Sleek and refined the Range Rover Velar goes on sale in South Africa on 20 October 2017 and you can pick one up for just under R1 million – pricing starts at R947 700.
The fourth model in the Range Rover family (positioned between the Evoque and Range Rover Sport) is the most ‘aerodynamically-efficient Land Rover ever produced’. Its flush door handles emphasizes the Velar’s ‘reductive, sculptured form’, and contribute to the low drag coefficient. The the full-LED headlights are also the most-slender produced by Land Rover.
Powertrains include a range of range of six petrol and diesel engines mated to eight-speed ZF auto transmissions and all-wheel drive. The SUV also comes with Land Rover’s suite of traction technologies including Terrain Response 2 and All Terrain Progress Control.
The four-cylinder diesel mills are offered in 132kW and 177kW variants, with 500Nm torque and low 142g/km CO2 emissions . The four-pot petrol engines deliver 184kW and 365Nm, for 0-100km/h acceleration in 6.7 seconds, and a more powerful variant delivers 221kW and 400Nm, to achieve the 0-100km/h sprint in just 6.0 seconds.
The V6 diesel produces 700Nm of torque, while the 280kW supercharged V6 petrol engine enables the Velar to reach 100km/h in only 5.7 seconds, before reaching an electronically-limited top speed of 250km/h.
Ground clearance is 251mm (213mm when equipped with coil springs) and the class-leading wading depth is 650mm (600mm when equipped with coil springs).
Inside, the new Touch Pro Duo infotainment system features two 10-inch high-definition touchscreens. Instead of high quality leather, customarily found in vehicles of this calibre, the Velar offers a sustainable, premium textile seat material as an alternative.
The Velar and Velar R-Dynamic range comprise Standard, S, SE and HSE specifications. Customers can also specify Black and Premium exterior packs for an even more distinguished appearance. Customers can build their own Velar using the Land Rover Configurator.
“We call the Velar the avant-garde Range Rover,” said Land Rover Chief Design Officer, Gerry McGovern. “It brings a new dimension of glamour, modernity and elegance to the brand. The Range Rover Velar changes everything.”
Gerry McGovern, Chief Design Officer, Land Rover said:
“Velar is now the compelling, stand-out design in the class, showcasing perfectly optimised volume, powerful, taut surfaces and a stunning silhouette.”
Range Rover Velar Pricing
Range Rover Velar 2.0 D 132kW D180 R 947 700
Range Rover Velar 2.0 D 132kW D180 S R 1 028 600
Range Rover Velar 2.0 D 132kW D180 R 1 077 900
Range Rover Velar 2.0 D 132kW D180 HSE R 1 172 400
Range Rover Velar 2.0 D 132kW D180 R-DYNAMIC R 980 500
Range Rover Velar 2.0 D 132kW D180 R-DYNAMIC S R 1 061 300
Range Rover Velar 2.0 D 132kW D180 R-DYNAMIC SE R 1 110 600
Range Rover Velar 2.0 D 132kW D180 R-DYNAMIC HSE R 1 205 200
Range Rover Velar 2.0 D 177kW D240 R 1 010 400
Range Rover Velar 2.0 D 177kW D240 S R 1 091 300
Range Rover Velar 2.0 D 177kW D240 SE R 1 140 600
Range Rover Velar 2.0 D 177kW D240 HSE R 1 235 100
Range Rover Velar 2.0 D 177kW D240 R-DYNAMIC R 1 043 200
Range Rover Velar 2.0 D 177kW D240 R-DYNAMIC S R 1 124 000
Range Rover Velar 2.0 D 177kW D240 R-DYNAMIC SE R 1 173 300
Range Rover Velar 2.0 D 177kW D240 R-DYNAMIC HSE R 1 267 900
Range Rover Velar 3.0 D 221kW D300 R 1 089 000
Range Rover Velar 3.0 D 221kW D300 S R 1 169 800
Range Rover Velar 3.0 D 221kW D300 SE R 1 219 100
Range Rover Velar 3.0 D 221kW D300 HSE R 1 313 700
Range Rover Velar 3.0 D 221kW D300 R-DYNAMIC R 1 121 800
Range Rover Velar 3.0 D 221kW D300 R-DYNAMIC S R 1 202 600
Range Rover Velar 3.0 D 221kW D300 R-DYNAMIC SE R 1 251 900
Range Rover Velar 3.0 D 221kW D300 R-DYNAMIC HSE R 1 346 400
Range Rover Velar 3.0 D 221kW D300 First Edition R 1 529 300
Range Rover Velar 2.0 P 184kW P250 R 947 700
Range Rover Velar 2.0 P 184kW P250 S R 1 028 600
Range Rover Velar 2.0 P 184kW P250 SE R 1 077 900
Range Rover Velar 2.0 P 184kW P250 HSE R 1 172 400
Range Rover Velar 2.0 P 184kW P250 R-DYNAMIC R 980 500
Range Rover Velar 2.0 P 184kW P250 R-DYNAMIC S R 1 061 300
Range Rover Velar 2.0 P 184kW P250 R-DYNAMIC SE R 1 110 600
Range Rover Velar 2.0 P 184kW P250 R-DYNAMIC HSE R 1 205 200
Range Rover Velar 2.0 P 221kW P300 R 1 000 000
Range Rover Velar 2.0 P 221kW P300 S R 1 080 800
Range Rover Velar 2.0 P 221kW P300 SE R 1 130 100
Range Rover Velar 2.0 P 221kW P300 HSE R 1 224 600
Range Rover Velar 2.0 P 221kW P300 R-DYNAMIC R 1 032 700
Range Rover Velar 2.0 P 221kW P300 R-DYNAMIC S R 1 113 600
Range Rover Velar 2.0 P 221kW P300 R-DYNAMIC SE R 1 162 900
Range Rover Velar 2.0 P 221kW P300 R-DYNAMIC HSE R 1 257 400
Range Rover Velar 3.0 P 280kW P380 R 1 099 400
Range Rover Velar 3.0 P 280kW P380 S R1 180 300
Range Rover Velar 3.0 P 280kW P380 SE R 1 229 600
Range Rover Velar 3.0 P 280kW P380 HSE R 1 324 100
Range Rover Velar 3.0 P 280kW P380 R-DYNAMIC R 1 132 200
Range Rover Velar 3.0 P 280kW P380 R-DYNAMIC S R 1 213 100
Range Rover Velar 3.0 P 280kW P380 R-DYNAMIC SE R 1 262 400
Range Rover Velar 3.0 P 280kW P380 R-DYNAMIC HSE R 1 356 900
Range Rover Velar 3.0 P 280kW P380 First Edition R 1 539 800
Recommended Retail Prices are subject to change without notice, exclude CO2 tax, and include a 5 year/100,000km Maintenance Plan and Roadside Assistance
(excluding Defender with a standard 3 year/100,000km warranty)