Owned a Discovery Sport for 15 months till the squeaks and rattles (which dealer never fixed) drove me mad. Finally gave up and got a XC60, and not a squeak nor rattle to be had. Interior feels a lot more solid in the Volvo.
I’ve owned an Evoque and and early new model XC60. Had to dispose of the Volvo as the various safety features drove me mad. Slamming brakes on for no apparent reason, constant binging and buzzers going off and I couldn’t get on with the touch screen. My understanding is this system is common to XC40. This was one of the first cars so maybe they’ve sorted the software but mine went back to Volvo a number of times without resolution. The Evoque was reliable (despite all the comments on here) and my only criticism was the gearbox which they have now improved fitting the 8 speed ZF box. I own a pretty new Range Rover and bought that with some trepidation but to date it’s been great in terms of reliability. Just ordered a new Evoque for my wife. You do pay a premium but I really like the quality of the interiors and the issue I had had put me off Volvo for life. When I bought the Volvo I wanted something other than a Range Rover as everyone had one around here. I understand why now.
The XC40 is literally one of the most beautiful looking cars I have ever seen. Volvo will ALWAYS be my favorite car company when it comes to design. Their cars are sleek, simple and sharp. Totally a head turner without even trying. The XC40 is my dream mom car, hands down.
I agree those volvos are stunning looking cars my favourite volvo has to be the xc40, then s90 or v90, the two best suvs in my opinion are the kia sportage and volvo xc40 great family suvs but not too big just perfect for family's of 4 or 5 people 👌👍
Muy bien , no te gusta un porche , ni un cupra Has nacido para ser una volvo woman , No sabes lo que te pierdes Comprar un volvo es envejecer al sentarte en el
So the XC40 pretty much won most of the categories, yet the Evoque still won, with the bonus of looking like a self proclaimed “better off than anyone else” feeling in there head. LOL.
Lol he was so bias! XC40 has more storage space too. Under driver's seat. He failed to mention wirless charging the sunroof etc. So many details left out. XC40 wins for sure.
My apologies to all farmers Living in Chelsea but the reality is if you love your mechanic ! buy Land Rover keeps your EGO higher🥂and your wallet as well.
I own a 2020 xc40 t5 r design fully loaded and my car is very fast plus the sound system its the best I ever heard. Volvo it's way better then .. that car.. plus I got free gas when I left the dealership.. 👍👍👍👍👍..
I've got an XC40 and nothing comes anywhere near it, awesome car. The infotainment system is brilliant as well, so don't know what this reviewer is on about.
Exactly. I've got an XC40 and the Sensus is a way better from anything I have seen so far. My previous car was a 2016 BMW318i, and while its iDrive is great, it is a way behind Sensus.
Zoran Jager sensus is terrible Me and someone I know have had nothing but problems. A quick google shows you the issues with it. You are a lucky one. I drive is by far the best
This review seemed a bit biased from the get go, he just ignored the flaws of the Evoque, eg, the cheap looking sets, slow infotainment, less practical, harder suspension...it was too obvious what car would win. Why bother making these "comparison videos" at all? just make a huge commercial for the evoque and that's it.
Volvos never win these comparisons. Not sure why. Well, maybe not never but hardly ever. I think the Volvo would be quieter with smaller wheels. They always pick the R versions over the quieter Inscription versions.
So, the XC40's better by every metric except NVH levels yet this is somehow close? 😂 More practical storage innovations & space. Better value for money, performance & fuel efficiency. Hmmm.. 👀
How did you come to the conclusion that its better value for money? You buy a £6K more expensive Evoque with cash, you will pay less over 3 years than a Volvo as the Evoque holds its value so well. Perfaormace is relative. Would you like to give me an example of one of Volvo storage innovations - that is, not been available on any car previous to it? If you mean the removable centre console,, I can do that in a Sport, which was launched prior to the XC40.
@@Clavinovaman Wrong again gary - Volvo residuals mean that monthly payments over 3 years much lower then on Evoque. An as for your examples of storage, just look at the door bins - and where they have moved stereo speakers to. Harmon Kardon speakers are very good in the XC40.
