Arguably the least luxurious part of the Velar, the engines don’t provide easy power, and you have to really get into the accelerator pedal to make the Velar move with any urgency. That added weight shows, especially with the four-cylinder engines. As mentioned before, the Velar shares its powertrain options with the F-Pace, but is around 400 pounds heavier in each configuration.
I spent most of my testing time with the supercharged V-6, but we also had a diesel Velar at our Chicago headquarters.Īfter driving a Velar with each engine, I didn’t find myself enamored with any of the powertrains. Impressively, all three engines are available across all the Velar’s trim levels (S, SE, R-Dynamic SE and R-Dynamic HSE) except the base trim, which comes only with the gasoline four-cylinder. In addition to a supercharged V-6, the Range Rover Velar offers two four-cylinder powertrains I drove, as well: A 247-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 269 pounds-feet of torque rated at 21/27/23 mpg and a 180-hp, turbocharged diesel 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 317 pounds-feet of torque rated at 26/30/28 mpg.Įach engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive. Price: $87,110 (as-tested, including destination charge) Powertrains
2019 RANGE ROVER VELAR PRO
Key features: Air suspension, Touch Pro Duo with two 10-inch touchscreens, quad-zone automatic climate control, active rear locking differential, heated/ventilated/massaging front seats, all-terrain progress control, adaptive cruise control, and power liftgate with gesture opening
Powertrain: 380-horsepower, supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 with 332 pounds-feet of torque eight-speed automatic transmission all-wheel driveįuel economy: 18/24/20 mpg city/highway/combined
The Velar, however, is about 2.5 inches longer, and its looks and interior put it in a different luxury echelon.Īlso competing with the Velar are other compact/mid-size luxury SUVs like the Porsche Cayenne and Volvo XC60.Ģ018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic HSE The two share the same powertrains and platform, which gives them many similarities. To find the Range Rover Velar’s closest competitor, you don’t have to look further than across the Jaguar Land Rover garage to the Jaguar F-Pace. So along comes the Velar, which fits most folks (including those with small families) just right. The Evoque, with its tiny backseat and shortage of cargo room, is too small to fulfill the utility portion of the equation. Both the original Range Rover and Range Rover Sport aren’t quite suitable for city use because they’re too big. The Velar is positioned as the “Goldilocks” Range Rover for urbanites. But does it hold up under deeper scrutiny, especially of its brand-new multimedia system? Yes and no. At first glance, it seems to check all the boxes a buyer would have for a luxury SUV. The Range Rover family welcomes its fourth member for 2018, the brand-new Land Rover Range Rover Velar. Versus the competition: I would put the Velar’s fantastic interior up against any of its competitors, but those looking for a sporty drive will be better served elsewhere. The verdict: The Velar delivers great luxury, style and capability, but some may find its lofty price and futuristic controls off-putting.
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