Land Rover Velar debuted at the annual international Geneva motor show 2017. The appearance of the novelty was kept secret until the presentation itself. The British did not arrange preliminary shows and did not make concepts, a ready-made stock car. Crossover turned out sophisticated and elegant appearance. I would like to note the stylish elongated headlights with a border of LED sections running lights. The radiator grille is made in the corporate style, contains a small manufacturer's badge and consists of many elongated honeycombs. Front bumper, according to tradition, massive, along its edges are small fog lights and recesses, similar to air intakes. They are covered with chrome horizontally oriented ribs and give the crossover a swift appearance.
Land Rover Velar dimensions
Land Rover Velar is a premium mid-size SUV. His overall characteristics are: length 4803 mm, width 2032 mm, height 1665 mm, and the wheelbase is 2874 mm. Ground clearance in a car with normal spring suspension equals 213 millimeters. If you pay extra for air suspension then in the standard position the clearance will be 205 millimeters, however, on off-road it can be raised to 251 millimeters. When driving on a freeway, at speeds above 105 kilometers per hour, the ride height will decrease by 18 mm automatically. For relax loading operations, the car can reduce the clearance to 155 millimeters as much as possible.
The trunk of the Land Rover Velar can please with its spaciousness. With the backrests of the second row of seats raised, 632 liters of free space remain behind. This is a solid indicator, the car is perfect for the daily needs of a city dweller, and even on a long trip with an abundance of luggage and several passengers on board, the crossover will not lose its practicality. If, by a whim of fate, the owner needs to transport more than oversized cargo, he can always fold the backs of the second row of seats and release up to 1713 liters.
Land Rover Velar engine and transmission
Land Rover Velar is equipped with a mass of powertrains, eight-speed automatic transmission variable gears ZF and exclusively all-wheel drive. Even in the basic configuration, the car boasts a Terrain Response system, and in rich trim levels, its advanced version with automatic mode is installed. Also, on some versions, you can find rear differential with electronically controlled lock.
- Land Rover Velar has several petrol power units. base engine It is an in-line turbocharged four that produces 250 horsepower and 365 Nm of torque. For lovers of more dynamic driving, a three-liter V6 is provided, which develops 380 horsepower. With such a power unit, the crossover is able to accelerate to the first hundred in 5.7 seconds, and the maximum speed, in turn, will be 250 kilometers per hour.
- Land Rover Velar is equipped with three diesel power units. Basic version is a two-liter in-line four developing 180 horsepower and 430 Nm of torque. Its charged version is capable of developing 240 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. by the most powerful diesel is a three-liter V6 developing 300 horsepower. With such a unit, the crossover accelerates to hundreds in 6.5 seconds and is capable of accelerating to 241 kilometers per hour.
Equipment
Land Rover Velar has a rich technical filling. Inside you will find a lot of useful systems and smart devices designed to make your trip interesting, comfortable, and most importantly, safe. So, the car is equipped with: six airbags, rear view camera, parking sensors, multifunctional on-board computer, light and rain sensors, full power accessories, heated mirrors, windows, seats and steering wheel, adaptive headlight optics, radar cruise control, tire pressure sensors, leather interior, power seats, lift ventilation, massage and memory function, sunroof or panoramic glass roof, premium audio system, power trunk lid, factory navigation system, key card to start the engine using a button and even an automatic parking system.
Outcome
Land Rover Velar keeps up with the times. It has a stylish and sophisticated design that perfectly emphasizes the character and status of its owner in society. Such a car will not dissolve in the gray stream and will not get lost in the large parking lot of the city center. Salon is a realm of luxury, exclusive finishing materials, verified ergonomics and uncompromising comfort. Even a long trip will not bring the driver or passengers the slightest inconvenience. Inside you will find a lot of ingenious systems and useful devices that do not let you get bored behind the wheel and greatly facilitate the operation of the car. the manufacturer is well aware that the car is not a high-tech toy and, first of all, it should give pleasure from the trip. That is why, under the hood of the crossover is a powerful and modern engine, which is an alloy innovative technologies and many years of experience of engineers in the field of engine building. Land Rover Velar will serve you for many kilometers and give you unforgettable emotions from the trip.
