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2021 Range Rover Evoque Launches With New Tech, $43,300 Starting Price

Land Rover has launched the 2021 Range Rover Evoque in the U.S. with new gear and five trim levels.

Prices range between $43,300 and $53,400 (excluding a $1,050 destination and delivery charge and dealer fees) for the base S P250 and the range-topping R-Dynamic HSE P250 respectively, with all versions packing a 246 HP and 269 lb-ft (365 Nm) of torque 2.0-liter turbo-four.

For the new model year, the Evoque comes with the new Pivi Pro infotainment system. It is underpinned by the architecture that debuted in the new Defender, uses Snapdragon processors and QNX operating system, and features two embedded Qualcomm LTE modems, including one for the over-the-air updates.

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Standard across the range, the infotainment allows two smartphones to be connected via Bluetooth at once and is highly customizable. It also features smartphone integration alongside a water-resistant, wrist-worn Active Key, and a new wireless charging pad with signal boosting. The British SUV can also be ordered with a new cabin air filtration system.

Other novelties include the new three-spoke steering wheel with capacitive buttons, revised front seats and new interior trim. The cockpit can be upgraded with the Premium Upgrade Interior Pack, which features illuminated treadplates, bright metal pedals, ebony suede/cloth headliner and premium lighting.

The Advanced Driver Assistance suite of safety gear now includes the new Rear Collision Monitor and the standard 3D surround camera lets drivers see what is happening outside at speeds of up to 19 mph (31 km/h). The systems complement the optional ClearSight Ground View4 and ClearSight Rear View Mirror4.5 introduced last year.

Two new exterior colors have been introduced as well, the Portofino Blue and Lantau Bronze, alongside 18-inch five split-spoke glossy black wheels.

Range Rover Sport SVR And Mercedes-AMG G63 Get Summoned For A Series Of Tests

The Range Rover Sport SVR and Mercedes-AMG G63 got together again, this time in the Middle East, to show what they’re made of under the scorching sun.

Deemed as one of the most versatile vehicles out there due to its impressive straight-line performance and rock-crawling ability, the new generation G63 was driven flat out on a long straight against its challenger, the Range Rover Sport SVR, which is no slouch either.

Watch Also: Range Rover Sport SVR Has No Chance Against Mercedes-AMG G63 – Or Does It?

The 2020 model year SVR example tested by ArabGT packs a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 that produces 567 HP (575 PS / 423 kW) and 516 pound-feet (700 Nm) of torque. From nought to 62 mph (0-100 km/h) it needs 4.5 seconds, and with the throttle floored, it will eventually run out of breath at 174 mph (280 km/h).

Equally fast to 62 mph (100 km/h), but with a lower top speed of “only” 149 mph (240 km/h) with the optional AMG Driver’s Package, the range-topping variant of the new-gen G-Wagen uses a twin turbocharged 4.0-liter V8. In terms of power, we are looking at 577 HP (585 PS / 430 kW) and 627 lb-ft (849 Nm).

The balance does tilt in favor of the G63, but power figures alone don’t always tell the whole story. That said, let’s see which of the two is quicker in a straight line acceleration in the following video, which is in Arabic, but it does speak the international language of speed and fun on four wheels. The action begins at the 2:10 mark, so you know the drill.

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