According to a media report, the Range Rover Velar will be locally assembled at JLR's facility near Pune. The company is planning to start local assembly of completely knocked down (CKD) kits by January 2019.

The Range Rover Velar was launched in India in December last year. Currently, the model is imported as a completely built unit (CBU) and is available in 12 variants. Prices range from Rs. 83.34 lakh for the base variant to Rs. 1.46 crore (ex-showroom) for the D300 HSE. These prices are expected to be revised once local assemblies commence.

In India, the Velar is offered with a choice of 3 engines - a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder petrol with 247 BHP / 365 Nm of torque, 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder diesel with 177 BHP / 430 Nm and a 3.0-litre, V6 diesel which makes 296 BHP / 700 Nm of peak torque. All engines are mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.

At present, JLR assembles the Range Rover Evoque and Discover Sport models at its Pune plant. The company also assembles CKD kits of the Jaguar F-Pace.

Source: NDTV

Land Rover’s Range Rover Velar has been launched in India at prices starting at Rs.78.83 lakh (ex-showroom India). The Velar is available in four trim levels – base, S, SE and HSE. Deliveries will begin from end of January 2018.

Velar is the fourth model in the Range Rover line-up. It was first unveiled on March 1, 2017 in London. The Velar combines styling elements from the Evoque and the Range Rover. The overall length of the Velar is 4,803 mm and its width and height are 2,145 mm and 1,665 mm respectively. It has a wheelbase of 2,874 mm and the ground clearance is 251 mm. It has a 673-litres boot which can be increased to 1,985-litres with the rear seats folded down. The unladen weight of the vehicle is 1,829 kg and can tow up to 2,500 kg. The Velar has a wading depth of up to 650 mm (air suspension), maximum approach angle of 28.89-degrees, ramp angle of 23.5-degrees and departure angle of 29.50-degrees.

The Velar gets matrix laser LED headlamps which are adaptive and use the front facing camera to adjust the beam based on the oncoming traffic. The rear features wraparound LED tail lights and a glossy black garnish that runs along the length of the boot lid. It is the only Range Rover which comes with retractable door handles.

Inside, the Velar gets dual-tone treatment and a minimalistic dashboard. The centre console houses 2 touchscreens – a 10-inch unit for the infotainment system and other for the 4-zone climate controls. It comes with digital instrument cluster and a full-colour head-up display. Configurable ambient lighting is an optional feature. It comes with 20-way adjustable driver and passenger seats with memory function and can be heated / cooled. The infotainment system is an 825 W Meridian audio system with 17 speakers.

In India, the Range Rover Velar is offered with three engine options – 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder diesel engine with 177 BHP / 430 Nm, a 3.0-litre, V6 diesel which produces 296 BHP and 700 Nm of torque and a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine that makes 247 BHP and 365 Nm of peak torque. All engines come paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive and optional Terrain Response 2. 

In addition to that, the Velar comes equipped with various driver aides and safety systems like torque vectoring, dynamic stability control, roll stability control, adaptive dynamics, low traction launch, active rear locking differential, hill descent control, advanced tow assist, powered gesture tail gate, rear parking aid with 360-degree camera and cruise control with speed limiter to name a few. Electronic air suspension with automatic access height is offered as an option.

Variant-wise ex-showroom prices:

Diesel

2.0L (D180) – Rs. 78.83 lakh

2.0L (D180) S – Rs. 83.25 lakh

2.0L (D180) SE – Rs. 85.21 lakh

2.0L (D180) HSE – Rs. 89.93 lakh

3.0L (D300) – Rs. 1.11 crore

3.0L (D300) S – Rs. 1.16 crore

3.0L (D300) SE – Rs. 1.18 crore

3.0L (D300) HSE – Rs. 1.24 crore

Petrol

2.0L (P250) – Rs. 78.83 lakh

2.0L (P250) S – Rs. 83.25 lakh

2.0L (P250) SE - Rs. 85.21 lakh

2.0L (P250) HSE - Rs. 89.93 lakh

The new Range Rover Velar has been spotted yet again. Land Rover’s newest addition to the Range Rover lineup was recently spotted in Goa. 

The spy images suggest that the Velar might be offered with a black exterior styling package comprising of a black front grille and bumper with black strakes on either side. The 5-spoke alloy wheels have also been finished in black, as is the roof. Also note that this version comes with black emblems. It seems likely that Land Rover might offer this styling package on the ‘First Edition’.

Earlier spy shots had revealed that lower-end variants of the Velar could get similar 5-spoke alloy wheels albeit in a silver finish, chrome grille and gloss black rear trim.

