Range Rover Range Rover Evoque History

Compact luxury SUV · 2011–present

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History

The Evoque grew out of the Land Rover LRX concept unveiled at the 2008 Detroit auto show and styled under design director Gerry McGovern. Launched in 2011 as the smallest, most fashion-driven Range Rover, it was offered as a distinctive three-door 'coupe', a five-door, and — uniquely in the segment — a two-door convertible, and quickly became one of the brand's best-sellers.

The first-generation L538 ran from 2011 to 2018. The second-generation L551 arrived for 2019 on a new platform as a five-door only, with mild-hybrid and plug-in-hybrid options, continuing the Evoque as Range Rover's compact entry point.

Generations

First generation · L538 (2011–2018)

The original Evoque from the LRX concept; offered as a three-door coupe, five-door, and a rare two-door convertible.
- 2017
  Photo: “File:Festival automobile international 2017 - Range Rover Evoque - 001.jpg” by Thesupermat / Wikimedia Commons , licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 . Cropped to 16:9.
Second generation · L551 (2019–present)

Redesigned five-door-only Evoque on a new Premium Transverse Architecture; mild-hybrid standard, PHEV available; on sale from 2019.
- 2019
  Photo: “File:2019 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque D180 SE Front.jpg” by Vauxford / Wikimedia Commons , licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 . Cropped to 16:9.
- 2023
  Photo: “File:2023 Range Rover Evoque (L551) IMG 3588.jpg” by Alexander Migl / Wikimedia Commons , licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 . Cropped to 16:9.