Range Rover Velar

Driving impressions: the stylish Range Rover Velar delivers impressive hybrid performance

Summary

The Range Rover Velar has been with us for a while now, but it’s still one of the best-looking SUVs on the road. Granted, it’s expensive at R2 098 300 before options, but if you like the brand and are eco-minded, it’s a good proposition, although I believe the diesel options offer better value for money.

 
London-inspired Range Rover Evoque and Velar: SA price and specs

Harking back to its heritage, Land Rover has announced a quartet of London-inspired Range Rover models are headed to South Africa, with two of these – the Evoque Hoxton Edition and Velar Belgravia Edition – already available to order in our market.

Land Rover South Africa has confirmed a quartet of London-inspired special-edition Range Rover models for our market. Named for influential areas in the British capital, these include the Evoque Hoxton Edition, Velar Belgravia Edition, Range Rover Sport Battersea Edition, and Range Rover Westminster Edition. While the Coventry carmaker’s local arm has yet to announce more details, including pricing, for the latter two derivatives, it has announced the former, Evoque- and Velar-based models are already available to order in our market.

So, what sets the special editions apart from their “standard” stablemates? The Evoque Hoxton Edition sports “understated” badging, ‘Hoxton Edition’ script for the puddle lamps, Satin Gold 20-inch alloy wheels, and the automaker’s Platinum Atlas exterior styling pack. Stepping inside, the illuminated tread plates feature ‘Hoxton Edition’ script, brushed black aluminium trim, and contrast stitching for the leather pews.

The Evoque Hoxton Edition is available with three powertrain options: (P160) 1.5-litre turbo-triple petrol producing 118 kW/260 N.m; (D200) 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbodiesel, which churns out 146 kW and 430 N.m; and P300e plug-in hybrid (PHEV), which pairs an electric motor with a 1.5-litre, three-cylinder turbopetrol engine. The P300e is endowed with 227 kW and 540 N.m.

Range Rover Evoque Hoxton Edition price in SA

The Evoque Hoxton Edition is priced from R1 239 200 for the P160, with the D200 and P300e priced from R1 337 600 and R1 749 400, respectively.

Range Rover Evoque P160 Hoxton Edition – R1 239 200
Range Rover Evoque D200 Hoxton Edition – R1 337 600
Range Rover Evoque P300e Hoxton Edition – R1 749 400

The Velar Belgravia Edition is distinguished from its stablemates via the fitment of 20-inch alloy wheels, finished in Dark Agate and featuring Satin Black tinted lacquer and illuminated puddle lamps displaying ‘Belgravia Edition’. The interior gains contrast stitching and bespoke treat plates. To further distinguish this model, customers have the option of specifying a Satin Pack, which adds 22-inch alloys and black trim elements for the exterior.

The Belgravia Edition-spec Velar is available in D300, P400e and D200 flavours – the latter engine also found in the Evoque. The D300’s 3.0-litre inline-six turbodiesel produces 221 kW and 650 N.m. The P400e’s PHEV powertrain comprises a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbopetrol engine paired with an electric motor. The P400e unit produces a combined system output of 297 kW and 650 N.m.

Range Rover Velar Belgravia Edition price in SA

The Velar Belgravia Edition is priced from R1 597 800, R1 799 000 and R2 098 300 for the D200, D300 and P400e, respectively.

Range Rover Velar D200 Belgravia Edition – R1 597 800
Range Rover Velar D300 Belgravia Edition – R1 799 000
Range Rover Velar P400e Belgravia Edition – R2 098 300

 
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