2012 Range Rover Evoque: Motor Trend 2012 Sport/Utility of the Year

The all-new 2012 Range Rover Evoque has been named 2012 Sport/Utility of the Year by Motor Trend. Candidates for the award are then evaluated under six criteria – advancement in design, engineering excellence, efficiency, safety, value, and performance of intended function – to determine the one model that performs best for its intended purpose and to Motor Trend's highest standards.

"The Range Rover Evoque is a bold move into the fast-growing compact luxury SUV sector," said Angus MacKenzie, Editor-in-Chief, Motor Trend.  "Refined and capable both on and off the road, it artfully combines traditional Range Rover values with stunning state-of-the-moment design and impressive efficiency. The Evoque is a worthy winner of our award, and I have no doubt it will be a worldwide hit for Land Rover."

The all-wheel-drive Range Rover Evoque has a 240-horsepower, turbocharged, direct fuel injected, four-cylinder engine coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission and will be available in two versions: a coupe and a five-door, with starting prices of $44,995 and $43,995, respectively for the Prestige Premium editions. 

2012 Range Rover Evoque Starts At $43,995 This Fall

The all-new 2012 Range Rover Evoque will have a starting price of $43,995 for the five-door (pictured above) and $44,995 for the coupe (pictured below) including destination and delivery charges. The Range Rover Evoque achieves 28 MPG highway and 19 MPG city based on EPA estimates.

The Evoque comes standard as an all-wheel drive in 3 styles: Pure - the purest expression of the LRX concept car; Prestige - the ultimate in Range Rover luxury; and, Dynamic - a sports-orientated take on the Range Rover Evoque. The Evoque is powered by an all-new 240 horsepower 2.0-liter engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission that features Drive Select, a rotary gearshift, which rises up to ‘handshake’ the driver when the engine is switched on. ‘Rally-style’ Paddle Shift controls on the steering wheel allow you to change gear manually, when you want to. This vehicle will be sold in 160 countries worldwide with North American deliveries beginning in Fall 2011.