New, enhanced Range Rover Velar revealed News

A new grille combines with the characteristic floating roof, unbroken waistline and flush deployable door handles that define the Range Rover brand. New super-slim Pixel LED headlights provide a technical, jewel-like appearance and optimised visibility while the exterior is enhanced by a new lower rear bumper and dark accents.

The Velar pioneered Range Rover’s reductive design philosophy and it takes this approach to a new level inside. The new single floating 11.4” curved glass touchscreen is integrated into the centre console, providing immediate and intuitive control of all key vehicle functions, and features the latest evolution of Range Rover’s Pivi Pro7 infotainment system. The new Velar is also Wi-Fi Enabled with a Data Plan, ensuring occupants remain entertained and connected, and for simple navigation, what3words is also integrated within Pivi Pro.

For that extra touch, Configurable Cabin Lighting provides a choice of 30 interior colours to illuminate the doors, console and footwells as part of the optional Comfort Pack, while every occupant can select their ideal interior temperature using the fourzone climate control.

The Velar has power to suit every client, including the P400e plug-in electric hybrid. It is available alongside a range of smooth Ingenium petrol and diesel engines, all featuring Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) technology that boosts fuel efficiency and performance.

The plug-in electric hybrid Velar is more capable and flexible than ever, with a greater pure-electric driving range of up to 40 miles thanks to a redesigned battery pack, while the choice of highly advanced petrol and diesel engines feature mild hybrid technology for assured refinement and fuel efficiency.

The Range Rover Velar engine range

Electric Hybrid

P400e - 404PS, 2 litre four-cylinder petrol PHEV, 640Nm of torque at 1,500-4,400rpm, 8 speed automatic, AWD

Petrol

P250 - 250PS 2 litre four-cylinder petrol, 365Nm of torque at 1,300-4,500rpm, eight-speed automatic, AWD

P340 - 340PS, 3 litre six-cylinder petrol MHEV, 480Nm of torque at 1,500-4,500rpm, eight-speed automatic, AWD

P400 - 400PS, 3 litre six-cylinder petrol MHEV, 550Nm of torque at 2,000-5,000rpm, eight-speed automatic, AWD

Diesel

D200 - 204PS, 2 litre four-cylinder diesel MHEV, 430Nm of torque at 1,750-2,500rpm, eight-speed automatic, AWD

D300 - 300PS, 3 litre six-cylinder diesel MHEV, 650Nm of torque at 1,500-2,500rpm, eight-speed automatic, AWD

Adaptive Dynamics is standard on all six-cylinder and PHEV models as well as all Dynamic HSE-specification four-cylinder models, and ensures suspension stiffness is optimised for the driving conditions, improving ride comfort and handling. There’s even a specific calibration for off-road driving. Advanced chassis and suspensions, including Electronic Air Suspension, Adaptive Dynamics and Configurable Dynamics, deliver exceptional performance and agility on-road.

Supreme all-terrain performance is also guaranteed, with assured Range Rover breadth of capability thanks to an intelligent torque on-demand all-wheel drive (AWD) system. It provides the optimum torque distribution to suit the conditions, whether driving dynamically on the road or pulling away from a standstill on slippery surfaces.

Terrain Response 2 is accessible through Pivi Pro and allows the driver to adjust vehicle settings to suit the driving environment, with a choice of Eco, Comfort, Grass-Gravel-Snow, Mud-Ruts, Sand, Dynamic and Automatic mode. Each alters the calibration of the engine, transmission, all-wheel drive system, suspension, and stability control systems for optimum traction and composure. The Velar remains a ‘single gearbox’ vehicle, meaning it doesn’t have a low-box.

Prospective customers can choose from Velar S, Dynamic SE, Dynamic HSE and Autobiography.