LexFather

I drove it and loved it. Its amazing....sadly all the damn Ford Explorer/Flex comments I've read/heard have ruined some of my thoughts on its design. Interior is utterly amazing.

Aron9000

I really do like the previous Range Rover styling over the new model. It just looked more upright, boxy, ie like a tradtional Rover.

While I also love the styling the Evoque, I don't think it translates well to the ultimate Rover.




As far as this considering being the "ultimate" off road car, I'd love to see a comparison test between other makes "ultimate" off road vehicle, with no regard to price. This test would of course have every off road option/best mud wheel/tire option selected.

1. 2 door Jeep Wrangler Rubicon.
2. Nissan Xterra
3. Toyota Tacoma, 4wd, short wheelbase, reg cab, short box, biggest tires, 4 cylinder/5 speed
4. Toyota 4 Runner, 4wd, off road package
5. Toyota Land Cruiser
6. Range Rover
7. Land Rover LR4
8. Ford Raptor
9. Chevy Silverado Z71, short box, reg cab(knowing GM they only offer the Z71 package on the higher trim LT package, not on the basic model)

kwr

Although the Evoque may not look off road capable, it is shockingly capable off road even more so than many more expensive SUVs with off road capability.

Think you may have missed the overall purpose of the RR. It is the most "luxurious trail capable" SUV. Sure some of the SUVs on your list "might" be slightly more capable off road; however, none of them are as quick and luxurious. The RR has a unique market position in that it competes with flag ship sedans (LS, S, 7, etc.) and competent off road SUVs.

BTW you forgot about the Merc G class (it's only real competitor) and the Land Rover Defender (which is no longer sold in the US).