Can't decide!

First time here
I'm looking at a base model (Pure) FWD manual with the new engine and smallest wheel to go with my age and intolerance of a 'sporty' ride.
I haven't gone to a dealer yet as I'm waiting to get more info about the new engine and find out more about the Evoque's reliability record.......basic research without the usual sales push.
Is anyone else likeminded?.

(16-11-2015 02:37am)Nagaman Wrote:  First time here
I'm looking at a base model (Pure) FWD manual with the new engine and smallest wheel to go with my age and intolerance of a 'sporty' ride.
I haven't gone to a dealer yet as I'm waiting to get more info about the new engine and find out more about the Evoque's reliability record.......basic research without the usual sales push.
Is anyone else likeminded?.

Hi Nagaman,

Given the new engine, you would almost have to draw a line under the previous Evoques as far as reliability data, as the new engine is a significant change. For me if reliability is an issue I would wait at least 12 months of the new engine to see how it goes in the "real world" to get some perspective.

On wheels I am on 20's and yes "sporty" ride, 18's might do the trick or just fiddle with the tyre profile a bit to get more sidewall to soak up those bumps.

Good luck on the search

(16-11-2015 06:23am)coastev Wrote:  Hi Nagaman,

Given the new engine, you would almost have to draw a line under the previous Evoques as far as reliability data, as the new engine is a significant change. For me if reliability is an issue I would wait at least 12 months of the new engine to see how it goes in the "real world" to get some perspective.

On wheels I am on 20's and yes "sporty" ride, 18's might do the trick or just fiddle with the tyre profile a bit to get more sidewall to soak up those bumps.

Good luck on the search

Thanks coastev
I'm wondering how the FWD and manual transmission feels, including heaviness of the clutch.
I'm not much into toys, there's usually more than enough on base models for me.....I'm showing my age of course.
The other aspect with the emphasis on NOx emissions, is the accessibility of the EGR for long term ownership and maintenance/repair/replacement .

Welcome Nagaman, ride is great on any wheels really, but if you want softer then 18" will be the way to go and just get standard Suspension. Manual is very easy to drive, Clutch is not the softest, but certainly softer than many.

(16-11-2015 10:08am)PhilSkill Wrote:  Welcome Nagaman, ride is great on any wheels really, but if you want softer then 18" will be the way to go and just get standard Suspension. Manual is very easy to drive, Clutch is not the softest, but certainly softer than many.

Thanks Phil
Do you have any idea what the gearing of the manual and 9 speed auto is
Eg mph/kph per 1000rpm.
I doubt if there would be much use for 9th in Oz.

I'm pretty sure that the gears won't equate to speed. The gear box will just try to keep to the lowest revs that it can do for the given road speed/load.

It'll easily cruise in 9th at 110kpmh.

Also with the 9 speed auto 1st is a crawler/ off road engine braking gear and not often needed on the road. The car SHOULD pull away in 2nd or 3rd if conditions are right and it won't go into 9th gear until the speed is over about 56mph. You also have the option to manually shift the auto sequentially using the paddle shift. On the fuel economy front, with the 9 speeder there is next to no fuel consumption penalty compared to a manual and a lot of benefit to having the 9 speed auto if you want to venture off the neaten track onto a beach or into the outback as the manual has a nasty tendancy to destruct clutches in severe conditions!!

Manual in 6th at 70mph it sits around 2050rpm, 9 Speed Auto sits about 1650, if I remember from my courtesy car.

Yep, same with the 6 speed auto (about 2k at 70mph). I had a test drive in a 6speed petrol, but I don't think I looked at the revometer.

6 speed on auto is happiest at 1700 or so, which explains why motorway speeds kill the claim fuel economy figures, and why the 9 speed is more economical.

IIRC from my 9 speeder it sat at about 1300RPM at 70 but I stand to be corrected on that.