


Taken without any additional context, those facts alone ought to guarantee the kind of feverish new-buyer interest that the Evoque generated in 2011. Taking a view on the philosophy behind the Velar, and where it leaves Gaydon, will be one objective of this road test.Īt the outset, it’s merely possible to acknowledge a few home truths: the Velar plainly looks the part, can be had with comparatively economical Ingenium engines and can also be bought in entry-level trim from around £15,000 less than a Range Rover Sport. In this garb, perhaps even more so than the stoutly mechanical Evoque, the Velar smacks of a modern, immodestly expensive crossover – the kind of car many would describe as the antithesis of Land Rover’s usual off-road-capability-centric modus operandi. Naturally, four-wheel drive and Land Rover’s Terrain Response system are both standard, even at the base of the line-up – but so, too, are four-cylinder engines, coil suspension and an usually low ride height for a Range Rover. Its predominately aluminium platform is the same architecture used by the latest Jaguar XE and Jaguar XF. The Jaguar F-Pace is an even closer blood relative, despite starting at £10,000 less than the Velar. Because this new Range Rover is unequivocally car-based. Unlike its full-sized siblings, the fourth addition to the Range Rover line-up is the product of something other than Gaydon’s full-fat approach to SUVs. Range Rover Velar First Edition P380 2017 reviewīut our preferred description refers to more than just the Velar’s dimensions.The mapping on this website is provided by external mapping providers and is for general information purposes only. Please contact your local authorized Land Rover Retailer for availability and prices. Some vehicles are shown with optional equipment and retailer-fit accessories that may not be available in all markets.


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