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Specifications Land Rover Range Rover Velar
station wagon 5-door
SUV
- width 2032mm
- length 4 803mm
- height 1 665mm
- ground clearance 213mm
- places 5
| Engine | Name | Price | Fuel | Drive unit | Consumption | Up to a hundred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D180 (180 HP) | R-Dynamic | ≈4,093,000 rubles | DT | Full | 4,9 / 6,2 | 8.9 s |
| D180 (180 HP) | S | ≈4,400,000 rubles | DT | Full | 4,9 / 6,2 | 8.9 s |
| D180 (180 HP) | R-Dynamic S | ≈4,613,000 rubles | DT | Full | 4,9 / 6,2 | 8.9 s |
| D180 (180 HP) | SE | ≈4,700,000 rubles | DT | Full | 4,9 / 6,2 | 8.9 s |
| D180 (180 HP) | R-Dynamic SE | ≈4,913,000 rubles | DT | Full | 4,9 / 6,2 | 8.9 s |
| D180 (180 HP) | ≈3 880 000 rub. | DT | Full | 4,9 / 6,2 | 8.9 s | |
| D240 (240 HP) | S | ≈4,640,000 rubles | DT | Full | 5,1 / 7,2 | 7.3 s |
| D240 (240 HP) | R-Dynamic S | ≈4,853,000 rubles | DT | Full | 5,1 / 7,2 | 7.3 s |
| D240 (240 HP) | SE | ≈4,940,000 rubles | DT | Full | 5,1 / 7,2 | 7.3 s |
| D240 (240 HP) | R-Dynamic SE | ≈5 153 000 rub. | DT | Full | 5,1 / 7,2 | 7.3 s |
| D240 (240 HP) | R-Dynamic HSE | ≈5,739,000 rubles | DT | Full | 5,1 / 7,2 | 7.3 s |
| P250 (250 HP) | R-Dynamic | ≈4,093,000 rubles | AI-95 | Full | 6,7 / 9,1 | 6.7 s |
| P250 (250 HP) | S | ≈4,400,000 rubles | AI-95 | Full | 6,7 / 9,1 | 6.7 s |
| P250 (250 HP) | R-Dynamic S | ≈4,613,000 rubles | AI-95 | Full | 6,7 / 9,1 | 6.7 s |
| P250 (250 HP) | SE | ≈4,700,000 rubles | AI-95 | Full | 6,7 / 9,1 | 6.7 s |
| P250 (250 HP) | R-Dynamic SE | ≈4,913,000 rubles | AI-95 | Full | 6,7 / 9,1 | 6.7 s |
| P250 (250 HP) | ≈3 880 000 rub. | AI-95 | Full | 6,7 / 9,1 | 6.7 s | |
| D300 (300 HP) | R-Dynamic S | ≈5,213,000 rubles | DT | Full | 5,8 / 7,4 | 6.5 s |
| D300 (300 HP) | SE | ≈5 300 000 rub. | DT | Full | 5,8 / 7,4 | 6.5 s |
| D300 (300 HP) | R-Dynamic SE | ≈5,513,000 rubles | DT | Full | 5,8 / 7,4 | 6.5 s |
| D300 (300 HP) | R-Dynamic HSE | ≈6,099,000 rubles | DT | Full | 5,8 / 7,4 | 6.5 s |
| D300 (300 HP) | first edition | ≈7,178,000 rubles | DT | Full | 5,8 / 7,4 | 6.5 s |
| P380 (380 HP) | R-Dynamic S | ≈5,253,000 rubles | AI-95 | Full | 7,5 / 12,7 | 5.7 s |
| P380 (380 HP) | SE | ≈5 340 000 rub. | AI-95 | Full | 7,5 / 12,7 | 5.7 s |
| P380 (380 HP) | R-Dynamic SE | ≈5,553,000 rubles | AI-95 | Full | 7,5 / 12,7 | 5.7 s |
| P380 (380 HP) | R-Dynamic HSE | ≈6,139,000 rubles | AI-95 | Full | 7,5 / 12,7 | 5.7 s |
| P380 (380 HP) | first edition | ≈7,218,000 rubles | AI-95 | Full | 7,5 / 12,7 | 5.7 s |
Test drives Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Test drive March 30, 2018 High tech range rover VelarIf you are not an expert, then opening an advertising booklet that talks about the many advantages of the new Range Rover Velar, you will inevitably encounter a huge number of incomprehensible terms and abbreviations behind which, in fact, hide recent achievements engineering thought of automakers and the latest developments of experts in the field of conquering off-road. We will try to explain to you what they all mean and how they can be useful in practice. Both on road and off road. sometimes even extreme
