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DRIVEN: The Range Rover Velar is pure perfection
Range Rover Velar
From R947 700
To honour my 18-years’ sober birthday this year, I decide I need to remind myself how far I’ve come from those desperate days when I was a homeless, drunken addict. While people often pair food and wine, my sobriety has necessitated creative ways to experience la vida loca. These days I pair cars with travel to get high on life.
When an invitation to review Gondwana Game Reserve, a luxurious safari getaway near Mossel Bay, pops into my inbox, I need to find the perfect wheels to accompany me on my journey. Roll in the new Range Rover Velar – in my opinion one of the most beautiful SUVs ever created.
Unveiled earlier this year in Geneva, the Velar has filled the gap between Land Rover’s insanely successful Evoque and the mighty big brothers of the range, the Range Rover Sport and RR.
It’s rare that a car is as gorgeous inside as out – the Velar takes aesthetics to a new level. Described by Land Rover’s genius chief designer, Gerry McGovern, as “the avant-garde Range Rover” that “changes everything”, the Velar simply oozes glamour, technological mastery and world-class performance.
I’m a tad confused by the name Velar, which in Latin means to “hide” or “veil”, but digging a bit deeper I discover Velar was the badging on the original 1969 Range Rover prototypes which development engineers needed to hide from the media and motoring competition. Thus the new Velar is an ode to the origin of Range Rover.
For the journey to Gondwana, about four hours from Cape Town along the breathtaking Garden Route, I get to test-drive the 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel Velar, part of a six-strong range. The other five models are the “entry-level” 132kW diesel, a 177kW diesel, the 184kW petrol, 221kW V6 petrol and top-of-the-range powerhouse 280kW V6 petrol. The entire range, based on the Jaguar F-Pace platform, shares all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic gearbox.
Getting into the Velar is a journey in itself. From opening the doors, replete with motorised handles, to the luxurious leather, suede cloth and experimental enviro-conscious fabrics, it’s a tactile symphony on the senses. The dash gives new meaning to minimalism and aesthetic mastery. It truly speaks of a buttonless future. Gone are knobs and dials; instead, state-of-the-art technology has been integrated into convenient twin 10-inch high-definition configurable touch screens, by way of the world-first Touch Pro Duo infotainment system.
On the rough gravel road leading to Gondwana, the Velar adapts to off-road conditions true to its Range Rover heritage with all-terrain progress control, hill-descent control and gradient release control.
The private reserve opens up on to a majestic 11 000 hectares of wild landscape with breathtaking views of the Langeberg and Outeniqua mountains, dotted by a vivid palette of indigenous fynbos.
I’m fascinated to discover the name Gondwana refers to the ancient supercontinent that’s believed to have existed 180 million years ago before splitting into Africa, South America, Australia, Antarctica, the Indian subcontinent and the Arabian Peninsula.
We’re hosted in the luxurious Kwena double-storey villa with three huge bedrooms and en suite bathrooms fit for royalty and enough space for at least six people. With views of spectacular mountains and sunsets, the villa provides a tonic of seclusion and tranquillity from the rat race.
Meals are good wholesome fare, although I was expecting something a tad more cordon bleu. It’s clear by the number of foreign guests that the emphasis of Gondwana is on the authentic safari experiences that are offered in the early mornings and late afternoons, when all the Big Five are regularly spotted. Under the expert guidance of a game ranger, we are blessed to get up close and personal with a lone lazy lion who has clearly just filled his swagger with a kill.
Besides the game drives and instead of doing the activities on offer – mountain biking, hiking, surfing at the beach, or playing a few holes on the nearby world-class golf courses – we decide to do like our Velar and hide out for the next two days. Bliss.
http://www.wheels24.co.za/OffRoad_a...range-rover-velar-is-pure-perfection-20171126
Range Rover Velar
From R947 700
To honour my 18-years’ sober birthday this year, I decide I need to remind myself how far I’ve come from those desperate days when I was a homeless, drunken addict. While people often pair food and wine, my sobriety has necessitated creative ways to experience la vida loca. These days I pair cars with travel to get high on life.
