,370 mm in length, 1,900 mm in width and 1,609 mm in height, while its wheelbase is 2,660 mm. It has a maximum wading depth of 500 mm and the maximum towing capacity is 1,500 kg.

The Evoque Convertible in HSE Dynamic trim comes with a gloss black grille flanked by adaptive full LED headlights, dual-tone front bumper with black inserts and large intakes on either side. It has black louvres on the bonnet, while the A-pillar and ORVMs are also finished in black. The hard top has been replaced with an electric folding fabric roof.

The rear end looks similar to the standard Evoque except that it now has a raked rear windshield (with the roof up) and a boot spoiler. The tail lights with U-shaped inserts are identical to the hard top version, while the Range Rover badges, tailgate trim and rear scuff plates are finished in black. Moreover, luggage space is limited and can accessed via an unconventional tailgate, which swings up to reveal a rectangular loading area.

The interiors of the Evoque Convertible are identical to the hard top. It has a 3-spoke steering wheel and a twin-dial instrument cluster. The centre console houses a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system paired with a 13-speaker audio system by Meridian. It packs features like Bluetooth, navigation and Wi-Fi hotspot. The climate controls and drive selector are placed on a sloping centre console. There are two more seats in the back with a folding centre armrest and separate air-conditioning vents.

In India, the Evoque Convertible is offered with a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine that produces 237 BHP @ 5,500-6,000 rpm and 340 Nm of torque @ 1,500-4,000 rpm and is mated to a 9-speed automatic gearbox with paddle shift. Land Rover claims that it will do 0-100 km/h in 8.1 seconds and has a top speed of 217 km/h. It has an all-wheel drive system with features like All-Terrain Progress Control (ATPC), hill descent control, dynamic stability control, torque vectoring and Roll Stability Control (RSC). It also has engine start/stop, cruise control and park assist with a 360-degree camera.

Some of the standard safety features available on the HSE Dynamic trim include ABS, 7 airbags and ISOFIX child safety seat anchor points among others.