When discerning drivers in Metairie, New Orleans, and Metairie, LA, are seeking a sophisticated SUV that’s as robust as it is refined, they look to the Range Rover Velar. This luxury compact crossover in the Range Rover lineup has much to offer, both inside and out.
During pre-production, Range Rover engineers wanted to hide the identity of their early prototypes, so they applied a Velar badge, after velare, which is Latin meaning to veil or cover. With this review, the team at Land Rover New Orleans removes the veil from the latest model year of this distinctive, forward-thinking model.
MAX HORSEPOWER
MAX TOWING CAPACITY
STANDARD ACCELERATION (0-60 MPH)
STANDARD TOUCHSCREEN
ALL WHEEL DRIVE
LEATHER SEATING
WIRELESS SMARTPHONE INTEGRATION
The Range Rover Velar features a sleek, streamlined silhouette. Each of its three trims—Velar S, Velar Dynamic SE, and Velar Dynamic HSE—has major curb appeal. Beyond its perfect appointments, the Velar offers a range of pack choices, accessories, wheels, and roof options to make your Range Rover Velar uniquely yours.
The Velar offers a paint palette of nine colors and features a modern grille, lighting elements, and rear bumper. Add a Black contrast roof to further distinguish your Velar. Continuing its tradition of maintaining a reductive design, the exterior of the Range Rover Velar features hidden tailpipes and stealthy super red LED taillights.
Express yourself even more by adding the Black Exterior Package that includes Narvik Black accents to the hood, grille, fender and door finishers, mirror caps, tailgate, and more. Have a lifestyle that involves a regular regimen of outdoor activities? Add cross bars, a roof box, or a sports carrier to transport bikes, a kayak, or skis and snowboards.
The minimalist, clutter-free interior of the Range Rover Velar literally places you in the lap of luxury. It comes standard with grained leather seats with heated functionality and available ventilation. Those luxe seats come complete with 14-way driver memory; available 20-way adjustable seats with massage will turn your Velar into a mobile spa.
Although considered a compact crossover, the Range Rover Velar is quite spacious, allowing everyone on board to enjoy their personal comfort zone.
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| Headroom (front/rear) | 38.19/38.03 in. |
| Legroom (front/rear) | 40.28/37.17 in. |
| Cargo Volume (behind 2nd row/behind 1st row) | 30.9/62.7 cu. ft. |
To fully appreciate its capacity to transport your essentials, you can fit 10 carry-on suitcases in its cargo hold; fold down the second row and you can fit up to 23 carry-ons—or your latest finds at the antique store.
The Range Rover Velar offers two powertrain options, including one with mild hybrid technology. It assists in accelerating off the line while also reducing emissions and improving fuel economy.
The two engines in the Velar offer a range of 247 to 395 horsepower, and towing capacity with either engine is in excess of 5,000 pounds.
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Velar S, Velar Dynamic SE
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Velar Dynamic SE, Velar Dynamic HSE
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| Engine | 2.0L P250 Gas engine | 3.0L P400 Gas Mild Hybrid engine |
| Horsepower | 247 HP | 395 HP |
| Torque | 269 lb-ft | 406 lb-ft |
| Towing Capacity | 5,291 lbs. | 5,511 lbs. |
So, regardless of which model or engine you choose, you’ll enjoy plenty of power and have the capability to haul a variety of recreational equipment when the spirit of adventure beckons.
All Range Rover Velar models come standard with Intelligent All Wheel Drive with Intelligent Driveline Dynamics that optimizes traction in nearly any road or weather condition. Its Adaptive Dynamics monitors movements up to 500 times a second to provide optimal control and deliver a smooth ride regardless of where your wanderlust leads.
If you keep it polished and professional during the week but prefer to indulge your wild side and head off the pavement on the weekends, the Velar is the perfect sidekick. Its Terrain Response® 2 system and All Terrain Progress Control, similar to a low-speed adaptive cruise control, provide seamless off-road driving.
Today’s drivers require a full complement of in-vehicle technologies to remain connected and protected. The Range Rover Velar includes an award-winning infotainment system as well as a plethora of driver-assistance features that act as a virtual copilot.
The Pivi Pro infotainment system and its floating 11.4-inch curved Touchscreen with intuitive functionality serves as your infotainment hub. Also included is a 12.3-inch Interactive Driver Display that can customize how essential driving information is presented. Among its other many standard infotainment technologies are:
Want to enjoy an in-cabin concert that provides front-row seats to your favorite artist? In the Range Rover Velar, you can. Its Meridian™ 3D Surround Sound System with up to 17 speakers offers a fully immersive surround-sound experience. Meanwhile, the included active noise cancellation system (along with its standard acoustic laminated windshield) provides a quieter cabin so you can enjoy every note or even quiet conversations.
When you’re out on the road, the unexpected can happen. It helps to have an extra set of eyes watching out for you, especially in those hard-to-see areas and in unforeseen situations. You can have complete peace of mind when you drive the Range Rover Velar since it standardly equips:
Once you reach your destination and need to park, the Velar continues to lend a hand. Whether you’re navigating a parallel on-street parking spot or reversing into or out of a space in a busy parking lot, you’ll benefit from several other included features: the 3D Surround Camera, Front and Rear Parking Aid, and the Rear Traffic Monitor.
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When it comes to luxury crossovers, the Range Rover Velar and the BMW X5 both bring a lot to the table. Still, with the Velar, more of its luxe features come standard without having to upgrade trim levels or add on, as you’ll need to do with the X5. Now, that’s rich.
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X5
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| Standard | ALL WHEEL DRIVE | Optional |
| Standard | LEATHER SEATS | Optional |
| 14-way | STANDARD SEAT POSITIONING | 8-way |
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The Range Rover Velar and the Audi Q7 are fairly evenly matched in many ways: Both SUVs have two engines, both come standard with All Wheel Drive, and they have many similar amenities. Still, their differences are striking enough to have a major impact in several areas, and the Velar easily surpasses the Q7 in each one.
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Q7
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| 395 HP | MAX HORSEPOWER | 335 HP |
| 22 city/26 hwy MPG* | AWD FUEL ECONOMY | 18 city/23 hwy MPG |
| Standard | DRIVER CONDITION MONITOR | Not Offered |
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ABesides being luxury SUVs, the Range Rover Velar and the Porsche Macan can serve as adventure vehicles. That said, heading on a weekend road trip with friends is more easily accomplished with the Range Rover. Even with all seats occupied, you can pack more in the Velar and haul your recreational toys more easily than with the Macan. Clearly, the Velar puts the fun in functional.**
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Macan
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| 30.9 cu. ft. | TRUNK VOLUME | 17.2 cu. ft. |
| 5,511 lbs. | MAX TOWING CAPACITY | 4,409 lbs. |
| Standard | LEATHER SEATS | Optional |
Now that we’ve lifted the veil off the Range Rover Velar, are you ready to take a test drive around Metairie, New Orleans, or Metairie, LA? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Contact Land Rover New Orleans to experience the Velar firsthand and discover everything else it has to offer.
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Shop Range Rover Velar Value Your Trade Apply for Financing Schedule a Test Drive* All figures are EPA estimates and for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle's condition. See www.fueleconomy.gov.
** Most accurate information used at the time of posting.
