Used Range Rover Velar for sale: everything you need to know
The Velar takes its name from the prototype of the original Range Rover of the 1970s, but there’s nothing old-school about this SUV. It’s been around since 2017 and still looks up-to-the-minute in its styling, and is surely one of the most eyecatching SUVs on the roads.
It slots between the Evoque and Range Rover Sport in the brand’s lineup, and while it still has the off-road ability that Land Rover instils in all of its products, the real aim here is style and luxury, with a sweeping roofline, slim windows, pop-out door handles, and a cosseting leather-lined cabin. A choice of engines means a range of performance and economy figures too, while there’s even a plug-in hybrid model for ultimate economy. Read on to find out more about this stylish luxury SUV.
Should you buy a Range Rover Velar?
On styling alone there’s little to touch the Range Rover Velar for impact - we can think of very few rivals (or even other Range Rovers) that are as eyecatching but also as classy, and on some of the larger alloy wheel options, you could kid yourself the Velar had driven straight off a motor show stand and onto the streets. Throw in a modern, luxurious interior, and you’ve got two very good reasons for opting for a Velar.
It’s not quite as handsome in subdued colours and on smaller, more sensible wheel sizes, but in the right spec the Velar really stands out. It has all the usual Range Rover qualities too, up to and including being impressive off-road - though it’s difficult to think of an SUV less likely to be seen bumping up a muddy farm track and scraping its flanks on hedges.
If you do go for a Velar on larger wheels, you won’t be making the ride quality compromise that some other SUVs demand, as like most Range Rovers, the Velar is naturally biased towards comfort over sporty handling. The air suspension available on some Velars helps too, and along with the larger engine options, adds to the feeling that the Velar is at its best with as many options ticked as possible.
Stylish it may be, but the Velar isn’t without strong competition. Coupe-style SUVs like the Audi Q5 Sportback, BMW X4, and Mercedes GLC Coupe are potential alternatives, or the larger Q8 Sportback, BMW X6 and Mercedes GLE Coupe too depending on how much space you need. For more driver appeal, also consider Porsche’s SUVs, the Macan and the Cayenne - the latter also available in coupe form.
What’s the best used Range Rover Velar model to buy?
While it’s tempting to say that a regular four-cylinder diesel in S trim is all the Velar you’d ever need, the car’s styling positively encourages you to spend a little more for a model on larger wheels and with more generous levels of equipment. This is a luxury product after all, so the more it looks and feels like one, the better - so if you have the budget, we’d look for something in HSE or Autobiography trim, which sit on larger and more stylish wheels, and come with air suspension and improved audio systems.
The D200 MHEV really does do the job in terms of performance and economy, but once again you’ll get a more premium experience from the six-cylinder engines, either the latest inline sixes or the older V6 diesels.
Used Range Rover Velar fuel economy and performance
- Range Rover Velar D200 MHEV: A 2-litre turbodiesel with mild hybrid assistance results in 204PS for the basic Velar, and all-wheel drive and an automatic gearbox are both standard. That’s enough for 0-62mph in 8.3 seconds, and up to 44.1mpg.
- Range Rover Velar D300 MHEV: With a 3-litre straight six turbodiesel and more mild-hybrid assistance, power takes a bump to 300PS, dropping the 0-62mph time down to 6.5 seconds. Economy falls slightly to 39.2mpg.
- Range Rover Velar P250: Like the entry-level diesel, the basic petrol is a 2-litre turbocharged four-cylinder. Output here is 250PS, for a 7.5-second 0-62mph time, and 30.7mpg.
- Range Rover Velar P400 MHEV: We’re back to six cylinders and three litres for the P400, as well as mild hybrid tech, for 400PS, 0-62mph in 5.5 seconds, and 29.4mpg.
- Range Rover Velar P400e: With a larger battery and a plug, power stays similar to the MHEV despite a smaller 2-litre engine, at 404PS. 0-62mph takes 5.4 seconds, while 40 miles of electric range helps economy, with a combined 176.6mpg.
What used Range Rover Velar trim levels are available?
Much like other Land Rover and Range Rover models, you’ll find Autobiography trim topping the range, with variations on S, SE, and HSE below it. All Velars are well-equipped though as you’d expect from a luxury product, and a wide range of options means that whichever car you’re looking at, the original owner may well have added plenty more kit on top of that.
- The Range Rover Velar S starts off the range with a solid level of equipment, including a heated windscreen, LED headlights, automatic high beams, adaptive cruise control, touchscreen infotainment, and 14-way power heated seats.
- The Range Rover Velar Dynamic SE adds a ‘Dynamic Exterior Pack’, plus tech like blind spot assist and rear cross traffic monitoring, plus metal finish pedals and a Meridian sound system.
- The Range Rover Velar Dynamic HSE swaps coil spring suspension for electronic and adaptive air suspension, and it gets pixel LED headlights, Windsor leather trim, and steering assist for the adaptive cruise control.
- The Range Rover Velar Autobiography tops the range with a 3D surround camera system, wade sensing for off-roading, Terrain Response 2 electronic offroad features, a head-up display, cooled glovebox, Meridian 3D surround sound, and 20-way adjustable massage seats.
Used Range Rover Velar dimensions and boot size
The Range Rover Velar’s dimensions are:
- Length: 4797mm
- Width: 2041mm (mirrors folded), 2147mm (with mirrors)
- Height: 1678-1683mm
- Ground clearance: 205-251mm
The Range Rover Velar’s boot size is:
- 748 litres
- 1811 litres with the rear seats folded
Used Range Rover Velar road tax
As a luxury vehicle costing well over £40,000 brand new, all Velars get a VED surcharge from years two to six of registration, which impacts how much you’ll pay as a used buyer. Currently, petrol and diesel models will pay £600 per year, and hybrids a scant £10 less. These figures drop down to a less painful fee from the seventh year of registration onwards - which will be very soon for the earliest 2017 cars.
How much is it to insure a Range Rover Velar?
Insurance is towards the upper end of the 50-group scale for the Velar, with the most affordable and lowest-spec diesels beginning in group 36, while the top Autobiography models in the range are found in group 47 - and the supercharged V8 SVAutobiography in the maximum group 50. These numbers are however pretty similar to those of most rivals.
