No doubt about it the new 2012 Range Rover Evoque is the most glamorous Rover yet. The rounded body styling, chrome embellishments, and elegant alloy wheels are perfectly complimented by Oxford leather seats, rich wood trim and technology suitable for the space shuttle. This posh ride is a far cry from the original Range Rover, ruggedly designed to cross rocky mountain streams and forgotten wilderness trails.

Sadly, the most challenging terrain this vehicle will rove will be elementary school cross walks, shopping mall parking lots and back alleys leading to chic eateries. Yes, this Rover is for the up and coming, corporate elite and pampered housewives. Mostly because these are the only folks who can afford the darn thing! As the design team at Land Rover trends toward a more sophisticated palette the original rough and tumble design is becoming a distant memory. For those who miss the true, blue Rover of yesteryear it might be best to comb used car lots for cast off Rovers with more brawn than beauty.