Award Tally Rises for Land Rover
Jaguar Land Rover's (JLR) strongest ever model line up has seen the two iconic brands clock up an impressive seventy four international awards so far this year with a number of significant accolades in the awards calendar yet to be bestowed.
The latest win comes from leading US publication Motor Trend for the Range Rover Evoque, its 22nd international award this year. The Evoque was presented with the coveted 'SUV of the Year' title by Editor-in -Chief, Angus MacKenzie in recognition of its refinement and capability both on and off the road and its artful combination of traditional Range Rover values with stunning state-of-the-moment design and efficiency.
Commenting on the latest win, John Edwards, Global Brand Director for Land Rover said: "Since its global debut a year ago, the Range Rover Evoque has made an unmistakable impact on the media and customers alike. This latest awards win brings the Evoque's tally to an impressive twenty two and I am delighted that it comes from one of America's most pre-eminent publications".
This accolade comes hot on the heels of the Evoque being crowned 'Car of the Year' at the prestigious Scottish Car of the Years Awards. Other significant wins for the Evoque have included: In the UK, Auto Express 'Car of the Year' and Car Design News 'Best Production Car', in China, 'Car of the Year for Design and Performance' from Car magazine and 'Stunning Design Award' from Orient Car and in South Africa, 'Women on Wheels' 'SUV of the Year'.
The Land Rover Discovery 4, the most decorated of SUV's, continues its success with six significant awards including 'Best 4x4' by both Auto Express and What Car? in the UK, whilst the Range Rover claimed a significant category win at the Russian Car of the Year awards, the Range Rover Sport was crowned 'Best Luxury SUV' by China's SUV.com and the Freelander 2 was named 'Best 4x4' at the UK Honest John awards.
And, it is not just production models that have received critical acclaim. The DC100 concept which made its global debut at the Frankfurt Motorshow, was named "Best Concept" by Autoweek magazine.
