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Thinking back to the initial debut of the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, I don't think I ever would have guessed the British marque would chop the roof off. But, guess what? It's happening and it's almost here.

According to Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the company will take the top off at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show (LAAS). If you ask us, this is the perfect location for this sort of thing. What SoCal-based, young professional ISN'T going to want one of these in their respective driveway?

Although Land Rover waxes poetic about the brand's history and how it makes sure ALL of its vehicles have substance behind their good looks, the reality is most buyers will likely not be too concerned about fording creeks and rivers.

They want style.

From what we can see in this clip, it literally will not differ much — or at all — from the Evoque two door aside from the fact it will have a soft top.

We'll keep you abreast of the latest, but it's confirmed in the press release below that the Evoque drop top will hit key markets in spring 2016. Get your bank accounts prepared, folks.


The new Range Rover Evoque Convertible has been tackling the terrain at the Land Rover Experience centre in Eastnor, UK. See the world’s first premium compact convertible SUV demonstrate its capability making it a vehicle that lets you bring the outside in.















Land Rover's press release follows:

All-New Range Rover Evoque Convertible Breezes Through Ultimate All-Terrain Testing


  • Bold new Range Rover Evoque Convertible is the world's first luxury compact SUV convertible

  • Exclusive film captures final stage of testing at Land Rover's challenging all-terrain proving ground

  • Full suite of advanced on- and off-road technologies showcased

  • The Convertible for all Seasons will be revealed in November and on sale Spring 2016


Whitley, UK -The All-New Range Rover Evoque Convertible will be the most capable convertible in the world when it debuts in November after completing Land Rover's punishing development and testing programme with flying colours.

Hot on the heels of last week's London takeover, where six full-scale wireframe sculptures showcased Evoque Convertible's elegant design at a series of iconic locations, Land Rover has released a film showcasing its all-terrain credentials.

The footage, released today, shows the world's first luxury compact SUV convertible completing the final phase of testing at Land Rover's legendary Eastnor Castle estate, in Herefordshire, UK. The film demonstrates how Land Rover's engineers have rigorously tested the four-wheel drive Convertible to ensure it delivers customary all-terrain capability.

Mike Cross, Land Rover Chief Engineer, Vehicle Integrity, said: "Land Rover prides itself on being a class leader when it comes to all-terrain capability and the Evoque Convertible is no different. Thanks to a combination of innovative engineering and the application of advanced technologies, Evoque Convertible will deliver a dynamic and assured SUV experience that has been tested around the world. We call it 'The Convertible for all Seasons'."

Land Rover confirmed plans to launch a highly desirable convertible derivative of its multi award-winning Range Rover Evoque at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2015. The bold addition to the range has just completed its extensive development programme and continues Land Rover's tradition for creating and leading new market segments.

Travelling the globe, Evoque Convertible has proved its capability and durability in a series of demanding tests before undergoing final sign-off at the famous Eastnor Castle Estate, where all Range Rovers have been put through their paces for the last 45 years.

Launching in November and making its public debut at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, Evoque Convertible will be on sale in key markets from Spring 2016.




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