The 2018 to 2020 Range Rover Velar, Here's What You Need to Know
First introduced in 2018, the Range Rover Velar was a spacious, stylish addition to Land Rover’s fleet.
Written by Allison Stone
Reviewed by Kathleen Flear
In 2018,
Land Rover
rolled out an all-new Range Rover Velar
. A mix between the smaller Evoque and the slightly larger Range Rover Sport, the Velar landed on the larger end of the compact luxury segment. According to Car and Driver, the 2018 Range Rover Velar shares a platform and six-cylinder engine choices with the Jaguar F-Pace.
The Velar went through a few upgrades over the years, but for now, we’re just going to be comparing the 2018 through 2020 models.
Jerry
has all the info you need to know about each model year.The 2018 Land Rover Velar was a new luxury crossover in a competitive segment
In U.S. markets, there are so shortage of luxury crossovers, but not all are created equal. When compared to the likes of the Porsche Macan and the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, Land Rover had its work cut out for it when crafting the Range Rover Velar.
To stand out in such a crowded segment, Land Rover crafted a stylish model with slim lights and a sloping roof.
The 2018 Range Rover Velar comes standard with all-wheel drive, a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, with an option to upgrade to a diesel four-cylinder and supercharged V-6.
The original MRSP for the Velar was $50,895 for the base trim, $55,695 for the S, $61,095 for the SE, $68,595 for the HSE and a whopping $90,295 for the First Edition trim.
The 2018 Velar won points for being the roomiest and best-styled in its class but ran into issues when it comes to the engine options.
The base 247-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four struggled given the 2018 Range Rover Velar’s weight, while the 180-hp turbodiesel four-cylinder has loud, noticeable clattery feedback that can be heard from the cabin.
The supercharged 380-hp 3.0-liter V-6 is the most powerful, but it’s a real gas guzzler.
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Improvements for the 2019 and 2020 Land Rover Velar
The 2019 Range Rover Velar is notable for its larger 21.6-gallon fuel tank as well as some tech upgrades for the interior.
This is the first model of the Velar where Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available, but they’re bundled together in a Smartphone Pack package. The 2019 version still struggled with a lethargic feeling and noisy engine.
Pricing tiers remained about the same upon its release, but the trim levels had entirely new names. The base P250 model had a starting MSRP of $50,975. The D180 started at $56,895, the P250 R-Dynamic SE started at $59,695, and the P380 S started at $64,295.
For the 2020 Land Rover Velar, they rolled out a high-performance trim level, the SV Autobiography Dynamic edition. At the time of its release it had a starting MSRP of $91,940, and a supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 engine capable of making 550 horsepower.
Apple Carplay, Android Auto Integration, and driver-assistance tech are now standard across the lineup. Land Rover also eliminated the diesel four-cylinder engine.
MORE: The Land Rover Velar vs Land Rover Evoque: Which One is Better?
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