Can an Evoque do Blue Rag track

[Nagaman]

I’ve done the Blue Rag track (north of Dargo) in a Wrangler some years ago and now wondering if, driven with care, an Evoque could get to the trig point without damage to the underbody in particular.
Has anyone actually gone off-road?.

[Robmacca]

Would be an interesting to see, especially with those low profile tyres....

[Ranga]

Was up there a couple of weeks ago, and I wouldn't be surprised if you made it, so long as you pick the right line. But don't quote me on it...

I found this interesting YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw1aT5c1Lus)

[Slunnie]

Was up there a couple of weeks ago, and I wouldn't be surprised if you made it, so long as you pick the right line. But don't quote me on it...

I found this interesting YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw1aT5c1Lus)

Top Gear gold!

[Bytemrk]

I think you would need to drive with some care due to ground clearance in spots... but pretty suspect you could get an Evoque to the trig without too much difficulty.

[DeanoH]

You could probably get a Huyundai Getz up there if you tried hard enough but it doesn't mean that it's a good idea.:(

The real issue here is the incorrect assumption that the Evoque is actually an off road 4WD.

Deano :)

[DiscoMick]

Is low range essential on that trip? Could an Amarok without low range make it?

[Bytemrk]

The gearing on the Evoque is definitely low enough for anything on Blue Rag. It's a spectacular track - but honestly not that hard.

[weeds]

Did blue rag the other week with Ranga......

From memory Hema rate it as an ‘M’......only being a newbie to VHC and only doing a M rated track prior I was expecting it to be tougher than what it was.....track was in pretty good condition.

Probably a good idea to have recovery points front and rear, not sure what’s in place from factory, given you are in VHC....just Incase you need a slight tug.

I don’t recall any high clearance areas, one set of wombat holes and some steep sections.

[Lee Jackson]

I just came back from high country with my D5 on low profile. Didn't want to but then didn't want to miss out on the trip. It went fine.139745

[Arch]

Is low range essential on that trip? Could an Amarok without low range make it?

Yes, I did it in one that has the 7speed auto and a rear diff lock. I've also done it in a Subaru Forester.

[rangieman]

Did blue rag the other week with Ranga......

From memory Hema rate it as an ‘M’......only being a newbie to VHC and only doing a M rated track prior I was expecting it to be tougher than what it was.....track was in pretty good condition.

Probably a good idea to have recovery points front and rear, not sure what’s in place from factory, given you are in VHC....just Incase you need a slight tug.

I don’t recall any high clearance areas, one set of wombat holes and some steep sections.
The thing is with the VHC a little rain or snow and the big wheeled jacked up japper clan come out .
With this comes track destruction so the track condition can change very quickly day to day hour to hour .
Personally i would not be doing it solo in a Evoke just in case [wink11]

[goingbush]

OMG Ive not really noticed one before, but the D5 is one hideously Ugly car, or is it just the angle of that photo !!

[rangieman]

OMG Ive not really noticed one before, but the D5 is one hideously Ugly car, or is it just the angle of that photo !!
Careful you might offend someone[bigwhistle]

[andeck]

OMG Ive not really noticed one before, but the D5 is one hideously Ugly car, or is it just the angle of that photo !!

Yes the orange wheels don’t really match the blue do they!

[goingbush]

Careful you might offend someone[bigwhistle]


QED !!

[Chops]

Who was it that came down from Sydney in the Freelander a few years ago?

We all wondered how far he'd get in the Wombat forest before he did damage or had to get skull dragged out of somewhere,, he went places that amazed us all, then drove out, all unaided IIRC. He did however I think have a set of AT's on (?).

I think you'd be fine in the Evoque,, especially if you have the right company with you,,,,

[donh54]

You could probably get a Huyundai Getz up there if you tried hard enough but it doesn't mean that it's a good idea.:(

The real issue here is the incorrect assumption that the Evoque is actually an off road 4WD.

Deano :)Evoque has a Land Rover badge, therefore it is a capable off road vehicle, if it's ground clearance and tyre issues are kept in mind.
My old Freelander 1 used to raise lots of eyebrows, the places I took it. [biggrin]

[Nagaman]

The gearing on the Evoque is definitely low enough for anything on Blue Rag. It's a spectacular track - but honestly not that hard.
You’re right, that’s why I wanted to know if anyone had done it or something similar in the 9 speed.
Pick the line n go slow as the TC will let you.

[Nagaman]

I can’t get over seeing a VW microbus at Lake Tali Karng in the early 70s.......having scrambled in in a WW2 Jeep.!!

[Zeros]

I just came back from high country with my D5 on low profile. Didn't want to but then didn't want to miss out on the trip. It went fine.139745


Hey Lee, another great shot of your D5 with real dirt in it, using it out bush. I’ve one! I like your intrepid approach to luxury!

[DoubleChevron]

Was up there a couple of weeks ago, and I wouldn't be surprised if you made it, so long as you pick the right line. But don't quote me on it...

I found this interesting YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw1aT5c1Lus)

No axle articulation... My $800 ****box range rover would have idled over the point wherre it was stuck without even breaking a sweat. Be buggered if I'd slam my $800 ****box into a rock like he did with that though! His only real issue is it was lifting a wheel. Why didn't the traction control shift the power to the wheels with grip?

[Graeme]

He kept backing off to have another try rather than hold a steady throttle, as evidenced by the car rolling backwards after each attempt.

[101RRS]

Yes a medium to high level of power needs to be kept on and after a little while you will know if you are going to move on or not.

[DoubleChevron]

Nice! Does it have proper torque biasing diffs .... If so, touching the brake pedal gently is probably the go. I don't trust crappy electronics to do the power transfer (as by the time I could afford one if 15years time .... it'll all be broken and pretty much throw-away as its unrepairable).

seeya,
Shane L.

[Webz]

It’s amazing what a set of ATs will do and transform its ability! Aim for a 70 series tyre, DSC off, select the correct off-road mode, select “manual” and use the paddles to control acceleration not the auto and you will drive past most who are stuck!

[trout1105]

No axle articulation... My $800 ****box range rover would have idled over the point wherre it was stuck without even breaking a sweat. Be buggered if I'd slam my $800 ****box into a rock like he did with that though! His only real issue is it was lifting a wheel. Why didn't the traction control shift the power to the wheels with grip?

Bugger the Evoque, I want one of those wheel standing beach buggies in that clip[thumbsupbig][bigrolf]