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Test drive 04 October 2017 Reductionist The new Range Rover Velar is the fourth vehicle in the family luxury SUVs Range Rover. It occupies a niche between Evoque models and Sport and becomes a dangerous competitor to the German class regulars: Mercedes Benz GLC, BMW X3 and Audi Q5
New British Crossover Range Rover Velar is the epitome of innovative design. Expressive body lines, retractable door handles, built-in rear spoiler– every detail of the exterior emphasizes unsurpassed dynamic characteristics. A striking design designed by Jerry McGovern, coupled with a progressive modular platform IQ has made this SUV uncompromisingly stylish, sporty and comfortable.
Interior: the luxury of modern technology
The interior of the Land Rover Velar is mesmerizing: first-class trim on the steering wheel, front panel and doors of natural leather is combined with rich technical equipment. Full control over motion parameters and embedded systems will be provided by three LCD screens:
- multimedia system display on the front panel;
- touchscreen on the center console to control the vehicle system;
- virtual dashboard behind the steering wheel.
The interior is laconic elegance, which provides the driver and passengers with maximum comfort. The car is equipped with everything necessary for convenience long trips: leather armchairs with high lateral support, wide separate armrests, spacious storage niches. On the steering wheel is a scattering of function buttons and smooth control sensors for making voice calls, working with the multimedia system while driving. innovative system Touch Pro Duo with two 10'' displays is a multimedia center that combines entertainment and navigation capabilities.
Specifications
The new Range Rover Vilar is equipped with optimized motors with many benefits - from smooth operation with a minimum of vibrations to fast acceleration, maximum performance and economy. The model is equipped with engines made of 100% aluminum: 4-cylinder or V6. They guarantee excellent dynamics, minimum fuel consumption and low CO2 emissions thanks to reduced friction internal elements. At official dealer Rolf Yasenevo you can buy Range Rover Velar with exclusive IDD (Intelligent Driveline Dynamics) technology. It continuously analyzes the driving parameters to optimize the amount of torque transmitted to the wheels. The system is indispensable for preventing buckling and accurately predicts traffic situations to help you take the best action.
Range Rover Vilar in Rolf Yasenevo
In the official dealer center Rolf Yasenevo is selling Range Rover Velar in Moscow for favorable conditions. 3 trim levels are available for purchase: basic, S and SE. Each of them combines impressive elegance with cutting-edge technical solutions, including the exclusive 17-speaker Meridian Surround Sound car sound system (available in the maximum configuration).
