range rover
Evoque
Baby of the Range Rover lineup the Evoque may be, but it’s a worthy recipient of the badge – and it always has been. The Evoque is a relatively compact five-door, five-seat SUV that majors on exterior and interior style. It’s pretty spacious as well, though less family oriented than its first cousin, the Land Rover Discovery Sport. While few owners are likely to consider taking the Evoque off-road, it has been developed to be capable of it, so don’t hesitate to use it for towing or on poor surfaces. The 2.0-litre diesel versions are best for that, while a smooth plug-in hybrid is ideal for owners that rarely go far from home.
It’s pretty spacious, though less family oriented than its first cousin, the Land Rover Discovery Sport
Range Rover
The original of the name remains a supreme vehicle in every way. The Range Rover is still capable of mind-blowing feats off road, but nobody buys one for that. Instead, this is one of the ultimate luxury cars, with a status symbol score off the charts. In an attempt to reduce its overbearing presence on the road, the latest model’s design has been simplified and smoothened off, but you’ll feel the Range Rover approaching before you see it as it is a massive vehicle. The interior is sublime, extravagantly spacious and best experienced with one of the plug-in hybrid powertrains underneath running on electric power. There are – hideously expensive – diesel options still available, but everyone is waiting for the all-electric model due this year.
Sport
The Range Rover Sport has always been the sweet spot in the lineup, as it has barely any less presence than the full-fat Range Rover it shares so much with. In fact, the latest Sport has more pronounced styling features that help it stand out. As before, the Sport’s chassis has been developed with a focus on dynamics, but in reality, it’s almost as comfortable as the Range Rover proper. It is usefully more affordable, though, especially in plug-in hybrid format, though you can break the bank with the sports-car-chasing SV model and its V8 petrol engine if you wish.
Velar
Sitting between the entry-level Evoque and the Range Rover Sport is the super-stylish Velar SUV. It’s not as spacious inside as the Sport, but it’s usefully more practical than its smaller sibling, and some reckon the Velar is the best-looking car in the Range Rover lineup. We urge you go for larger wheels if that’s your priority, even if they do detract from its ride comfort. The 404hp plug-in hybrid system is a good one and as it’s more affordable than the diesel alternative, it should be the default choice for this car.