The Velar holds its ground corners with its independent suspension. The speed-sensing steering wheel adjusts ratios according to speed to balance oversteer. How does the 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar handle?īeing a massive and boxy SUV, the Velar still handles better than most of the other Land Rover SUVs. To match such rivals, we'll be getting a rumored 550 hp V8 with the upcoming 2020 MY. The German precision in BMW X5 steps ahead with its performance-oriented V8 version. With its 380 hp V6, the Land Rover Velar is faster than certain rivals such as the XC90 and the GLE 350. Also, we have multiple engine options which to choose from. Still, the Velar gives close competition to its power-packed rivals.
The BMW X5 outputs maximum power with its base 6 cylinder engine. The most powerful 380 hp Velar does it in 5.3 seconds with 14.0 seconds in the quarter-mile run.Īs compared to rivals, the Velar is a promising newcomer in the class. The 340 hp V6 takes 5.7 seconds with 14.2 seconds quarter mile. The base Velar reaches 60 MPH from a standstill in just 6.4 seconds with 14.6 seconds for the quarter-mile. All the engines are mated to an 8-Speed automatic transmission and a standard 4WD system. Both V6 engines have similar torque output. When it comes to the range-topping R Dynamic HSE trim, it has an extra 40 hp with the V6 engine. It takes the performance beyond 300 horses with 340 hp of power and 332-pound feet of torque. The S and R Dynamic SE trims get a powerful V6 engine. There's a fuel-efficient turbo diesel engine that has a power output of 180hp with 317 lb-ft of torque. This 2.0L motor outputs 247 hp 5,500 RPM and 269 lb-ft of torque 1,200 RPM. The base trim is equipped with a Turbocharged I-4 cylinder engine. The 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar offers multiple engines with trim levels. With the infotainment, you also get a Meridian sound system with 17 speakers. For your comfort, you have 10-way front seat adjustments and memory settings. Moreover, you have premium perforated grained leather and suede cloth upholstery inside the cabin. There's optional 4-zone climate control for you.
The cabin is equipped with advanced tech and multiple displays for Touch Pro navigation and infotainment. The well-packed Velar R-Dynamic SE gets trim-specific exterior styling and massive 20-inch alloys. If you want to enjoy a true luxury SUV, you should go for the R-Dynamic SE trim.
Pro Services 4G connection and WiFi hotspot Memory settings: Door mirrors, steering wheel, and head restraintsĪutonomous emergency braking with reverse sensingĢ0-way heated/cooled front seats with massage function Also, you get optional packages to avail as per your choice, and that's why the price ranges between $49,900 and $74,500.Ģ0-inch 10 spoke with satin dark grey alloysĢ1-inch 10 spoke with satin dark grey alloys From limited features on the base trim, you have premium features on the top-end trims. The Velar gets advanced and luxurious features with higher trim levels. The trims are further divided according to their engine options. That said, the basic instrument cluster (a small screen flanked by analogue dials) felt a little out of place in the otherwise tech-laden cabin, so we’d definitely tick the option box to add the fully digital cluster.For the 2019 model, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar has four trim levels. Physical dials make on-the-fly adjustments a lot easier than a purely touch-based system, and look the part too.
Wind and road noise are both well managed, though, so at motorway pace the cabin is a very pleasant place to be.Įven lower-grade models are well equipped, with twin touchscreens in the centre console giving precise control over climate, driving modes and other settings. Refinement isn’t its strong point, either at idle or under load, with a somewhat gruff-sounding tone that betrays its cylinder count at slower speeds. Motorway overtakes are dispatched without too much drama, and it feels responsive enough around town, although the automatic gearbox isn’t particularly quick to drop down when attempting to fill gaps in traffic. Though I’m not sure you’d want to drive the Velar with anything less under the bonnet, it would be wrong to label it underpowered. Capable, but unsurprisingly not to the extent of the more powerful engines found elsewhere in the line-up.