Sorry, but it is you that is wrong my dear. Monthly payments in the Evoque are lower and you can spend approximately £5-£7K on an Evoque cash, and in three years youll have lost less money on the Evoque, But we shall see who is right. Ill be back in 3 years time.
Yes, the interior of the Evoque is far superior and one of the reasons the Volvo doesn't hold its value so much. The interior of the XC40 is just a mishmash of shapes and materials, with ugly, oversized airvents, undersized buttons and a dreadful infotainment system that looks and sounds naff.
Gary J. Wasn’t faulting the Volvos interior actually I jus feel the evoques is a bit better than the Volvos however the Volvo has a lead in other ways ...more ways therefore I would have to choose the xc40 and also the Volvo holds its value very well!
@@aaronmills3105 Did you test drive the Evoque 2? Ive driven both and therefore my conclusions are based on first hand experience rather than gut instinct.
@@Clavinovaman I cant agree on your opinion of the Sensus system in volvo, I think its one of the easiest to use in the business. Also, residuals are very high still for XC40.
What this reviewer doesn't seem to understand, is that with the Volvo XC40, you set up the AI, then you TALK to the car to control all the functions. You rarely have to take your eyes off the road if you understand this and set the XC40 up correctly! I've had mine for 2 weeks now, and this is the smartest car I've ever known!
The Volvo XC40 anytime ofc - the Range is much MUCH too expensive (extremely over prized) and it just doesn't show good quality for the price. And I can't understand the critics about the climate control being in the Volvo's XC40 central display. I did set the temperatures in my XC40 when I get it from the dealer, set all to automatics and then I NEVER have to change them again... for years. It just works brilliantly. Why should I change it all the time? Seriously, that's just stupid.
The Volvo XC40. The Volvo is better in every way even holding its value better. No one is going to use a car like this off-road and if doing so you should not buy the Evoque but one of the other Range/Land Rovers. What also is strange in this review complaining about Apple carplay where the screen in the Evoque is smaller than the one in the Volvo. Getting used to the system in the Volvo is easier. In the Evoque you still need to look down checking is you are in the correct submenu. Safety first?
Anyone giving car advice saying the evouqe is better shouldn't really be in that job.Itll spend more time at the dealers and the volvo has so much more class.
Volvo looks cheap inside except the dashboard. The design of XC40 is either like or hate....Safetywise Volvo might be the Number One. Boxy design could afford more space of course. The Info system looks like a toy. Never drove XC40 but don't like design. Had 3 Volvo while ago. If JLR raise the reliability will be on the right path. Everybody talks about Germans, but nobody says how crappy is Audi and how many problems BMW had too....GLC is the most desirable car by me. I'm driving Lexus NX300h and E-pace. Lexus hybrid....don't buy if looking for snappy performance. Too much cheap plastic inside as well. Jag E-pace...fun for the eye and driving experience....Reliability?..will see....
Nice video but why all the hate on the Volvo infotainment system? I've had it in my Volvo for over 2 years now and I think that it's great. Such an awesome way to get rid of that sea of buttons that you get in all other cars. It's what makes modern Volvos unique.
Have xc60 and proves these mugs who review volvo no nothing, easy to use once you know the system and voice control works everything touch one button! They always never mention it 🤣 voice control is safer then looking for dials and buttons
You haven't driven a Telsa then? It always makes me giggle when people talk of uniqueness to a particular model or brand, when in reality it is anything but unique. Customers have, to my knowledge, never really complained that they have to turn a knob to turn the aircon up. But manufactures increasingly think that scrolling through menus is a better option. Porsche Macan is full of buttons - brillirant car, many times more sophisticated and brilliant than either the XC40 or Evoque, but you know it will sad day when the Macan is replaced with - no doubt - buttonless interior, replaced with menus and all sorts of things to scroll through to achieve simple things. And its comments like yours that are causing it. _Using a rotary knob on the centre console is the easiest way to change the climate control._ Uniqueness is overplayed. Every single car in, what is in reality, a fluid market, exists uniquely within it.
