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Evoque: The First Convertible SUV

February 28, 2012 By Nadeem Muaddi 3 Comments

Land Rover is set to debut the world’s first convertible SUV at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show next month – the Range Rover Evoque.

According to Land Rover’s Design Director, Gerry McGovern, the concept SUV is based on the bold bodylines of the Range Rover Evoque Coupe, but features a fully retractable soft top that lowers in just 12 seconds.

McGovern explains:

The Evoque lends itself beautifully to the idea of a convertible. This study is not a traditional convertible design execution – instead we have worked with the balance of the Evoque’s lines to retain its distinctive shape and create something that is unique and, we believe, highly desirable.

But is the Evoque really the world’s first drop-top SUV?

The Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet already features an automatically retractable soft top, but it’s technically a crossover vehicle, not an SUV.

And the Jeep Wrangler, of course, has been in production since 1987. However, its soft top is a lot more rugged than Nissan’s or Range Rover’s and must be removed manually (though an aftermarket automatic-retractable top is available).

For now it seems that the Range Rover Evoque is, in fact, the world’s first SUV with an automatically retractable soft top – and it’s only a matter of time before it finds its way into our shops.

Filed Under: Archive, Concepts & Designs Tagged With: 2012 Geneva Motor Show, Jeep Wrangler, Land Rover, Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet, Range Rover Evoque

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  1. Johann says

    February 28, 2012 at 10:20 pm

    Don’t forget the Mercedes G Wagen convertible

    Reply
  2. Nadeem says

    March 5, 2012 at 6:19 am

    Good point Johann – though I’m curious why Mercedes Benz no longer features it on their company site. Has the trim been cancelled?

    Below are some other comments left about this article on The Hog Ring‘s Facebook page:

    Dave West: Curious to do the Murano for the first time. Aside from vandalism, I figure we won’t see one for another 3-4 years here in AL>

    The Hog Ring: That should give the aftermarket companies enough time to produce a top for it. Chances are we’d have to get it from the dealer meanwhile.

    Reply
  3. phill says

    August 31, 2013 at 1:49 am

    How about a jeep wrangler? that is the first suv convertible

    Reply

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