2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Revealed With LED Headlights, New Engine

The launch of the Range Rover Evoque proved to be an unequivocal success for Land Rover, with more than 400,000 examples having found a home since sales began in 2011. The Evoque has now reached the midpoint in its life cycle and to keep interest alive Land Rover has given the compact crossover a few updates for the 2016 model, which makes its world debut next week at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show before going on sale in the fall.

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Not wanting to mess around with the Evoque’s stylish lines, with the vehicle’s chic look being one of its strongest selling points, the designers have kept the visual changes to a minimum and have instead focused on technology updates. There have been some changes, though. These include a new front bumper, new grille, new wheel patterns, and full-LED headlights, the latter being a first for the Land Rover brand.

Interior changes include new seats and door casings, a new infotainment system with an eight-inch touchscreen display, and new trim options. The infotainment system is Jaguar Land Rover’s latest InControl system, which features easy-to-navigate menus and apps, allowing users to swipe between screens just like a smartphone. Some of the other features added, either standard or available, include a massage function for the front seats, up to 14-way electronic adjustment, and a configurable ambient lighting package.

The big news is the addition of Jaguar Land Rover’s Ingenium 2.0-liter turbodiesel instead of the previous 2.2-liter mill. The new unit delivers up to 177 horsepower and should return around 56 mpg in the Evoque over the European combined cycle. Unfortunately, this engine won't be offered in the U.S.

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