Geneva preview: Range Rover Evoque Convertible Concept is out to gauge public reaction

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Yes, Land Rover has chopped off the Evoque’s roof! Geneva will see LR unveil the Range Rover Evoque Convertible Concept, with a mission is to explore the potential for the “world’s first premium convertible SUV”. It’s to gauge reaction for what could be another “white space product” from the 4X4 specialist.

“The Evoque lends itself beautifully to the idea of a convertible. This study is not a traditional convertible design execution – instead we have worked with the balance of the Evoque’s lines to retain its distinctive shape and create something that is unique and, we believe, highly desirable,” said Land Rover design director Gerry McGovern

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Based on the Evoque Coupe, the topless one features a fully retractable roof system with Roll Over Protection System. The hood is housed in a tapered finisher with the roof mechanism stowed discretely below the belt-line. The said line and distinctive shape has been retained and the convertible body style has been achieved with minimal changes to weight and torsional rigidity, says LR. There’s also a drop down tailgate and four-seat accommodation.

Too weird for you? The roofed Evoque is sold here in three-door Coupe and five-door form, from RM353k. Click here for the launch report and here for a comprehensive test drive report.

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Comments

  • so, when it wades in the flash floods in kl, ppl gonna think that its a boat!

    why, jlr?

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  • The Enthusiast on Feb 25, 2012 at 4:04 pm

    It’s not weird. It looks beautiful!

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  • This is ridiculous

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  • thebosssedangbercakap on Feb 25, 2012 at 4:23 pm

    KILL IT BEFORE IT LAYS EGGS!

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  • OMG…..IT IS UGLY…
    CONVERTIBLE IS FOR SPORT CAR….NOT SUV!!!!!

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  • drchan on Feb 25, 2012 at 6:58 pm

    buy it only if u need all the attentions… it’s still unpractically cool though

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  • Love it and Do IT LAND ROVER!!!!!!

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  • mmmm…oddly attractive

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  • Looks like Range Rover Evoque wants to compete with the Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet.

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  • Works on Feb 25, 2012 at 10:22 pm

    no picture when the folded roof is up?

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  • shawal on Feb 26, 2012 at 12:50 am

    purpose : showboating , but goin topless will be too hot for dubai

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  • brilliant idea from jeremy clarkson

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  • smart.. for the wild who need sport.. love this damm much..

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  • if this thing turned turtle no showoff anymore hahahaha

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  • lugiamcg on Feb 26, 2012 at 9:53 pm

    Clarkson ftw.

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  • 4G63T DSM on Feb 27, 2012 at 8:25 am

    It looks surprisingly good.

    Didn’t Audi have a similar raised A4 quattro convertible concept some time ago? I forgot what it was called.

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  • nighttrain on Feb 27, 2012 at 8:58 am

    what’s the difference between a roofless wrangler, roofless defender and thes one? not so bad innit?

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  • aiseyman on Feb 27, 2012 at 9:13 am

    oh no…..they just destroyed the evoque

    anyway seems like some episode came out of top gear…”why dont we chop the roof off” ^^

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  • Leonardo on Feb 27, 2012 at 4:34 pm

    SO what’s next? A topless HMVEE? A topless bus? A topless Prime Mover, etc? Just like people, not everyone looks good being topless! This is one of it.

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  • pelams on Mar 11, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    d only reason i love evoque is bcoz of its rear passenger punya window…. n now that its gone

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