The 2018 Range Rover Velar, the newest member of the Range Rover family arrived in Australia this week.
Built on the same platform as the Jaguar F-PACE SUV, the Velar will fill a gap in the Range Rover line-up between the Evoque and Sport.
In terms of proportions, the designers have done well to maintain the familiar Range Rover design language in a mid-size package.
Unbelievably, at launch, there are 50 variants to choose from with prices ranging from $70,662 to $168,862.
Both the Velar and Velar R-Dynamic core range comprises Standard, S, SE or HSE trim levels. There’s also a First Edition model, available with either a V6 diesel or supercharged petrol engine. The First Edition is available for one model year only and brings a higher level of luxury that the HSE.
With such a wide range and an extensive list of packs and options, you’re unlikely to see two identical Velars.
Technology lovers can get excited, the Velar will debut the Touch Pro Duo infotainment system, featuring two high-definition 10-inch touchscreens.
We are very excited to experience the premium textile seat material that has been developed with Kvadrat, a leading manufacturer of high-quality design textiles from Europe. There is now demand for a sustainable, yet premium alternative to leather.
The Range Rover Velar isn’t just a driveway queen destined to live a sedate life of school runs and shopping trips, the brand says like all Range Rover models, the Velar offers ‘world-class all-terrain capability’.
The Velar will utilise a sophisticated all-wheel drive system, four-corner air suspension, ground clearance of 251mm (213mm with coil springs), wading depth of 650mm (600mm with coil springs) and Land Rover's much-revered Terrain Response 2 and All Terrain Progress Control. The off-road credentials look impressive for a car in this segment.
There are six engines to choose from, three diesel and three petrol in both four and six-cylinder configurations.
The four-cylinder Ingenium diesel engines are offered in 132kW/500Nm and 177kW/500Nm variants. The V6 oiler outputs 221kW of power and a huge 700Nm of torque, we have already experienced this engine in the Jaguar F-PACE.
Moving to the four-cylinder Ingenium petrol engines, the base unit produces 184kW/365Nm. The P300 engine outputs 221kW and 400Nm making it the most powerful four-cylinder engine ever deployed under the hood of a Land Rover.
The 280kW supercharged V6 petrol engine develops 280kW/450Nm, Land Rover claims a 0 to 100km/h sprint time of 5.7 seconds and a top speed of 250km/h.
All Velars will come standard with the brilliant ZF eight-speed automatic transmission which will send power to all four wheels.
The Range Rover Velar is on sale now.
Check back for our upcoming review of the Velar.
2018 Range Rover Velar standard features:
Transmission and dynamics
Single-speed transfer box
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
8-speed Automatic Transmission
Terrain Response
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Adaptive Dynamics
Torque Vectoring by Braking
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
Hill Launch Assist
Gradient Release Control (GRC)
Electronic Traction Control (ETC)
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Lane Departure Warning
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Roll Stability Control (RSC)
Speed Proportional Electronic Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)
Low Traction Launch
Coil suspension
Electronic Air Suspension (standard on V6 models)
Stop/Start
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
Exterior Features
Rain sensing wipers
Tailgate slotted spoiler
Deployable flush door handles
Heated exterior mirrors
Solid paint
Acoustic laminated windscreen
Lighting
Automatic headlights
Follow me home lighting
Rear fog lights
Front and rear LED lights
Wheels
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
18-inch 15 spoke alloy wheels
All season tyres
Interior Features
Touch Pro Duo
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Push Button Start
Morzine headlining
Painted door finishers
Leather steering wheel
5-inch display with instrument panel
Black gearshift paddles
Metal loadspace scuff plate and metal front treadplates
Two-zone Climate Control
Ambient Interior Lighting
Bluetooth connectivity
Air Quality Sensor
Auto-dimming interior rear view mirror
Land Rover Sound System 250W with 8 speakers
Seating
Luxtec and suedecloth seats
8-way manual front seats
Two-piece sliding front centre armrest
40:20:40 split-fold rear seat
Second-row centre headrest
Convenience
Keyless Entry
Rear Parking Aid
Cruise Control with Speed Limiter (145km/h)
Loadspace cover
Voice Control (Phone & Audio only)
Power Socket Pack 1 – 2 x USB, 3 x 12V
Lockable glovebox
Electric windows with one-touch open/close and anti-trap
Rear View Camera
Powered Gesture Tailgate
Safety
Perimetric alarm and immobiliser
Advanced Emergency Brake Assist
Brake pad wear indicator
6 airbags
Seat belt reminder
Rear ISOFIX
Power operated child locks
R-DYNAMIC features in addition to standard features:
R-Dynamic treadplates
Leather steering wheel with Chrome bezel
Unique front and rear bumper design including integrated exhaust finishers
Satin Chrome gearshift paddles
Shadow Aluminium trim finisher
Bright metal pedals
Ebony Morzine headlining
Gloss Black mirrors with Narvik Black scalps
Front fog lights
2018 Range Rover Velar Pricing (excluding on-road costs):
Range Rover Velar
D180 AWD Automatic 132kW - $71,550
D240 AWD Automatic 177kW - $80,950
D300 AWD Automatic 221kW - $92,850
P250 AWD Automatic 184kW - $70,662
P300 AWD Automatic 221kW - $78,750
P380 AWD Automatic 280kW - $93,462
Range Rover Velar S
D180 AWD Automatic 132kW - $82,650
D240 AWD Automatic 177kW - $92,050
D300 AWD Automatic 221kW - $103,950
P250 AWD Automatic 184kW - $81,762
P300 AWD Automatic 221kW - $89,850
P380 AWD Automatic 280kW - $104,562
Range Rover Velar SE
D180 AWD Automatic 132kW - $91,550
D240 AWD Automatic 177kW - $100,950
D300 AWD Automatic 221kW - $112,850
P250 AWD Automatic 184kW - $90,662
P300 AWD Automatic 221kW - $98,750
P380 AWD Automatic 280kW - $113,462
Range Rover Velar HSE
D180 AWD Automatic 132kW - $107,850
D240 AWD Automatic 177kW - $117,250
D300 AWD Automatic 221kW - $129,150
P250 AWD Automatic 184kW - $106,962
P300 AWD Automatic 221kW - $115,050
P380 AWD Automatic 280kW - $129,762
Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic
D180 AWD Automatic 132kW - $77,550
D240 AWD Automatic 177kW - $86,950
D300 AWD Automatic 221kW - $98,850
P250 AWD Automatic 184kW - $76,662
P300 AWD Automatic 221kW - $84,750
P380 AWD Automatic 280kW - $99,462
Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic S
D180 AWD Automatic 132kW - $88,650
D240 AWD Automatic 177kW - $98,050
D300 AWD Automatic 221kW - $109,950
P250 AWD Automatic 184kW - $87,762
P300 AWD Automatic 221kW - $95,850
P380 AWD Automatic 280kW - $110,562
Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic SE
D180 AWD Automatic 132kW - $97,550
D240 AWD Automatic 177kW - $106,950
D300 AWD Automatic 221kW - $118,850
P250 AWD Automatic 184kW - $96,662
P300 AWD Automatic 221kW - $104,750
P380 AWD Automatic 280kW - $119,462
Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic HSE
D180 AWD Automatic 132kW - $113,850
D240 AWD Automatic 177kW - $123,250
D300 AWD Automatic 221kW - $135,150
P250 AWD Automatic 184kW - $112,962
P300 AWD Automatic 221kW - $121,050
P380 AWD Automatic 280kW - $135,762
Range Rover Velar First Edition
D300 AWD Automatic 221kW - $168,250
P380 AWD Automatic 280kW - $168,862
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