Video review Range Rover Velar
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VELAR FIRST EDITION
RUB 7,178,000
Range Rover Velar special series is the epitome of car design history
- 21" wheel disks Style 5047 5-twin-spoke with Diamond Turned trim
- Matrix laser LED headlights with branded daytime running lights
- Unique First Edition badge at the B-pillar
- Carbon Fiber Copper Weave inlays with exclusive First Edition lettering
- Suedecloth ceiling
- 20-way adjustable perforated Windsor leather seats, driver/passenger seat memory, massage, and heated/cooled front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- 23-speaker Meridian™ Signature Audio System
- Head-up display on the windshield
- Extended Luxury Interior Package
- Rear window tinting
- Adjustable interior lighting
- Illuminated door sills
To get to high-level competitions, such as Wimbledon, you have to go through the toughest selection. With cars the same parsley. For example, in the niche of medium-sized premium crossovers long dominated by the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLK / GLC. Then he joined their company Porsche Macan. It would seem that no one else will get to this closed tournament. However, the Jaguar F‑Pace managed to dilute the German party, having passed through the sieve of qualifications in the face, which was taken to the largest motor shows.
The Range Rover Velar fired without qualification at all - it entered the championship with a wild card, a special sports invitation. An unprecedented thing: the British did not bother with the prototype and immediately showed the world a production car. It looks like a concept car, on which numbers were hung, than our editor-in-chief (ZR, No. 5, 2017). The breed is felt in each line, and under the varnish of the body - the same iQ platform as the "f-pace".
Velar's body is 81% aluminum. The suspension is also made of (double-lever front and multi-link Integral Link rear). But even if we ignore the pedigree, design and engineering refinements, this Range Rover is damn good, as I saw on the roads of Norway.
Their union is wonderful!
In politics, it is considered bad form if a high-ranking husband and wife work in the same department. In business, everything is different - spouses working in tandem bring more benefit. In the case of Velar, this is exactly what happened: Massimo Frascella was responsible for the exterior design, and Amy Frascella was responsible for the selection of colors and finishing materials. The result of the work of the Italian couple is magnificent: a stylish, avant-garde car! All classmates seemed to have become old-fashioned, even the status Range turned pale Rover Sport. The proportions were especially successful: I associate Velar with a coupe.
Retractable door handles are class. But you take the handle ... and you feel the backlash. And it's on new car! And what will happen in five years?
The salon is a feast for epicurean gadget lovers. The entire center console is given over to two ten-inch touch screens. Brightness, resolution and animation are no worse than those of iPads. Usage logic - on high level, and the performance is provided by a quad-core processor. Wi-Fi router allows you to connect up to eight gadgets.
It is clear that the screens are instantly covered with fingerprints. But something else worried me: drop a phone or a bottle of soda on an inclined display - and a skiff. The English say that glass is strong. But they can't say otherwise!
Test Velars are all equipped with a virtual instrument panel. It is bright, elegant and allows you to change the configuration of the scales. But this change occurs twenty seconds after you gave the command. Against this background, the imperfection of the voice acting of the navigator (“after twenty-one kilometers, turn right”) is just an innocent prank. The projection screen works clearly, in addition, the picture is supplemented with information about the playing track or radio station.
Build quality? Better than in the related Jaguar: both materials are richer, and “jambs” like flash are not found. And for a surcharge of 376,000 rubles, as an alternative to standard leather, they offer ... fabric upholstery! Say it doesn't happen? It happens if the fabric is the Danish brand Kvadrat. It contains a third of wool, which makes it extremely comfortable to sit on “furniture” covered with such material. I especially liked the soft headrests, which I rubbed like a cat on the owner's leg. Except he didn't purr.
Ingenium engine - power machines
ruler Velar engines completely adopted from "ef-peace". Open the range of four-cylinder aluminum: two diesel engines (180 or 240 "horses") and two gasoline (250 or 300 hp) They will have the lion's share of demand. At the request to give the key to the 300-strong modification (this engine is the freshest in the range), the British lowered their eyes. As it turned out, only V6 versions were brought to Norway - diesel (300 hp) and gasoline (340 hp).
Gasoline "six" starts up casually - without a rolling roar, which announces the surroundings of F‑Pace. Ideology! Velar was sharpened for comfort. If you want more sporty notes - take Jaguar. However, Velar starts energetically and fits into the declared 5.7 seconds to hundreds. Competitors with 3-liter “sixes” are a little faster: the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 (367 hp) spurts up to a hundred in 4.7 seconds, and the Porsche Macan S (340 hp) and Audi SQ5 (365 hp). s.) - for 5.4. I am sure that the appearance of a hot version of Velar SVR is not far off.
