Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) unveiled the Range Rover Evoque Autobiography in India in April 2025. It replaces the Dynamic SE trim and raises the luxury, tech, and feature content. The price is ? 69.50 lakh (ex-showroom) for both petrol and diesel mild-hybrid options.
Here’s what makes the Autobiography trim stand out compared to the previous Dynamic SE:
Powertrain & Core Performance
* Engine options:
The Autobiography trim comes with the same two mild-hybrid engine options as before: a 2.0-litre turbo petrol (P250) producing 247 PS and 365 Nm, and a 2.0-litre diesel (D200) producing 201 PS and 430 Nm.
* Transmission & Drive Layout:
Both engines are mated to a 9-speed automatic gearbox and come with all-wheel drive (AWD) as standard.
So while performance remains similar to the base version, the Autobiography delivers those reliably in more premium surroundings.
Exterior Styling Upgrades
The Autobiography adds distinct external design touches to denote its premium status:
* Pixel LED headlights with signature Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) — more modern and sharper lighting design.
* Copper-finished lettering on bonnet and tailgate.
* 19-inch alloy wheels with burnished copper accents.
* Contrasting roof options: Black or Corinthian Bronze finish.
These exterior design enhancements give the Autobiography version a more premium look compared to the outgoing Dynamic SE.
Interior Comfort & Feature Enrichment
Inside, the Autobiography version brings quite a few upgrades:
* Seating & Upholstery: 14-way electrically adjustable front seats, with heating and cooling functions; Windsor leather in choices like “Cloud” or “Ebony” dual-tone.
* Headliner & Roof: Suede cloth headliner added, and the inclusion of a sliding panoramic sunroof.
* Interior trims: More leather (extended to dash and doors), Shadow Grey Ash veneer, adjustable steering column.
* Infotainment & Display:
* 11.4-inch Pivi Pro touchscreen.
* 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.
* Luxury / Convenience features: Wireless phone charging, configurable ambient lighting, cooled & heated front seats, rear seat heating, ClearSight interior rear-view mirror.
Safety, Assistance & Added Technology
The Autobiography trim adds or enhances several safety and driver-assistance features:
* Standard advanced driver-aid features: Driver Condition Monitor, cruise control with speed limiter, tyre pressure monitoring, locking wheel nuts.
* Parking & visibility aids: 360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors.
* Exterior lighting like Pixel LEDs improve visibility/lighting design.
Price and Positioning
* Replacing the Dynamic SE, the Evoque Autobiography costs about Rs.1.6 lakh more (Dynamic SE was priced ~ Rs.67.90 lakh) for the extra features.
* It competes with other premium SUVs (BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Audi Q5, etc.) in its price bracket.
Is It Worth Stepping Up?
If you were considering the Dynamic SE Evoque but want more luxury, comfort, design flair, and premium touches, the Autobiography trim gives you a strong upgrade without drastically changing performance. You get better materials, more comfort, improved styling, and added convenience.
For buyers who value presence, interior refinement, and extra features (sunroof, better audio, upgraded lighting), the Autobiography is definitely a compelling choice above base. If you’d like, I can compare features side-by-side (Dynamic SE vs Autobiography vs rivals) to help you decide.
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