The electric Velar could be unveiled very soon and is even expected to enter production later this year.

JLR recently announced that its first EV, after its brand restructure, would come in the form of an electric Range Rover. The British marque has already started pre-bookings, ahead of its scheduled global unveil in the coming months. The electric Range Rover will be the brand's flagship EV model. However, apart from the teaser images, no details have been revealed.

Ahead of JLR's first EV unveil, the carmaker seems to be preparing its second electric offering already. As per reports, images of what reportedly is the electric successor of the Range Rover Velar have leaked online. The spy images show the electric Velar undergoing testing, covered under heavy camouflage. Having said that, the spy images do showcase the upcoming electric Velar SUV featuring a radically different design, compared to its current ICE counterpart.

The images showcase a very sleek-looking SUV with a lowered suspension setup, a high window line and a sloping roofline, compared to the outgoing model. The electric Range Rover Velar is said to be one of three SUVs to be based on JLR's new EMA platform.

Reports also suggest that the electric Velar could be unveiled very soon and is even expected to enter production later this year. This is because the current iteration was launched in 2017 and is nearing the end of its lifecycle.

Considering JLR plans to become a more upmarket brand, expect the electric Velar to come packed with luxury features and tech. Also, with Jaguar, Discovery, Defender and Range Rover - all being separated into distinct brands, the upcoming Velar could help Range Rover carve out its own design language.

Source: Autocar UK

The Range Rover Velar is available in the top-spec HSE variant in India.

JLR India has reduced the prices of the Range Rover Velar by Rs 6.40 lakh. The SUV is now priced at Rs 87.90 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Range Rover Velar facelift was introduced in the Indian market in July last year. The SUV is available in the top-spec HSE trim. 

As part of the update, the Velar gets new pixel LED headlights, LED DRLs, redesigned tail lights and a new rear bumper. Inside, the SUV gets an 11.4-inch curved touchscreen, 4-zone automatic climate control, a 360-degree camera, powered front seats with heating and ventilation functions, a powered tailgate, and a Meridian audio system.

In India, the Velar is available with a 2.0-litre petrol engine producing 247 BHP and 365 Nm and a 2.0-litre diesel that puts out 201 BHP and 430 Nm. The SUV gets a four-wheel-drive system and air suspension that lowers the ride height by 40 mm in 'Elegant Arrival' mode. 

The Range Rover Velar is available in the top-spec HSE trim in India.

Land Rover has officially launched the 2023 Range Rover Velar in India. The updated SUV is available in the top-spec HSE trim priced at Rs 94.3 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Range Rover Velar gets minor cosmetic tweaks for the 2023 model year. The SUV comes with new pixel LED headlights with integrated LED daytime running lights, redesigned tail lights and an updated rear bumper.

The interior features a minimalistic look with fewer physical buttons. It comes with a new 11.4-inch curved touchscreen running Land Rover's Pivi Pro system, 4-zone automatic climate control, a 360-degree camera, powered front seats with heating and ventilation functions, a powered tailgate, and a Meridian audio system. The car has a sleek centre console area with the Terrain Response controls now integrated into the touchscreen.

In India, the Velar is available with a 2.0-litre petrol engine producing 247 BHP and 365 Nm and a 2.0-litre diesel that puts out 201 BHP and 430 Nm. The SUV gets a four-wheel-drive system and air suspension that lowers the ride height by 40 mm in 'Elegant Arrival' mode. It has a water-wading depth of 580 mm.

The Velar is available in a single HSE variant with 2.0-litre petrol and diesel engine options.

Earlier this month, Jaguar Land Rover started accepting bookings for the Velar facelift in India. The company has now revealed that the SUV will be available only in the 'HSE' trim, priced at Rs 93 lakh (ex-showroom).

In India, the Velar is available with a 2.0-litre petrol engine producing 247 BHP and 365 Nm and a 2.0-litre diesel that puts out 201 BHP and 430 Nm. The SUV gets a four-wheel-drive system and air suspension that lowers the ride height by 40 mm in 'Elegant Arrival' mode. It has a water-wading depth of 580 mm.

The Range Rover Velar gets minor cosmetic tweaks for the 2023 model year. The SUV comes with new pixel LED headlights with integrated LED daytime running lights, redesigned tail lights and an updated rear bumper.

The interior features a minimalistic look with a new 11.4-inch curved touchscreen in the centre running Land Rover's Pivi Pro system. The car has a sleek centre console area with the Terrain Response controls now integrated into the touchscreen.

Deliveries of the Velar facelift will begin in September 2023.

Land Rover has started accepting bookings for the Velar facelift in India. The SUV will be launched in the coming months with the first deliveries scheduled for September 2023.

The Range Rover Velar received an update earlier this year. The SUV gets subtle cosmetic tweaks, including new pixel LED headlights with integrated LED daytime running lights, redesigned tail lights and an updated rear bumper.

Inside, the Velar adopts the new dashboard design from the Range Rover. It features a clean and minimalistic look with a new 11.4-inch curved touchscreen in the centre running Land Rover's Pivi Pro system. The car has a sleek centre console area with the Terrain Response controls now integrated into the touchscreen.

In India, the Velar facelift is available with a 2.0-litre petrol engine producing 247 BHP and 365 Nm and a 2.0-litre diesel that puts out 201 BHP and 430 Nm. The Velar is equipped with air suspension that lowers the ride height by 40 mm in 'Elegant Arrival' mode. It has a water-wading depth of 580 mm.

I did consider the Mercedes-Benz GLE, BMW X5, Audi Q7 & Q8, but except RR Velar and Q8 did not like any of them.

