Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10361
My D4 has shrunk - into an Evoque
My D4 is in the dealers, and I've got an SD4 Evoque as the courtesy car - first one I've been in, and actually much nicer than I expected. Nice big sunroof, comfy seats, usual toys to play with, nicely trimmed and finished, and goes well. Can see why they are selling like hot cakes.
AlVolvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
23rd Jan 2014 11:12 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 73125
You tempted to turn to the baby doll side?
23rd Jan 2014 11:23 am
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10361
Nah - me hair dryer is broken
but as a second motor, for 'er indoors I could be tempted
AlVolvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
23rd Jan 2014 11:26 am
euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
Try and get in the back Al....that'll change your opinion
Other than that,yes I agree,they are much nicer than the cynics,and I am one, would have you believe
As to whether it should have the "Range Rover" badge on it,that's another question entirely... "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
23rd Jan 2014 11:40 am
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10361
Euan
yep, only been in the rivers seat, but with the full glass roof, it does given the impression of being very open and airy.
and yes - RR branding doe seem to be a bit off, but you cant deny its working for LR in the sale figures.
AlVolvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
23rd Jan 2014 11:51 am
mse
Member Since: 27 Jun 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 2707
There is no boot room though!
It is a baby range rover in the same way there will be a baby discoveryMike
23rd Jan 2014 7:41 pm
caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
Was it diesel? I had a loaner and found the lag dangerous at times.“There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
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D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
23rd Jan 2014 9:33 pm
Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Posts: 20854
Have heard that before, on the models with the 8 speed autobox.
Why the gearbox doesn't change down to first when you come to a standstill, is beyond me. Same with the 8 speed D4 My D3 Build Thread
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
A friend of my brothers got rid of his Evoque for that very reason....said it was borderline dangerous....apparently he nearly got T-boned twice at junctions until he decided enough was enough"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
23rd Jan 2014 9:53 pm
dlks151
Member Since: 06 Feb 2010
Location: Auchinloch
Posts: 254
My main complaint with the wifes Evoque is that she does double the amount of miles that she used to do in her Sport, she loves the car! every opportunity to get into it is taken.
Its a thirsty little beast and I find it a bit noisey around the rear wheel arches, but it handles like its on skates and is a fun drive.
Incidently I've never experienced any lag in it.There are 10 types of people in this world ~ those that understand binary and those that don't.
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23rd Jan 2014 10:07 pm
lespes
Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
Location: Sitting Down
Posts: 2232
Had the sd dynamic today, Whilst mine in garage.
Liked the seats, glass roof, little secret cubby hole in transmission tunnel and the interior "touch" lights. (Looked same size as D4 lights)only 6 speed but very responsive
Quite a lot of road noise on some surfaces especially from rear.
Really needed rear camera as rear window view crap.
Plastic on steering wheel switches felt cheap and nasty.
Had to use key fob to open lock doors but had start button when inside just seemed half cocked.
Had to have seat set low as lack of headroom, with small windows set high felt like a chad trying to peer out. surprising how it differs to the freelancer you seem a lot lower down in the evouque.D4 Landmark MY16 Santorini Black THE LAST
D4 HSE MY12 Marmais Teal: Gone. Missed a lot!
Freelander 2 SD HSE MY11 Silver:Thankfully gone.
D4 HSE MY11 Silver: Gone missed !
Range Rover Sport MY06 HSE Buck Blue: Gone missed!
Discovery D2 TD5 Facelift MY Red Gone Missed!
Discovery D2 TD5 Cobalt Blue: Gone Missed!
Discovery D1 Auto Oxford Blue Not missed at all!
Discovery D1 Avalon Blue First LR! missed!
that have crept in to the D4 - like door handles inside...chromed plastic on a 50 to 60 k vehicle isn't on
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lespes -Plastic on steering wheel switches felt cheap and nasty.
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23rd Jan 2014 11:26 pm
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10361
I never noticed any lag on the loaner I had yesterday. Nice little tool for around town blasting.
AlVolvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
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