Stefan (Not Bruce) wrote: A convertible Rover? That is such a departure from their past....Oh. Obviously there is a market for this and someone will buy them. Maybe not any of us, but I'm sure they'll be happy. So what's the problem exactly? That you can't afford it? That they don't make what you want? That someone has the money to buy one?
The problem is Exactly the aspect ratio of the tires.
Duke wrote:Cars like this exist just so rich people can demonstrate to us peons that they can afford to be this stupid.
See it now? Add some ground clearance, a roll bar, and some mud terrains and the problem is solved.
sesto elemento wrote:Duke wrote:See it now? Add some ground clearance, a roll bar, and some mud terrains and the problem is solved.
It has pop-up rollover protection:
I don't know how much trust I'd put into those poles not sinking into the ground if it was rolled while off-road. That's actually my main gripe with the design - I'd rather see an SL-style roll bar.
Very few soft top factory vehicles have roll over protection at all much less that will work off road. A jeep's roll bar is kind of a joke and the defender was only ok with the full external cage setup.
I read some more on this thing and I like it. Seems like a capable and flashy land rover which is what they specialize in. I will never own one, two range rovers that cost me an arm and a leg to keep running was enough for a lifetime.
Roll bar, lift, and aggressive tires would man it up, its what it needs aesthetically.
I like it. I thought it was a modern explorer at first. (small screen on my phone) And that led me to think that ford could make a modern version of the bronco and that would be a cool tip of the cap to the past. Just as land rover kind of has done here to there defender.
JohnRW1621 wrote: A house here overlooking the #1 tee has a white one in the driveway... I think it has replaced a 4door Jeep Sahara edition... The Evoque is probably a much better convertible than the Jeep while still providing all the perceived 4wd-ed-ness that you would "need" for a vehicle for a vehicle that will never leave the pavement.
A Jeep Wrangler seems like such a great idea... but the road manners for daily driving are awful: so much wind and tire noise, the rough ride, the total lack of cargo space. As silly as the Evoque is, I can see how the Jag could be a suitable upgrade for the suburban family who wants the wind-in-the-hair + SUV experience.
Stefan (Not Bruce) wrote: A convertible Rover? That is such a departure from their past....
My thoughts exactly. The very first Land Rovers were convertibles! The idea of a four seater ragtop Rover is one that seems completely normal to me - although technically, this is in six seater configuration.
In reply to Keith Tanner: Now that's what a "off-road" ride should look like!! Patina and Proud!
My big issue with most "off-roaders" or SUVS I see today is their owners seem to go to one or the other of two different extremes! 95+% look like they've never been outside a garage even in the rain except to go to the Mall or a trendy restaurant, much less on a trail or out in the open! Most of the other -5% are driven out to get as muddy as possible, then never cleaned off at all except for the windshield wiper swipes!
There's a CJ in OD which is raised, has hooks and winches on both ends, and "Deer Spotting" lights near me with a mud pattern that has looked exactly the same for at least a year!!?? I assume it's parked inside during rainy days so the "mud job" isn't "ruined!"
I'd love to either see Top Gear or Grand Touring tear that apart on their show. 
Sine_Qua_Non wrote: I'd love to either see Top Gear or Grand Touring tear that apart on their show.
Indeed. Capt. Slow took a recent one out in Death Valley and it did better than its softness would have you believe. Even on non aggressive tires.
I still don't like convertibles, in 4X4 or sports car guise.
Rupert wrote: In reply to Keith Tanner: Now that's what a "off-road" ride should look like!! Patina and Proud! My big issue with most "off-roaders" or SUVS I see today is their owners seem to go to one or the other of two different extremes! 95+% look like they've never been outside a garage even in the rain except to go to the Mall or a trendy restaurant, much less on a trail or out in the open! Most of the other -5% are driven out to get as muddy as possible, then never cleaned off at all except for the windshield wiper swipes!
Takes 40 years or so to get that patina. Don't expect to see it on anything new. But every offroader knows you're supposed to wash the undercarriage and never the paint.
I wash the paint on my Disco.. only because it has to look presentable on Monday when I go to work
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