So what do you all think of this, personally I can't think of anything worse! lol. It seems Land Rover are deviating from what they were designed for, especially creating 2WD vehicles, I cant see the point only to capture the posing market. (unfortunate). It also looks like it has been squished by my brothers series 3 at the rear .

Was sceptical about them, but having had a good look at one, I'm tempted, but size is a liitle small

As for 2wd makes no difference apart from opening up another market and more money in the design coffers can't be a bad thing

Second hand disco 4 money, that is all!

I think they are very stylish and will bring in lots of money for Landrover something a Defender doesn't, simple economics.
2WD drive version gives Landrover another market sector to sell in. 09 FL2 HSE auto Lago Grey
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I had a look at one in Carr's showroom when we bought our Freelander. It's clear why LR are doing this, in that it will open the marque up to a whole range of folk who wouldn't be seen dead in a proper-shaped car! I wouldn't like one at all since the headroom is decidedly tight and it's not 4 wheel drive anyway.
In the motorcycle world an almost exact equivalent is the route BMW have taken in recent years. From being a manufacturer of good, brilliantly-made, wholesome, low tech, low revving simple touring bikes appealing to a very specific clientele, they have branched out into sports bikes and are making a great fist of it. Many of the "old-stagers" amongst their customer base were/are horrified at the change of direction but commercially it's been good for the firm. A changed image, yes, but a vastly widened appeal. Ours - 2008 Stornoway Grey HSE Auto
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Many manufacturers have produced "niche" models, some flunked most prospered from their efforts.

The Evoque, for me, is such a model, it will succeed. I would certainly consider one, although I feel that more practically I would look at the new Freelander, if/when it appears or an RRS. Brilliant as the Disco is, it's not for me.

There is also a worldwide market driving design, no longer is the "British" market catered for as a high priority, emerging markets take precedence, they simply buy more, so the designs are predominantly for those markets.

LRE drove a 4wd Ewok on the forest trails we did at Bala,and it did everything the Freelie did.... 2wd version has had good reviews off road as well. Too small for me but I look forward to the influence on the FR3 whenever it appears. Well done to LR for widening their market and the amazing sales they have achieved..... JT Upgraded to an ex demo, 7 mth old, Rimini Red/Ebony Napoli Auto HSE on 28th Jan 2011, added roof rails, mudflaps and side strips.
Gone - A great 57 Plate, Auto SE, Bought Feb 2009, Roof Rails and Mudflaps added on purchase. Blue colour, anything but drug dealer black.....

Best car I have driven in recent years and with a well equipped interior and all extras one should expect on a modern vehicle .
Beats the Freely 2 in every way except boot space and ground clearance which is ample enough for most 4x4 owners. The 2WD version misses the point of owning a Land Rover as does a 2WD freely.

Not a car for those that like driving dinosaurs though  2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
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I'm still not convinced, I suppose it's an aquired taste. The dc100 looks awful aswell imho. I cant really understand why they charge so much for the defender 90 anyway, I think if they made that more affordable from new they would have lots more sales commercially. Surely the design cant of changed that much in the past 10 years. I think they just charge what they think they can get away with lol.

chrisdeeming wrote:

So what do you all think of this, personally I can't think of anything worse! lol. It seems Land Rover are deviating from what they were designed for, especially creating 2WD vehicles, I cant see the point only to capture the posing market. (unfortunate). It also looks like it has been squished by my brothers series 3 at the rear .

chrisdeeming wrote:

I'm still not convinced, I suppose it's an aquired taste. The dc100 looks awful aswell imho. I cant really understand why they charge so much for the defender 90 anyway, I think if they made that more affordable from new they would have lots more sales commercially. Surely the design cant of changed that much in the past 10 years. I think they just charge what they think they can get away with lol.

richardk wrote:

I didn't like it to start...but it has grown on me and I'd quite like one...but I do worry about any crime it might attract being so sought after and likelihood of jealousy.

Yes, much better the 'ugly duckling', if it stays in the family.

I thought that i liked the Evoque when i saw a photo on the internet but when i saw them in the showroom, i didnt like them at all.
It looks great from the ground up to the top of the doors and then, for me, it all goes wrong with the squished narrow windows. It looks like a poor man's version of a proper 4x4

I was saying to my husband yesterday that the Evoque looks the sort of car that a male Range Rover fan who had the big one would buy his wife to go shopping in

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I agree Annie, the 'Evoque' is a softie car in the same vein as a Qashqai. The FL2 may be the 'ugly duckling' of the family, but it's a proper car.