When an invitation to review Gondwana Game Reserve, a luxurious safari getaway near Mossel Bay, pops into my inbox, I need to find the perfect wheels to accompany me on my journey. Roll in the new Range Rover Velar – in my opinion one of the most beautiful SUVs ever created.
Unveiled earlier this year in Geneva, the Velar has filled the gap between Land Rover’s insanely successful Evoque and the mighty big brothers of the range, the Range Rover Sport and RR.
It’s rare that a car is as gorgeous inside as out – the Velar takes aesthetics to a new level. Described by Land Rover’s genius chief designer, Gerry McGovern, as “the avant-garde Range Rover” that “changes everything”, the Velar simply oozes glamour, technological mastery and world-class performance.
I’m a tad confused by the name Velar, which in Latin means to “hide” or “veil”, but digging a bit deeper I discover Velar was the badging on the original 1969 Range Rover prototypes which development engineers needed to hide from the media and motoring competition. Thus the new Velar is an ode to the origin of Range Rover.
For the journey to Gondwana, about four hours from Cape Town along the breathtaking Garden Route, I get to test-drive the 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel Velar, part of a six-strong range. The other five models are the “entry-level” 132kW diesel, a 177kW diesel, the 184kW petrol, 221kW V6 petrol and top-of-the-range powerhouse 280kW V6 petrol. The entire range, based on the Jaguar F-Pace platform, shares all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic gearbox.
Getting into the Velar is a journey in itself. From opening the doors, replete with motorised handles, to the luxurious leather, suede cloth and experimental enviro-conscious fabrics, it’s a tactile symphony on the senses. The dash gives new meaning to minimalism and aesthetic mastery. It truly speaks of a buttonless future. Gone are knobs and dials; instead, state-of-the-art technology has been integrated into convenient twin 10-inch high-definition configurable touch screens, by way of the world-first Touch Pro Duo infotainment system.
On the rough gravel road leading to Gondwana, the Velar adapts to off-road conditions true to its Range Rover heritage with all-terrain progress control, hill-descent control and gradient release control.
The private reserve opens up on to a majestic 11 000 hectares of wild landscape with breathtaking views of the Langeberg and Outeniqua mountains, dotted by a vivid palette of indigenous fynbos.
I’m fascinated to discover the name Gondwana refers to the ancient supercontinent that’s believed to have existed 180 million years ago before splitting into Africa, South America, Australia, Antarctica, the Indian subcontinent and the Arabian Peninsula.
We’re hosted in the luxurious Kwena double-storey villa with three huge bedrooms and en suite bathrooms fit for royalty and enough space for at least six people. With views of spectacular mountains and sunsets, the villa provides a tonic of seclusion and tranquillity from the rat race.
Meals are good wholesome fare, although I was expecting something a tad more cordon bleu. It’s clear by the number of foreign guests that the emphasis of Gondwana is on the authentic safari experiences that are offered in the early mornings and late afternoons, when all the Big Five are regularly spotted. Under the expert guidance of a game ranger, we are blessed to get up close and personal with a lone lazy lion who has clearly just filled his swagger with a kill.
Besides the game drives and instead of doing the activities on offer – mountain biking, hiking, surfing at the beach, or playing a few holes on the nearby world-class golf courses – we decide to do like our Velar and hide out for the next two days. Bliss.
http://www.wheels24.co.za/OffRoad_a...range-rover-velar-is-pure-perfection-20171126
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Cars.co.za review
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#Drive360 Awards: The very best car of 2017 is...
The Suzuki Ignis is the overall winner of Independent Media’s 2017 Drive360 Awards.
The compact crossover vehicle was selected from 34 shortlisted cars chosen by Independent Media’s motoring journalists, and announced at a prize-giving ceremony in Rosebank, Johannesburg, on Friday afternoon.
