Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Range Rover prepares the Grand Evoque

The positive feedback that is enjoying the new Range Rover Evoque could convince the leaders of the Land Rover to expand the Range Rover sub-brand with the arrival of another fourth model strongly inspired by the recent crossover sport, but characterized by the most important forms that placed between the Evoque and Range Rover Sport.

Following the strategy of German marks BMW, Audi and Mercedes, the English manufacturer is convinced that in the near future, the demand by consumers for SUVs versatile, from dynamic character, with smaller, will substantially increase. The Grand Evoque respond to all these features through the use of LR-MS modular platform derived from that of the Freelander, which will increase the total length of the car about 30 cm compared to that of Evoque.


In addition, the height of the future SUV will also increase by 10 cm, thus going to significantly increase interior space reserved for occupants and luggage load capacity. As for the mechanics, the new Range Rover will use the offer of the Grand Evoque efficient engines used by the younger sister, characterized by low fuel consumption and pollutant emissions limited.

The engine, entry-level 2.2-liter turbodiesel will be represented by capable of delivering 150 HP, followed by a more handsome - and certainly more suited to the size of the car - capable of developing 190 hp. As for gasoline engines, there will be room for the new 2.0-liter turbocharged 240-hp EcoBoost engines derived from the family of Ford V6 3.2 this engine compared to the same power used on the Freelander, is about 40 kg lighter and less polluting as much as 20%.

Regarding the type of traction, you may choose between a version driven by the front axle or a more sophisticated four-wheel drive, while the suspension will be handled by the device that will allow MagnaRide as needed to opt for a sporty, or to more comfortable. This device also works in tandem with the EPAS (Electric Power Assisted Steering), which provides increased steering precision - the weakness of vehicles with high center of gravity - giving greater agility to the vehicle body and a more rapid entry into the fast corners.

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