Range Rover Velar

Range Rover Velar 2017: up close in Australia video

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7 Rivals the Range Rover Velar Needs to Beat

The new Range Rover Velar SUV is headed for South Africa later in 2017 and although it appears to be a promising product, it’s up against strong rivals that will leave buyers pondering. Take a look at 7 rivals that the new Velar will have to beat when it arrives on local shores.

Slotting in snug between the popular Evoque and Range Rover Sport, the new Velar aims to impress, not only in terms of looks but with performance and refinement too.

The Velar will arrive with 3 diesel and 3 petrol engine options. Diesel engines include a 132 kW and 177 kW 2.0-litre and a 221 kW 3.0-litre V6. On the petrol front, buyers can opt for a 184 kW 2.0-litre engine or more powerful options in the form of a 221 kW or 280 kW 3.0-litre V6 engine. All engines will be mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Local pricing for the Velar will start at R947 700 for the entry-level 132 kW 2.0-litre diesel and go all the way up to R1 539 800 for the 280 kW 3.0-litre petrol V6 Velar First Edition.

Want to know more about the Range Rover Velar? Read our International Launch Review

Take a look at 7 key rivals that the Range Rover Velar needs to beat!


Porsche Macan

The Porsche Macan is undergoing its first nip-and-tuck with a facelifted version due for reveal early in 2018. Exterior changes are subtle and the Macan’s interior will gains a pair of 7.0-inch instrument cluster displays and well as a 12.3-inch touch-sensitive infotainment display as part of an updated Porsche Communication Management system.

The big news here, however, is that the Macan’s turbocharged 3.0-litre and 3.6-litre V6 engines are to be replaced with an enhanced 3.0-litre V6 and 2.9-litre V6, the same found in the Panamera. Power in the region of 260 kW can be expected for the new 3.0-litre V6 while the 2.9-litre V6 will produce about 324 kW. A hybrid version with a 3.0-litre V6 and electric motor is expected too, with no less than 340 kW on offer.

The facelifted Macan can be expected in South Africa later in 2018.


Jaguar F-Pace

The F-Pace is proving to be a huge success for Jaguar and will provide ample competition for the Velar with its striking looks and dynamic performance.

A range of petrol and diesel engines are on offer. Diesel options include a 132 kW and 177 kW 2.0-litre turbodiesel and a 221 kW 3.0-litre V6 twin turbodiesel. Petrol engines include a 183 kW and 221 kW 2.0-litre turbopetrol and a supercharged 280 kW 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine is also offered.


Mercedes-Benz GLE

The Mercedes-Benz GLE is a strong contender in the luxury SUV segment and an all-new GLE is expected in 2018. The GLE range offers a mix of diesel and petrol engines with varying outputs. Diesel options include a 2.1-litre turbodiesel with 150 kW as well as a 190 kW 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel. Petrol engines include a 245 kW 3.0-litre V6 turbopetrol and a more powerful 4.7-litre V8 turbopetrol with 335 kW. A turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 hybrid derivative is also available.

The GLE range is headlined by the Mercedes-AMG GLE43 and GLE63. The GLE43 AMG is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine with 270 kW while the GLE63 offers 410 kW from its large turbocharged 5.5-litre V8 engine. The GLE63 S offers more power at 430 kW while torque is bumped up to 760 Nm.


BMW X5

Like the GLE, BMW is currently developing the next-generation X5 that will go to market in 2018. Nonetheless, the ageing X5 still has much to offer. A 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine with 170 kW kick off the range and is followed up with a 6-cylinder, 3.0-litre turbodiesel with either 190 kW 230 kW on offer. The 3.0-litre, 6-cylinder turbodiesel engine in the X5 M50d offers 280 kW.

Petrol options include a turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 with 330 kW, increasing to 423 kW in the range-topping X5 M. A turbocharged 2.0-litre hybrid X5 with 230 kW is also offered.


Volvo XC60

The much-anticipated, all-new Volvo XC60 is due to arrive in South Africa in 2018, and when it does, it will be difficult to ignore. The new XC60 will arrive with a choice of 2 turbopetrol and 2 turbodiesel engines, all of which are 2.0-litre units. All derivatives will be all-wheel drive.

The range-topping T6 turbopetrol will offer 235 kW while the lesser T5 will have 187 kW. On the diesel side, the D5 will have 175 kW and the D4 will offer 140 kW. An 8-speed automatic transmission will be standard across the range.


