The 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque emerges from finishing school with more refined road manners.
Pros Still a fashionista Turbo-4’s smoother performance A more composed ride Slightly more spacious Fabulous interior trims
Cons Snug interior space No mpg gain for mild-hybrid Less crisp bodywork Slim seats won’t fit all bodies
The 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque ranked #5 in Luxury Subcompact SUVs. Currently the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque has a score of 7.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 10 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Premium cabin Capable off-roader
Cons Below-average fuel economy with gas engines Small cargo hold Slow-shifting transmission
Redesigned for 2020.Slightly longer wheelbase and increased rear legroom.New mild hybrid powertrain available after initial launch.Kicks off the second Evoque generation.
PROS Sleek exterior styling and classy interior Appealing combination of smooth highway ride and sporty handling Abundant standard and optional safety features Above-average off-road capability
CONS Touch Pro Duo setup is difficult to learn and can be distracting to use Low roofline means you have to duck to get in and out
Perhaps we need to stop calling these cars SUVs, because the new Mazda CX-30 is really just a Mazda 3 on stilts, and all the better for it.
Pros Excellent dynamics Interior fit and finish Audio and infotainment system Active safety features Exterior and interior design, practical, makes more sense than a Mazda 3
Cons Ride felt a tad firm (European spec) Expected price premium over the Mazda 3 Infotainment housing a little old school Fits four adults at best
Slotting into the Mazda SUV lineup in the narrow space between the subcompact CX-3 and the compact CX-5 is the new—and curiously named—CX-30. Why isn't it called CX-4? We asked Mazda: It's kind of a long story. Regardless, we like the way it looks. Mazda's designers gave it a more severely forward-canted rear window and chunkier black-plastic body cladding to help differentiate the 2020 Mazda CX-30 from its other crossover siblings.The 2020 CX-30 shares much of its mechanicals and platform with the all-new Mazda 3 sedan and hatchback, so we expect it to have a 186-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, a six-speed automatic transmission and either front- or all-wheel drive. It's possible that Mazda's new gasoline-powered compression-ignition engine—which the company calls Skyactiv-X—is likely to be available in the CX-30 at some point down the road.
Good car, the Mazda CX-30. Handles well, looks smart and has a lovely interior. But as is always the case with crossovers – the conventional car on which it’s based (in this case the Mazda3 hatchback) is the sensible buy.
Pros Good-looking, decent to drive, lovely interior.
Cons Cramped rear, old-fashioned auto.