Gary J. Your jobs is to answer all day long to who write a different opinion than your in the commnet? Don’t waist time mate! No one answer you! Best Regards
Gary j, are you telling me its easier to look down to turn a controller and take your eyes of the road rather then push a button on a steering wheel and say "I'm cold" the volvo puts the heat up or set temperature to 22 as you can with the volvo sensus? Even Audi who own Porsche have moved to screens so I am betting Porsche will follow suit over time. Each to their own i guess but it annoys us owners when an uneducated car reviewer says something is a faff when it clearly is not.
Obviously a very British bias review , the Volvo is anyday better , I wouldn't say about the looks but everything else the Volvo is better , especially the interiors and the price of the Volvo is cheaper , it's safer and even more reliable . British reviewer biased with British car very obvious
The Volvo is cheaper? That is rubbish. You can spend £7K more on the Evoque cash and in three years youll have lost less than if you had bought the Volvo. Interior? Ugly, oversized airvents coupled with undersized buttons, a naff sounding and looking infotainment and bog standard leathers (possibly donkey). Leathers, plastics and the non-animal interior options of the Evoque are segment changing. Safer? How did you ascertain that when both were awarded 5 stars? Reliable? The Evoque is 99.9% new and not been featured on any reliability survey yet. But if reliability is what you are looking for, then Porsche Macan is for you NOT the Volvo. You are mixing opinion and gut instinct with facts. Always be guided by facts - that's my advice...
The fact that the XC40 has more safety features as standard and even fee great options is obvious that it is safer , JLR products also depreciate alot and interior few points goes to the Evoque but all that non -animal thing isnt that great, though no plastic sounds good but in the end we are talking about the quality and definitely this car's cloth seats are absolutely hideous and pathetic , looks like some cheap cars seat like a low level Hyundai or Suzuki . Sound system both get great optional ones and everyone says the Bowers and Wilkins is much better than Meridien sound system that's for sure . And for facts , this review is biased thats the main fact and it's damn obvious
@@deboneil13 I have no idea where you get your information from. But the Volvo does not have more safety features as standard. As I mentioned in previous posts, the depreciation is so slow in the Range Rover that you can be buy a £7K more expensive Evoque cash, and in three years you'll have lost less money that on the Volvo. The leather in the Volvo is bog standard, possibly even donkey skin and the review above was positioning the near-top range Volvo with a near basic-range Range Rover and he still thought the Range Rover was the most luxurious. The quality of materials is a world apart, with high quality leathers available as standard at every trim level on the Range Rover. As for the information, I was actually talking about the Bowers and Wilkins on the Volvo. Naff sound and I'm surprised anyone would attempt to argue otherwise. Bearing in mind the Volvo is noisy with an unrefined engine, terrible steering, mishmash interior with ugly oversized air vents, naff audio and infotainment, poor depreciation not to mention looking like an old Rover 25 facelift from the rear, I'm surprised you consider that it was biased. And before you say I'm biased. I spend a lot of time in Sweden and I'm sitting listening to Helen Sjoholm singing Du Masta Finnas as I'm writing this!!! If you don't know who or what that is, its worth a listen.
@@Clavinovaman See the whole point is the fact that this video and many people i would still stay are very biased so I don't think arguing about this is going to result in anything . Ps Bowers and Wilkins is much better than Meridien and everyone knows it go check all the reviews if u want the proof
@@deboneil13 What are talking about "Check the reviews". I've driven the new Evoque AND XC40. I can hear the difference myself. You are comparing the OLD hi-fi system in the OLD Evoque. THIS IS A TEST DRIVE OF THE NEW INFOTAINMENT ON THE NEW EVOQUE!!! Are you really this thick?
Worth noting... the electric folding rear seats on the XC40 are not available in the UK anymore, so my dealer informed me when I asked where they were, after I picked our car this week..... gutted, as they were a proper useful option to have.... still has electric folding rear head rests though..no point... but despite that its a great car to drive...the phone app is really good option...
so the xc40 is better in overall, but you say evoque? why😂? ....anyway I bought xc40 T4 inscription, ad overall is better than the evoque! to have the same spec in the evoque you spend 10k euro more, and I tell you what , on road is even cooler than the evoque.
