• New, responsive nine‑speed automatic transmission
• A new Active Driveline system with an active rear differential and torque vectoring is now standard.
• New driver assistance and convenience features added
• Exterior and interior design enhancements, plus new alloy wheel designs

(MISSISSAUGA, ON) ‑ August 19, 2013‑ One of the most successful Land Rover vehicles ever made, the Range Rover Evoque, makes a further significant leap forward with the introduction of a host of new technologies.  These enhancements bring a range of new comfort and convenience features.

With global sales of more than 170,000 vehicles in just 18 months, the Range Rover Evoque has proven to be highly successful.  The 2014 Range Rover Evoque, on sale in the Fall of 2013, will benefit from new features, including: a new 9‑speed automatic transmission, new driveline technologies, new driver assistance features and detail design enhancements inside and out.

First shown at the Geneva Motor Show in March, the ZF‑9HP automatic transmission is among the world's first 9‑speed units fitted to a passenger car.  It has an ultra‑fast response time, and an adaptive shift program that quickly matches the driving style.  With a wide spread of ratios and improved efficiency, the new transmission delivers reduced emissions, enhanced performance and greater comfort. The 2014 Range Rover Evoque continues to be powered by a 2‑litre 240hp Turbocharged Direct Injected engine.

A new Active Driveline system with active differentials and torque vectoring is now standard.* It is an 'on demand' four‑wheel drive system which reduces driveline drag by decoupling the four‑wheel drive system during steady‑state driving at speeds above 35 km/h.  The new system monitors vehicle dynamics and automatically activates four‑wheel drive within 300 milliseconds whenever it is needed.  The Active Driveline also features Active Torque Biasing with an electronically controlled differential to distribute torque between the rear wheels, optimising traction and stability. In addition, a Torque Vectoring feature further enhances agility and safety by redirecting torque between all four wheels to counteract understeer. 

For the 2014 model, the driver assistance capabilities of Range Rover Evoque are significantly enhanced by the introduction of new features* including: Park Exit (to automatically exit parallel parking bays), Perpendicular Park (to position the car centrally in parking bays), Adaptive Cruise Control (with Queue Assist, Forward Alert and Intelligent Emergency Braking), Closing Vehicle Sensing and Reverse Traffic Detection (to warn drivers of oncoming traffic).

In addition to the new technologies, there are detail changes to the Range Rover Evoque vehicle's exterior, new colour options for the interior, new alloy wheel styles and a new style of Land Rover badge on the grille, wheel centers and tailgate.

* These systems are not a substitute for driving safely with due care and attention and will not function under all circumstances, speeds, weather and road conditions, etc. Driver should not assume that these systems will correct errors of judgment in driving.  Please consult the owner's manual or your local authorized Land Rover Retailer for more details.

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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 some of the most luxurious and capable vehicles in the world. Every Land Rover vehicle 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. For more information visit the official Land Rover website at http://www.landroverusa.com.

About Jaguar Land Rover Canada ULC

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 300,000 vehicles annually. The Jaguar Land Rover business employs 16,000 people in United Kingdom, including 3,500 engineers at two product development centres.

Headquartered in Mississauga in Canada, Jaguar Land Rover Canada ULC is represented by 23 retail outlets.