2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Convertible

2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Convertible

2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Convertible Joining the Range Rover Evoque line-up in 2016, the new Range Rover Evoque Convertible enhances the desirability of the Range Rover Evoque circle of relatives, taking the Land Rover brand to a new audience of clients looking for a completely unique combination of open-air luxury and refinement.

Available in two pricey specifications - SE Dynamic and HSE Dynamic - the Range Rover Evoque Convertible gives a 4-seat interior, the following-era Land Rover InControl® Touch Pro™ infotainment system and unrivalled all-terrain functionality.

The Range Rover Evoque Convertible keeps the stylish design proportions of the five-door and coupe derivatives with its acoustically-coated cloth roof open or closed. Interior extent and bags potential were maximized for shipment versatility regardless of the roof's function.

Gerry McGovern, Land Rover Design Director and Chief Creative Officer, commented: "When the Range Rover Evoque Convertible turned into first proven as a concept, the response turned into overwhelmingly fantastic. It became the next logical step to bring the pioneering idea to reality and with a clear design approach we've got safeguarded the different man or woman of the Range Rover Evoque. The end result is the ultimate expression of amusing and desirability, building on the ever-popular Range Rover Evoque nameplate which maintains to deliver new customers to the emblem."

DESIGN

Land Rover designers have retained the bold and revolutionary exterior design of the Range Rover Evoque with the convertible roof gadget open or closed. A state-of-the-art fabric roof with tension-bow structure creates a defined silhouette that stays faithful to the original layout of the automobile, at the same time as the Z-fold mechanism folds flush with the rear bodywork for a sleek, uncluttered appearance. New frameless doorways have also been developed to ensure a easy profile whilst the roof is stowed.

Emphasizing its function inside the Range Rover Evoque model line-up, the Range Rover Evoque Convertible is to be had in SE Dynamic or HSE Dynamic specifications. In each instances, the convertible features a unique set of outdoors enhancements consisting of a deeper, more aggressive front bumper with enlarged air intakes. The HSE Dynamic spinoff additionally capabilities slimline LED fog lighting fixtures, frame-coloured aspect skirts to visually lower the automobile and a dynamic rear bumper that homes different dual exhaust outlets.

A dynamic the front grille with enlarged geometric mesh area, vent surrounds and a spread of six alloy wheel designs and finishes, ranging from 18- to twenty-inches provides similarly layout differentiation among convertible and fixed-roof models. Unique for the 20-inch alloy wheels are  top rate finishes; Polished and Satin Black.

SE Dynamic specification includes outside trim details such as fender, grille and fog light surrounds appointed with a Brunel Silver end. HSE Dynamic models obtain components completed in top class Narvik Black and gloss-black hood vents for a more purposeful appearance.

The available Black Pack provides a fair extra dramatic avenue presence with precise Satin Black 20-inch alloy wheels, head-, tail- and fog-lamps presenting black non-reflective surfaces, outdoors trim finished in Narvik Black and a black exhaust tailpipe finish.

At night, an attention grabbing puddle-lamp graphic is projected from the bottom of the door mirrors. Uniquely proposing an outline of the Range Rover Evoque Convertible, the puddle lamps remove darkness from the ground around both the front doorways for optimum convenience and a distinctly distinct look.

Phil Simmons, Exterior Realization Director, Land Rover commented: "Above the beltline, the Z-fold cloth roof turned into the natural choice for its taut proportions, exquisite versatility and lightweight design. The Range Rover Evoque Convertible gives the best of both worlds: the crisp, exactly defined contours of the coupe's placing silhouette with the roof closed, and the exhilaration of top-down motoring with it open."

Despite acting same to Range Rover Evoque coupe below the glasshouse, the bodywork at the back of the front doors has been appreciably re-engineered to accommodate the stowed roof mechanism. The top quantities of the rear fenders have been carefully redesigned to seamlessly integrate with packaging requirements of the Range Rover Evoque Convertible, at the same time as an all-new tailgate and spoiler were engineered to praise the new design; the rear spoiler houses the LED stoplight and optimizes aerodynamics, at the same time as the revolutionary tailgate hinge mechanism permits for a bigger aperture, offering wonderful versatility.

The Range Rover Evoque Convertible is available in 13 outside colors, inclusive of new Baltoro Ice and Waitomo Grey metallic. Creating a special horizon line to complement the Ebony Black material roof, the door mirrors and the top segment of the rear spoiler are finished in Narvik Black as trendy.