BHPian ddndrive recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Hi Everyone,

I have been in the market to buy a luxury SUV for the last few weeks and after seeing a few options, I have zeroed down on VELAR.

Size-wise, it seems a perfect SUV to drive in and around the city.

Although the price is a tad too expensive for its size and engine but due to a lack of options under Rs 1 Crore, we could not shortlist any other option

Now, my main worry is the horror stories that we all keep hearing regarding the reliability and the after-sales service of RR.

I would be trading in my 6 years old 320i which has been rock solid in reliability with almost zero troubles in these years and I generally like to keep my car for 6-7 years.

I am in two minds about whether I should go for a Velar as reliability is definitely an important factor for me when deciding on a car

Do you guys recommend I buy a Velar or shall I look at other options?

Kindly advice!

Here's what BHPian graaja had to say on the matter:

Any specific reason why you are looking for the Velar?

For the same price point, an X5 40i would be much more powerful with 3.0-litre turbo petrol and also much more reliable.

Here's what BHPian Y@SH had to say on the matter:

I got home the velar a month ago, the D200 (diesel), you can get the P250 if you are looking for pure self-driving. Prices of both are around the same but you get an 80-litre tank with the petrol and just a 62-litre tank with the D200 (smaller as the AdBlue tank takes up space).

I had an option to wait for the New Sport, however, being a completely new car I was not sure about the reliability of both electronics and mechanics.

The Velar being on sale globally for the past 5 years I'm sure most of the issues have been sorted out. The ride with the air suspension is very smooth and the sound insulation is amazing. The quality of interiors is top-notch since it's a Range Rover after all!

However, you can get the X5 but the rear seats are not as good as the ones in the velar and I am not a fan of BMW interiors honestly.

The other option is the Macan, however, it's much smaller.

Check out BHPian comments for more insights and information.

The refreshed Velar comes with new features such as a 3D surround camera, electronic air suspension, cabin air ionisation with a PM2.5 filter. It also comes with a new Pivi Pro infotainment system and active road noise cancellation.

Jaguar Land Rover has announced that it has begun deliveries of the refreshed Range Rover Velar in India. The SUV is priced from Rs. 79.87 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

The Range Rover Velar is available in the R-Dynamic S trim with Ingenium 2.0-litre petrol and diesel powertrains. While the petrol engine delivers 247 BHP and 365 Nm, the diesel unit puts out 201 BHP and 430 Nm.

The refreshed Velar comes with new features such as a 3D surround camera, electronic air suspension, cabin air ionisation with a PM2.5 filter. It also comes with a new Pivi Pro infotainment system and active road noise cancellation.

Customers can book the updated Range Rover Velar online by visiting the company website.

 

Land Rover has discontinued all diesel engines as well as the V6 petrol engine from the Discovery and the Range Rover Velar. Both SUVs now get a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine.

The Discovery was launched with a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine and a 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine. A 2.0-litre diesel was introduced in 2019. Now, however, all these engines have been discontinued.

At launch, the Range Rover Velar was available with a 2.0-litre diesel engine, a 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine and a 2.0-litre petrol engine. When the locally built Velar was launched, the V6 diesel was discontinued.

Both SUVs are now available only with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. In the Discovery, the unit produces 296 BHP and 400 Nm, while in the Velar, it produces 247 BHP and 365 Nm.

Land Rover has started the local CKD production of the Range Rover Velar. The Velar will be available with petrol and diesel powertrain options. Both variants are priced at Rs. 72.47 lakh (ex-showroom, India). Bookings are now open and deliveries are expected to begin in May 2019.

The Range Rover Velar was launched in India in December 2017. The 2019 Velar is available in one variant called R-Dynamic S, which comes with the R-Dynamic exterior pack, 20-inch alloy wheels and LED headlights with LED daytime running lights. On the inside, the SUV comes equipped with a Touch Pro Duo infotainment system, Wi-Fi, Meridian audio system, 4-zone automatic climate control with cabin air ionisation and leather upholstery.

The Velar R-Dynamic S is powered by a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine that produces 247 BHP and 365 Nm of torque and a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder diesel that makes 177 BHP and 430 Nm of torque. Both engines are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Land Rover has unveiled a limited production version of the Range Rover Velar called the SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition. It will be on sale for one year only.

The Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition comes with a new front bumper with larger air intakes, a new grille and lower side mouldings. It has a redesigned rear bumper with integrated quad exhaust tips. The Range Rover lettering on the bonnet and tailgate gets a knurled finish. The SUV also gets a transmission tunnel undertray that is claimed to improve its aerodynamics. It rides on 21-inch forged aluminium wheels, while 22-inch wheels in silver sparkle finish are offered as an option.

Coming to the interior, the SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition of the Velar gets twin-stitched, perforated and quilted Windsor leather upholstery. It is available in four colour options - ebony, cirrus, vintage tan and pimento. The car gets a sports steering wheel with aluminium gearshift paddles and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. It comes with 20-way adjustable heated and cooled front seats with memory and massage functions as well as a Touch Pro Duo infotainment system with knurled circular control dials. Land Rover is offering an optional carbon fibre pack for the interior, which adds a steel weave, sports pedals and illuminated metal tread plates.

Powering the Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition is a 5.0-litre, supercharged V8 engine that produces 542 BHP. Power is transmitted to all four wheels through an 8-speed automatic gearbox. Land Rover claims that the SUV will do 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and will reach a top speed of 274 km/h. It has 395 mm disc brakes at the front and 396 mm disc brakes at the rear with red brake calipers. It also comes with air suspension and an active exhaust system. 

The Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition is available in six colour options - Firenze Red, Santorini Black, Corris Grey, Fuji White, Indus Silver and, by special order, Satin Byron Blue.