The Velar is the latest addition to the Range Rover family of luxury SUVs and it is officially launching in South Africa next week and we will be driving it (again)! Take a look at specification and pricing for the Velar…

Sitting snug between the Evoque and Range Rover Sport is the new Velar, an elegant and modern SUV that can tackle various terrains. The Velar will be officially launched in South Africa next week and we will be driving it in Cape Town. The Velar will be in Land Rover showrooms as of 20 October 2017. Here are some key specification and pricing details for the Velar ahead of its upcoming launch.

Key specification details

A total of 6 engine choices will be offered and Land Rover's Terrain Response system will ensure capable performance offroad.

The Velar will be offered with a range of petrol and diesel engines across 4 trim lines including Base, S, SE and HSE. In addition to this, customers can opt for R-Dynamic trim with adds sportier exterior and interior details. There will also be a Velar First Edition on sale from launch which will be equipped with a range of optional features as standard and will be offered in 3 exterior colours including Corris Grey, Silicon Silver and Flux.

Engines

The engine range includes 3 diesel engines and 3 petrol engines. Starting with the diesel engines, the Velar range kicks off with a 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine with 132 kW and a claimed consumption figure of 5.4 L/100 km.

Moving up the range is a more powerful 2.0-litre twin-turbodiesel engine with 177 kW and a claimed fuel consumption figure of 5.8 L/100 km.

The most powerful diesel engine on offer is the twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine with 221 kW and a claimed fuel consumption figure of 6.4 L/100km.

On the petrol front, the range starts with a 2.0-litre turbopetrol engine with 183 kW and a claimed fuel consumption figure of 7.6 L/100 km.

A more powerful 221 kW 2.0-litre turbopetrol is also offered, carrying a claimed fuel consumption figure of 7.8 L/100 km.

The range-topping engine is a supercharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine with 280 kW and a claimed fuel consumption figure of 9.4 L/100km.

An 8-speed automatic transmission is standard as is Terrain Response which allows you to traverse varying terrain. A single-speed transfer box with high range and an open rear differential is standard.

Key features

High-grade materials and impressive dual touchscreens create an appealing interior.

Standard features on the Velar include heated door mirrors, flush door handles, automatic LED headlights with levelling and rear fog lights. The interior is fitted with a auto-dimming rear-view mirror, illuminated vanity mirrors, front and rear cupholders, interior lighting and a 40:20:40 split rear seat.

The base Velar is equipped with ebony luxtec and ebony suede cloth upholstery. S and SE grades are fitted with ebony perforated grained leather upholstery while the HSE derivative is fitted with ebony perforated Winsor leather.

The base-spec and S grade Velar feature analogue dials with a central TFT display while a 12-inch interactive driver display is offered on SE and HSE derivatives. A highlight of the Velar is the Touch Pro Duo system that incorporates two 10-inch touchscreens housing the infotainment system and majority of the vehicle’s functions, resulting in less interior buttons and a minimalist interior design. The loading bay offers a generous 673 litres of space.

Safety features include 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, emergency brake assist, dynamic stability control, electronic traction control, roll stability control, cornering brake control, hill launch assist, trailer stability assist and lane departure warning, to name a few. ISOFIX child seat mounts are also standard.

If you are interested in building your very own Velar with all the features you desire, you can visit the Velar Configurator on Land Rover’s website.

Range Rover Velar – Price in South Africa

Prices include a Land Rover Five Year Care Plan including a 5-year/100 000km service plan, a 5-year/100 000km maintenance plan and a 5-year/100 000km warranty, as standard.

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