Land Rover is just one year away from revealing its second-generation Evoque, which has now been spotted undergoing high-speed tests at the German Nürburgring race track—well ahead of its launch. The company will tinker little with the current car’s formula, and will maintain the distinctive coupé-style shape that helped define a segment.

The current Evoque helped transform the company into the much larger and more successful one it is today. Sales have never dropped below 100,000 units annually, even six years after it was launched.

Jaguar Land Rover has a stated target of having an electrified version of each of its new models launched after 2020, but the Evoque will arrive just before that and consequently there will be no electrified version from launch.

However, it’s understood the Evoque is under consideration to be the first JLR model to get a new mild-hybrid drivetrain currently in development, which has been captured in prototype form. This combines a new three-cylinder 1.5L Ingenium engine with a small electric motor, backed up by a 48V electrical architecture to power ancillaries, including air-con and the water pump. Equipping the Evoque with this drivetrain will require extensive changes to the car’s underpinnings, and as such, it will not be ready for launch until the early part of the next decade at the earliest.

Prototype versions of the Evoque Mk2 are a regular sight around the company’s Gaydon engineering base, and it is understood Land Rover is preparing a reveal of the car in October next year at the Paris Motor Show, ahead of a sales-start in early 2019.

The current Evoque, codenamed L538, has become firmly established since its launch, and design boss Gerry McGovern believes there is no need for the concept to be reinvented, saying it should not “lose key ingredients” and would be designed with the intention of making it “more relevant.” McGovern said that even years after its launch, the Evoque Mk1—the design of which can be traced as far back as the Land Rover LRX concept car from 2008—remained a “very distinctive vehicle” that is “known for what it is: falling roof, rising beltline.”

The evolution of the design will extend to the car’s underpinnings. The next-generation Evoque, codenamed L551, will be built on an overhauled version of the current car’s D8 architecture, which is Jaguar Land Rover’s only natively front-wheel-drive architecture for transverse-engined models.

Refinements to the D8 underpinnings will focus on improving the ride comfort of the Evoque, and the comfort levels for passengers. The firm has always resisted creating a pure performance version of the Evoque—the model is considered every bit the ‘mini Range Rover’ in terms of luxury and refinement—both areas Land Rover will look to improve further with the second-generation car. There will be no significant increase in size.

Land Rover’s suite of new four-cylinder, turbocharged Ingenium gas and diesel engines will carry over to the new Evoque, each engine a 2.0L unit ranging in power output from 148 hp to 237 hp for the diesels, and from 237 hp to 296 hp for gas. There will be further improvements to the fuel economy and CO2 emissions of the engines in their application in the second-generation Evoque, aided by the increases in refinement being engineered into the car’s architecture right from the start of development.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Land Rover is just one year away from revealing its second-generation Evoque, which has now been spotted undergoing high-speed tests at the German Nürburgring race track—well ahead of its launch. The company will tinker little with the current car’s formula, and will maintain the distinctive coupé-style shape that helped define a segment.

The current Evoque helped transform the company into the much larger and more successful one it is today. Sales have never dropped below 100,000 units annually, even six years after it was launched.

Jaguar Land Rover has a stated target of having an electrified version of each of its new models launched after 2020, but the Evoque will arrive just before that and consequently there will be no electrified version from launch.

However, it’s understood the Evoque is under consideration to be the first JLR model to get a new mild-hybrid drivetrain currently in development, which has been captured in prototype form. This combines a new three-cylinder 1.5L Ingenium engine with a small electric motor, backed up by a 48V electrical architecture to power ancillaries, including air-con and the water pump. Equipping the Evoque with this drivetrain will require extensive changes to the car’s underpinnings, and as such, it will not be ready for launch until the early part of the next decade at the earliest.

Prototype versions of the Evoque Mk2 are a regular sight around the company’s Gaydon engineering base, and it is understood Land Rover is preparing a reveal of the car in October next year at the Paris Motor Show, ahead of a sales-start in early 2019.

The current Evoque, codenamed L538, has become firmly established since its launch, and design boss Gerry McGovern believes there is no need for the concept to be reinvented, saying it should not “lose key ingredients” and would be designed with the intention of making it “more relevant.” McGovern said that even years after its launch, the Evoque Mk1—the design of which can be traced as far back as the Land Rover LRX concept car from 2008—remained a “very distinctive vehicle” that is “known for what it is: falling roof, rising beltline.”

