BMW X3 vs Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

Since its inception in 2003, the BMW X3 has grown to become one of the brand’s top sellers. And starting with its second generation (circa 2010), the luxury compact crossover has been built at BMW Spartanburg—the automaker’s only United States manufacturing facility. Incidentally, because Spartanburg is the global producer of every gas-powered BMW crossover besides the X1 and X2, the plant also boasts the highest production numbers of any BMW plant worldwide. One can speculate that the popular X3 has a lot to do with that.

Last redesigned for 2018, the X3 receives a rather hefty mid-cycle refresh for 2022. Although the xDrive30e plug-in hybrid has been dropped from the lineup, updates to the remaining models include design tweaks, new engines, more technology, and an expanded suite of safety features.

If you are in the market for a small luxury SUV there are a dizzying array of options. Nearly all offer comfortable interiors, the latest infotainment and safety technology, and refined, responsive driving dynamics. So how does any vehicle stand out in this segment? The 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque manages to distinguish itself as a capable vehicle when venturing off paved roads. Most crucially, the Evoque delivers these abilities without sacrificing on-road comfort.

The Range Rover Evoque was redesigned for the 2020 model year. Land Rover then updated the infotainment system for 2021. For 2022, the Evoque gains more features and adds the more potent mild-hybrid powertrain that was temporarily discontinued for the 2021 model year. These features all contribute toward a capable, comfortable crossover that distills elements of its larger Range Rover siblings into a small-SUV format.