Now every Tom,Dick and Harry is going to make an Evoque...

don't worry,
every brand has its issues, lots of electronic problems,
but i have my rre now since new year and so far no problems.

Well mine was one of the early builds Dec 2011, and (touch wood) it's been totally reliable in every way, apart from a rattle which was sorted.
I think the rivals will be a good thing for the Evoque.
It will be fascinating to see all the rivals go up against the Evoque, particularly from a design point of view, and i say bring it on. They should also help slow the frenzied demand of the Evoque, and help keep it a little more exclusive, because right now it's the only one in the spotlight for Tom,Dick,and Harry to look at.
The main Euro rivals will be the Porsche Macan, BMW X4, Audi Q4,Mercedes GLA, a VW sports crossover CC based on the Tiguan, and a compact crossover from Alfa Romeo.

Yup, every Tom, Dick and Tom will copy the Evoque unsuccessfully in terms of design, but will always beat the fuel economy!
If only the Evoque was lighter, I would have ripped off the engine, and carried it everywhere like the Flintsone's mobile. I am still on 30mpg.. And have now renamed it as a gas guzzler.
Bring on the competition, I'd say. But apart from that...

A little competition can be good for the soul!
It might ensure that QA at LR is as good as possible if sales start going to the opposition.
It might also hurry up new developments such as the more powerful 4cyl diesel if the competition start getting better reviews.
Personally I haven't had any problems apart from a frayed seat belt replaced under warranty.
No rattles or squeaks, mine being a Dec '11 build.
Yes the economy is not as good as anticipated but I won't change it.
Servicing is pretty poor but I have come to expect that from a lot of dealers.
Three goes at resetting the service indicator with their laptop.
I ended up doing it myself from the advice on here!

(02-05-2013 08:13am)PhilB Wrote:  A little competition can be good for the soul!
It might ensure that QA at LR is as good as possible if sales start going to the opposition.
It might also hurry up new developments such as the more powerful 4cyl diesel if the competition start getting better reviews.
Personally I haven't had any problems apart from a frayed seat belt replaced under warranty.
No rattles or squeaks, mine being a Dec '11 build.
Yes the economy is not as good as anticipated but I won't change it.
Servicing is pretty poor but I have come to expect that from a lot of dealers.
Three goes at resetting the service indicator with their laptop.
I ended up doing it myself from the advice on here!

What was the issue with your seatbelt as i have noticed some freying around the edge on my belt

One thing for sure with the other marques, I bet that after 20 months on sale they won't get passersby stopping to ask if they can have a look inside! Happened to me twice yesterday - one was a kitchen installer working at my house who's wife has been giving him earache to get her one - problem is 3 teenage daughters to transport around! The other was a retired couple in the supermarket car park who wanted to change their ageing 3 Series Touring. So far everybody who has looked inside or sat in mine has commented very favourably on the interior design - especially how much room there is in the backseats, which isn't apparent from the outside and the great effect the Panoramic roof has.

I agree Tim. The Evoque style is radical and sooo striking, yet it is also beautiful at the same time. The others will find that combination hard to match.
The amount of street interest from people that my car has generated has been quite astonishing.
Funny thing is...if i sense they want to buy one, i'm quite selective with whom i think are worthy, so if i don't like there looks or personality, then i try and turn them off it, by saying it's got visibility problems due to it's shape, and that it's not for everyone .

An Evoque racist?

(02-05-2013 08:31am)speary Wrote:  What was the issue with your seatbelt as i have noticed some freying around the edge on my belt

Drivers belt, on the diagonal by my left hip just above the clip once done up.
About 10cm long in the centre 1/3rd of the belt.
A wavy, ribbed type effect and some wispy fraying at the edges.
I was convinced it was possibly a velcro fastener on the pocket of my coat but it wouldn't have produced the effect my belt had.
Dealer replaced it without question under warranty.
I think it was possibly a fault in the weave??

(02-05-2013 03:46pm)PhilB Wrote:  Drivers belt, on the diagonal by my left hip just above the clip once done up.
About 10cm long in the centre 1/3rd of the belt.
A wavy, ribbed type effect and some wispy fraying at the edges.
I was convinced it was possibly a velcro fastener on the pocket of my coat but it wouldn't have produced the effect my belt had.
Dealer replaced it without question under warranty.
I think it was possibly a fault in the weave??

I have the wispy fraying in the same place as yours. time to call the dealer