Style, comfort, and performance wrapped in one package
Range Rover Velar is a modern SUV, that looks stylish, plush inside and excellent to tackle with off road challenges. Ground clearance is quite enough to deal with water on the way and rocky terrains. This costly modern SUV is in wish list of every SUV buyer but only few can afford luxury of Range Rover Velar. Drive experience of big vehicles like Velar is rarely good but new model of the SUV proves excellent in drive dynamics. Range Rover has mainly focused on style and interior excellence so practicality may fall short of the best standards of the class. Body design is contemporary, just like modern luxury SUVs from BMW, Audi and others. In fact, the vehicle is the first one that focuses much on look and feel. There are many engines available to buyers to choose for their new Range Rover Velar. Replacement Range Rover Velar engines for sale are available to fix worries of owners facing engine problems of old SUVs. Engine is the most important for any vehicle as it pulls the vehicle. Engine problems could be very embarrassing while travelling. Standard features of the SUV cover many needs but fully equipped model of the vehicle costs you even more. Velar is a sophisticated choice for the luxury SUV buyers. Unlike rogue and sturdy look of Range Rover SUVs, Velar has elegant and refined body design. Low roofline and clean design with big wheels and sleek front lamps make it look very appealing. Aluminum chassis of the SUV makes it light weight and agile. Suspension for base model is of steel springs whereas higher models come with air suspension as standard. High price of the SUV deserves the sophisticated air suspension for the base model too but Range Rover Velar does not offer this luxury.
Petrol Engines on offer
Range Rover Velar ride quality with standard suspension is better than rivals. Higher models with air suspension makes it even better and driving modes let the driver change response of the suspension. If you want to enjoy plush ride, then keep wheels small and do not select 20 or 21 inches’ wheels. On the other hand, for thumping look bigger wheels make sense. For the best look of the vehicle you may afford little bit of discomfort. Steering is precisely weighted but does not respond very sharply. Base models come with 2.0 liter four pots diesel or petrol engine. Bigger V6 and V8 engines are also present in the range. Engines are paired with eight speed auto transmissions that work automatically. Hybrid assistance is now present with the engines to boost efficiency and keep emission under control. The fastest of the range is P400e that is plug in hybrid model of Range Rover Velar. Electric motor and petrol engine works together to reach the sprint mark in the shortest time. Claimed time to reach 60mph speed is 5.1 seconds. Pure electric mode promises good mileage. Weight of this model is more than other model, due to batteries. All electric mileage is 33 miles though in real life it covers 25 miles with one full charge. In fact, it depends on your driving style too so you may achieve better than 25 miles range. Range Rover D300 model is choice of the performance conscious drivers. It delivers 296bhp and reaches to 60mph speed in 6.1 seconds. The engine has the power and quick acceleration to overtake on busy roads whereas cruising on motorway will be really smooth. Engine is refined and responds to the push on speed pedal without any delay. Ranger Rover Velar 200D model is cheaper and choice of experts for adequate power and frugal engine nature. Reconditioned Range Rover Velar engines of different power output are present in used engine markets. These engines are good for their performance guarantee.
Diesel engines on offer
Progress of D200 engine is slow than bigger D300 but it has the muscle to pull without working hard. Petrol engine lineup has different options, other than PHEV. Range Rover P250 has to work harder to pull the vehicle. On the other hand, P400 has V6 power unit under the hood. This engine consumes lot of fuel so running cost becomes quite high. Towing capacity of Range Rover Velar is good as it can pull 2.5 tons. PHEV model of the SUV could only pull 2.0 ton because of load of batteries. There are four trim levels to choose from and price keeps increasing as you move to higher models. Next to the base model, S is R-Dynamic S model, which makes sense for combination of performance and value for money. You get 19 inches’ wheels and dual exhaust pipes in this model.
Features on board
Leather upholstery inside enhances look and feel of the luxury SUV. Altered grill for the model also makes it stands out than base model of Range Rover Velar. Different optional packages have also been offered to enhance drive and ride experience of the SUV. One of these packages is Dynamic Handling package. It has different features including adjustable suspension, different driving modes and all terrain progress control. In different conditions the all-terrain progress control acts intelligently and keep the vehicle sure footed. Turbocharged or supercharged engines are choice of the buyers but for fuel economy you may satisfy with adequate pulling power of 2.0 liter engine. air suspension models offer better ride quality but cruising on motorway in comfort mode makes it bouncy.
Fuel economy remains almost the same for the engines
There is no real difference in fuel economy of different engines as 2.0 liter diesel engine manages 21 mpg on busy roads and 27 mpg on highway. In comparison to this V6 engine delivers 20 mpg and 26 mpg respectively. Selection of engine depends on your driving needs. For many buyers D300 engine model of Range Rover Velar is right choice for more than enough pulling muscle and ability to accelerate in less time. Plug-in hybrid model of the SUV is good for excellent fuel economy and the fastest of the range. It has petrol engine of 300bhp and an electric motor of 140 bhp with batteries. Quick charger fully charged the batteries in 100 minutes. Thus you can commute without switching to petrol engine power. All electric progress may be little lethargic but free of emission worries. Fuel economy of 130 mpg and emission figure of 49g/km makes it an excellent choice in present environment conditions and climate change. Switching from petrol to electric and electric to petrol motor is very smooth.
The relaxing interior
Interior has been designed beautifully. Cabin has been built with tough materials and finishing also up to mark. With additional packages or in higher models luxurious feel enhances for sure. Base model offers manual seat adjustments in eight ways whereas higher models offer 14 ways electric adjustment of front seats. Heated front seats are spacious and very comfortable. Rear row seats may seem bit tight for tall passengers. Low roof lining and sloping down roof limits headroom. The highest trim level offers cooling as well as heating for front seats with facility of massaging. There are two touchscreens to control different features. Access to the screens is easy for person on driver seat. Two dial controls are also present to make things easier while driving the SUV. Digital Instrument Cluster is available for higher models. Driving aides are present to keep things easy for the driver.
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