Alfa Romeo Stelvio

Alfa Romeo’s Stelvio, its first stab at an SUV, is due to arrive in South Africa early in 2018. Like the Velar, it looks promising, but at this stage, the only engine earmarked for our market is a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine with 206 kW and 400 Nm of torque. We do however hope that Alfa Romeo will introduce the Stelvio Quadrifoglio model with the same 2.9-litre V6 found in the Giulia sedan as well as a diesel engine option.


Maserati Levante

Like some of the rivals listed here, Maserati too is venturing into the world of SUVs for the first time with its Levante. The only derivative currently on offer in South Africa is a 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel with 202 kW and 600 Nm of torque. Maserati may very well launch a pair of 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engines offering 257 kW and 316 kW in the near future.

http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/7-rivals-the-range-rover-velar-needs-to-beat/43794/
 
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Range Rover Velar UK 2017 review

Should I buy one?

There are good, cheaper options. But for SUV cool and style you’ll struggle to do better. Velar represents a big design step for Land Rover, and anyone can see it. But if you buy, we recommend long and detailed attention to the model and options list. You can buy Velars between £44,000 and £85,000, and depending on your priorities, there’s probably a sweet spot for you around the £60k mark. If you decided to choose a four-pot D240, you won’t be making a mistake.

2017 Range Rover Velar 2.0d

Where Middlesex; On sale now; Price £64,160; Engine 4 cyls, 1998cc diesel; Power 237bhp at 4000rpm; Torque 369lb ft at 1500rpm; Gearbox 8-spd auto; Kerbweight 1841kg; Top speed 135mph; 0-62mph 6.8sec; Fuel economy 49.7mpg (combined); CO2 rating 154g/km, 32%; Rivals Porsche Macan, BMW X6

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-revie...first-drives/range-rover-velar-uk-2017-review

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The interior of the Velar has the most space-age design of any production car at the moment.

My 2c of course.

I need to see this interior in action when it hits SA in Q4.
 
Driven: Range Rover's high-tech Velar

The highly anticipated Range Rover Velar, the vehicle that squeezes into a niche between the Evoque and Range Rover Sport, will be launched in South Africa in the middle of next month at a starting price of R947 700.

Before it reaches local showrooms the luxurious British SUV was sneak-previewed to media at this past weekend’s South African Motoring Experience at Kyalami, where we got to drive it around the circuit.

The mid-sized five-seater packages the brand’s well-known offroad ability into the most modern and high-tech Range Rover yet seen. All-wheel drive, a generous ground clearance and the availability of height-adjustable air suspension (varying the ride height between 213mm and 251mm) make this a true adventure vehicle, but one that looks almost too smart to get scratched and muddied.

But well-heeled moms doing school runs will find lots to appreciate. The Velar follows latest Range Rover convention with its lightweight aluminium body, while it’s styled with an almost Swedish-type minimalism that uses the most slender headlights yet to appear on a production Land Rover, and flush-deployable door handles that emphasise the minimalism and contribute to a low drag coefficient.

But the highlight is the smart new high-tech interior that makes many other SUVs, including other Range Rovers, seem rather dated by comparison. Step into the digital new-age cabin and you’re greeted by one of the neatest and most uncluttered dashboards yet seen in any vehicle. The Touch Pro Duo infotainment system is the centrepiece of the dash and there are just three physical knobs to twirl; everything else is controlled via two 25cm touchscreens. It all seems fairly easy and intuitive to use, and if you know your way around a tablet or smartphone you’ll feel right at home.

The steering wheel has supplementary buttons for the audio system and cruise control and even here there’s special Velar treatment, in that the audio volume is controlled by a touch-sensitive ring that you rub clockwise or anti clockwise with your thumb.

All this tech is set into a smart, well-groomed cabin that feels like a Versace suit. The uncluttered dash and plush materials all make for a serene environment.

When it goes on sale the Velar will be offered in standard, S, SE and HSE equipment levels, all of these versions available with an optional R-Dynamic cosmetic pack to add some visual flair. The flagship spec includes electronically adjustable air suspension (the others have regular steel springs), adaptive cruise control, navigation, a digital instrument panel, and an 825-watt Meridian Surround audio system among others.

There's also a Velar First Edition, available only for the 2018 model year, loaded with every available option.

