![]() Petrol options kick off with a 247bhp 2.0-litre four-cylinder badged as the P250, while the more powerful P400 pumps out 394bhp from its 3.0-litre six-cylinder. It’s also the closest model in the Range Rover lineup to a coupe-SUV, meaning it must contend with the likes of the Audi Q5 Sportback, BMW X4 and Mercedes GLC Coupe, too. The rakishly elegant Range Rover Velar is JLR’s entry into the premium mid-size SUV segment, and so must do battle with a variety of highly-rated competitors including our current favourite in this class – the Lexus NX – as well as the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and all-electric iX3, Mercedes GLC, Porsche Macan, Volvo XC60 and Jaguar’s own F-Pace.īut the Velar’s tapered roofline and elegant rear quarters are clearly not designed for maximum practicality like its boxier rivals. But the updated SUV heavily prioritises form over function, ditching physical controls for the sake of an uber-minimalist look, and can only carry four people comfortably. It’s spacious, well finished and features JLR’s excellent Pivi Pro infotainment system from its flagship Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models. However, the Velar’s interior is something of a mixed bag. There’s a good selection of engines, including a plug-in hybrid that’ll appeal to company car drivers, and for a car of this size, the Velar is surprisingly decent to drive. ![]() ![]() The Range Rover Velar is a supremely stylish SUV that offers the level of comfort and refinement you’d expect from any car that bears the Range Rover name.
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