Yea, price quality wise Volvo leads the way. A friend of mine recently got an Audi equivalent to my Volvo, the same kind of kit as on my car cost him almost 20% more and when we are parked side by side people check out my 'weirder choice' first. (This is in the Netherlands not the UK so not sure about the price difference over there)
@@Molagmal to me very often people ask me about my xc40, and the comment are: hoo this is a fresh new innovative car, something that you don't get with the germans! also comments from people who have bmw audi merc vw ...is a fact! me to i had in the past germans cars, and i clearly can say that xc40 feels way more spacial in many ways.
At 10:32 "plastic coat hangy things here" ... They are for hanging your shopping bag handles on, to stop your shopping falling out whilst braking and going around corners!!!
Hahaha. You're a comedian, Jani? Ah, I thought so... You're going to tell us next that the Volvo is more refined, better built, better residuals, classier and a better buy than a Porsche Macan. _So funny._ Just save up for a little longer and you'll realise just how mediocre the Volvo is.
@@Clavinovaman No. You're a comedian, Gary. I owe an 2019 XC40 and my previous car was a 2016 BMW 318i. You cannot even compare the Sensus in Volvo with BMW's iDrive. I liked the simplicity and how intuitive iDrive is, but Sensus is the best car system I have seen so far.
What a poor review Just one example, you say that the Range Rover system is better but confusing at the same time and you need to spend some time adapting 5:32, while on the XC40 it's simpler and easier to get used to. We can see that you just made this comparison to favor the Range Rover in denigrating the XC40, and you could see it as you toss the garbage lid to the rear seats 3:27 and if you don't know why you can remove the lid from the waste bin, it's in order to be able to put a bag, or to make it easier to remove it. The XC40 is far better in every way than the Range Rover.
Why the chuff are so many reviewers hung up on infotainment? Is the car comfortable, safe, reliable and well bolted together? Does it handle well, stop well and can it handle a speed bump at more than 5mph?
Exactly, i go for looks on outside an comfort an space, really dont care about infotainment system size or speed. Just bought a kia sportage 68 plate 1.6 petrol isg2 model in infra red and more thsn than happy with it and economical too get over 40 mpg in the city and 50 mpg going to work, bought this car based on looks outside, size an practicality has an infotainment screen but haven't used it yet, only for radio lol, 😁
It’s like one reviewer says it and then it just gets reiterated in other reviews. Completely overlooking other features like voice command that would mitigate any UI problems. Reviewers do the same thing with Tesla vehicles
i-drive is beat but having an xc90 I can say that the infotainment is easy to use and many frequently used functions are voice activated so not much faff involved in day to day use.
@@bigbadbear2962 No, it was the same sentence, therefore his point was that the car is so easy to drive and live with. Every single car in the market today is unique. Every single one - even the Chinese knockoffs. But I haven't driven a car in the last 10 years+ that wasn't nice to drive or (I'm sure) easy to live with.
I would like to know what are service and maintenance cost? How much costs me each car after lets say 100 000 miles. Which one holds more value, which are more reliable?
Never heard such a biased and unprofessional view, ....so the Volvo has an entertainment/control system which it turns out is exactly the same working setup as the Land Rover, but because the land rover has two dials to change the heat temperature, its better??... Why would you want two setup screens for starters when the Volvo has it all directly infront of you, without the need to take your eyes directly off the road and look down into the centre of the car as in the case of the Land Rover. Why not point out to people you dont have to have the Lava Orange inserts in the interior. Poor standards of journalism, wont be looking at What Car for advice.
Range Rover FLAWS?? All Land Rovers/Range Rovers have one glaring FLAW, namely POOR RELIABILITY. Here in the US Consumer Reports rates ALL of them as "much worse than average". (By contrast the MAZDA CX 5 is rated "much better than average".) SO... my 2019 2.5 L. turbo MAZDA CX 5 GT Reserve or $37,000. MSRP (USA) is a far BETTER compact SUV than the EVOQUE. 2.0 L turbo. And It looks just as good. Plus it is a bit faster than the 2.0 L. EVOQUE (0.2 sec.) **WHY would anyone buy an EVOQUE? This is a "rent-only" SUV. (Read r & Driver's September 2019 "Urban Stroller's" article comparing the EVOQUE to a BMW X2 M35i. That article is written by professionals. I ENTIRELY AGREE WITH ADAM COL'S COMMENT!
