Miami, Florida, USA, ‑The 2012 Range Rover Evoque has been named "Ruedas ESPN Best SUV" at the 41st Annual South Florida International Auto Show held from October 28 to November 6, 2011 in Miami.
Ruedas ESPN is the leading automotive radio show in Spanish in the United States, broadcast live on ESPN Deportes Radio, a network of more than 45 radio stations in the United States and Puerto Rico, as well as SIRIUS and XM Channel 149. Ruedas ESPN executive Committee was responsible for generating the nominations. A group of industry experts selected the winners of the twelve basic categories.
The all‑new Range Rover Evoque ‑ the lightest and most fuel efficient Range Rover ever produced is on sale now in the United States. The Range Rover Evoque stays true to the core values of Range Rover; providing premium levels of craftsmanship, luxury, performance, and Land Rover multi‑terrain capability, while embodied in a more compact package.
"We are honored to accept this award, and are very pleased with the recognition the Range Rover Evoque is receiving this early in the launch. It has quickly become a highly sought after vehicle throughout the United States and Canada," said Kim McCullough, Brand Vice President, Land Rover North America.
At‑A‑Glance:
- The lightest and most fuel‑efficient Range Rover ever produced
- Full‑time intelligent all‑wheel drive with electronically‑controlled Haldex® center
coupling
- All‑new 240 hp* turbocharged direct injected 2.0‑liter
four‑cylinder engine and a
six‑speed automatic transmission to deliver excellent performance and fuel
economy
- 28 MPG EPA estimated highway and 18 MPG EPA estimated city fuel economy
- Suspension configured for dynamic and agile handling across
varied terrain,
available with Adaptive Dynamics featuring MagneRide™
magneto‑rheological damper technology - All‑weather, multi‑terrain capability with Land Rover's
patented Terrain Response®, which
features driver selectable programs to suit various terrain conditions - Five passenger leather seating
- Full fixed glass panoramic roof with power blind
- Innovative Range Rover technologies, including an 8‑inch
(203mm) touch‑
screen display and an available 360 degree Surround Camera System - Three design themes to suit customer desires
- Choice of coupe and five‑door models
- To be sold in 160 countries worldwide, with North American
deliveries
beginning in October 2011
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- Innovative 'Pulse of the City' marketing campaign has generated
buzz ahead
of launch - Over 40 influential international public personalities, known as 'City Shapers,' have been involved in exciting pre‑launch activities
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About Land Rover
Land Rover, the British maker of Land Rover and Range Rover sport utility vehicles, is renowned for providing its' clientele with the most luxurious and capable vehicles in the world. Every Land Rover and Range Rover is equally at home both on and off road, and in any setting; be it in the heart of the city, or traversing the countryside. Today's Land Rover lineup includes the legendary Defender, LR2 (Freelander 2), LR4 (Discovery 4), Range Rover Sport, Range Rover and Range Rover Evoque. Land Rover designs, engineers, and manufactures their vehicles in the United Kingdom. Land Rover is fully engaged with sustainability initiatives and social concerns with continuous involvement in environmental and community programs.
About Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Jaguar Land Rover is a business built around two great British car brands that are designed, engineered and manufactured in the United Kingdom. Jaguar Cars Limited, founded in 1922, is one of the world's premier manufacturers of luxury sedans and sports cars. Since 1948, Land Rover has been manufacturing authentic 4x4s that define "breadth of capability" in their segments.
Jaguar manufactures all their cars exclusively in the United Kingdom, at the Castle Bromwich manufacturing plant in the British Midlands. Land Rover and Range Rover models are built in the United Kingdom at the Solihull and Halewood plants. Land Rover exports to 169 countries and Jaguar exports to 63 countries, with global sales for both brands exceeding 240,000 vehicles annually. The Jaguar Land Rover business employs 16,000 people in United Kingdom, including 3,500 engineers at two product development centers.
Headquartered in Mahwah, New Jersey in the United States, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC has offices across the USA and Canada and is represented by more than 330 retail outlets.