The Range Rover Velar is a Luxury SUV With Off-Road Performance, Supple Ride and Sublime Interior Finishes
Unlike many rivals, the Range Rover Velar offers a unique combination of off-road performance, a supple ride, and sublime interior finishes. It also comes with enough space and cargo space to appeal to the most discerning connoisseurs of elegance.
The interior finishes are sublime
Considering how long the Land Rover range has been around, the new Velar may be the best iteration yet. With its sleek European wagon-esque looks, the Velar borrows appointments from its sibs, but it also has its own set of creature comforts.
The new Range Rover boasts a few of the latest and greatest features to grace the automotive stage. The new Touch Pro Duo Capacitive 10-inch infotainment system is fast, efficient, and fun to use. The interior also boasts a dual-screen center console to control climate control systems and infotainment.
Aside from its impressive array of features, the Velar also comes with a good dose of standard active safety. The safety suite includes the usual array of airbags, front and rear parking sensors, and a rearview camera, plus active noise cancellation.
In addition to the impressive new features, the Velar also has plenty of room for five passengers. The front seats feature a generous amount of padding, while the rear seat offers deep rear cushioning.
Ride quality verges on harsh
Whether you want to take the Velar out on the highway or into the backwoods, you’ll get a luxurious ride. The Velar’s suspension is designed to keep body roll to a minimum, while still giving you plenty of feedback on the road surface.
The Velar has a low center of gravity, which allows the car to easily take corners. This also makes the car relatively light, and it has a low roofline. However, the car’s weight does hamper its handling. It’s not as nimble as a Jaguar F-Pace, and it’s not quite as sporty.
The Range Rover Velar uses a D7a platform, which also underpins Jaguar’s sedans. This means the suspension has a high level of articulation, but the car’s weight isn’t quite as balanced as a Jaguar sedan.
The Velar is available with two petrol engines. The base four-cylinder engine is adequate, but the 3.0-liter V6 diesel is much more impressive. The diesel’s 0-60mph time is 6.1 seconds, and it has a lot of low-down torque.
Space and cargo space are just as appealing to connoisseurs of elegance
Using a credit card in a Range Rover is about as safe a bet as a ring in a Vegas casino. Aside from the solarium oozing up, there is a silver lining. There is a large room with ample legroom for the weary. This is a feat not enjoyed by most competitors. One could make an early morning trip to the golf course if they can get the kids out of bed. During that oh so early morning commute, the range is ample and the Pavillion dollars is ain’t a problem. The car has a well-appointed cabin and is a delight to drive.
Off-road ability
Taking the styling of a coupe and combining it with off-road capability, the Range Rover Velar is a luxury SUV that’s designed to take on weekend adventures. It’s also equipped with punchy turbocharged four- and six-cylinder engines, a first-rate cabin, and plenty of intuitive tech features.
The Velar’s interior features high-quality materials, including soft-touch plastics and leather. A Touch Pro Duo infotainment system uses two touch screens to control climate and radio. You can also use touchscreens to watch external camera images.
The Velar features a 178bhp 2.0-liter Ingenium diesel motor. Its smooth performance is supported by an eight-speed automatic gearbox. The Velar’s standard AWD system also helps improve traction and handling.
Velar’s off-road ability is enhanced by a Terrain Response system that constantly monitors road conditions. The system automatically adjusts transmission settings, handling, and torque. It also offers six driving modes, including Auto, Dynamic, and Hill Descent Control.
A locking rear differential works with all-wheel drive to maximize traction on off-road surfaces. Velar can also wade through water up to 25.6 inches deep.
