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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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 dimensions are:
The Range Rover Velar’s boot size is:
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.
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.
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