Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Coupe Si4 Dynamic Automatic 3dr Car Review - March 2012

The four cylinder engine delivers a healthy power output of 240 bhp at 5500 rpm with torque figures of 251 lb-ft at 1750 rpm. This helps to give the car an impressive top speed of 135 mph whilst acceleration speeds are some of the best in the range with the car taking just 7.6 seconds to travel from 0-62 mph.

In terms of engine noise, both the diesel and petrol engines can be a little disruptive when worked hard. However, motorway cruising should be a fairly pleasant experience with the engine noise dulling into a low background hum. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for wind and road noise which can be far more disruptive due to the shape and size of the car.

A stylish car, the exterior design on the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Coupe range is practically faultless. This model also comes with a good range of in-car kit and the interior is just as stylish as the exterior.

Standard equipment for this model includes: power steering, central locking, stability control, alloy wheels, climate control, electric door mirrors, electric front windows, cruise control, leather-seated interior, Bluetooth connectivity, rear parking sensors, a built-in sat nav and an advanced stereo system with both CD and MP3 compatibility.

A highly practical car, this small 4x4 offers plenty of boot space for owners regardless of whether the rear seats are in place or not. With them upright, the total loading capacity is an impressive 550 litres, expanding to 1,350 litres when the seats are folded down.

On top of this, the elevated driving position means that there is good front visibility for drivers – helping to increase the comfort of the vehicle. Unfortunately, this is not matched in the rear visibility which is obscured by the shallow windscreen.

A touch-screen control panel is used to operate a number of the internal controls within the car and whilst the buttons are large the layout of the menu can be a little confusing – compromising its practicality.

In terms of space for passengers and drivers, there is a fair amount of room in the cabin although gaining access to the rear seats can be a little bit difficult.

In terms of safety, the car performed well in the NCAP crash test where it scored the top five star rating for overall safety. This is partly thanks to an advanced safety kit which is fitted as standard and includes driver, passenger and front side airbags.

Alongside this, an alarm and immobiliser is also fitted as a standard feature to protect the car from theft. The car also comes with a three year warranty on unlimited miles to help customers keep their car in the best possible condition.

Priced at £39,995 this model is one of the most expensive in the range. Unfortunately, the higher performance and reduced efficiency mean that running costs are high and this means it is not a suitable model for those interested in long term economic value.

However, the model does benefit from the strong resale values associated with the range and this means the car could still prove a fairly stable investment. Add to this the extensive range of equipment provided and value for money doesn't seem to bad.