2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Review

If you thought that the Range Rover Evoque was a little too small and the Range Rover Sport wasn’t stylish enough, don’t worry. Land Rover has addressed this by blending the Evoque’s styling with the proportions of the larger Sport, resulting in the Range Rover Velar, the fourth model in the Range Rover family. Debuting in 2017, the Velar is based on a platform it shares with the Jaguar F-Pace. This isn’t just a beautiful concept vehicle; it’s an SUV designed for exceptional performance both on and off the road.

The Range Rover Velar is a luxury crossover SUV, equipped with an intelligent terrain-response system and inherent Land Rover DNA, making it capable of traversing areas where most luxury crossovers cannot. It stands out against competitors like the Jaguar F-Pace, BMW X4, Audi Q5, and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe with its distinctive appearance.

Exterior

The exterior form factor of the 2019 Range Rover Velar looks effortlessly stylish and elegant. It features:

• Svelte yet intimidating front fascia with a steeply-raked windshield
• Vast clamshell hood with fake vents
• Wide honeycomb grille
• Magnificent dual-projector LED headlights with Land Rover’s signature LED DRLs
• A sporty bumper with aggressive-looking air intakes and a front lip spoiler

The expressive side profile displays a confident and sporty posture with:

• Massive 21-inch alloy wheels
• Flared fenders
• Designer elements along the fender and front door
• Flush door handles
• Distinctive shoulder line and blacked-out door pillars with a floating roof

The flamboyant back end features:

• Steeply-sloped rear window
• Large rear spoiler
• Stunning LED wrap-around taillights
• Chunky bumper with dual exhausts and an air diffuser

The 2019 Range Rover Velar measures:

• Length: 4.803 meters
• Width: 2.032 meters
• Height: 1.666 meters
• Wheelbase: 2.873 meters
• Boot space: 532 liters

Interior

The interior design of the 2019 Range Rover Velar is sophisticated and contemporary, showcasing:

• Exceptional layout, textures, and styling
• High-quality build with perfect materials, trim, and fit & finish
• Spacious front seating, though the rear bench may be less accommodating

The Velar is equipped with advanced features including:

• Adaptive suspension
• Radar cruise control
• Adaptive full-LED headlights
• Panoramic glass roof
• Electric tailgate
• Leather upholstery
• Paddle shifters and aluminum pedals
• Ambient lighting
• Dual center-console 10-inch touch-displays
• 12.3-inch driver’s display
• Meridian 23-speaker sound system
• Front, side, and curtain airbags
• Various electronic safety features

Engine and Performance

The 2019 Range Rover Velar P380 is powered by a 3.0-liter supercharged V6 engine, delivering:

• 376 hp
• 450 Nm of torque

This engine is paired with a smooth, quick-shifting ZF 8-speed automatic transmission and Land Rover’s Terrain-Response all-wheel-drive system, enabling the Velar to:

• Accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.7 seconds
• Achieve an electronically-limited top speed of 250 km/h
• Average fuel consumption of 9.4 L/100 km

Verdict

The 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar is priced from AED 213,150 to AED 436,100, with insurance premiums ranging from AED 4,796 to AED 9,812.