"Sunshine", I am talking from BOTH my friends' (plural) experiences, one Evoque and one Discovery, both 2017 models.and Consumer Reports ratings. Seems all Tata's vehicles lack quality. If you got a good one "good on ya" as the Aussies say. You are in the minority statistically.
The Volvo badge and the XC40 just exudes class. It's the most ethical car company in the world. Whereas the Range Rover and the Evoque is just a little too showy for my liking. Plus the Volvo is much more reliable than a Range Rover
D Ou actually Volvo have announced that the new polestar 2 electric car, which launches next year is all Vegan Expect this to be rolled out as an option on the rest of the manufacturer's range as an alternative to those who choose to be vegan/vegetarian
Just compare range rover p300e phev with autonomy ev for 66km with XC40 , it will look like a car for children. Also if you like to go in an adventure range rover is the best off road car - all terrain response system is amazing volvo for sure will be stuck in the first obstacle
I'm a Land Rover fan and actually own 2 of them, but this Volvo CX40 is beautiful (I would just change the interior color, don't love that pumpkin orange) and I do believe in this specific case Volvo wins. Of course if we compare the XC60 or XC90 against The Range Rover Velar or the Range Rover Sport I would definitely go with Land Rover.
Well: the Evoque is better in Design (subjective); Interior Quality and Equipment; the XC40 is better in Space, Riding Confort, Performance and Economy; Reliability. It looks clear to me that the XC40 would be the winner, at the end of the test. OBS.: I believe you should have put the cars in an offroad test, also, before giving the final verdict. The Land Rover would stand out, for sure.
I've heard others say similar things about the XC40, but I genuinely cannot see it. The rear looks like a Rover 25 facelift from 2003 - even the lettering is positioned the same. That straight line running from the front bonnet to the font doors is just horrible. On many of the 'public review' pages, the most endearing exterior design element seems to be the daytime running lights. All those millions of pounds of investment and the single most interesting element is the daytime running lights? I'm sure the designers are delighted. But it is inside where I have the biggest gripe. Ugly, over designed and oversized airvents with a naff looking and sounding infotainment system in the middle. Couple this with undersized buttons and you have a mishmash of design themes that really doesn't gel. Totally get the practicality though. The interior design was introduced in the XC90 a few years ago where it looked new and fresh. But you don't see many car companies being influenced with that design. It really hasn't aged well and shrinking it to fit the smaller car, it all seems a little busy and squashed. And those are among the reasons why it won't hold its value as much as the Evoque - its much less fussy, classier, nicer materials, clean design and it will age very well.
Gary J. Some people like the Volvo styling, I think the Infotainment system looks great and I find it hard to grasp the concept of using the Range rovers lower screen without drifting off the road.
@@bigbadbear2962. As far as the dual screen is concerned - try it. Honestly, you may well surprise yourself. Works extremely well. The two rotary buttons are much easier to use than the touch screen in the Volvo. I agree, of course, that 'style' is a personal thing, but the Volvo is a mishmash of different design themes cobbled together rather than a sophisticated design. The front and rear, for example, bear no design correlation whatsoever - the rear looking like a 16 year old Rover 25 facelift. Which are among the reasons why it doesn't hold its value particularly well. The infotainment is a big let down - even the Kia system looks and sounds better. Even at basic spec, the Evoque hi-fi is fantastic.
