Powertrain options further up the range include the 201bhp D200, followed by a 237bhp 2.0-litre diesel and a 3.0-litre V6 diesel, producing either 271bhp or 296bhp, badged D275 and D300 respectively. There’s a wide spread of diesel and petrol choices when it comes to engines, although the most basic and cheapest Velar is only available with a 178bhp 2.0-litre turbodiesel. At the top of the range sits the Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition – a sportier model that shares its 5.0-litre V8 with the Jaguar F-Pace SVR. All of these offer great driving performances with a dash of modern contemporary style, although with its crisply tailored clothes the Velar can’t be dismissed as a country bumpkin.īasic Velar models score that attractive entry-level price tag, while seven more versions slot in above – S, SE, HSE cars plus sporty looking R-Dynamic, R-Dynamic S, SE and HSE models. The Velar does battle with a variety of highly-rated competitors including the BMW X6 and Mercedes GLE, not to mention the Porsche Macan, Jaguar’s own F-Pace and Volvo XC60. It slots into what used to be a yawning chasm between Range Rover’s Evoque and Sport models, giving the Indian-owned JLR group a premium contender in a segment that’s proved lucrative for rivals.
The rakishly elegant Range Rover Velar is the most recent addition to Land Rover’s Range Rover line-up. That said, who said style and fashion come cheap? About the Range Rover Velar
The Velar may well start at a shade over £45,000 but you’ll be spending a lot more than that for a Velar with all the kit you’d want. There’s a good selection of engines, but be aware of tight rear seat passenger space and high list prices. Its slippery shape and stunning interior make it ultra desirable, but it’s the first Range Rover to heavily prioritise form over function. The Range Rover Velar is the SUV of the moment.