land rover officially reveals roofless all-terrain evoque SUV

land rover officially reveals roofless all-terrain evoque SUV
all images courtesy of  jaguar land rover

land rover officially unveiled its first luxury compact SUV convertible. the range rover ‘evoque’ convertible blends comprehensive all-terrain technology with a sophisticated folding roof. as the fifth member of the ‘range rover’ family, the SUV has been engineered to meet land rover’s most rigorous standards, ensuring structural rigidity, trademark refinement, high levels of safety and unrivaled capability. 

‘range rover evoque convertible is a vehicle for all seasons,’ explains gerry mcgovern, land rover design director, and chief creative officer. ‘its uniquely distinctive design and world-class engineering adds another dimension to the range rover family, further enhancing its desirability and appeal.’

designed to handle both on and off road situations 

the ‘evoque convertible’ exterior design is characterized by an innovative fabric roof shaped to create a defined silhouette that remains faithful to the original design. its folding mechanism lays flush with the rear bodywork for a simple, uncluttered appearance when lowered. the system is fully automated, where it stows the roof in 18 seconds, and raises it in 21 seconds. when closed, it provides a layer of acoustic insulation ensuring interior comfort on par with its ‘evoque’ five-door sibling. 

the front view of the SUV

at the heart of the interior cabin, is a high-resolution 10.2-inch touchscreen with a next-generation infotainment system. the highly-responsive system offers seamless smartphone integration, door-to-door navigation 3G connectivity, and a premium sound system. the land rover also features deployable rollover bars hidden in the rear bodywork. it deploys two aluminum bars within 90 milliseconds in the unlikely event of a roll-over situation to create a survival space for occupants. the new land rover range rover ‘evoque’ convertible will be produced at land rover’s halewood plant in the UK, alongside the five-door and coupé body styles, and goes on sale from spring 2016. check out the convertible SUV handle the london underground in our article here. 

the roof line matches the five-door sibling the system is fully automatedlike other ‘range rovers’ models, the convertible can handle many different terrains  

the interior cabin  the heads-up display for the driver 251-litre trunk offers practical storage under the stowed roofthe ‘evoque’ still makes room for four passengers