The long suspension travel makes easy work of any rough roads, especially in comfort or efficiency modes, and any wind or tire noise is negligible in the face of the Meridian 23-speaker audio system as equipped (audio starts with an eight-speaker system, then jumps to 11 and 17 before getting to this sound unit). Truly, the power is fine for most scenarios, but despite its sleek shape, the Velar is still more smooth-riding SUV than canyon carver, and that is just what Land Rover was aiming for. However, the V6 we tested ran right up to about $90K, and both the four-bangers were about $75K so the options don’t come cheap.Ĭanadians are not offered the 2.0L gasoline engine, so pricing starts at CAD$64,095 ($2,095 freight included) for the four-cylinder diesel and the V6 at CAD$71,995. Diesel models start at $57,195 and the supercharged V6 starts at $65,195. If I had to choose, this would be my compromise for efficiency and power, as it’s also the value option, available in the base $50,895 model ($995 freight included in all prices) and all the way up to the R-Dynamic HSE trim at $68,595. It’s no rocketship, but it reaches 60 in a respectable 6.4 seconds (6.7 to 100 km/h) and doesn’t suffer the same sluggishness as the diesel at passing speeds. is a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline model (P250) with 247 hp and a broad range of 269 lb-ft of torque from 1,200 to 4,500 rpm. Official fuel consumption ratings are not yet published, so it will be some time before we find out just how efficient this diesel and the other powertrains are.ĪLSO SEE: 2018 Range Rover Sport Adds Plug-in Hybrid Variant Its acceleration estimate confirms that it is not fast, taking 8.4 seconds to reach 60 mph (8.9 to 100 km/h). Although peak torque arrives at an early 1,500 rpm, the diesel runs out of steam quickly and struggled to make quick work of passing maneuvers. The efficiency option is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged diesel powerplant (D180) rated at 180 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque. Shifts are seamless in comfort mode, clever enough in dynamic mode, and can quickly be locked into first gear in manual mode using the paddle shifters when off-roading. Torque is a generous but not overwhelming 332 pound-feet from 3,500 to 5,000 rpm, but with a lightweight architecture keeping mass in check at 4,471 pounds, the Velar can reach 60 mph in as little as 5.3 seconds and it feels plenty fast for a midsize luxury cocoon.Īll powertrains share an impeccably tuned eight-speed automatic transmission sourced from transmission specialist ZF. We started the day off in that V6 (which is indicated by a P380 badge on the tail), which is a supercharged 3.0L familiar from just about everything in the Jaguar Land Rover lineup, and the Velar delivers its 380 horsepower with a muted enthusiasm compared to the F-Pace, even in its most aggressive Dynamic mode. The Velar essentially has two entry-level powertrains, and then a top trim V6 that should more than satisfy your power cravings. There are also some cool monitoring displays that show horizontal and longitudinal angle or wheel angle and suspension articulation. (600 mm) that’s still almost two feet, people. On coil-spring models, wading is limited to 23.6 in. Other off-road specs include a 24.5-degree approach angle, 20.3-degree breakover angle, a 27.0-degree departure angle, and a maximum wading depth of 25.6 in. The all-wheel drive is fully automated but selectable, the aggressive settings jacking up the ride height and adjusting throttle, transmission and differential behavior to rein in torque and give you better control when balancing and crawling over obstacles. (213 mm) with the standard coil-spring suspension and increased suspension travel over the F-Pace, the Velar can tackle some pretty rough terrain. With a maximum 9.9 inches (251 millimeters) of ground clearance from its air suspension or 8.4 in. Even though it was developed alongside the Jaguar F-Pace, which is focused almost exclusively on paved roads, the Range Rover Velar isn’t just a different way to skin a cat, it’s an entirely different beast.
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