Sorry, but I think you missed the salient points. The Volvo XC40 may be quirky and still looks reasonably fresh, but if you dig a little deeper, it really is the weaker of the two cars being tested. Before, I continue, though, I'd just like to confirm that I've driven both the new Evoque and XC40. Please dont compare the new Evoque to the original - they are two totally different machines. The exterior of the Volvo is a mishmash of shapes, and looks like a facelifted Rover 25 from the rear - even the text is positioned in the same way. The gaping line from the bonnet to the doors looks plain ugly too (0:35). The Volvo is extremely noisy - both for engine and wind, steering is awful and doesn't offer high quality vegan trim options as the Range Rover does. The leathers, for example, are bog standard - possibly donkey. The interior is also a mishmash of shapes and materials with ugly, oversized air vents and nondescript buttons underneath. The interior design, itself 4 years old and when launched in the XC90, looked fresh and exciting. But very quickly dated and you'll notice that competitor car companies are not being influenced by the Volvo design - it may be quirky, but lacks deep sophistication. Its the infotainment that really is way out od date, though, looking and sounding naff. Kia's is better. Of all the cars I've driven in the last 5 or 6 years, the XC40s system is, by far, the worst. Not to mention that it doesn't hold its value particularly well (potentially due to a number of the issues I highlight above), service costs are higher too... I think that the reviewer was very generous to the XC40. If you after something quirky, it is still a reasonable choice. But if you want something with a much deeper sophistication or engineering excellence you have to looks elsewhere, so I'm afraid based on my perceptions of both cars, the reviewer was extremely generous to the Volvo. Now, you may well disagree with me, but 'the market' tends to agree as residual values are much lower - you can buy a £7K more expensive Evoque than the Volvo cash and in 3 years, you'll have lost less money with the Evoque. So, I'm not sure what you mean by predictable that the Evoque wins?
Volvo def wins, the Peugeot evoke or is it the Citroen beckham will just be for numptys, I have The XC90 and the info display works a treat, only time I touch it is for Seat massage, all the other settings are set and forget
If you need to terrorize your neighbors and become locally famous for not deserving to hold a driver's license, the Range Rover is what you're looking for.
Having all the controls routed through the touchscreen just made me decide against the XC40- It seems like a trivial aggravation until you have to drive something like that. You shouldn’t have to go five menus deep to change the fade or turn the bass down. Also if and when that thing glitches out it causes all sorts of unforeseen problems. My current vehicle, will automatically turn the seat and steering wheel heaters on when it’s cold outside. One day my touchscreen was unresponsive and I had a 100 mile commute! I was sweating like crazy and contorting my body while loosely gripping the wheel ( real safe I know) to keep my ass and hands from burning. Eventually I pulled over ( again in cold weather) and found the fuses... what a pain
The XC40’s infotainment system doesn’t even have 3 levels of menu…. Nevertheless; have owned one for the last year & I just need physical controls for air conditioning in additional to media. There’s media controls on both the steering wheel & under the screen which is redundant. There is voice control but it’s not very reliable. I’d also like a portrait orientation for the screen + navigation in the digital dash + a HUD: the screen is too small when showing navigation and I have to glance down and do my left to view directions, which doesn’t feel safe. Other than that, it’s far superior to my previous car: Range Rover Evoque. XC40 has better rear seat space & boot space and “feels” smaller to drive. It’s not as wide as the evoque and j swear is a smaller car, but manages to have far better interior space
The thickness and angle of the A-pillars are much better on the Volvo XC40. Much better view in the Volvo. The Volvo is also not so wide so it is way better to park. The reliability of the Volvo is exellent. The same can never be said about any JLR product. Tata really failed by taking over LR.
No but you still have to look at a screen to see where your scrolling with a dial. Fact of the point is voice control is quicker and safer then taking your hands off a wheel or looking away at a screen.
Really? I think he was very generous to the Volvo. Firstly, it looks like a facelifted Rover 25 from the rear - even the text is positioned in the same way. The Volvo is noisy - both for engine and wind, steering is awful, the interior is a mishmash of materials with ugly, oversized air vents with nondescript buttons underneath, plus the infotainment sounds _and_ looks naff. Not to mention that it doesn't hold its value particularly well, service costs are higher... I think that the reviewer was very generous to the XC40. Looks quite quirky, but when you dig deeper, its an also-ran.
Gary J. I own an xc40, the materials are great, Volvo styling (in my opinion) is nice, some people might like a face lifted rover 25, hence them buying one. The XC40 might loose value less but you will eventually loose more on the evoque because of its shit reliability record.