The judges are from Drive360, a motoring supplement appearing weekly in The Star, Pretoria News, Daily News, The Mercury and Cape Times; and from the IOL Motoring website.
“The Ignis is a small car that punches above its weight in a very competitive market segment,” said Drive360 editor Denis Droppa, who was one of the judges.
“The competition was fierce this year from amongst the dozens of new cars, bakkies and SUVs launched in 2017, but our judges were unanimous in selecting the Ignis as their overall winner. With its sassy styling and appealingly modern cabin, along with surprisingly perky urban performance, this little urban adventurer goes above and beyond what is expected at the price, which starts at R170 000.
“It’s refreshing to see a budget car winning the title. Value for money is a very important criterion in our awards, and the Ignis was unbeaten in this regard. It’s a budget car with real appeal and desirability, rather than just something you settle for on affordability,” he added.
The Suzuki Ignis, which also won Drive360’s Compact Car category, was launched in South Africa in June in a range of three 1.2-litre derivatives priced between R169 900 and R204 900, packaged with a three-year/100 000km warranty and two-year/30 000km service plan.
Equipment levels across the range are generous, with the flagship GLX version boasting keyless starting, fully automatic climate control, rear park distance control, and a six-speaker audio system with Bluetooth connectivity. Range-wide safety comprises dual front airbags and ABS brakes.
Awards were also handed out in the following categories:
Family Car
The Peugeot 3008 was voted Drive360’s family car of the year, the judges citing its striking new exterior and class-leading cabin, which features some of the classiest looking materials and design details seen in this segment.
Luxury Car
The BMW M760Li xDrive got the Luxury Car award. “BMW’s ludicrous new limo takes the ‘more is more’ philosophy to the absolute extreme. Its twin-turbo V12 makes it the fastest BMW on the market, but it’s indulgently luxurious,” said the judges.
Adventure Vehicle
The Range Rover Velar scooped the Adventure Vehicle prize in a hotly contested category, the judges saying: “This right-sized luxury SUV packages the brand’s well-known offroad ability into the most modern and high-tech Range Rover yet seen.”
Performance Car
The Porsche 911 GT3 walked off with the Performance Car title. “It may not be the fastest 911 but it’s arguably the most exciting. With an engine that howls to 9000rpm, this purist Porsche lays on the emotion several layers thick.”
Coolest Ride
The Alfa Romeo Giulia QV took the Coolest Ride category, voted by readers of the Drive360 motoring supplement and IOL Motoring.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/indus...17-is-12215770
The Suzuki Ignis is the overall winner of Independent Media’s 2017 Drive360 Awards.
The compact crossover vehicle was selected from 34 shortlisted cars chosen by Independent Media’s motoring journalists, and announced at a prize-giving ceremony in Rosebank, Johannesburg, on Friday afternoon.
The judges are from Drive360, a motoring supplement appearing weekly in The Star, Pretoria News, Daily News, The Mercury and Cape Times; and from the IOL Motoring website.
“The Ignis is a small car that punches above its weight in a very competitive market segment,” said Drive360 editor Denis Droppa, who was one of the judges.
“The competition was fierce this year from amongst the dozens of new cars, bakkies and SUVs launched in 2017, but our judges were unanimous in selecting the Ignis as their overall winner. With its sassy styling and appealingly modern cabin, along with surprisingly perky urban performance, this little urban adventurer goes above and beyond what is expected at the price, which starts at R170 000.
“It’s refreshing to see a budget car winning the title. Value for money is a very important criterion in our awards, and the Ignis was unbeaten in this regard. It’s a budget car with real appeal and desirability, rather than just something you settle for on affordability,” he added.
The Suzuki Ignis, which also won Drive360’s Compact Car category, was launched in South Africa in June in a range of three 1.2-litre derivatives priced between R169 900 and R204 900, packaged with a three-year/100 000km warranty and two-year/30 000km service plan.
Equipment levels across the range are generous, with the flagship GLX version boasting keyless starting, fully automatic climate control, rear park distance control, and a six-speaker audio system with Bluetooth connectivity. Range-wide safety comprises dual front airbags and ABS brakes.