Where there is no lag, it is in the smoothness of the ride. Even on a hard comb, this Range Rover evokes a sense of levitation that the Jaguar can't. Because - which is not allowed for the Jaguar even for an extra charge.
The chassis provides a good balance of comfort and handling. At first, the steering wheel seemed unreasonably light, but thanks to the Configurable Dynamics system, which allows you to change driving settings, I was able to “weight” it. The suspension was left clamped - so the buildup on road waves is less felt.
In straight sections, the car flies with reinforced concrete confidence, and in high-speed corners it is not averse to wag its tail a little - this is a feature of the IDD (Intelligent Driveline Dynamics) all-wheel drive transmission with a multi-plate clutch in the front wheel drive. Under normal conditions, all the thrust goes to the rear, but if necessary, the clutch is blocked, stabilizing the machine. Increased confidence is given by the automatic locking of the rear differential, which distributes traction between the wheels: you can “open” earlier in the turn. In general, everything is fine, but the Porsche Macan will still taste better.
The adaptive cruise control works as it should: the Velar follows the lead vehicle like a thread following a needle. But the lane retention system does not always see the markings, allowing you to drive into the oncoming lane or the roadside.
Diesel Velar is another planet. I got tired of driving quickly, although 700 newton meters is a force! Acceleration is somehow crumpled, with turbo hitches - after all, here is a turbocharger, and not a drive supercharger, like in a gasoline “six”.
In addition to decent economy (average 10 l / 100 km), diesel car I liked it more than gasoline only because the rev limiter works softly and delicately, while the gasoline V6 convulses for three seconds.
Over the mountains, over the valleys
Norway is used to being called the country of the fjords, but there are plenty of other sights here as well. For example, the picturesque Sunnmer Alps in the west of the country. On many peaks, the snow does not melt even in summer. Upstairs, to the "sugar loaves", numerous cars of tourists stretch.
But they are driving on asphalt, and we have to make an “ascent” along an abandoned rocky path. Challenge!
Ersatz SUV is not about Velar. I am translating the Terrain Control system (it adapts the settings of the accelerator, transmission and stabilization system to different road conditions) into the mountain mode and, “without waiting for peritonitis”, I give the command to the air suspension to raise the body. A few seconds, and the clearance increased from the standard 205 to 251 mm.
The first minutes were spent on zeroing - I didn’t immediately get used to the fact that the Velar passes through huge stones without even striking them with its belly. Added a move.
The suspension successfully swallowed the gullies that came across. So most big problem on this stage my ears became - they were laid from the height difference.
I drove down, turning on the ASPC (All Surface Progress Control) system - this is a kind of off-road cruise control. Set 10 km/h and drive. It would seem, just turn the steering wheel! It didn't work out. During jumps on stones, the electronics went crazy and released the brakes. After a moment's hesitation, he drove on himself, without the help of electronics.
Be that as it may, in terms of cross-country ability and adaptability to off-road, Velar is ahead of the mentioned competitors. But it's also more expensive!
Basic Velar goal like a falcon. Do you want air suspension? Prepare 122,400 rubles. For an active rear differential, you need to pay 61,200 rubles, for Terrain Response - 11,300, for ASPC - 26,100, for Configurable Dynamics - 14,000, for adaptive cruise control- 99 500 rubles. And you will have to pay for a full-size spare wheel: 25,300 rubles. The most expensive options are matrix- laser lights and matte color: 198,600 and 156,500 rubles, respectively.
The price of the car in ceremonial versions is approaching eight million. So it is unlikely that Velar will take away many buyers from German competitors. Rather, he will gobble up the Range Rover Sport! And this is the biggest headache for the British. I wonder if a neophyte can beat a classic?
