• Plug-in hybrid most economical
• All models, bar entry level and plug-in, are mild-hybrids
• Plug-in hybrid P300e is incredibly tax-efficient

What are the running costs?

Following the most recent updates, there’s a good selection of Evoques that offer reasonable real-world fuel efficiency, especially the plug-in hybrids, hence the competitive 4.3 - 6.0mpp figures. Under the ‘real world’ WLTP official fuel efficiency testing regime, P300e PHEV is the most efficient, but the diesels return acceptable fuel economy when driven carefully. Opt for the petrol engine and you’ll see a considerable drop in fuel economy.

The P300e PHEV (plug-in hybrid) version has the highest MPG and lowest CO2 emissions according to official figures. There’s also up to 41 miles of range on battery alone in EV mode. This means some Evoque P300e models qualify for a lower Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) rate.

All the petrol and diesel engines – bar the entry-level D150 manual – benefit from mild-hybrid technology, but they work with varying degrees of effectiveness. The electric assistance kicks in to take out some of the strain from standing starts, but on the P250 we tested, it made very little difference at all to fuel economy figures – we certainly expected more than the 28mpg achieved during our time of testing.

View detailed MPG and CO2 figures on the Range Rover Evoque specs pages

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Servicing and warranty

This is a premium vehicle and you will need to budget for premium prices when it comes to servicing and other costs, too. However, Land Rover’s fixed-price servicing plans help owners map out their future costs. It’s about £700 for four-cylinder diesel models and includes scheduled maintenance for five years or 50,000 miles, while the 75,000-mile plan costs £800.

All Evoques are sold with a three-year/60,000-mile warranty, which is probably as long as most finance agreements, but lags behind most of the opposition. Despite this, the Evoque will remain highly desirable for many years to come on the used car market, which will keep resale values high.

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Reliability

• Land Rover’s reputation for reliability isn’t stellar
• Previous model Evoque is renowned for problems
• Serious quality improvements suggest a brighter future

Ah, the old cliche – Land Rovers aren’t reliable. In recent times, this image for a lack of dependability has been well deserved. Petrol and diesel models have suffered a number of problems, while electrical issues have also plagued the breed.

We had a D165 on test and it did break down. At least Land Rover’s customer service department was helpful, and an AA van arrived with us within 45 minutes. They managed to fix the issue roadside, too.

There are some signs that the company may well be about to turn the corner – or at least we can hope. The interior quality is much higher than before. It’s worth checking the owners’ reviews to see what people think.

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