Awards were also handed out in the following categories:
Family Car
The Peugeot 3008 was voted Drive360’s family car of the year, the judges citing its striking new exterior and class-leading cabin, which features some of the classiest looking materials and design details seen in this segment.
Luxury Car
The BMW M760Li xDrive got the Luxury Car award. “BMW’s ludicrous new limo takes the ‘more is more’ philosophy to the absolute extreme. Its twin-turbo V12 makes it the fastest BMW on the market, but it’s indulgently luxurious,” said the judges.
Adventure Vehicle
The Range Rover Velar scooped the Adventure Vehicle prize in a hotly contested category, the judges saying: “This right-sized luxury SUV packages the brand’s well-known offroad ability into the most modern and high-tech Range Rover yet seen.”
Performance Car
The Porsche 911 GT3 walked off with the Performance Car title. “It may not be the fastest 911 but it’s arguably the most exciting. With an engine that howls to 9000rpm, this purist Porsche lays on the emotion several layers thick.”
Coolest Ride
The Alfa Romeo Giulia QV took the Coolest Ride category, voted by readers of the Drive360 motoring supplement and IOL Motoring.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/indus...17-is-12215770
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What Car? review
[video=youtube_share;AdWKZvpGyP8]https://youtu.be/AdWKZvpGyP8[/video]
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Range Rover Velar P380 R-Dynamic HSE (2017) Review
Pricing & Warranty
The Range Rover Velar P380 R-Dynamic HSE sells for R1 367 616 (January 2018) before any options. The price includes a 3-years/100 000 km warranty and 5-years/100 000 km maintenance plan. The service intervals are set at 26 000 km (or every 12 months).
Verdict
Considering the Velar R-Dynamic HSE's starting price of R1 367 616 (January 2018) one would rightly expect a long list of standard features. Whether that has indeed been achieved will depend greatly on what your expectations are when parting with that amount of cash. In any event, our test unit (as pictured) was loaded with so many features that the final price was north of R1,5 million. And that's a lot of money, especially when one considers that an (admittedly base-spec) Range Sport SCV6 can be had for similar money.
Priorities will dictate which you end up going for, but what do you get for your cash when opting for the Velar, and this one in particular? We think there isn't a more stylish, attention-grabbing SUV on the market right now and certainly not at this price level. Its stunning design extends to the interior, which in terms of sheer visual appeal is also unrivalled. The engine is excellent, nicely refined and powerful, and the ride (once up to speed), is impressive too, and similar in character to what you'd expect from a Range Rover.
But, in some ways, the Velar may not appeal to traditional Range Rover folk. Its tow rating is comparatively low and some ultimate off-road ability has undoubtedly been sacrificed. And the interior is neither as practical, nor as comfortable as one may expect given its price and features (standard or optional). The Velar is, in many ways, going to appeal to people who simply want a larger Evoque or something to turn heads in around town. That may well lead to some brand traditionalists pulling up their noses, but ultimately Range Rover is in the business of selling luxury, and quite often, luxury doesn't have to make all that much sense. Desirability is what matters in this instance, and the Velar simply oozes that...
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/range-rover-velar-p380-r-dynamic-hse-2017-review/44440/
Pricing & Warranty
The Range Rover Velar P380 R-Dynamic HSE sells for R1 367 616 (January 2018) before any options. The price includes a 3-years/100 000 km warranty and 5-years/100 000 km maintenance plan. The service intervals are set at 26 000 km (or every 12 months).
Verdict
Considering the Velar R-Dynamic HSE's starting price of R1 367 616 (January 2018) one would rightly expect a long list of standard features. Whether that has indeed been achieved will depend greatly on what your expectations are when parting with that amount of cash. In any event, our test unit (as pictured) was loaded with so many features that the final price was north of R1,5 million. And that's a lot of money, especially when one considers that an (admittedly base-spec) Range Sport SCV6 can be had for similar money.