Length/width/height/base 4803/2032/1665/2874 mm
Trunk volume (VDA) 673 (558) * -1731 l
Curb weight
Engine
diesel, R4,
16 valves
1999 cm³;
132 kW/180 hp at 4000 rpm; 430 Nm
at 1500 rpm
diesel, R4,
16 valves
1999 cm³;
177 kW/240 hp at 4000 rpm; 500 Nm
at 1500 rpm
diesel, V6,
24 valves
2993 cm³;
221 kW/300 hp at 4000 rpm; 700 Nm at 1500-1750 rpm
gasoline, R4,
16 valves
1997 cm³;
184 kW/250 hp at 4000 rpm; 365 Nm at 1200-4500 rpm
gasoline, R4,
16 valves
1997 cm³;
221 kW/300 hp at 4000 rpm; 400 Nm at 1500-4500 rpm
petrol, V6,
24 valves
2995 cm³;
280 kW/380 hp at 6500 rpm; 450 Nm at 3500–5000 rpm
Acceleration time 0–100 km/h
Max Speed
Fuel/fuel reserve
Average fuel consumption
Transmission four-wheel drive; A8
*In brackets - data for the version with a full-size spare wheel.
Sir, could you please close the door for a moment... Sir! madam! Oh, shi... The photographers around the Range Rover Velar had absolutely nothing to do - people like zombies wandered around three exhibition copies crowds, constantly spoiling the frame, opening doors and trunk, clattering tongues and showing delight in every possible way. So many curiosities were exhibited in Geneva: a 1500-horsepower Koenigsegg, and an electric concept Bentley, and chic special versions of Rolls-Royce ... But, not wanting to offend anyone, I will say: in terms of audience delight, they were completely overshadowed by Velar. Why?
The answer is extremely simple: this car, unlike sky-high supercars, is of real practical interest to the wealthy public. Land Rover gracefully and decisively plugged their own created, but hitherto empty marketing niche of the “urban Range Rover”.
Many times in interviews and presentations, I asked Land Rover bosses: do all your clients really need all these opportunities to storm almost meter fords, climb rocks at an angle of 45 degrees and do other hardcore? They answered me: yes, we understand that few people use the capabilities of our machines even by half, but it is important for people to have potential.
Velar- for those for whom this potential is much less important than the monumentality of the appearance and the luxury of the interior. This is a crossover Range Rover. Also with a good discount compared to the flagship!
Technically, it's not even really a Land Rover - it'sJaguar F-Pace in a new guise. Based on the same platform iQ, the same wheelbase of 2,874 mm, the same suspension designs (two-link front, multi-link rear) and ... yes, simplified all-wheel drive transmission without downshift.
Visually Velar it seems very large, and it is really longer than the Jaguar (due to overhangs) by 7 centimeters, but shorter Range Rover Sport by 4.7 centimeters. Logically, the “cubic” Velar should be inferior in terms of aerodynamic properties f-pace, but in fact its Cx is 0.32 versus 0.34 for the co-platformer.
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In favor of Cx, the door handles, made in a compartment-style “flush”, are played, which are put forward, apparently, when the car is unlocked with a key. And also, do not believe it, British engineers adopted the know-how, which was very popular in the 90s among the owners of the "chisel". rear wiper Velar does not have it - water and dirt at speed should be blown away by the air flow passing through the spoiler. That does not detract from the merits of this amazing car.
What's in the photos, what's live Velar is damn similar to the concept-car: with bold chopped lines, giant wheels... But in the cabin it’s already really comfortable, this doesn’t happen in concepts. And this, forgive me flagship range, the most luxurious Land Rover I've ever sat in.
Let's say that now you won't surprise anyone with expensive leather - at least completely tighten everything in skins and paint it in the most bizarre colors. The British went further in experiments with texture. Denim, corrugated polymer upholstery, rough wood ... The steering wheel can even be suede!
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Men, beware! If your woman inadvertently sits here in the showroom and feels all these delights, she may have an acute kinesthetic orgasm, and all other cars, even if they are just as new and premium, will seem insipid and boring to her.