The evolution of the design will extend to the car’s underpinnings. The next-generation Evoque, codenamed L551, will be built on an overhauled version of the current car’s D8 architecture, which is Jaguar Land Rover’s only natively front-wheel-drive architecture for transverse-engined models.

Refinements to the D8 underpinnings will focus on improving the ride comfort of the Evoque, and the comfort levels for passengers. The firm has always resisted creating a pure performance version of the Evoque—the model is considered every bit the ‘mini Range Rover’ in terms of luxury and refinement—both areas Land Rover will look to improve further with the second-generation car. There will be no significant increase in size.

Land Rover’s suite of new four-cylinder, turbocharged Ingenium gas and diesel engines will carry over to the new Evoque, each engine a 2.0L unit ranging in power output from 148 hp to 237 hp for the diesels, and from 237 hp to 296 hp for gas. There will be further improvements to the fuel economy and CO2 emissions of the engines in their application in the second-generation Evoque, aided by the increases in refinement being engineered into the car’s architecture right from the start of development.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Land Rover is just one year away from revealing its second-generation Evoque, which has now been spotted undergoing high-speed tests at the German Nürburgring race track—well ahead of its launch. The company will tinker little with the current car’s formula, and will maintain the distinctive coupé-style shape that helped define a segment.

The current Evoque helped transform the company into the much larger and more successful one it is today. Sales have never dropped below 100,000 units annually, even six years after it was launched.

Jaguar Land Rover has a stated target of having an electrified version of each of its new models launched after 2020, but the Evoque will arrive just before that and consequently there will be no electrified version from launch.

However, it’s understood the Evoque is under consideration to be the first JLR model to get a new mild-hybrid drivetrain currently in development, which has been captured in prototype form. This combines a new three-cylinder 1.5L Ingenium engine with a small electric motor, backed up by a 48V electrical architecture to power ancillaries, including air-con and the water pump. Equipping the Evoque with this drivetrain will require extensive changes to the car’s underpinnings, and as such, it will not be ready for launch until the early part of the next decade at the earliest.

Prototype versions of the Evoque Mk2 are a regular sight around the company’s Gaydon engineering base, and it is understood Land Rover is preparing a reveal of the car in October next year at the Paris Motor Show, ahead of a sales-start in early 2019.

The current Evoque, codenamed L538, has become firmly established since its launch, and design boss Gerry McGovern believes there is no need for the concept to be reinvented, saying it should not “lose key ingredients” and would be designed with the intention of making it “more relevant.” McGovern said that even years after its launch, the Evoque Mk1—the design of which can be traced as far back as the Land Rover LRX concept car from 2008—remained a “very distinctive vehicle” that is “known for what it is: falling roof, rising beltline.”

The evolution of the design will extend to the car’s underpinnings. The next-generation Evoque, codenamed L551, will be built on an overhauled version of the current car’s D8 architecture, which is Jaguar Land Rover’s only natively front-wheel-drive architecture for transverse-engined models.

Refinements to the D8 underpinnings will focus on improving the ride comfort of the Evoque, and the comfort levels for passengers. The firm has always resisted creating a pure performance version of the Evoque—the model is considered every bit the ‘mini Range Rover’ in terms of luxury and refinement—both areas Land Rover will look to improve further with the second-generation car. There will be no significant increase in size.

Land Rover’s suite of new four-cylinder, turbocharged Ingenium gas and diesel engines will carry over to the new Evoque, each engine a 2.0L unit ranging in power output from 148 hp to 237 hp for the diesels, and from 237 hp to 296 hp for gas. There will be further improvements to the fuel economy and CO2 emissions of the engines in their application in the second-generation Evoque, aided by the increases in refinement being engineered into the car’s architecture right from the start of development.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Land Rover is just one year away from revealing its second-generation Evoque, which has now been spotted undergoing high-speed tests at the German Nürburgring race track—well ahead of its launch. The company will tinker little with the current car’s formula, and will maintain the distinctive coupé-style shape that helped define a segment.

The current Evoque helped transform the company into the much larger and more successful one it is today. Sales have never dropped below 100,000 units annually, even six years after it was launched.

Jaguar Land Rover has a stated target of having an electrified version of each of its new models launched after 2020, but the Evoque will arrive just before that and consequently there will be no electrified version from launch.

