2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
Independent review & score by Carivo
Independent review & score by Carivo
| Engine | 2.0L 4-Cylinder |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic (S9) |
| Drivetrain | 4-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel Type | Premium |
| City / Hwy MPG | 21 / 29 MPG |
| Combined MPG | 24 MPG |
| Est. Annual Fuel Cost | $3,200 |
| CO₂ Emissions | 372 g/mi |
| Seating Capacity | 5 passengers |
| Body Style | SUV |
| Base Price | $35,441–$44,135 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
The 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is a suv that earns a Carivo score of 6.1/10 — rated Fair. Its strongest dimension is Safety at 7.9/10, while Reliability at 4.5/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. Buyers should review the score breakdown carefully and consider higher-rated alternatives before committing.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. At 4.5/10 for reliability, this suv trails its segment. That doesn't rule it out, but go in with eyes open on running costs. Safety lands at 7.9/10 — solid, though some rivals offer more advanced driver-assist features as standard. Confirm official results for your trim at nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Performance at 6.1/10 is a genuine liability and a score that should factor heavily into any buying decision. The powertrain and chassis dynamics trail class rivals by a meaningful margin — don't overlook it. At 7.4/10 for technology, the infotainment and driver-assist package does its job without setting benchmarks — check which features cost extra on lower trims.
Priced from $35,441–$44,135, 15 MPG, seating 5, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque sits in the mid-market bracket of the suv segment. The value score of 5.4/10 is a red flag — comparable alternatives offer meaningfully more for the same outlay. Shop the segment before deciding. At 11 years old, resale value, parts availability, and whether a successor model has improved on its weak points are all worth investigating before committing.
Verdict: Based on our scoring, the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque underperforms its segment peers across multiple dimensions. Unless there's a specific reason it fits your situation — price, a particular trim's features, or availability — there are better-scored alternatives at similar price points worth considering first.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque ranks #2452 of 2454 suvs in the Carivo database — better than 0% of the segment. Its 6.1/10 overall score is 1.3 points below the segment average of 7.4/10. Its $35,441 starting price sits close to the segment's median of $36,079.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full SUV ranking → · Best SUVs under $50k →
| Fuel (75,000 miles) | ~$17,500 ($3,500/year at $3.50/gal) |
|---|---|
| Recall repairs | $0 — 1 campaign on record; recall work is always free at franchised dealers |
| Insurance | Varies widely by driver and state — always quote the exact trim before buying |
We only print costs we can compute from sourced data (EPA fuel economy, NHTSA recalls). We don't estimate maintenance or depreciation — anyone who gives you one number for those is guessing.
Across the Range Rover Evoque model years we've scored, the 2015 holds its position — we didn't find an older year that delivers similar scores for meaningfully less money.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.7/10 | $50,006 | Read review → |
| 2025 | 6.7/10 | $50,006 | Read review → |
| 2024 | 6.7/10 | $48,550 | Read review → |
| 2023 | 6.6/10 | $47,093 | Read review → |
| 2022 | 6.6/10 | $45,637 | Read review → |
| 2021 | 6.5/10 | $44,180 | Read review → |
| 2020 | 6.4/10 | $42,724 | Read review → |
| 2019 | 6.4/10 | $41,267 | Read review → |
| 2018 | 6.3/10 | $39,811 | Read review → |
| 2017 | 6.4/10 | $38,354 | Read review → |
| 2016 | 6.2/10 | $36,898 | Read review → |
| 2015 (this review) | 6.1/10 | $35,441 |
The following recall campaign has been filed with NHTSA for this model and year. Recall repairs are performed free of charge by franchised dealers; check your specific vehicle with our free VIN recall checker.
| Power train / Automatic transmission 23/08/2016 · 16V614000 | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LCC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015 Discovery Sport manufactured September 17, 2014 through November 3, 2014 and 2014-2015 Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured July 15, 2013 through July 1, 2015. In… |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, fetched at page build time.
Own a 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque that's been repaired repeatedly for the same problem? It may qualify under your state's lemon law — run the free lemon law check →
We rate the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque's reliability 4.5/10 — below the segment average, so budget for higher maintenance. It has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on record for this model year (details in the recalls section above — repairs are free at dealers).
1 NHTSA recall campaign matched this model and year as of our latest check. Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
It scores 6.1/10 overall, ranking #2452 of 2454 suvs in our database (better than 0% of the segment). Stronger-scoring alternatives exist at similar prices — use our compare tool before committing.
The 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque starts at $35,441 and ranges up to $44,135 across trims (MSRP when new). At 15 MPG, expect roughly $3,500/year in fuel at 15,000 miles/year.
Based on our year-by-year scoring, the weakest Range Rover Evoque years we've rated are 2015 (6.1/10), 2016 (6.2/10) — each at least half a point below the nameplate's best (6.7/10). See the full year table above before deciding.
The documented issues for the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque are its NHTSA recall campaigns, which involve: Power train (details in the recalls section above; repairs are free at dealers). For wear-and-tear patterns beyond recalls, owner forums are the best source — we only report what federal data documents.
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