New Delhi, March 27: The 2018 Range Rover Evoque Convertible is here. Jaguar Land Rover India Limited (JLRIL) has introduced the the 2018 Range Rover Evoque Convertible in Indian markets. The convertible SUV is priced at Rs 69.53 lakh (ex-showroom). Ex-showroom price is the cost that the dealer charges for procuring the car from the manufacturer and the tax that it pays to the state government on procurement. Excise duty is charged by the state government on cars. It is also called as the supply price of a car. It is based on the Evoque's HSE Dynamic variant and is available only with a 2.0-litre petrol engine option.

The country's first convertible SUV has given those with a deep purse a chance to experiment and their hands on something new in the automobile sector of India.  "We are excited to launch India’s first luxury SUV convertible today. The Range Rover Evoque Convertible combines the bold design and refinement of Evoque with a sophisticated folding roof. It adds another dimension to the Land Rover family, further enhancing its desirability and appeal," Rohit Suri, President and Managing Director, JLRIL, said at the launch.

Here are a few pictures of the convertible SUV:

The pictures without the roof are breath-taking and show the real range of the Rover

Jaguar Land Rover India Limited (JLRIL) has introduced the the 2018 Range Rover Evoque Convertible in Indian markets.

The convertible SUV is priced at Rs 69.53 lakh (ex-showroom).

The SUV seems equipped to face any road or any situation

The NARVIK BLACK BONNET LOUVRES performance styled enhancements accentuate the vehicle’s profile.

Every detail has been considered in creating and crafting the supremely versatile and comfortable Windsor leather seats.

New levels of ambient refinement and personalisation have been reached with Configurable Ambient Interior Lighting.

Every detail has been considered in creating and crafting the supremely versatile and comfortable Windsor leather seats.

Specifications:

The Evoque Convertible for India is powered by JLR’s new 2.0-litre Ingenium petrol engine.

The engine makes 240hp of power and 340Nm of peak torque. JLR has claimed a 0-100kph time of 8.1 seconds. The car maker claims a top speed of 217kph.

The Evoque Convertible which is available in a single, fully-loaded HSE Dynamic variant boasts of features like adaptive LED headlights, heads-up display, surround view camera, park assist and Wi-Fi hotspot. It also supports limited gesture control.

According to Autocar, the drop-top Evoque will run on a reinforced monocoque chassis and will have a reinforced door panels.

Engine Detail:

Si4

AUTOMATIC (4WD)

2.0 litre Petrol (177 kW)

9-Speed Transmission

The model that has been shown above has all the below mentioned features:

45.72 cm (18) 5 split-spoke ’Style 606‘

Dynamic body style

Grille bars in Narvik Black with Corris Grey surround (surround is Atlas on Corris Grey and Silicon Silver vehicles)

Body-coloured door handles

Adaptive Xenon headlights with LED signature

Power fold, heated door mirrors with memory functionality, approach and puddle lights

Rain sensing windscreen wipers

Keyless Entry

Front Parking Aid

Surround Camera System

Perforated Windsor leather seats (Dynamic design)

12-way electric front seats with memory

Meridian Surround Sound System 660 W with 12 speakers plus subwoofer (Touch Pro)

25.4 cm (10) Touchscreen

Navigation Pro

Configurable Ambient Interior Lighting

Illuminated aluminium front treadplates with Range Rover script

Wind deflector fixing points

With the arrival of the 2018 Range Rover Evoque Convertible, the other SUV makers in the country will have to raise their game. The convertible SUV is priced at Rs 69.53 lakh and gives those with deep pockets an option to splurge on a SUV that was not available prior to this launch.

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