Cons: Steep pricing; not quite as practical as many class rivals, so-so ride quality[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][vc_column_text]CG Says: The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar replaces its supercharged V6 with a turbocharged and supercharged inline six with a mild-hybrid system. There is also a new infotainment system that is capable of over-the-air software downloads and Active Road Noise Cancellation. Land Rover introduced the Range Rover Velar for 2018, an SUV that blends the brands’ trademark off-road prowess with exceptionally sleek, urban styling. We categorize the Velar as a premium compact crossover SUV, though it is on the large end of that class; it slots between the Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Sport in size. Velar shares an aluminum-intensive basic platform with its corporate cousin, the Jaguar F-Pace. Three engine choices are offered: a 247-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder, the new six is a supercharged and turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six paired with a 48-volt mild hybrid system that is rated at 335 or 395 hp, and the top choice is a 550-hp supercharged 5.0-liter V8. All engines are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive. Available safety features include autonomous emergency braking, lane-departure warning and mitigation, driver-condition monitor, and blind-spot alert. Other available features include a head-up instrument display, panoramic sunroof, adaptive and height-adjustable air suspension, the Land Rover Terrain Response system, and a locking rear differential. Its sexy, luxurious looks seem more suited for Beverly Hills than a rugged backwoods trail, but the Range Rover Velar is well equipped to handle either environ. Land Rover offers a good range of engine choices and other options to tailor a Velar to your tastes and budget, but this is a pricey-for-its-class SUV in any of its forms.[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][mk_content_box heading=”The Facts”][mk_table el_class=”new-review-specs”]
| Class | Premium Compact SUV |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door wagon |
| Passenger Count | 5 |
| Drive Wheels | all-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Land Rover |
| Nation of Manufacture | England |
| Base Prices | S 4-Cylinder: $58,050 R-Dynamic S 4-cyl: $60,050 S 335-hp 6-cyl: $65,050 R-Dynamic S 335-hp 6-cyl: $67,050 R-Dynamic HSE 395-hp 6-cyl: $78,050 SV Autobiography Dynamic: NA |
| Base Engine turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (4-Cylinder) |
| Horsepower 247 |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 20 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 26 |
| Optional Engine turbocharged/supercharged 3.0-liter six/electric motor (6-cyl) |
| Horsepower 335 (395 R-Dynamic HSE) |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 19-20 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 25-26 |
| Optional Engine supercharged 5.0-liter V8 (SV Autobiography Dynamic) |
| Horsepower 550 |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 15 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 20 |
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