However, it’s understood the Evoque is under consideration to be the first JLR model to get a new mild-hybrid drivetrain currently in development, which has been captured in prototype form. This combines a new three-cylinder 1.5L Ingenium engine with a small electric motor, backed up by a 48V electrical architecture to power ancillaries, including air-con and the water pump. Equipping the Evoque with this drivetrain will require extensive changes to the car’s underpinnings, and as such, it will not be ready for launch until the early part of the next decade at the earliest.

Prototype versions of the Evoque Mk2 are a regular sight around the company’s Gaydon engineering base, and it is understood Land Rover is preparing a reveal of the car in October next year at the Paris Motor Show, ahead of a sales-start in early 2019.

The current Evoque, codenamed L538, has become firmly established since its launch, and design boss Gerry McGovern believes there is no need for the concept to be reinvented, saying it should not “lose key ingredients” and would be designed with the intention of making it “more relevant.” McGovern said that even years after its launch, the Evoque Mk1—the design of which can be traced as far back as the Land Rover LRX concept car from 2008—remained a “very distinctive vehicle” that is “known for what it is: falling roof, rising beltline.”

The evolution of the design will extend to the car’s underpinnings. The next-generation Evoque, codenamed L551, will be built on an overhauled version of the current car’s D8 architecture, which is Jaguar Land Rover’s only natively front-wheel-drive architecture for transverse-engined models.

Refinements to the D8 underpinnings will focus on improving the ride comfort of the Evoque, and the comfort levels for passengers. The firm has always resisted creating a pure performance version of the Evoque—the model is considered every bit the ‘mini Range Rover’ in terms of luxury and refinement—both areas Land Rover will look to improve further with the second-generation car. There will be no significant increase in size.

Land Rover’s suite of new four-cylinder, turbocharged Ingenium gas and diesel engines will carry over to the new Evoque, each engine a 2.0L unit ranging in power output from 148 hp to 237 hp for the diesels, and from 237 hp to 296 hp for gas. There will be further improvements to the fuel economy and CO2 emissions of the engines in their application in the second-generation Evoque, aided by the increases in refinement being engineered into the car’s architecture right from the start of development.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

By Jenny Galvan

The Young Executives Network is hosting a meetup in conjunction with the next SEMA Town Hall meeting.

The Young Executives Network (YEN) is hosting a meetup for local professionals under the age of 40 who work in the automotive industry. The gathering will be held in conjunction with the next SEMA Town Hall meeting, taking place at the COMP Performance Group distribution center in Olive Branch, Mississippi, April 12. The meetup starts at 5:30 p.m., 30 minutes before the Town Hall meeting begins.

All YEN members and those interested in building industry connections are encouraged to attend. YEN leadership and SEMA staff will be present to discuss the network’s initiatives, volunteer opportunities and additional ways to get more involved.

Those who will be in the greater Memphis area are invited to stop by and enjoy an evening with fellow YEN colleagues. Appetizers and drinks will be served.

For more information, contact SEMA Director of Networks Bryan Harrison at bryanh@sema.org or 909-978-6691.

RSVP now.

By Jenny Galvan

The Young Executives Network is hosting a meetup in conjunction with the next SEMA Town Hall meeting.

The Young Executives Network (YEN) is hosting a meetup for local professionals under the age of 40 who work in the automotive industry. The gathering will be held in conjunction with the next SEMA Town Hall meeting, taking place at the COMP Performance Group distribution center in Olive Branch, Mississippi, April 12. The meetup starts at 5:30 p.m., 30 minutes before the Town Hall meeting begins.

All YEN members and those interested in building industry connections are encouraged to attend. YEN leadership and SEMA staff will be present to discuss the network’s initiatives, volunteer opportunities and additional ways to get more involved.

Those who will be in the greater Memphis area are invited to stop by and enjoy an evening with fellow YEN colleagues. Appetizers and drinks will be served.

For more information, contact SEMA Director of Networks Bryan Harrison at bryanh@sema.org or 909-978-6691.

RSVP now.

By Jenny Galvan

The Young Executives Network is hosting a meetup in conjunction with the next SEMA Town Hall meeting.

The Young Executives Network (YEN) is hosting a meetup for local professionals under the age of 40 who work in the automotive industry. The gathering will be held in conjunction with the next SEMA Town Hall meeting, taking place at the COMP Performance Group distribution center in Olive Branch, Mississippi, April 12. The meetup starts at 5:30 p.m., 30 minutes before the Town Hall meeting begins.

All YEN members and those interested in building industry connections are encouraged to attend. YEN leadership and SEMA staff will be present to discuss the network’s initiatives, volunteer opportunities and additional ways to get more involved.

