2018 Range Rover Evoque, Discovery Sport Models Get New Engines
The 2018 Range Rover Evoque and Discovery Sport models are next to benefit from Land Rover‘s newest engines.
The 2018 Range Rover Evoque lineup adds a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 240 horsepower and 251 pound-feet of torque or 290 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, while the new diesel engine is also a 2.0-liter mill with various grades of performance: 150 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque, 180 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque or 240 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque.
Along with the new powerplants, the Evoque gets new paint colors and sports seats for the 2018 model year. There is also a new SE Dynamic trim level, featuring Xenon headlamps, 19-inch alloy wheels, grained and heated leather seats, and a new navigation system with 10-inch display.
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The 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport gets similar updates, with the same powertrains being added along with new paint shades and more comfortable seats with new foam construction.
We’ve reached out to Jaguar Land Rover to see if the same changes are heading to the U.S., as the announcement has only been made in the U.K.
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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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I hope North America will get at least one diesel engine option. We should as we will get a diesel engine option with other models. Diesel engines: about time Land Rover!
no interior updates for the disco sport = no buy for me