2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar SUV

　　

2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Review

byReese CountsVehicle Test Editor

　　Reese Counts has worked in the automotive industry since he started as an intern at zzdcar in 2015. He has written or edited thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Reese is a vehicle test editor at zzdcar and has also contributed to Autoblog. Reese has also been featured on Yahoo! Finance, Engadget and AOL reviewing cars and covering automotive technology, auto shows and more. Reese learned to drive in his father's C4 Chevrolet Corvette and now owns his grandfather's 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG. A love for cars runs deep in his family.

　　The 2024 Range Rover Velar is a small luxury SUV and the second smallest model in the Range Rover lineup. Slotting between the compact Evoque and the larger Range Rover Sport, the Velar has been a stylish entry in the luxury segment since its debut for the 2018 model year. More recently, the Velar has been feeling a bit dated compared to newer and less expensive SUVs from rivals like BMW, Mercedes and Genesis. For 2024, Range Rover is giving the Velar a number of updates that draw from some of the automaker's newer models, though the changes fall far short of a redesign.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar P250 S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$199/mo  for Range Rover Velar P250 S

　　Range Rover Velar P250 S

　　P250 S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) - $61,500 MSRPP250 Dynamic SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) (Most Popular) - $63,600 MSRPP400 Dynamic SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) - $70,600 MSRPP400 Dynamic HSE 4dr SUV AWD w/Varesine Blue Metallic Paint (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) - $84,795 MSRPP400 Dynamic HSE 4dr SUV AWD w/Zadar Grey Premium Metallic Paint (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) - $85,095 MSRP

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　　$183/mo

　　Avg. Midsize SUV

　　

zzdcar spotlight: Improved for 2024 but not all-new

The updates for 2024 may be few in number, but they are generally an improvement. On the outside, the Velar gets revised front and rear styling with new headlights, a new grille and tweaked bumpers. The design was clearly drawn from the full-size Range Rover, though as a whole it still looks mostly the same as before. The new infotainment system is also pulled from the flagship Range Rover and is snappier to use and looks more modern than before. That said, we're not thrilled with the decision to remove things like temperature control and volume knobs in favor of buttons and sliders on a touchscreen. We also wish Range Rover had spent some time revising the suspension tuning — the ride can feel a bit bouncy, even with the optional air suspension. The big Range Rover doesn't ride like this, and that makes the Velar feel like less of a Range Rover than it ought to be.

　　

Competitors to consider

Walk into any luxury dealer's showroom and you're likely to find a model that goes head-to-head with the Velar. Some of zzdcar' favorite small luxury SUVs include the Acura RDX, BMW X3, Genesis GV70 and Mercedes-Benz GLC. The Range Rover offers more off-road capability and more cargo space than most rivals, but the Velar's high price is a drawback considering the competition offers similar features and luxury appointments for less. If you do like the Velar but don't necessarily need the extra space, the smaller Range Rover Evoque hits all the same notes as the Velar but in a more compact and more affordable package.

　　

Which Range Rover Velar does zzdcar recommend?

The Velar is available in a few flavors, and we suggest going with the midlevel Dynamic SE trim. It's not much more expensive than the base trim, and it's the only Velar trim available with either a four- or six-cylinder powertrain. If it were our vehicle, we'd spring for the optional Technology Pack and Dynamic Handling Pack.

　　

Land Rover Range Rover Velar models

The 2024 Range Rover Velar is a small luxury SUV available in three trim levels: S, Dynamic SE and Dynamic HSE. Range Rover offers two powertrains in the Velar, dubbed P250 and P400. The P250 is a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine (247 horsepower, 269 lb-ft) and is standard on the S and Dynamic SE models. The P400 powertrain is a turbocharged mild hybrid inline six-cylinder engine (395 hp, 405 lb-ft) that's optional on the Dynamic SE and standard on the top-level Dynamic HSE trim. An eight-speed automatic is paired with both powertrains, and all-wheel drive is standard across the board. Keep reading for our breakdown of the key features you get with each trim.

　　S

　　The Velar starts out reasonably well equipped. Standard features include:

　　19-inch wheels Panoramic glass roof Power liftgate Power-adjustable, heated front seats Leather upholstery Heated steering wheel 11.4-inch touchscreen display Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (both with wireless connectivity) Wireless charging pad 11-speaker audio system with a subwooferThe Velar S also comes with:

　　Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Velar and the car in front) Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking) Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse) Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)Major options on the Velar S include:

　　Dynamic Handling Pack Adjustable sport drive modes Adaptive air suspension (adjusts to improve ride comfort or handling and can also adjust the vehicle's ride height) Red-painted brake calipers Cold Climate Pack Ventilated front seats Heated rear seats Heated windshield Technology Pack Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Velar and its surroundings in tight parking situations) Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield) Automated parking system Dynamic SE

　　The midtier Dynamic SE includes all of the features on the S trim and adds a sportier-looking front bumper with foglights, 19-inch wheels and a contrasting black roof. It's also available with the P250 four-cylinder or P400 six-cylinder powertrain, though other options are generally the same.

　　Dynamic HSE

　　The Dynamic HSE comes standard with the inline-six. Other features include:

　　21-inch wheels Adaptive air suspension Upgraded front seats with massaging functions Upgraded and extended leather interior

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