![]() ![]() A 240 horsepower, turbocharged four-cylinder engine is standard on the Velar S as are 19-inch wheels. They receive Jaguar Land Rover’s new Pivi Pro software with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Sirius XM satellite radio. Even the lowest price Velar is luxurious with grained leather seating and a panoramic sunroof standard. The P250 S starts at $59,750, including the $300 Land Rover insists on charging for a perforated leather steering wheel. There are five basic trims, P250 S, P340 S, P250 R-Dynamic S, P340 R-Dynamic S and P400 R-Dynamic HSE. That EU agency performs tests similar to those of IIHS and NHTSA. Like many high-end SUVs, the Velar hasn’t been tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), but it earned five stars from the European New Car Assessment Program (EuroNCAP). Adaptive cruise control is a stand-alone $1,350 option. Standard safety equipment includes lane departure warnings with lane keep assist, forward automatic emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alerts, a driver monitor, blind spot monitoring and traffic sign recognition. Buyers can specify electronic air suspension which gives better wheel travel at speeds below 30 mph, improves towing characteristics, and lowers the vehicle to aid ingress and egress.įor 2021, Land Rover hasn’t made any drastic changes to safety equipment. Velars are capable of towing unbraked trailers weighing up to 1,653 pounds, which is below average for the class. The R-Dynamic HSE is thirstier at 19 mpg city and 25 mpg highway.Īll models offer a minimum of 8-inches of ground clearance and the R-Dynamic HSE brings a 155 mph top speed. The I-6 MVEH comes in at one mpg less than the four delivering a not too thirsty 20 mpg city and 26 mpg in highway driving. Whatever the engine or trim level, all-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic transmission are standard.įuel economy ratings stack up at 21 mpg city and 27 mpg highway for the four-cylinder. It puts 395 horsepower and 405 pound-feet of torque at the driver’s command and blitzes to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds. The P340, rated at 340 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque will catapult the Velar to 60 mph in 6.0 seconds, according to Land Rover.Īt the top of the lineup, now that last year’s V8 has been discontinued, is the P400 I-6 MHEV in the R-Dynamic HSE. There are two iterations of the new-for-2021 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine allied to a mild hybrid system. The optional prime movers are more in keeping with the Velar’s suave demeanor. Unlike the Velar, the GV80 also offers an optional third row with a scant 30.3 inches of legroom.Ī 2.0 liter, turbocharged four-cylinder is the base engine, offering 247 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque capable of delivering a 7.1-second sprint to 60 mph. The Velar offers 40.28 inches of front legroom and 37.17 inches for rear-seat passengers, putting it ahead of the German competition but again behind the GV80’s 41.6 inches up front and 38.7 inches in the second row. ![]() This bests both the Cayenne, X6 or Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe, but the Genesis GV80 comes out well ahead, boasting a capacity of 84 cubic-feet. There are 30.9 cubic-feet of cargo space behind the rear seats and 62.7 with them folded flat. The downside of the low roof is that the Velar trades some space for style. JLR’s new Pivi Pro infotainment software promises to be less glitchy than earlier systems. Rich upholstery and fine surfaces abound. The Velar’s cabin is modern and tastefully minimalist. R-Dynamic trim brings copper color body accents. Flush-mounted door handles that pop out when required and squinting headlamps complete the Bond-film-worthy aesthetic. A shallow greenhouse, blacked-out roof pillars and chunky body make it obviously a Land Rover, but it looks sporty and tailored in a way few other Land Rovers ever have. Like the Jag, it competes with a fierce group of high end SUVs like the Porsche Cayenne, BMW X6, and the aggressively priced Genesis GV80. Both are built at Land Rover’s factory in Solihull, England. The Velar, whose name references a prototype of the original 1970s Range Rover, was unveiled at the London Design Museum in 2017 and shares its platform with Jaguar’s sporty F-Pace. It slots between the petite Evoque and the slightly larger Range Rover Sport and offers seating for five with prices starting at just over $58,000. This fashion-forward SUV cuts a dash like few others and, being a Land Rover, it handles rough going without so much as loosening its tie. It may be cliched to compare the Range Rover Velar to a Saville Row suit, but the analogy works. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |