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athelstan



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Evoque Invitation

Arrived in the post this morning:

1: Full sales brochure for the Evoque
2: Free Entry ticket(s) into the 81 Salon International De L'Auto Geneve 3-13 March
3: Personal Invitation (ticket) for entry to the Land Rover VIP Lounge
4: Personal Invitation into the EVOQUE-Pavillon
5: Discount on 1st Class rail travel to the car show in Geneva

Obviously LR CH want me to buy an Evoque - its too small for me - I think.......or maybe not.......

Don't like the "Prestige" - too much chrome on bodywork Banging Head
The "Dynamic" looks understated and reserved yet strong and nimble - a possibility Rolling Eyes
And the "Pure" looks petulant and standing still as if waiting for its missing garnish Yawn

Post #93154 24th Feb 2011 12:22 pm
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dunroof



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And Vicky Beckham on tap to tell you what a wise choice it is. A big pass, lets keep LR's looking like LR's not some pimp mobile.

Post #93156 24th Feb 2011 12:30 pm
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athelstan



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dunroof
I'm inclined to agree that "pimp" is indeed a suitable adjective but I hesitate to give it a full endorsement. I'll reserve judgement until I've seen the Evoque in the flesh, and sat in it. Then I'd need to test drive the "Dynamic" for at least a weekend before I'd confirm it was or was not a Land Rover.

Conceptually, I actually feel the Evoque is closer to the LR DNA than the FFRR, which over the last circa 15yrs has really lost its heritage. More akin to an obese Cadillac than a taut luxury leviathan mountaineer for road and range.

Post #93157 24th Feb 2011 12:54 pm
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Boxer



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Wales 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Zermatt Silver

I like it, and think LR have to move with the times or stagnate and die. Don't put petrol in a diesel. They don't run well.

Post #93161 24th Feb 2011 2:03 pm
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athelstan



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Boxer wrote:
LR have to move with the times or stagnate and die.


Agreed Boxer - however do you "bling" the individual models or "bling" the brand. The latter I am certain is not the right approach in moving forward.

As for the former, well if the blinged Evoque (the Prestige) increases LR's penetration and grip on the compact "urban" end of that market segment it will have achieved a great tactical success. And if its cousins the "Dynamic and Pure" can possibly deliver a consolidating element of LR "autostrada & rural 4x4" credentials then this model range will have played a major strategic role in LR's survival and sustainability as a profitable niche company despite what traditionalists may wish for. I wish them every success.

Personally I doubt that the Evoque will be a vehicle that graces my garage. Too small maybe to be of any practical purpose over and above what's already in there for the family to use.

Post #93165 24th Feb 2011 3:39 pm
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