Land Rover has released the first images of what is set to be the star of its Geneva Motor Show stand. Officially the Range Rover Evoque Convertible is 'a design and engineering study' and designed to 'explore the potential for the world's first premium convertible SUV', but if the drop-top Evoque does not make it into production we will eat our hats.
Based on the three-door Evoque Coupé, the Convertible retains the looks that have made the new baby Range Rover so popular and merely replaces the roof with a fully retractable soft-top complete with a Roll Over Protection System (ROPS). When retracted the hood is housed beneath a discreet tonneau cover behind the rear seats.
Inside, the four-seat concept is packed with leather seats, surround cameras, Park Assist, an eight-inch dual-view touch screen and a sound system from Meridian. While it may look like the most lifestyle orientated Range Rover, Land Rover is at pains to point out that 'The vehicle has been developed with Land Rover DNA at its heart, retaining key characteristics including a command driving position and all-terrain capability.'
Land Rover will gauge reaction to the Evoque Convertible at the Geneva Motor Show before deciding whether or not it will enter production. If (when) it does hit showrooms it will join the Nissan Murano Cross-Cabriolet in offering crossover capabilities with the wind in your hair.