MAHWAH, N.J. ‑ (February 10, 2012) ‑ Land Rover North America is
proud to announce that the 2012 Range Rover Evoque has been named
'Luxury SUV of the Year' by Autobytel, adding to the newest Range
Rover's list of over 70 international awards.
"It is a great honor for the all‑new Range Rover Evoque to be
named the Luxury SUV of the Year by Autobytel," said Kim
McCullough, Brand Vice President, Land Rover, North America. "To be
recognized for the Range Rover Evoque's innovation, originality and
advancements, speaks greatly to the direction of our future
products."
Autobytel Inc. is dedicated to helping consumers research and find
the information they need to purchase new and used cars and connect
to dealers online. The 2012 Car and Truck of the Year Awards were
chosen by the editorial group of Autobytel®, led by Editor in
Chief, Michelle Naranjo. Autobytel editors have driven hundreds of
vehicles and have chosen this year's winners based on their game
changing potential, advances in design and overall efficiency.
"Land Rover engineers were given a difficult task of building a
smaller model with the same level of luxury and off‑road prowess
expected from this brand," said Michelle Naranjo, Editor in Chief,
Autobytel®. "Meeting this seemingly daunting challenge, Land Rover
recently started production of its all‑new 2012 Range Rover Evoque
and we think it's a winner."
The 2012 Range Rover Evoque is the smallest, lightest, most fuel
efficient Range Rover ever produced. The vehicle 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. The Range
Rover Evoque achieves a 28 MPG EPA highway rating and sends a
message that the company is serious about sustainability and
determined to deliver vehicles that are both relevant and highly
desirable.
The Range Rover Evoque is available in two versions: a coupe and
a
five‑door, equipped with all‑wheel drive and features a
240‑horsepower, turbocharged, direct fuel injected, four‑cylinder
engine coupled to a
six‑speed automatic transmission. The Range Rover Evoque has been
engineered with Land Rover capability. It can wade in nearly 20
inches of water, operate at tilt angles of up to 45 degrees, and
features the latest Land Rover Terrain Response® system, which has
modes for sand, mud, ruts, grass, gravel and snow.
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