Curious conclusion. It may be quirky and still look reasonably fresh, but if you dig a little deeper, it really is nowhere near the top of the class. THe exterior is a mishmash of shapes, and looks like a facelifted Rover 25 from the rear - even the text is positioned in the same way. The line from the bonnet to the doors looks plain ugly too (0:35). The Volvo is very noisy - both for engine and wind, steering is awful and doesn't offer high quality vegan trim options as the Range Rover does. The interior is also a mishmash of shapes and materials with ugly, oversized air vents and nondescript buttons underneath. The interior design itself is 4 years old and when launched in the XC90, it looked fresh and exciting. But very quickly dated and you'll notice that competitor car companies are not being influenced by the Volvo design - it may be quirky, but lacks deep sophistication. Plus the infotainment sounds and looks naff. Of all the cars I've driven in the last 5 or 6 years, the XC40s system is, by far, the worst. Not to mention that it doesn't hold its value particularly well (potentially due to a number of the issues I highlight above), service costs are higher too... I think that the reviewer was very generous to the XC40. If you after something quirky, it is still a reasonable choice. But if you want something with a much deeper sophistication or engineering excellence, then it doesnt come close to the class leaders.
@@Clavinovaman well, I see you points however, it's a very practical car, it has a lot of safety features, it might not have the best built quality but the interior design is more exciting than say a gla, it's also more composed than an X1 and it doesn't look as generic as this range rover evoque or even the new Q3 , it also won European car of the year at the 2018 Geneva motor show and let's not even get started on the E pace, the Q3 is possibly the biggest rival in this category and the upcoming GLB looks really promising but the XC 40 still up there
@@santiagocalderon3261 As I've mentioned before, you never ever buy a Range Rover with a black interior - if you want black plastic you buy a Ford, a Volvo or a VW. The Range Rover with the blue leather or burgundy leather is stunning and to suggest it is 'generic' is ridiculous. Car Of The Year is over played and it is really insignificant. I think that too for the iPace that won World Car Of The Year. They are meaningless awards that pose no tangible benefit to the owners. How much does it cost, is it built well, is it economical, are the seats comfy, room for kids, infotainment ok, does it hold its value, will I be able to sell it when I want a new car. Those questions are more important to the public than awards. The E-Pace is one of the biggest disappointments of the last 10 years. Terrible car and while the leathers, the infotainment and sound systems, as well as steering and handling are notably better than the XC40, it is trumped at everything else. I like driving cars - even ones I have absolutely no intention of buying, but when I returned to the dealership in Preston after driving the E-Pace, I couldn't believe how sh** the car was. How JLR can make the Evoque so good, yet the E-Pace so bad I find curious.
@@Clavinovaman It's truly a disappointment as you say, specially since the F pace is a good rounded vehicle, as for the xc40, yes it doesn't handle that well but it has a punchy engine and its not uncomfortable to drive what really sets it apart for me it's how unique it is, I'm not trying to say that the rivals aren't good cause this is a very competitive class but the xc40 ( with this specific trim ) just seems like the most attractive car of the bunch, the only issue is that the R design trim is close in price to the XC60
My days of driving coupes, soft tops and hatchbacks is sadly over. At 75, we both suffer from difficulty getting in and out of the E class coupe, so it's an SUV for us. I asked my beloved which of all the cars we have owned was the most comfortable ( knowing what the answer would be) the s60 she said, and I had to agree, so I think the Volvo for us, but I do like the Evoque's looks and interior
I've just purchased the top spec evoque. Nice car nice drive that's all I'm bothered about, the Volvo is really good I just liked the look of the evoque more. Both fantastic vehicles.
@@muckspreader1able your just jealous because you couldn’t afford a Range Rover… I’ve got the top spec Evoque and I always get complimented with it, it’s one of the best looking SUV’s on road 🤷🏼♂️ maybe one day you’ll get a good enough job to afford one 😢
I have 3 friends that have an evoque older model and new all have said if they could go back they wouldn't of got it. Multiple problems, slow. Looks good is all it has