Priorities will dictate which you end up going for, but what do you get for your cash when opting for the Velar, and this one in particular? We think there isn't a more stylish, attention-grabbing SUV on the market right now and certainly not at this price level. Its stunning design extends to the interior, which in terms of sheer visual appeal is also unrivalled. The engine is excellent, nicely refined and powerful, and the ride (once up to speed), is impressive too, and similar in character to what you'd expect from a Range Rover.
But, in some ways, the Velar may not appeal to traditional Range Rover folk. Its tow rating is comparatively low and some ultimate off-road ability has undoubtedly been sacrificed. And the interior is neither as practical, nor as comfortable as one may expect given its price and features (standard or optional). The Velar is, in many ways, going to appeal to people who simply want a larger Evoque or something to turn heads in around town. That may well lead to some brand traditionalists pulling up their noses, but ultimately Range Rover is in the business of selling luxury, and quite often, luxury doesn't have to make all that much sense. Desirability is what matters in this instance, and the Velar simply oozes that...
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/range-rover-velar-p380-r-dynamic-hse-2017-review/44440/
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Auto Express review
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Range Rover Velar SVR due on roads this October with 542bhp (404kw)
Hot Land Rover is due for launch with supercharged V8 engine
Land Rover is fast approaching the launch of an ultra-hot Range Rover Velar SVR model that it's producing to rival the BMW X6 M.
Using SVR's ubiquitous supercharged 5.0-litre engine in identical form to the Range Rover Sport SVR, the V8 brute is expected to have 542bhp and 502lb ft of torque on tap, enabling a 0-62mph time of around 4.2sec.
The model, which has been spotted testing in the West Midlands near Land Rover's base this week, will go on sale in Britain from October.
Along with the performance powerplant under its nose, the aluminium-based Velar will receive a host of SVR weight-saving measures to bring its kerbweight down to about 1800kg. While still no featherweight, that would still make it a significant 465kg lighter than the hottest X6.
SVR's engineers are finalising the car's chassis set-up, which has been tested at pace on the Nürburgring. The set-up will be headed by new performance settings for the car’s air suspension, including a harsher, more aggressive mode created for high-speed jaunts.
Beneath the camouflage, the spotted car’s rear bumper looks to have gained a diffuser between two new exhaust exits, and it also has new, lighter wheels.
Along with the BMW X6 M, the Jaguar F-Pace SVR, which is due on roads this June, will be a rival from the same stable as the Velar. That car is expected to get the same V8 but in more potent F-Type SVR specification, meaning it’ll produce 567bhp and be capable of 0-62mph in less than 4.0sec.
Despite their similarities, the SVR F-Pace and Velar models will focus on slightly different areas of the market, with the Jaguar prioritising on-road performance and the Velar retaining more of its off-road ability.
Pricing will likely start at around £90,000 for the Velar SVR, making it almost £10,000 cheaper than the larger Range Rover Sport SVR.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/range-rover-velar-svr-due-roads-october-542bhp
Hot Land Rover is due for launch with supercharged V8 engine
Land Rover is fast approaching the launch of an ultra-hot Range Rover Velar SVR model that it's producing to rival the BMW X6 M.
Using SVR's ubiquitous supercharged 5.0-litre engine in identical form to the Range Rover Sport SVR, the V8 brute is expected to have 542bhp and 502lb ft of torque on tap, enabling a 0-62mph time of around 4.2sec.
The model, which has been spotted testing in the West Midlands near Land Rover's base this week, will go on sale in Britain from October.
Along with the performance powerplant under its nose, the aluminium-based Velar will receive a host of SVR weight-saving measures to bring its kerbweight down to about 1800kg. While still no featherweight, that would still make it a significant 465kg lighter than the hottest X6.
SVR's engineers are finalising the car's chassis set-up, which has been tested at pace on the Nürburgring. The set-up will be headed by new performance settings for the car’s air suspension, including a harsher, more aggressive mode created for high-speed jaunts.
