Range Rover Evoque Impresses Worldwide

Tweet Since its debut at the Geneva Motor Show last year, the Range Rover Evoque has experienced tremendous success worldwide. Not only is the Evoque the smallest and lightest Range Rover ever made but it’s also the most efficient, that’s a big smiley face on Range Rover’s forehead.

My response upon sighting the Range Rover Evoque for the first time was “what the hell is that?” The tapering exterior styling threw me off at first but then I had a long hard look at it and finally concluded that I actually like the Evoque, and there is much to like. The large panoramic sunroof offers passengers a unique view of the world outside while being pampered by the luxurious interior that makes the Evoque so special.

Reviews reveal that the Evoque drives like a dream, offering more than enough power for the average person and delivers a smooth ride on almost any terrain. The Range Rover Evoque also seems to be a master on dirt roads overcoming challenges easily and without hassle. All-round the Evoque is destined to do well worldwide and sales are already through the roof.

The Range Rover Evoque has also been nominated for World Design Car of the Year Award to be announced at the New York International Auto Show this week, coming up against the Citroen DS5 and the Volkswagen Up!. With curves like that, I wouldn’t be surprised if the Evoque steals the show.

What are your thoughts on the Range Rover Evoque?

Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 for World Performance Car of the Year

Tweet With little more than a week to go before the New York International Motor Show kicks off on the 5 April, anticipation is rising as to who will drive away with the coveted World Car of the Year Award.

In the category, World Performance Car of the Year, one stone remains unturned with the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 gearing up to battle it out against the McLaren MP4-12C and the Porsche 911. Let’s not lie to ourselves, all these cars are incredible in their own right and they are on the podium for a reason, but it’s still difficult to imagine which one of these lovely machines will steal the show.

In Lamborghini’s defence, the Aventador LP 700-4 is a phenomenal piece of machinery. Its 6.5 litre V12 engine kicks out 700 hp and flies to 100 km/h in a mere 2.9 seconds before maxing out at a whopping 350 km/h. Now this is a supercar.

Only weighing 1575 kg and measuring 4.78 meters long with a width 2.26 meters and standing 1.136 meters high, the Aventador LP700-4 borrows its super looks from modern aeronautics and some of the worlds fastest and most agile aircraft.

The Aventador LP 700-4 made its debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show and stock has since been sold out. With a price tag of R5.7 million the Aventador LP 700-4 doesn’t come cheap.

In my opinion, I think the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 has got what it takes to be the World’s Performance Car of the Year. What do you think?