Lightest and Most Fuel Efficient Range Rover Ever Continues to
Impress
(MAHWAH, N.J.) ‑ September 20, 2012 ‑ Land Rover announced today
that the 2012 Range Rover Evoque has been named the SUV of the Year
by Esquire magazine. Editors drove countless vehicles across the
country to make the selections for the 2012 Esquire Car Awards,
which appear in the magazine's October issue, on newsstands
September 18.
"The Land Rover team is really pleased that the editors of Esquire
magazine have named the Range Rover Evoque SUV of the Year," said
Kim McCullough, Brand Vice President, Land Rover North America.
"The various awards and honors our newest model has received this
year exemplifies that the Range Rover Evoque has set a new
benchmark for consumers who want a capable, modern compact
SUV."
The 2012 Range Rover Evoque is the lightest and 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 also sends a message that the company is serious about
sustainability and determined to deliver vehicles that are both
relevant and highly desirable.
Esquire magazine writes: "The Range Rover Evoque is the rebounding
company offering people what they really want‑‑style piece first,
off‑the‑road truck second… The Evoque is proof that SUVs can be
stylish, forward, and elegant… and make you feel like a
king."
The Range Rover Evoque is available in two versions: a coupe and a
five‑door, with starting prices of $44,995* and $43,995*,
respectively. Every Range Rover Evoque destined for the United
States will be equipped with all‑wheel‑drive and will feature a
240‑horsepower, turbocharged, direct fuel injected, four‑cylinder
engine coupled to a six‑speed automatic transmission. The Range
Rover Evoque achieves 28 MPG** EPA highway and 18 MPG** EPA city.
This excellent fuel economy is the result of new efficiency
technologies, lightweight materials, and environmentally conscious
design.
Esquire's Car of the Year awards are recognized for the following
categories: Innovation, Sports, Luxury, Domestic, Hatchback and
Debut.
Esquire's SUV of the Year honor is just the latest accolade for
the Range Rover Evoque since its launch. The car has also been
named Bloomberg News' Crossover Car of the Year, Motor Trend's 2012
Sport/Utility of the Year, Decisive Magazine's Urban Truck of the
Year, Automobile Magazine's 2012 All‑Star Award and Best Luxury
Compact Vehicle from Automotive Lease Guide (ALG).
*Price shown is MSRP for Range Rover Evoque Prestige Premium.
Includes destination and delivery fee. Excludes taxes, title,
license and other local fees.
** Based on EPA estimate. Actual mileage may vary.
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