(February 2, 2023) MAHWAH, N.J. — The New Range Rover Velar is a pure expression of modern luxury, featuring the latest technology, hallmark Range Rover refinement and a dramatic, clean and reductive new design. A new grille combines with the characteristic floating roof, unbroken waistline and flush deployable door handles that define the world’s most desirable luxury SUV family. New headlights provide a technical, jewel-like appearance and optimized visibility while the exterior is enhanced by a new lower rear bumper and dark accents.

The Range Rover Velar pioneered the Range Rover reductive design philosophy, and it takes this approach to a new level inside. The new single floating 11.4-inch curved glass touchscreen is integrated into the center console, providing immediate and intuitive control of all key vehicle functions.

A full suite of technologies promotes passenger comfort and wellbeing, making the mid-size luxury SUV even more desirable. The Range Rover Velar also offers a quiet cabin, thanks to refinement technologies including the pioneering Active Road Noise Cancellation system.

Buyers can choose from Velar P250 S, P250 Dynamic SE, P400 Dynamic SE and P400 Dynamic HSE. The Range Rover Velar has power to suit every driver. A range of smooth Ingenium gas engines, with 6-cylinder P400 featuring Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) technology that optimizes performance.

Acclaimed Range Rover ride comfort and refinement is provided by advanced chassis and suspension set-ups in the Range Rover Velar. Optional Electronic Air Suspension provides serene comfort, maintaining its composure on rougher roads while smoothing out bumps with Adaptive Dynamics, an advanced chassis system that continuously varies the damping forces at each wheel.

The latest generation of Ingenium gas 6-cylinder engines are available with 48-volt MHEV technology for enhanced efficiency and power delivery, using a Belt integrated Starter Generator (BiSG) to harvest energy usually lost under deceleration. It is stored in a 48-volt lithium-ion battery beneath the rear load-space. It can redeploy the energy to assist when accelerating, while also delivering a more refined and responsive start-stop system.

The 3.0-liter straight-six Ingenium gas engine, the P400 delivers 395 hp and 405 lb-ft, with acceleration from 0-60 mph in 5.2 seconds. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder now features a new smoother-shifting automatic eight-speed transmission. The P250 provides 247 hp and 269 lb-ft, with 0-60 mph in 7.1 seconds.

Adaptive Dynamics is standard on the P400 six-cylinder models and ensures suspension stiffness is optimized for the driving conditions, improving ride comfort and handling. There’s even a specific calibration for off-road driving. Advanced chassis and suspensions, including Electronic Air Suspension, Adaptive Dynamics and Configurable Dynamics, deliver exceptional performance and agility on-road.

Supreme all-terrain performance is also offered, with assured Range Rover breadth of capability thanks to an intelligent torque on-demand all-wheel drive (AWD) system. It provides the optimum torque distribution to suit various conditions, whether driving dynamically on the road or pulling away from a standstill on slippery surfaces.

Terrain Response 2 is accessible through Pivi Pro and allows the driver to adjust vehicle settings to suit the driving environment, with a choice of Eco, Comfort, Grass-Gravel-Snow, Mud-Ruts, Sand, Dynamic and Automatic mode. Each alters the calibration of the engine, transmission, all-wheel drive system, suspension, and stability control systems for optimum traction and composure.