Range Rover, the name has a flair that nobody can resist looking at. Repeatedly having proved to be one of the best SUV makers, we get yet another treat with the Velar being continued into 2021. Want a Range Rover, but something with a little more character than the Range Rover Evoque? Land Rover solves this by placing the Range Rover Velar, which based on the Jaguar F-Pace platform right between the two finest production SUVs out of its factory. 

Fasten your seat belt and get ready for a bumpy ride as we journey over the trails with the 2021 Range Rover Velar and its cost, facts, and figures!

Under The Hood

2021 Range Rover Velar
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The word Velar originates from the Latin word “velare” which roughly translates to “hidden”, and that is precisely the character of the SUV. To meet the expectations of every kind of customer, JLR plays it smart and offers plenty of engine options to choose from. We get to choose from two capable engines that offer economy, playfulness, and monstrosity in three different packages. The base engine is a turbocharged 2.0L four-pot making 247 HP, however, it cannot entice the driver and lacks agility.

For the folks that want something that can get them from Point A to Point B a little faster, have the new 3.0L Inline-Six Engine that makes 340 HP and 480 lb-ft of torque. That’s not all folks, another option to the Inline-Six setup is the choice of a mild-hybrid 48-volt system that can churn 395-HP and 550 lb-ft of torque! Talk about power and efficiency. The 400 HP variant of the engine will only be available with the R-Dynamic body style.

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Interiors

2021 Range Rove Velar Interiors
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Personalization takes the focal point in the interiors of the Velar. Instead of just adding any material in the interiors, Rover offers its customers the chance to select the materials in the cabin. Options for customization include seats, headliners, accents, we can have all of which in the choice of leather, suede, and fine metals or wood. The fabric stitch quality, simplicity of the cabin construction, and advanced tech give the interior a plush appeal.

A wide range of adjustments is on offer for the driver, be it a seat or steering wheel. The driver gets electrically adjustable seats that are quite comfortable, even on long-legged journeys. With high-spec trims, the option of heating, cooling, and massaging gets added to the driver's seat to add to the comfort and luxury. For the driver to pick the optimum driving position, the steering wheel is capable of tilt and telescopic adjustments.

To keep the occupants entertained, the Velar’s center console is stacked with two 10-inch touch infotainment systems for double the fun. Accessing the settings through the lower touchscreen can get complicated, which is where the physical knobs come as a relief. All features of the SUV become easily accessible through the lower touchscreen. A 17-Speaker and dual-channel subwoofer Meridian Surround Sound System with an 825W amplifier is available as standard. The Velar also gets features like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth for mobile phone connectivity.

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Cost Of Range Rover Velar

2021 Range Rover Velar
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The Range Rover series from Land Rover starts off with the Range Rover Evoque. It has had a successful run so far, however; the Velar feels better than the Evoque in terms of luxury and power. Now is it better than the Sport? Well, if you count the discontinued Velar SVAutobiography trim, then maybe. The Range Rover Sport is in a different league altogether. How does this all matter, well the Velar is placed right between the Evoque and the Sport and priced with a difference of around $10k.

Things are a bit different for the 2021 models, the base model of the Velar is “S” P250 loaded with the 2.0L Inline-Four engine which starts at a price of $56,500. Purchasing one isn’t the only option available, with a signing payment of $4,495, the Velar is available for a lease of 36 months that starts with monthly payments of $599 per month. Opting for the 3.0L Inline-Six engine with the “S” P340 trim starts at a price of $63,900.

To add a little spice, the R-Dynamic body style is much more aggressive than the base Velar. For these exterior changes, the R-Dynamic S P250 trim packed with the base 2.0L Inline-Four starts at a price of $58,900. Now the Inline-Six engine in the R-Dynamic trim can be had in two different tuning set-ups. The R-Dynamic P340 trim starts at 65,900. Both the R-Dynamic P250 and P340 are $2,000 more expensive than the base “S” trim versions with just some changes in the body style. A 395HP version of the 3.0L Inline-Six is only available with the R-Dynamic trim, it starts at a whopping $76,900.

This is why we said the Velar isn’t as exciting as the Range Rover Sport, which starts at a price of $65,900, which is much lower than what one ends up paying for the Velar R-Dynamic P400 trim.

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