By Peter Fitch, October 13, 2015
The Evoque convertible proper will be officially unveiled at the Los Angeles auto show next month and will feature a folding softop roof.
Its debatable whether there is a market for the Evoque convertible, for sure Land Rover will have undertaken a viability study however Land Rover has a history of open-top SUV’s particularly with the Defender.
So the Evoque convertible will follow in the footsteps of past and present open-top Defender’s but don’t expect a minimalist driving experience.
Land Rover head of design Gerry McGovern said the Evoque convertible will be aimed at people who already have a “refined and luxurious lifestyle,”.
Land Rover say the Evoque convertible will be the first open-air luxury compact SUV which perhaps confirms there is a limited appeal for convertible SUV’s. Or does it? Only time and competitive pricing structure will tell.