Those who will be in the greater Memphis area are invited to stop by and enjoy an evening with fellow YEN colleagues. Appetizers and drinks will be served.

For more information, contact SEMA Director of Networks Bryan Harrison at bryanh@sema.org or 909-978-6691.

RSVP now.

By Jenny Galvan

The ARMO mixer at Spring Carlisle provides attendees an opportunity to network with industry friends.

The Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) is once again hosting the Hot Products Showcase, taking place April 19–21 at the Spring Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet, Corral and Auction in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. This event is an opportunity for ARMO members to display one or more products at one of the largest gatherings of automotive restoration enthusiasts in the world.

For the past decade, ARMO has participated in this much-anticipated spring event. Located in a prime location across from the event grandstands, the Hot Products Showcase tent includes some of the best-selling items in the restoration aftermarket. Hundreds of passersby stroll through the tent every day.

Companies may submit multiple products to highlight in the Hot Products Showcase tent. The event is expected to feature nearly 100 aftermarket auto parts from about 40–50 manufacturers and suppliers. Companies may choose to display either new or featured products. Event participation is included with the annual ARMO membership dues. ARMO members can register their products online.

Stop by the Hot Products Tent for ARMO’s Industry Mixer

The council will host an industry mixer at Spring Carlisle on Thursday, April 19, at 5:00 p.m. Stop by and join the council in the Hot Products tent for appetizers and drinks, and to mix and mingle with industry friends, old and new. ARMO select committee members will be on hand to discuss council initiatives and ways to get more involved.

Register for the mixer now.

For more information, contact Council Director Jim Skelly at 909-978-6690 or jimsk@sema.org.

By Jenny Galvan

The ARMO mixer at Spring Carlisle provides attendees an opportunity to network with industry friends.

The Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) is once again hosting the Hot Products Showcase, taking place April 19–21 at the Spring Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet, Corral and Auction in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. This event is an opportunity for ARMO members to display one or more products at one of the largest gatherings of automotive restoration enthusiasts in the world.

For the past decade, ARMO has participated in this much-anticipated spring event. Located in a prime location across from the event grandstands, the Hot Products Showcase tent includes some of the best-selling items in the restoration aftermarket. Hundreds of passersby stroll through the tent every day.

Companies may submit multiple products to highlight in the Hot Products Showcase tent. The event is expected to feature nearly 100 aftermarket auto parts from about 40–50 manufacturers and suppliers. Companies may choose to display either new or featured products. Event participation is included with the annual ARMO membership dues. ARMO members can register their products online.

Stop by the Hot Products Tent for ARMO’s Industry Mixer

The council will host an industry mixer at Spring Carlisle on Thursday, April 19, at 5:00 p.m. Stop by and join the council in the Hot Products tent for appetizers and drinks, and to mix and mingle with industry friends, old and new. ARMO select committee members will be on hand to discuss council initiatives and ways to get more involved.

Register for the mixer now.

For more information, contact Council Director Jim Skelly at 909-978-6690 or jimsk@sema.org.

By Jenny Galvan

The ARMO mixer at Spring Carlisle provides attendees an opportunity to network with industry friends.

The Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) is once again hosting the Hot Products Showcase, taking place April 19–21 at the Spring Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet, Corral and Auction in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. This event is an opportunity for ARMO members to display one or more products at one of the largest gatherings of automotive restoration enthusiasts in the world.

For the past decade, ARMO has participated in this much-anticipated spring event. Located in a prime location across from the event grandstands, the Hot Products Showcase tent includes some of the best-selling items in the restoration aftermarket. Hundreds of passersby stroll through the tent every day.

Companies may submit multiple products to highlight in the Hot Products Showcase tent. The event is expected to feature nearly 100 aftermarket auto parts from about 40–50 manufacturers and suppliers. Companies may choose to display either new or featured products. Event participation is included with the annual ARMO membership dues. ARMO members can register their products online.

Stop by the Hot Products Tent for ARMO’s Industry Mixer

The council will host an industry mixer at Spring Carlisle on Thursday, April 19, at 5:00 p.m. Stop by and join the council in the Hot Products tent for appetizers and drinks, and to mix and mingle with industry friends, old and new. ARMO select committee members will be on hand to discuss council initiatives and ways to get more involved.

Register for the mixer now.

For more information, contact Council Director Jim Skelly at 909-978-6690 or jimsk@sema.org.