The range will be powered by a selection of existing Land Rover engines starting with a 132kW 2-litre four cylinder turbo diesel, moving up to a 177kW 2-litre four cylinder twin turbo diesel, a 221kW 3-litre V6 turbo diesel, a 183kW 2-litre four cylinder petrol turbo, a 221kW 2-litre petrol turbo, and topped off by the 280kW 3-litre V6 supercharged petrol.

It’s the supercharged V6 HSE R-Dynamic flagship we drove around Kyalami. Along with its healthy power output this altitude-compensated V6 makes a gutsy 450Nm of torque and feeds it to its all-wheel drive system via an eight speed automatic transmission. Land Rover claims a very brisk 5.7 second 0-100km/h figure and a governed 250km/h top speed.

A racetrack’s not the ideal environment for a high-riding SUV as it ruthlessly exaggerates body roll in the corners, but the exercise did affirm the flagship Velar’s very quick and instant acceleration, and ability to effortlessly gulp distance. It also highlighted this SUV's impressive refinement, and the whole minimalist theme extends to the lack of significant wind or mechanical noises.

The gears self-shifted very smoothly and the brakes handled the racetrack punishment impressively, without fading.

The local order books are open and customers can build their own Range Rover Velar using the configurator on the www.landrover.co.za website.

PRICES - Velar

2.0 diesel 132kW (D180) R947 700
2.0 diesel 132kW (D180) S R1 028 600
2.0 diesel 132kW (D180) HS R1 077 900
2.0 diesel 132kW (D180) HSE R1 172 400
2.0 diesel 177kW (D240) R1 010 400
2.0 diesel 177kW (D240) S R1 091 300
2.0 diesel 177kW (D240) SE R1 140 600
2.0 diesel 177kW (D240) HSE R1 235 100
2.0 petrol 184kW (P250) R947 700
2.0 petrol 184kW (P250) S R1 028 600
2.0 petrol 184kW (P250) SE R1 077 900
2.0 petrol 184kW (P250) HSE R1 172 400
3.0 diesel 221kW (D300) R1 089 000
3.0 diesel 221kW (D300) S R1 169 800
3.0 diesel 221kW (D300) SE R1 219 100
3.0 diesel 221kW (D300) HSE R1 313 700
3.0 petrol 280kW (D380) R1 099 400
3.0 petrol 280kW (D380) S R1 180 300
3.0 petrol 280kW (D380) SE R1 229 600
3.0 petrol 280kW (D380) HSE R1 324 100

Velar R-Dynamic

2.0 diesel 132kW (D180) R980 500
2.0 diesel 132kW (D180) S R1 061 300
2.0 diesel 132kW (D180) HS R1 110 600
2.0 diesel 132kW (D180) HSE R1 205 200
2.0 diesel 177kW (D240) R1 043 200
2.0 diesel 177kW (D240) S R1 124 000
2.0 diesel 177kW (D240) SE R1 173 300
2.0 diesel 177kW (D240) HSE R1 267 900
2.0 petrol 184kW (P250) R980 500
2.0 petrol 184kW (P250) S R1 061 300
2.0 petrol 184kW (P250) SE R1 110 600
2.0 petrol 184kW (P250) HSE R1 205 200
3.0 diesel 221kW (D300) R1 121 800
3.0 diesel 221kW (D300) S R1 202 600
3.0 diesel 221kW (D300) SE R1 251 900
3.0 diesel 221kW (D300) HSE R1 346 400
3.0 petrol 280kW (D380) R1 132 200
3.0 petrol 280kW (D380) S R1 213 100
3.0 petrol 280kW (D380) SE R1 262 400
3.0 petrol 280kW (D380) HSE R1 356 900

Velar First Edition

3.0 diesel 221kW (D300) R1 529 300
2.0 diesel 280kW (D380) R1 539 800

https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/driven-range-rovers-high-tech-velar-11058421
 
Driven: Range Rover Velar P380 R-Dynamic HSE

A Range Rover may not be the most obvious type of car to pilot around SA’s most iconic race track but after Land Rover South Africa’s surprise unveiling of its new Velar at the recent Festival of Motoring, there was little chance of us turning down the offer.

The new Velar offers some innovative new features destined to filter through to future Range Rover models. The most notable of these is a new touchscreen infotainment system, dubbed Touch Pro Duo, as well as a revised multifunction steering wheel. Both these highlights lend the cabin of the Velar a much neater and futuristic ambiance compared with older LR offerings.

