RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – With sales below Kia’s, for example, Jaguar Land Rover resumes the production of the Evoque model in Brazil, which should contribute to getting back to good business here. Together with the Discovery Sport, the luxury crossover returns to the production line in Itatiaia, the interior of Rio de Janeiro state.
Frédéric Drouin, President of Jaguar Land Rover Latin America and the Caribbean, says: “We are delighted to resume production of such an iconic vehicle as to the Evoque on Brazilian soil. Far beyond a car, the Evoque translates the essence of the Land Rover brand, delivering a vision of modern luxury through design, quality, and efficiency.
Drouin adds: “Another important point to highlight is the presence of our executives such as François Dossa and Martin Limpert at this ceremony, an attitude that shows the global commitment of the Jaguar Land Rover brand to Brazil”.
For this operation, Jaguar Land Rover expanded its workforce to 400 employees to increase production. The unit also has a Restoration Clinic to rescue the shine of classic Land Rover models in Brazil.
The New Evoque 2022, already nationalized, comes in the SE and R-Dynamic HSE versions with price tags of R$ 377,950 and R$ 407,950, respectively. Both are equipped with a 250 horsepower, 36.2 kgfm Ingenium 2.0 Turbo Flex engine, nine-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive.
The New Evoque goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds. The model highlights a new wheel design, panoramic sunroof, Meridian sound system, and fully enhanced digital experience in the cabin by introducing the new infotainment system, Pivi Pro.
On the R-Dynamic HSE version, the luxury SUV adds Windsor leather seats, extended leather trim on the dashboard and doors, plus adaptive cruise control, 360° camera, and ClearSight Ground View and Wade Sensing.