Range Rover Evoque 2011 – Child Safety, Parts & Repair Review

Range Rover Evoque

is a small crossover SUV with the reliability and manoeuvrability required in an urban setting. Pleasant on the highway and reliable on the roads, this premium SUV is fuel-efficient and has a sleek style.

It’s captivating luxury just adds to its on-road and off-road capabilities. With compact seating and comfort.

While the family-minded should look elsewhere, this strengths of the Evoque hold a strong appeal for singles and couples. It looks great both inside and out with an elegant yet aggressive style.

To test its durability, Euro NCAP ran a frontal Offset Crash test on the Range Rover Evoque and it received a 5-STAR rating based on its performance and protection in high-speed front and side crash tests.

Watch the Crash test video here.

 

Child Safety

When riding the Evoque, children less than 18 month of age should be facing the rear. After that age, it is advised that children be forward-facing. This is to avoid the impact on the chest. Protection for children is good.

POOR WEAK MARGINAL ADEQUATE GOOD

 

Safety may be of concern. In a frontal impact collision, the driver only has adequate lower limbs and marginally good chest protection while the passengers are left with adequate protection for their upper body and head. The Evoque provides good protection when in a side impact collision.

Pedestrian protection is poor around the glass and there is marginally poor protection in scenarios involving a whiplash. Despite this, through rigorous testing, safety in the Range Rover Evoque received a 5-star rating for crashworthiness and safety.

 

Maintenance & Repair Costs

Repairs made to the L Rover Range Rover Evoque will require high quality parts. The great news is that these parts can be found at many dealers within the same price range and time commitment of any normal car.

 

Service parts:                      £150-£170 (MANN, German)

Oil filter, Oil, Air filter, Fuel filter, Pollen filter

We recommend Genuine or similar, such as Mann filters & Castrol, for Land Rover.

Brake Disc & Pads ch.:  £300 – £400 (Pagid, German)

Cam. Belt change:           £600 – £1000

Cam belt kit:                        £90 – £150

Diagnostic:                          £40 – £120 depend on the local garages

Labour rates:

  • Independent:              £65 – £125 /hour
  • Main dealer:                £175 – £235 /hour

The Service & Repair process, however, can be more time consuming and will require a well experienced mechanic and occasionally special tools. As a result, the price here may exceed costs of a typical vehicle.

 

 

Safety Features:

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES

Anti-lock brakes, or ABS brakes, will automatically sense when a tire has abruptly stopped rotating and modulate the brake’s pressure to allow the tire to continue rotating safely. With ABS brakes, the vehicle is capable of turning while in brake mode.

STABILITY CONTROL

Stability control will sense when the vehicle has reached or exceeded its limit. It will reduce the engine power and/or apply the appropriate brakes. This feature helps prevent the driver from losing control of his or her vehicle.

FRONT, SIDE, AND OVERHEAD AIRBAGS

The vehicle is loaded with airbags for protection of its driver and passengers. Front airbags protect the head in a frontal crash. If the vehicle experiences a side collision or rollover, the side airbags protect the torso and the overhead airbags protect their heads.

PRETENSIONERS

Pre-tensioners on the seatbelt automatically tighten the seatbelt to secure the occupant and ensure minimal injury.

SEATBELT REMINDER

Pre-tensioners on the seatbelt automatically tighten the seatbelt to The seatbelt reminder monitors whether there is an occupant in the seat and communicates this information to the seat restraint system in the vehicle. If the seat belt is not buckled, it sends a reminder to remind the occupant to put the seatbelt on. Seatbelt reminders are available front seat passengers.

ANTI-WHIPLASH

In the event of a rear collision, anti-whiplash head restraints in the vehicle cradle the occupants head to minimize any whiplash injury.

SECURITY SYSTEM

The ignition disable device prevents the engine from starting without the original manufacturer’s key.