The stylish Range Rover Velar has received an update and South African buyers can place orders with vehicle delivery expected in the middle of 2023.

Following on from the updates the Velar received last year, the suave SUV has now received yet another round of enhancements, most of which are to be found in the cabin.

What’s changed?

Exterior changes include a new grille design, complemented with ultra-slim Pixel LED headlights with the Daytime Running Lights exuding a jewel-like appearance. At the rear a new lower bumper and new LED taillights with a 3-D design. Two new exterior colours will also be offered including Metallic Varesine Blue and Premium Metallic Zadar Grey.

Moving inside, the Velar gains a new 11.4-inch single floating curved glass touchscreen which is integrated into the centre console. Buyers will be able to choose between 4 new leather colours including Cloud, Caraway, Raven Blue and Deep Garnet. For those who prefer leather-free upholstery, the Velar can also be had with a wool and polyurethane textile combination upholstery from Danish textile experts, Kvadrat.

For music lovers, an optional Meridian 3D Surround Sound System with 17 speakers and 750 W amplifier will be available.

What engines are offered for the Range Rover Velar in South Africa?

The Velar P400e gains a larger battery with 20% improvement in electric driving range.

The Range Rover Velar range is headlined by the P400e plug-in hybrid combining a 105 kW electric motor and a 221 kW 2.0-litre turbopetrol engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Total outputs are 297 kW and 640 Nm. The P400e is now fitted with a larger 19.2 kWh battery (previously 17.1 kWh). Electric driving range is 64 km, a 20% increase (previously 53 km) with average fuel consumption claimed at 1.6 L/100km.

Zero to 80% charging in about 30 minutes is possible using a 50 kW charger while a 7 kW charger will do the charge from zero to 100 percent in around 2.5 hours.

The 48V mild hybrid 3.0-litre turbocharged petrol P340 MHEV offers 250 kW and 480 Nm and mated with an 8-speed automatic.

Diesel buyers have the choice of 2 diesel engines in the D200 and D300. The Velar D200 is powered by a 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine with 146 kW and 430 Nm while the D300 employs a 3.0-litre turbodiesel with 221 kW and 650 Nm.

Pricing for the updated Range Rover Velar will be communicated closer to launch in the middle of 2023.

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