The Range Rover Velar is positioned between the Evoque and Sport, and Jaguar Land Rover SAs says the revision will see 13 models hit showroom floors from the second half of 2022.
Of these 13 models that will go on sale, there will be plug-in and mild hybrid Velars, giving customers a greener and more efficient option.
Also of interest is Jaguar Land Rover confirming the reintroduction of the popular Velar Edition. This special edition includes the full Velar paint palette, a black contrasting roof, Black Pack, as well as 20-inch gloss black alloy wheels. There’s also a panoramic roof as well as privacy glass.
As far as engines go, the Range Rover Velar will be offered with an assortment of powertrains ranging from 4-cylinder to 6-cylinder. Both petrol and diesel engines will be offered. The P400e plug-in hybrid produces 297 kW and 640 Nm from a combination of petrol and electric power. Impressively, a 0-100 kph of just 5.4 seconds.
There’s a 17.1 kWh lithium-ion battery positioned under the floor which can be charged to 80% in just 30 minutes, depending on charger speed. There’s a pure electric range of 53 km, and fuel consumption claim of 2.2 L/100 km.
There’s also mild-hybrid tech for the 3.0-litre straight-6 engine, and this motor punches out 250 kW and 480 Nm. This will be one of the quicker models offered, boasting a 0-100 kph time of just 6.3 seconds.
For the diesel fans, there’ll be an array of oil burners on offer, including the new-generation 4-cylinder Ingenium with 147 kW and a 221 kW 6-cylinder.
The Range Rover Velar cabin features the new JLR Pivi Pro infotainment system, which we’ve experienced in many other products, such as the Jaguar F-Pace.
Range Rover has also fitted the Velar range with technologies like active road noise cancellation tech, as well as cabin air purification and advanced driving assistance tech.
There’ll be more details and pricing when the Range Rover Velar hits SA showrooms in the second half of 2022.
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