Is The New Range Rover Evoque's Design TOO CLOSE For Comfort?

At first when I heard this I thought "This guy's gotta be nuts." But then I took a closer look at the new Range Rover Evoque and it hit me.

"Wow, this car does boast a lot of Ford-like qualities."

First, take a look at the exterior design. Note the blacked-out A-pillar, sweeping front and rear light kits, and aggressive lines. When you line them up side-by-side, it appears as though the Ford Explorer is a good indicator of how the four-door version of the Evoque could very well look. Sure its finer details make the Range Rover look a bit sexier but overall, the design does draw some cues from Ford.

Where you have to take a better look is inside the cabin. Not only are some of the Range Rover's switchgear lifted from the Ford Edge/Lincoln MKX, but the overall design theme reeks of the Ford Taurus SHO. Besides the Jaguar-inspired gear selector, the interior's design trend seems to be somewhat related to the Taurus, granted, it has been given high-end treatment.

Is 00R on point or off base with these calls?

Discuss...


2012 Range Rover Evoque Photo Gallery

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