Photo: DS Automotive
Tuning a Range Rover Evoque Cabriolet is like adding frosting to a cake - it can only make it better. Such is the case with the ground-breaker we have before us, which wears the Hamann body kit like a crown.
First things first, we have to mention that this isn't an official thing. Hamann never tried to add its own kit to the cabriolet. However, because this is the same car as the 3-door model from the mirrors down, a company from Switzerland called DS Automobile (no connection to Citroen) did the job for them.
If it fits, I sits, as the cats of the internet would say. And why wouldn't it fit? The body kit is designed with the facelifted Evoque in mind, though it's inspired by the previous one.
Of course, the color plays a big role as well. We are dealing with the trademark Stormtrooper appearance pack, where most of the body is white, and all the details are blacked out. It looks like the Evoque Cabriolet has been fitted with a set of 22-inch Evo Anniversary alloy wheels and tires so thin they look like tape. A 30-mm chop from the height of the suspension has also boosted the Evoque's curb appeal.
The parts themselves are the usual ones fitted by Hamann and include fender inserts, new sills, chin spoilers for the front and back and a subtle upgrade to the grille of the vehicle. Things look factory-clean around the back, as the Swiss tuner didn't want to mess with a great thing.
While buying a convertible SUV should be against the law, having it tuned by Hamann is a great idea. They can also offer the necessary engine upgrades to diminish the sluggish nature of the Evoque Cabrio.
If we remember correctly, the 180 horsepower diesel model sold in Europe takes about 10 seconds to reach 100 km/h. With Hamann's help, the output can be creased by 30 hp over a matter of a few hours. As for the 2.0 Si4 petrol engine, we got to drive a while back, it's got 260 PS and 395 Nm (291 lb-ft) under Hamann's care.
If it fits, I sits, as the cats of the internet would say. And why wouldn't it fit? The body kit is designed with the facelifted Evoque in mind, though it's inspired by the previous one.
Of course, the color plays a big role as well. We are dealing with the trademark Stormtrooper appearance pack, where most of the body is white, and all the details are blacked out. It looks like the Evoque Cabriolet has been fitted with a set of 22-inch Evo Anniversary alloy wheels and tires so thin they look like tape. A 30-mm chop from the height of the suspension has also boosted the Evoque's curb appeal.
The parts themselves are the usual ones fitted by Hamann and include fender inserts, new sills, chin spoilers for the front and back and a subtle upgrade to the grille of the vehicle. Things look factory-clean around the back, as the Swiss tuner didn't want to mess with a great thing.
While buying a convertible SUV should be against the law, having it tuned by Hamann is a great idea. They can also offer the necessary engine upgrades to diminish the sluggish nature of the Evoque Cabrio.
If we remember correctly, the 180 horsepower diesel model sold in Europe takes about 10 seconds to reach 100 km/h. With Hamann's help, the output can be creased by 30 hp over a matter of a few hours. As for the 2.0 Si4 petrol engine, we got to drive a while back, it's got 260 PS and 395 Nm (291 lb-ft) under Hamann's care.
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