And you will have to unplanned to spend money on a new Velar for her, otherwise her life would lose all meaning. Yes, what is there to be hypocritical - you, too, will surely like the interior, especially since it is good not only with rags.
In the enthusiastic crowd of jackets Armani and D&G dresses it was not possible to properly test the head unit on Velar, but what he saw is impressive. Three screens - digital tidy and two central, with excellent graphics and performance.
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When they debuted in Paris a couple of years ago Volvo XC90 and Land Rover Discovery sport, the Briton with his wretched display looked like an alien from a bygone era. Now, no inferiority is felt, on the contrary. At first glance, the division of functionality into two screens at different angles to the driver (the lower one is “littered” forward more) is more ergonomic than one vertical screen on Volvo or, say, Tesla.
Unlike the line discovery, it's definitely not family car. In the back row Velar is a bit crowded, even if you sit “by yourself” with a modest 175 cm height. Flaw? Not for the intended audience. As well as stripped-down off-road capabilities.
But by the way, do not rush to write down Velar as the heroes of asphalt and nothing more. Yes, the transmission is simplified, and the overhangs are obviously too big for a real SUV. And in general, who will trample on a swamp if it has a suede steering wheel and the ceiling is upholstered in snow-white Alcantara? But if you really want to, then you can. After all, there is Terrain Response 2 with a variety of transmission algorithms for driving on different surfaces, and ground clearance with pneumatics can be increased to 251 mm.
Motors? Motors are different. There are very boring 2-liter turbodiesels with 180 hp. Inexpensive, but from the outside it will still look pretentious, besides, the expense is excellent. The petrol "two-liter" is a little more fun: 250 forces, within the framework of tax prudence. The next 240-horsepower turbodiesel in the hierarchy will probably go a little more fun, also without forcing you to go broke on maintenance. Well, for uncompromising buyers there will be V6- 300 hp diesel and 380 hp petrol with compressor.
Prices? Already known. It all starts with 3,880,000 rubles, and ends with 7,178,000. You can read more, but for now you can just keep in mind that the “fork” of prices for a regular Range Rover- from 6,304,000 to 11,649,000 rubles.
Family car range Rover expands every six years. In 2005, the Range Rover Sport entered the market, in 2011 - the compact Evoque, and now it's the turn mid-size crossover Velar. And these photos are not a concept car at all, but ready for serial production automobile!
The name Velar is by no means new. In 1968, this was the name of the prototypes of the very first Range Rover, which were taken around the world for testing. Then this name was chosen solely in order to confuse journalists and photo spies: inside the company, the name Range Rover had already been approved. Now new Velar will take in model range niche between the Evoque and Sport models.
Technically, it's a crossover twin: they share an iQ aluminum platform, front double wishbone suspension, rear multi-link, and a simple all-wheel drive transmission with a front axle clutch and no downshift. Wheelbase- the same 2874 mm. Even the proportion of aluminum in the body structure is the same - 81%. However, the Velar is noticeably longer than the Jaguar (4803 versus 4731 mm) with almost identical width (1930 mm) and height (1665 mm). Compared to the older SUV Range Rover Sport, the Velar is just 47mm shorter, but still 115mm lower.
The developers paid special attention to aerodynamics. All “unnecessary” elements have been removed from the surface of the body, including luggage rails and even door handles: they extend approximately like Tesla electric vehicles. And on the trunk lid there is no familiar wiper: air flow from the roof passes through special slots in the spoiler and, as planned, blows away all the dirt even on the outskirts of rear window. Final coefficient aerodynamic drag only 0.32 instead of 0.34 for the related Jaguar, although now there are even sleeker crossovers.
Interior architecture in general is traditional for Range Rovers, but in Velara - the realm of screens and touch panels. Analog devices - only in simple configurations, the rest are equipped with a 12.3-inch display. And the Touch Pro Duo media system is already “in the base”: it includes two 10-inch touchscreens, on which almost all secondary functions are concentrated. The top screen tilts up to 30 degrees to fit riders of all sizes to the perfect position.
