Range Rover Evoque Sport Could Be Coming, Land Rover Exec Says
Just as appeal for the Ranger Rover Evoque seems to be reaching a fever pitch, Land Rover threw more fuel on the fire with the Victoria Beckham Special Edition late last month. Now, rumors of an Evoque Sport are surfacing as well.
Recently at the Beijing Auto Show, design director Gerry McGovern revealed that Land Rover is considering an Evoque Sport model that would boost the production stats of the standard Evoque. With 80 percent of its buyers being completely new to the Land Rover brand, the crossover has been a big hit. Rumblings of an Evoque convertible model are also shaking the rumor mill, though official decisions about production are unreached.
Range Rover will have its work cut out however, especially with Audi unveiling its RS Q3 Concept packing 360 hp. A possible powerplant choice could be a Ford-sourced 2.0-liter turbo four with 240 hp that could easily be tuned to pump out more power.
Along with a more powerful engine, Land Rover’s designers will be adding larger wheels and a sportier body kit to enhance the aesthetics of the Evoque. No doubt the Evoque Sport will also see new suspension components, giving the crossover a lowered and more aggressive stance while bigger brakes would definitely complete the package.
[Source: Autoexpress]
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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