Locally Built Range Rover Evoque Launched

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Locally assembled RR Evoque launched at 48.73 lakhs.



The three-door Evoque is only available in the top-end Dynamic trim with a 237bhp 2.0-litre turbo-petrol motor while the five-door SUV is offered in three trims — Pure, Prestige and Dynamic — and with a 2.2-litre common-rail turbo-diesel engine. Both engines come mated to a nine-speed automatic gearbox.

The Evoque is JLR’s fourth offering to be locally assembled in India after the Jaguar XF, the Jaguar XJ and the Land Rover Freelander SUV. Added equipment on the locally assembled Evoque includes a navigation system, front and rear parking sensors and a rear-view camera (standard on all trims).

The 2015 Range Rover Evoque prices (ex-showroom Mumbai) are as below:

Range Rover Evoque SD4 5 Door Pure: Rs 48.73 lakh
Range Rover Evoque SD4 5 Door Dynamic: Rs 52.40 Lakh
Range Rover Evoque SD4, 5 Door Prestige: Rs 56.21 lakh

Source:ACI

 

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Official PR Content Added​

JAGUAR LAND ROVER INTRODUCES THE LOCALLY MANUFACTURED RANGE ROVER EVOQUE IN INDIA WITH A STARTING PRICE OF
INR 48.73 LACS

• Jaguar Land Rover begins local manufacturing of the Range Rover Evoque
• Prices for the Range Rover Evoque start from INR 48.73 Lacs, Ex-Showroom Mumbai (Pre-Octroi)
• Production at the factory has tripled since 2011


Pune, India: Jaguar Land Rover has announced that the award-winning Range Rover Evoque will be added to its Pune manufacturing facility to support sales growth in the local market. This will be the fourth vehicle at the plant joining the Freelander 2, Jaguar XF and XJ at the Pune factory.

Production at the Pune plant has tripled since its inauguration in 2011 and this latest development in the facility comes as part of Jaguar Land Rover’s plans to expand its manufacturing footprint globally, increasing its production capacity outside of the UK.

Rohit Suri, President of Jaguar Land Rover India, said: “We believe that India is a market that offers significant opportunities for both the Jaguar and Land Rover brands. I am pleased to announce the broadening of our locally manufactured portfolio, with the introduction of the Range Rover Evoque. It is already very popular with Indian customers and we will now offer this SUV at an even more competitive price point starting at INR 48.73 Lacs, Ex-Showroom Mumbai (Pre-Octroi). This will enable us to access a wider audience which consists of discerning and premium Indian customers who have always loved the brand, aspired to own this SUV and be seen in it. Our investment in the Pune facility demonstrates our continued long-term commitment to the Indian market.”

The award-winning Range Rover Evoque will be available in a 2.2 Litre SD4 Diesel engine, delivering a maximum power output of 140 kW @ 3,500 rpm and maximum torque of 420 Nm @ 2,000 rpm. It will be offered in three derivatives: Pure, Dynamic and Prestige.


Ex-Showroom Mumbai (Pre-Octroi) prices for the three derivatives are as follows:

1) Range Rover Evoque SD4 (140 kW), 5 Door Pure : INR 48.73 Lacs
2) Range Rover Evoque SD4 (140 kW), 5 Door Dynamic : INR 52.40 Lacs
3) Range Rover Range Rover Evoque SD4 (140 kW), 5 Door Prestige : INR 56.21 Lacs

All derivatives come with a class-leading automatic transmission and include standard features like Front and Rear Parking sensors with Rear View Camera, Navigation System, Fixed Panoramic Sunroof and Land Rover’s state of the art Terrain Response System.

The locally-manufactured Range Rover Evoque is now available for sale with deliveries expected to begin from early April 2015.

India is one of Jaguar Land Rover’s top 20 markets globally with sales increasing by 20% in the last three years. The company has had a presence in India since 2009 and since then, both the Jaguar and Land Rover brands have gained significant prominence and popularity in the Indian market. During this time, the dealer network has increased to 22 outlets across 20 major cities across India.

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Regards

Akash

 

[Vinu]

Do JLR export other models that are assembled in India?

 

[RAJESH VARMA]

It is one of my dream car and good to hear that JLR have started their Asembly line in India for Evoque.