The model featured at the unveiling was fitted with optional striking R-Dynamic trim, adding a number of Narvik Black finishes to the Firenze Red body. 20-inch seven spoke gloss black wheels completed the package. Other notable visual upgrades included a black contrasting roof and the Matrix-Laser LED headlamps with Signature daytime running lights.

The Range Rover Velar we were handed the keys to was the flagship P380 R-Dynamic HSE, powered by JLR’s supercharged 3,0 V6; making light work of this car’s 1 884 kg curb weight. This model also features electronic air suspension, an open rear differential and a torque vectoring system. Despite these innovations, however, on a race track it was impossible to hide the Velar’s sheer bulk, its front end washing away should a smidgen too much speed be carried into a corner.

For what it’s worth, at R3 174 300, the Range Rover SV Autobiography Dynamic with its 405 kW/680 N.m supercharged 5,0-litre V8 and eight-speed Quickshift torque converter transmission felt that much more manoeuvrable. Here the standard air suspension also includes a load levelling function which helps balance out the roll through corners.

Dynamics aside, the Velar offers an experience of luxury and comfort one would find throughout Range Rover’s current portfolio. The perforated Windsor leather seats and leather steering wheel with chrome bezels lend the cabin a premium feel and complement an otherwise impressive level of perceived build quality. There’s also a selection of USB ports for fast-charging of mobile devices.

Including an optional four-zone climate control package, surround camera system, an active rear locking differential and an 8-inch rear seat entertainment systems the options list of our test unit added up to R125 200, bringing the overall price of this unit to R1 665 000; some R195 000 more than our Top 12-winning Range Rover Sport HSE SCV6.

At the lower end of the spectrum, however, with prices starting at R947 700 for the 2,0-litre turbodiesel D180, the Velar is a promising step between the “entry-level” Evoque and the Range Rover Sport, thus making it a rather enticing middle ground.

Fast facts

Model: Rover Velar P380 R-Dynamic HSE 3,0 V6 Supercharged
Price: R1 539 800
Engine: 3,0-litre, 6-cyl, supercharged petrol
Power: 280 kW @ 6 500 r/min
Torque: 450 N.m @ 4 500 r/min
0-100 km/h: 5,7 seconds
Top Speed: 250 km/h
Fuel Consumption: 9,4 L/100 km
CO2: 214 g/km
Transmission: eight-speed automatic
Maintenance Plan: Five-year/100 000 km Maintenance Plan

http://www.carmag.co.za/driving_impression/driven-range-rover-velar-p380-r-dynamic-hse/

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Range Rover Velar (2017) Local Track Drive

Regular Cars.co.za contributor, Calvin Fisher, recently found himself lapping Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit at the helm of the newest, sleekest Range Rover of them all – the Velar. Revel in his experience below...

Remember when your flavours of Range Rover extended to just two, ye olde original and then the footballer de rigueur, the Sport? Since then, Land Rover have seen fit to install a stylish junior into the fray with the (footballers wives' de rigueur) Evoque, as well as giving its larger siblings a successor each. But if your Evoque is too compact, the full-fat Range Rover too utilitarian and the Sport too... sportsy, then perhaps you're in need of something a bit more luxurious. Because apparently that's been lacking across the Range Rover catalogue?

Enter the Velar

Luxurious and capable, the Range Rover Velar is a stylish SUV that will be available in SA late in 2017.

This is it, achingly posh and slipperier than you'd have thought possible in an SUV, an embodiment of Range Rover's next generation of technology and indeed aesthetic. It is, in a word, elegant. Big. But elegant. And with great lashings of road presence too – a mish-mash of modernism and minimalism, a polished gem with an all-terrain stance. The Velar has been designed on a blank canvas, and by blank canvas I mean lightweight aluminium used almost exclusively to keep the kerb weight down. That makes for a more efficient SUV with car-like dynamics. And that’s good because I’m at South Africa’s premier racing circuit, Kyalami.

In a fashion similar to the rest of the range, you can get your new Range Rover Velar in S, SR and HSE and for as cheaply as sub-million with the base car's R947 700 sticker price. The one we were sat in hovered around R1.4 million, an HSE unit that came standard with four-corner air suspension. It also came blessed with a Meridian Surround Sound entertainment system, adaptive cruise control and queue assist, Navigation Pro and a raft of other features and systems. Yet despite the barrage of technology on board, what was shocking to note was the Velar's defiance of them all to deliver the cleanest, most devoid of buttonry and switchgear cabin we've seen in years.