Personalization

Allowing clients to add their very own stamp of individuality, the Range Rover Evoque Convertible is available with quite a number accessories including illuminated personalized (with a script of the owner's preference) or Union Jack treadplates. Further personalization inside the cabin comes in the shape of device-polished, anodized equipment shift paddles, an anodized red rotary shifter and a Union Jack recreation mat set.

On the outdoor, vibrant-end running boards; carbon fiber side vents, hood vents and replicate covers; and stylized valve caps are all available to create a vehicle that stands proud from the crowd.

For those needing extra practicality, a selection of tow hitch accessories are to be had; allowing The Range Rover Evoque Convertible to tow up to three,307-lbs. (1500kg).

ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE

The Range Rover Evoque Convertible has been engineered to meet the standards for which Land Rover is global-renowned. All-terrain functionality and the brand's high levels of refinement have each been very well confirmed with a rigorous development regime performed on public roads and take a look at centers throughout the world.

Alan Volkaerts, Land Rover Vehicle Line Director, said: "Producing a convertible Range Rover provided a completely unique set of engineering challenges, along with preserving torsional rigidity despite the removal of the roof shape, supplying roll-over safety in an open-pinnacle vehicle designed to tilt to 35 stages, and providing the steeply-priced indoors refinement demanded by Range Rover clients. The brand's exhaustive take a look at schedule guarantees all of those targets had been achieved. The Range Rover Evoque Convertible isn't always most effective a convertible for all seasons, it's also each inch a Land Rover."

Significant chassis bracings help the precise load casings of a convertible model, actually increasing torsional tension over the coupe model. This ensures an on-avenue riding enjoy similar with the tough top model and a vehicle each bit as capable as current Range Rover Evoque derivatives.

In not unusual with all modern Land Rover tasks, the development application of the Range Rover Evoque Convertible began truly with superior Computer Aided Engineering and Design simulations. These simulations supplied accurate initial estimations on how the altered weight distribution would have an effect on dynamic overall performance, in which structural adjustments could be required, and the way the Range Rover Evoque Convertible ought to meet the very same engineering standards as present Range Rover Evoque derivatives.

A state-of-the-art prototype improvement segment ultimately allowed Land Rover engineers to prove these simulations in real-international testing. The result is a premium convertible SUV with protection, refinement and the on- and off-road competence to healthy its head-turning design.

Complementing its advanced four-wheel-power system, the Range Rover Evoque Convertible blessings from an inherently strong base structure with high-energy steel inside the door sills. This shape capabilities brought chassis bracings to catch up on the elimination of the roof, imparting the stiffness important for top notch handling and refinement.

Enhancing its dynamic capability in addition, the all-unbiased sports activities suspension has optimized spring charges, incorporating large diameter anti-roll bars to supply high levels of motive force engagement, in addition to roll stiffness equal to coupe derivatives. Careful tuning guarantees the car's excellent experience nice has not been compromised.

Torque Vectoring with the aid of Braking (TVbB) and Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS) complement the chassis changes. Should understeer be detected because the driving force turns into a nook, TVbB is designed to use a small braking force to each inner wheels, helping the automobile follow the driving force's intended line.

The variable-charge Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS) equipped within the Range Rover Evoque Convertible is tuned for excessive levels of response and driver comments, in addition to reducing motive force workload in difficult off-avenue environments. The variable-fee guidance rack combines a slower ratio across the instantly-beforehand role with a gradually quicker ratio all over again guidance lock is implemented; combining instantly-line stability with improved agility through tighter turns. Variable assistance gives lighter steering for better maneuverability in constrained spaces and gradual speeds, however a more giant, self assurance-inspiring sense at pace.

Safety Features

To preserve top notch degrees of crash safety, the Range Rover Evoque Convertible features some of engineering innovations: the automobile's A-pillars were reinforced to provide greater roll-over protection; new below-body bracing keeps the torsional tension of coupe derivatives without impacting off-street functionality; and a roll-over safety device, concealed in the rear region, deploys in 90 milliseconds have to a roll-over scenario be detected.

A new seat airbag device has additionally been advanced: the front seats now consist of a blended thorax and head airbag to provide the equal level of safety as the coupé's individual thorax and head airbags. A aggregate of various electronic systems ensures the airbags or roll-over protection system do no longer set up in excessive off-avenue situations.