The trail began with a descent and here we activated the Hill Descent Control and set the speed to minimum. The Evoque started descending gradually at the set speed and there wasn’t any need for me to use the brakes. The Hill Descent Control can be over-ridden by applying throttle inputs and the set speed can also be increased using the cruise control buttons on the steering wheel.
The off-road modes change the way the SUV behaves on different surfaces
Once we got off this descent, it was time to tackle the different types of obstacles the track had on offer. It wasn’t raining that day but many parts of the terrain had a slippery surface. My instructor told me maintaining the right throttle input was very necessary. Also, we had to avoid braking on slippery surfaces, especially on climbs and descends.
During the course of the experience, I got to experience the Mud & Ruts, Grass & Gravel and Sand modes on the Evoque. It is amazing to see how the throttle response gets altered in each mode. For example, in Grass & Gravel mode, if you press the throttle, the vehicle builds up pace very slowly while in Sand mode, response is sharp and it starts picking up pace quickly.