Beneath the camouflage, the spotted car’s rear bumper looks to have gained a diffuser between two new exhaust exits, and it also has new, lighter wheels.
Along with the BMW X6 M, the Jaguar F-Pace SVR, which is due on roads this June, will be a rival from the same stable as the Velar. That car is expected to get the same V8 but in more potent F-Type SVR specification, meaning it’ll produce 567bhp and be capable of 0-62mph in less than 4.0sec.
Despite their similarities, the SVR F-Pace and Velar models will focus on slightly different areas of the market, with the Jaguar prioritising on-road performance and the Velar retaining more of its off-road ability.
Pricing will likely start at around £90,000 for the Velar SVR, making it almost £10,000 cheaper than the larger Range Rover Sport SVR.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/range-rover-velar-svr-due-roads-october-542bhp
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Doug DeMuro review
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Juliet drives the Rangs Rover Velar
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Expert Member
So have seen a couple of these on the road and... I am underwhelmed.. I am not sure why but it looks out of shape - certainly looks much better in pictures. Maybe i just don't have the eye for it in the metal
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CarTell.tv review
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Range Rover Velar P300 2018 review
Should I buy one?
This twin-scroll turbo engine already serves several other Jaguar Land Rover products – not least the Jaguar F-Type, where it’s usefully light yet sounds a bit dreary and is palpably short on firepower – and it suits an SUV application surprisingly well.
Crucially, by lessening the penalties in pace and refinement that would normally be incurred by opting for four cylinders instead of six, it injects an element of logic into a purchasing decision that ultimately will be anything but.
You might still consider instead the similarly powerful diesel D300 Velar, which delivers a combined 44.1mpg to the P300’s 36.2mpg and does so despite that additional pair of cylinders. Alas, the future of diesel is uncertain at the moment.
If there’s a curveball, it’s that this P300 engine can also be found in the F-Pace, which can’t match the isolated ride of its corporate cousin but whose chassis offers poise and precision that’s a cut above – and for £10,000 less.
Range Rover Velar P300 HSE
Where Surrey; On sale Now; Price £65,060; Engine 4 cyls, 1997cc, turbocharged, petrol; Power 296bhp at 5000rpm; Torque 295lb ft at 1500-4500rpm; Gearbox 8-spd auto; Kerb weight 1813kg; Top speed 135mph; 0-62mph 6.0sec; Fuel economy 36.2mpg; CO2 rating 173g/km; Rivals Jaguar F-Pace, Audi Q5, Porsche Macan
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-revie...rst-drives/range-rover-velar-p300-2018-review
Should I buy one?
This twin-scroll turbo engine already serves several other Jaguar Land Rover products – not least the Jaguar F-Type, where it’s usefully light yet sounds a bit dreary and is palpably short on firepower – and it suits an SUV application surprisingly well.
Crucially, by lessening the penalties in pace and refinement that would normally be incurred by opting for four cylinders instead of six, it injects an element of logic into a purchasing decision that ultimately will be anything but.
You might still consider instead the similarly powerful diesel D300 Velar, which delivers a combined 44.1mpg to the P300’s 36.2mpg and does so despite that additional pair of cylinders. Alas, the future of diesel is uncertain at the moment.
If there’s a curveball, it’s that this P300 engine can also be found in the F-Pace, which can’t match the isolated ride of its corporate cousin but whose chassis offers poise and precision that’s a cut above – and for £10,000 less.
Range Rover Velar P300 HSE
Where Surrey; On sale Now; Price £65,060; Engine 4 cyls, 1997cc, turbocharged, petrol; Power 296bhp at 5000rpm; Torque 295lb ft at 1500-4500rpm; Gearbox 8-spd auto; Kerb weight 1813kg; Top speed 135mph; 0-62mph 6.0sec; Fuel economy 36.2mpg; CO2 rating 173g/km; Rivals Jaguar F-Pace, Audi Q5, Porsche Macan
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-revie...rst-drives/range-rover-velar-p300-2018-review
