Land Rover’s smallest SUV has gained a new $100,000-plus plug-in hybrid option for Model Year 2023 – at the expense of diesel power, and the entry-level petrol variant.
- 2023 Range Rover Evoque pricing and specifications
- Plug-in hybrid P300e variant added from $102,001
- Three-model range loses diesel option
- Prices start from $78,052 before on-road costs
Land Rover Australia has reshuffled its 2023 Range Rover Evoque range – adding a new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) option, but deleting diesel and entry-level petrol engine options.
Available only in range-topping R-Dynamic HSE guise, the Evoque PHEV (known as the P300e overseas) is priced from $102,001 before on-road costs – making the baby Land Rover the most expensive model in the small SUV size class without a performance-car badge (such as Mercedes-AMG or Audi RS).
Below the new plug-in hybrid, the Evoque range has been simplified to two variants powered by the same petrol engine, R-Dynamic SE P250 and R-Dynamic HSE P250 – with the entry-level P200 R-Dynamic S petrol and mid-spec D200 R-Dynamic SE diesel variants axed for Model Year 2023 (MY23).
Prices have risen by $3476 for the R-Dynamic SE P250, or $3423 for the R-Dynamic HSE P250 compared to their MY22 equivalents. With the discontinuation of the entry-level P200 R-Dynamic S, the price of entry into a new Evoque has increased from $70,024 to $78,052 before on-road costs.
Evoque P250 variants are powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, sending 184kW and 365Nm to all four wheels through a nine-speed automatic transmission. Combined fuel economy is claimed at 8.3 litres per 100 kilometres, according to more lenient ADR testing.
Meanwhile, the new Evoque PHEV – also known as the P300e – pairs a 147kW 1.5-litre turbo-petrol three-cylinder with an 80kW electric motor for combined outputs of 227kW and 540Nm, and a 6.4-second 0-100km/h time.
An onboard 15kWh lithium-ion battery pack enables 62km of claimed all-electric driving range, and a combined fuel economy claim according to Europe’s more stringent WLTP test protocols of 2.0L/100km (in hybrid mode).
The plug-in hybrid offers drivers a choice of Hybrid (petrol and electric), EV (electric-only, at speeds up to 135km/h) and Save (petrol-only, while maintaining the battery’s charge level) drive modes. Land Rover claims a 0-80 per cent recharge time of 30 minutes (at 32kW), on a DC fast charger.
Standard features across the Model Year 2023 Evoque range include 20-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, 10-inch touchscreen, wireless phone charging, a 12-speaker sound system, electric front seats, and a full suite of active safety technologies (a full list is included at the bottom of this story).
While the 12-speaker Meridian sound system is new on the standard feature list for 2023, the digital instrument cluster and Touch Pro Duo climate control display previously standard on the R-Dynamic SE have been reverted to the options list.
Stepping up to R-Dynamic HSE variants – both petrol and plug-in hybrid – adds matrix LED headlights, the Touch Pro Duo screen, upgraded seat adjustment and sound system, Windsor leather upholstery (or a textile/suede combination), a new alloy wheel finish, and customisable drive modes (Configurable Dynamics).
A range of options are available, from circa-$200 standalone extras, to heated and ventilated front seats (and heated rear seats) for $3240, or the $3142 Premium Upgrade Interior Pack.
All available colours are included for no additional cost – with the exception of Silicon Silver and Carpathian Grey premium metallic finishes, which command $540 premiums.
The 2023 Range Rover Evoque range is now available to order.
2023 Range Rover Evoque Australian pricing
- Evoque R-Dynamic SE P250 – $78,052 (up $3476)
- Evoque R-Dynamic HSE P250 – $82,699 (up $3423)
- Evoque R-Dynamic HSE P300e PHEV – $102,001 (new)
Note: All prices listed above exclude on-road costs.
2023 Range Rover Evoque R-Dynamic SE standard features:
- 20-inch ‘Style 5079’ silver alloy wheels
- Automatic LED headlights with auto high beam
- 10-inch Pivi Pro infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Analogue instrument dials with small digital screen
- Wireless smartphone charging
- Keyless entry and start
- Dual-zone climate control
- 12-speaker, 400-watt Meridian sound system with subwoofer
- Perforated leather steering wheel (with paddle shifters)
- Choice of DuoLeather, or textile/Ultrafabrics seat upholstery
- Light Oyster Morzine (beige) headlining
- Chrome sill plates
- Electric tailgate
- 12-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory
- 10-way power-adjustable passenger seat
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror and driver’s side mirror
- Heated, power-folding side mirrors with approach lights
- Terrain Response 2 off-road system
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Lane-keep assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Clear Exit Monitor
- Traffic sign recognition
- Driver fatigue monitoring
2023 Range Rover Evoque R-Dynamic HSE adds (over R-Dynamic SE):
- Configurable Dynamics (customisable drive modes)
- Matrix LED headlights
- Touch Pro Duo (second screen for climate controls)
- 20-inch ‘Style 5079’ wheels with diamond-turned finish (and black inserts)
- 14-way power-adjustable front seats with driver’s seat memory
- Extended Leather Upgrade
- Choice of perforated Windsor leather, or premium textile/Dinamica suede seat upholstery
- 14-speaker, 650-watt Meridian surround sound system with subwoofer
The $2270 Dynamic Handling Pack, available for the R-Dynamic SE, adds:
- Configurable Dynamics
- Adaptive dampers
- Red brake calipers
The $1360 Convenience Pack, available for the R-Dynamic SE and HSE, adds:
- Hands-free electric tailgate
- Power-adjustable steering column
- Activity Key
The $3142 Premium Upgrade Interior Pack, available for the R-Dynamic SE and HSE, adds:
- Premium floor mats
- Illuminated sill plates with branding
- Black suede headlining
- Premium cabin lighting
The $2500 Technology Pack, available for the R-Dynamic SE, adds:
- Fully-digital instrument cluster
- Touch Pro Duo climate control display
- ClearSight digital rear-view mirror
- Head-up display
The $405 Premium Textile Upgrade, available for all models with premium textile upholstery, adds:
- Heated steering wheel
- Textile Upgrade
The no-cost Eucalyptus Textile Upgrade, available for R-Dynamic SE models with Eucalyptus textile/Ultrafabric upholstery, adds:
- Heated steering wheel
- Eucalyptus
Standalone options shared by both model grades include (but are not limited to):
- Adaptive Dynamics ($1950, P250 variants only)
- Black contrast roof ($1050)
- Fixed panoramic sunroof ($2100)
- Sliding panoramic sunroof ($2300)
- Black Exterior Pack ($1680)
- Privacy glass ($690)
- Advanced Tow Assist ($660, requires Touch Pro Duo and 360-degree camera)
- Hands-free power tailgate ($170)
- 14-way heated electric front seats with driver memory ($810)
- 14-way heated electric front seats with driver memory, plus heated rear seats ($1620)
- 14-way heated and ventilated electric front seats with driver memory, plus heated rear seats ($3240)
- Power-adjustable steering column ($380)
- Heated steering wheel $690)
- Illuminated sill plates ($890)
- ClearSight digital rear-view mirror ($1230)
- Dual-zone climate control with rear air vents and temperature control ($1000)
- 3D surround-view (360-degree) camera ($500)
- Tyre pressure monitoring ($580)
- Activity Key ($750)
- Digital radio ($400)
- Head-up display ($1300)
- Digital instrument cluster ($650)
Further standalone options including wheels, colours, upholstery and luxury features are available, for no additional cost, or an extra premium. Details of these are available on the Land Rover Australia website.
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