Only three physical handles remained on the console, and their functionality changes depending on the selected menu item: for example, with the same puck, you can adjust the temperature in the cabin and the mode of operation of the “off-road” electronics. There are even touch panels on the steering wheel - and they can also change their purpose. Trunk volume - 632 liters "under the shelf" and 1731 liters with the rear sofa folded, the back of which is divided into three parts in a ratio of 40:20:40.
A special British chic is upholstery in expensive Kvadrat fabric, which can be ordered instead of hateful leather. Also among the options are four-zone climate control, heated all seats, a glass roof, cameras all-round view, adaptive cruise control and many familiar systems preventive security. There are four types of LED headlights to choose from, “normal” or matrix. And in the very expensive option added laser-phosphor sections high beam that hit 550 meters! Previously, such headlights were found only on BMW i8 and supercars.
The range of engines is the same as that of the Jaguar F-Pace crossover. It is opened by a two-liter diesel engine of the Ingenium family in versions with one (180 hp, 430 Nm) or two turbochargers (240 hp, 500 Nm). The petrol turbo four of the same series develops 250 hp. and 365 Nm, but before the end of the year, the most forced version with a return of 300 hp will appear. and 400 Nm. Next comes Velar with a V6 3.0 turbodiesel (300 hp, 700 Nm), and at the top of the range is a modification with a compressor three-liter “six”, which produces 380 hp. and 450 Nm. Such a crossover can accelerate to 100 km / h in 5.7 seconds, and its maximum speed is electronically limited (250 km / h). The base 180-horsepower version will pick up a “hundred” in 8.9 seconds.
In the market, the Range Rover Velar will be positioned half a step above its sister Jaguar, so no rear wheel drive and manual transmission. All modifications - with all-wheel drive and an eight-speed "automatic" ZF. And if the F-Pace is offered only with a spring suspension, then Velar can be ordered with pneumatic elements (for machines with V6 engines, they are included in the basic package). Ground clearance in this case reaches 251 mm, although high speed it decreases by 18 mm, and when loading - by 50 mm. However, with a standard spring suspension, the ground clearance is also sufficient (213 mm). In addition, all Velars have electronically controlled shock absorbers with variable stiffness.
The Terrain Response proprietary electronic system with several off-road modes is already “in the base”, and for a surcharge, a more advanced Terrain Response 2 complex is offered, which has an automatic mode added. Machines with six-cylinder engines also have an electronically controlled rear axle differential lock, although it is intended more for fast driving on asphalt, rather than to conquer off-road.
Velar will be produced at the company's head plant in Solihull, that is, on the same conveyor with the Jaguar F-Pace crossover. Prices in the UK have already been announced - from 45 to 85 thousand pounds. For comparison: the base Jaguar F-Pace costs 35 thousand pounds there, and the Range Rover Sport - from 60 thousand pounds. If we project these data onto Russian market, it turns out that our Velar prices will start at approximately four million rubles. The start of sales is scheduled for autumn, although Europeans will be able to buy new crossover already in July.
| Equipment | D180 | D240 | D300 | P250 | P380 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velar | 3 880 000 | 3 880 000 | |||
| S | 4 400 000 | 4 640 000 | 4 400 000 | ||
| SE | 4 700 000 | 4 940 000 | 5 300 000 | 4 700 000 | 5 340 000 |
| R-Dynamic | 4 093 000 | 4 093 000 | |||
| R-Dynamic S | 4 613 000 | 4 853 000 | 5 213 000 | 4 613 000 | 5 253 000 |
| R-Dynamic SE | 4 913 000 | 5 153 000 | 5 513 000 | 4 913 000 | 5 553 000 |
| R-Dynamic HSE | 5 739 000 | 6 099 000 | 6 139 000 | ||
| first edition | 7 178 000 | 7 218 000 |
