Land Rover Range Rover Evoque in Black 2012 for £10,995

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The Range Rover Evoque Mk1 or L538 as Land Rover people refer to it as was a roaring success, quickly becoming its bestselling car in the range. It's easy to see why it was a success – it offered buyers Range Rover looks and luxury for a fraction of the price, and today it's an excellent and popular used car. Add to that looks that still look modern and stylish. That's probably why it's not surprising that the 2019 Range Rover Evoque that replaced it looks almost exactly like this one, just with more details that bring it into line with the more expensive Range Rover Velar. Sniggered at first by the brand loyalists, it soon had the last laugh as the handy-sized Range Rover soon built up a strong following. Sharing a platform that was heavily reworked from the Freelander 2, the Evoque is available as a three- or five-door hatch and a two-door cabriolet.With five doors and a higher roofline than its counterparts, the Range Rover Evoque SUV is the most practical of the trio of bodystyles, although many of its rivals are more spacious, particularly for back-seat passengers. That said, it's more than suitable for a couple of young children where picnic baskets, pushchairs and other paraphernalia are part and parcel of regular trips. There are also plenty of cubbies and well-chosen locations for water bottle holders. While the styling will get you plenty of looks, visibility is significantly compromised. The shallow rear window doesn't give you a great view out of the back and oversized door mirrors mean your view when you are turning at tight angles isn't great. We'd also like some grab handles for the passenger, too. Height aside, the Evoque takes up a similar amount of room on the road as a conventional family hatchback, so slotting it into a supermarket parking space shouldn't prove tricky.There's a familiar uncluttered vibe to the cabin, as experienced in the larger Range Rovers, but although it feels well built, the Evoque's switchgear and controls are a tad