The Velar's interior is modern and mostly devoid of buttons and switches and a Touch Pro Duo infotainment system controls most functions.

Forget rocker dials, knobs, rollers and switches - you'll barely use a thumb in the Velar. Instead, the bulk of the controls have been relegated to a digital plane (Touch Pro Duo infotainment system) across two 10-inch high-definition screens, and the only remaining analogue-alike experience is the HVAC controls, a futuristic ring that seems to hover over the glass beneath it, on which the temperatures are displayed. Cabin materials include suede cloth, and in Dapple Grey, it's a premium alternative to leather. I have no idea what that means if I’m honest but it sure resembled cow hide, so job well done! Every surface in the Velar is a tactile pleasure. It is pure artistry. As is what lies under that clamshell bonnet.

Having a go in it

This Velar 3.0 V6 HSE offers up 280 kW and 450 Nm of torque, enough to sprint to 100 kph in 5.7 seconds.

I pointed the red hood down the pit straight, my aspirations aimed at several laps of Kyalami’s pristine asphalt powered by the R-Dynamic Velar HSE’s supercharged 3.0-litre V6 and its full reserves of 280kW and 450Nm at the disposal of my right foot. I bury it into the footwell which promises a zero to 100 kph sprint in a sprightly 5.7 seconds and should I keep my foot there, the brochure says I’ll eventually run out of puff at around 257kph. Not bad for a heavy SUV, albeit the sleekest one I can remember ever seeing.

You know that old saying, a big car that shrinks around you and feels small? That doesn’t happen here, the Velar feels burly, substantial and meaty, so naturally, it gets a soundtrack to match – rorty and booming, a noise developed alongside the sister marque’s Jaguar F-Types I’m sure. In fact, much of its DNA is shared with the larger F-Pace but don’t get stuck on that detail, they’re very different machines inside and out. Remember, Donald Trump shares DNA with his daughter Ivanka, and they’re not too similar either, are they?

The Velar tamed Kyalami with confidence and poise.

I blasted my way onto the main straight, straddled the centre line of the circuit and spied turn one. There’s quite a bit of elevation here as I make my way to the right of the track to line myself up for the left-hander, scrub off some speed with the pedal on the left, roll on half an armful of steering then climb back on the throttle. It’s a fairly stiff chassis with double wishbones up front and a multi-link at the rear, you feel the weight shift but far less than you’d expect from a Rangie. Progress is linear, both laterally and of course in a straight line, as I flatten the throttle and begin the next climb, followed by a left, right, left. Kyalami is a demanding circuit and the Velar is making a doddle of it.

It’s no race car and has no pretence of the sort, so I enjoy the rest of my lap time, well aware that this is just an example of what it’s capable of on an ideal stretch of tarmac. With a cool-down lap completed, I park it in the garages and afford myself a moment to reflect on the Velar. I can’t help but be reminded of the genesis of the Evoque all over again, but minus all the drama. When that car was birthed, it was immediately praised for its style but spurned by 4x4 purists for being little more than a fashion accessory, despite its gravelly capabilities. This is different – no less a stylistic high-water mark but also quietly confident in its pedigree as a Range Rover. A real Range Rover. Not a junior. This feels unanimous. The Velar is nothing less than the Range Rover brand refined to a resplendent glow. And nothing more than a potential future icon.

http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/range-rover-velar-2017-local-track-drive/43920/

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Range Rover Velar First Edition P380 2017 review

Should I buy one?

The Velar can’t match the F-Pace S or equivalent Macan for driver appeal, and it’s not as effective off-road as its Range Rover stablemates. Instead, this most luxurious Velar harbours within a narrow niche that makes little sense to the majority of us. For those unfazed by the asking price and the prospect of poor fuel economy, however, the Velar P380 First Edition would make a fine addition to the shire fleet.

Range Rover Velar P380

Where Surrey On sale Now Price £85,450 Engine V6, 2995cc, supercharged petrol Power 375bhp at 6500rpm Torque 332lb ft at 3500rpm Gearbox 8-spd automatic Kerb weight 1884kg 0-62mph 5.7sec Top speed 155mph Economy 30.1mpg CO2/tax band 214g/km Rivals Jaguar F-Pace, Porsche Macan, Audi Q5

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-revie...ves/range-rover-velar-first-edition-p380-2017

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