2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
Independent review & score by Carivo
Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 5 passengers |
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| Body Style | SUV |
| Base Price | $44,180–$55,303 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is a suv that earns a Carivo score of 6.5/10 — rated Good. Its strongest dimension is Safety at 8.3/10, while Reliability at 5.1/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. It's a capable but unexceptional suv — stronger alternatives exist if you're willing to shop the segment carefully.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. At 5.1/10 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 8.3/10 — solid, though some rivals offer more advanced driver-assist features as standard. Confirm official results for your trim at nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Performance at 6.3/10 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 7.7/10 for technology, the infotainment and driver-assist package does its job without setting benchmarks — check which features cost extra on lower trims.
Priced from $44,180–$55,303, 21 MPG, seating 5, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque sits in the mid-market bracket of the suv segment. The value score of 5.5/10 is a red flag — comparable alternatives offer meaningfully more for the same outlay. Shop the segment before deciding. At 5 years old, it's worth checking whether a newer generation or refresh has addressed any weaker dimensions — compare it to the current model year before buying.
Verdict: The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque sits in the middle of the field. Until its performance and value and reliability scores improve, stronger options exist at this price. Worth a look if it fits a specific need; otherwise use our compare tool against the segment leaders 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 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque ranks #2376 of 2454 suvs in the Carivo database — better than 3% of the segment. Its 6.5/10 overall score is 0.9 points below the segment average of 7.4/10. Its $44,180 starting price is about 22% above 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) | ~$12,500 ($2,500/year at $3.50/gal) |
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| Recall repairs | $0 — 2 campaigns 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.
Smart-money pick: the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque scores 6.3/10 — within striking distance of the 2021's 6.5 — and starts roughly $4,500 lower. If you don't need the newest model year, that's money better spent on a higher trim or kept in your pocket.
| 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 (this review) | 6.5/10 | $44,180 | |
| 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 | 6.1/10 | $35,441 | Read review → |
The following recall campaigns have 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.
| Air bags / Passenger side frontal / Cushion 07/07/2025 · 25V454000 | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Jaguar) is recalling certain 2020–2025 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The passenger air bag may tear during deployment. |
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| Electrical system / Propulsion system / Dc/dc converter 17/04/2026 · 26V248000 | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020… |
Source: NHTSA recall database, fetched at page build time.
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We rate the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque's reliability 5.1/10 — below the segment average, so budget for higher maintenance. It has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year (details in the recalls section above — repairs are free at dealers).
2 NHTSA recall campaigns matched this model and year as of our latest check. Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
It scores 6.5/10 overall, ranking #2376 of 2454 suvs in our database (better than 3% of the segment). Stronger-scoring alternatives exist at similar prices — use our compare tool before committing.
The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque starts at $44,180 and ranges up to $55,303 across trims (MSRP when new). At 21 MPG, expect roughly $2,500/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 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque are its NHTSA recall campaigns, which involve: Air bags, Electrical system (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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