Land Rover Range Rover Evoque History
History
Launched in 2011 from the LRX concept, the Range Rover Evoque (L538) was the smallest, most fashion-forward Range Rover yet — a compact, coupe-influenced luxury crossover that brought the brand to a younger, more urban buyer and sold strongly worldwide. Three-door, five-door, and even a convertible body style were offered.
The second generation (L551), launched in 2018, carried over the design language while adding mild-hybrid and plug-in-hybrid powertrains, keeping the Evoque as one of Land Rover's key volume models and effectively the successor to the discontinued Freelander at the small end of the range.
Generations
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L538
Photo: “2016 model year Range Rover Evoque (16000719023)” by Land Rover MENA / Wikimedia Commons , licensed under CC BY 2.0 . Cropped to 16:9.
The original LRX-derived Evoque — three-door, five-door, and convertible body styles; a style-led sales success.
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2015 Photo: “2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (L538 MY15) SD4 Pure Tech 4WD 5-door wagon (28640085501)” by Jeremy from Sydney, Australia / Wikimedia Commons , licensed under CC BY 2.0 . Cropped to 16:9.
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2016 Photo: “2016 model year Range Rover Evoque (16619835692)” by Land Rover MENA / Wikimedia Commons , licensed under CC BY 2.0 . Cropped to 16:9.
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L551
Photo: “2023 Range Rover Evoque (L551) IMG 3586” by Alexander Migl / Wikimedia Commons , licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 . Cropped to 16:9.
The second generation — refined styling plus mild-hybrid and plug-in-hybrid powertrains.
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2019 Photo: “2019 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque D180 SE Front” by Vauxford / Wikimedia Commons , licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 . Cropped to 16:9.
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2023 Photo: “2023 Range Rover Evoque (L551) IMG 3588” by Alexander Migl / Wikimedia Commons , licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 . Cropped to 16:9.
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Body styles
- 3-door SUV
- 5-door SUV
- Convertible
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