The Velar is likely to be offered with a choice of petrol and diesel engines. Two variants of the 2.0-litre petrol are expected to be offered with each producing 247 BHP and 296 BHP respectively. The 2.0-litre diesel makes 177 BHP and 430 Nm of torque, while the 3.0-litre diesel produces 296 BHP and 700 Nm of peak torque. An 8-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive is likely to be standard across the range. 

Land Rover is expected to launch the new Range Rover Velar in India in the near future, although there has been no official announcement yet.

Source: Goa on Wheels

The Range Rover Velar has been spotted in India for the first time by a Youtuber named Premster14. According to the footage, the India-spec Velar is expected to get smaller sized (probably 18 inch), 5-spoke wheels. That said, apart from the wheels and tyres, the Velar looks identical to the model which was first showcased at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. 

It gets distinct Land Rover styling, featuring a sharply raked grille and an overall clean design. The electronic door handles which sit flush into the bodywork are unique to this model. The roofline gently drops as you move towards the rear and terminates into an integrated spoiler. The rear features a highly raked rear glass and slim LED tail lights that are incorporated into a glossy black rear trim.

According to Land Rover India's website, the Velar could be offered with two petrol and two diesel engine choices. The diesel range includes a 1,999cc engine good for 177 BHP and 430 Nm of torque and a 2,993cc motor which produces 296 BHP and 700 Nm of peak torque. The two petrol engines that could be offered on the Velar include a 1,998cc unit that produces 247 BHP and a torque of 365 Nm and a 1,997cc motor that pushes out 296 BHP and 400 Nm of peak torque. All engines are expected to come paired with an 8-speed automatic gearbox and are likely to get all-wheel drive, while the air-suspension could be offered on the higher trims.

Meanwhile, Land Rover India is yet to make a formal announcement about the Velar. The new model will slot in between the Evoque and the Range Rover Sport and is expected to rival the Porsche Macan, Jaguar F-Pace and the likes.

Land Rover will likely launch the Range Rover Velar in India in the month of November this year. The said information has been revealed by Rohit Suri, Managing Director of Jaguar Land Rover India.

The Velar was internationally unveiled in March 2017. It is the fourth product in the Range Rover series and has been slotted between the Range Rover Evoque and the Range Rover Sport. Built on Land Rover's lightweight aluminium platform, the Velar retains most of the design characteristics of its Range Rover siblings, though the overall design is a bit smoother as compared to the other models.

Internationally, the Velar comes with 2.0-litre petrol and diesel engines in entry level trims and 3.0-litre V6 diesel and petrol engines in the higher variants. Transmission duties are handled by an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission, while power is sent to all four wheels. The Range Rover Velar will also get features like Terrain Response 2, active rear locking e-differential and torque vectoring.

Bookings for the Range Rover Velar have already commenced at company dealerships across India. Once launched, the Velar will compete in the Indian market against the likes of the Audi Q7, Volvo XC90, BMW X5 and Porsche Macan.

Source: ET Auto

Land Rover dealerships across India have reportedly started accepting bookings for the Range Rover Velar. The British automaker hasn't yet announced the commencement of deliveries. However, media reports suggest that dealerships are accepting bookings at a token amount of Rs. 3 lakh. Previous reports have indicated that the Velar will be launched in the country by the end of this year.

Globally unveiled in March this year, Velar is the fourth product in the Range Rover line-up. It is built on Land Rover's lightweight aluminium architecture. It retains the characteristic design elements of its siblings from the Range Rover family, but gets relatively smoother character lines across the body panels. The front features full LED headlamps, DRLs and a wide grille. The side profile reveals a sloping roof line, blacked out pillars and large alloy wheels, while the rear adorns LED taillights and chromed twin-exhaust pipes.

The international-spec model is equipped with 2.0-litre petrol and diesel engines in the entry level variants, while higher trims also get an option of 3.0-litre V6 diesel and petrol engines. The SUV comes with standard Range Rover features, including the company's off-road technological features like Terrain Response 2, active rear locking e-differential and torque vectoring.

The Velar will be brought to India through the CBU route. It will slot between the Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Sport, and will be competing against the likes of the BMW X5, Audi Q7, Volvo XC90 and the Porsche Macan.

Source: Motoroids

Land Rover has officially unveiled the Velar which is the 4th car in the Range Rover series. The original Velar was launched in 1970, and now the name has been re-introduced to fill in the gap between the Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Sport. The car will make its debut at the Geneva International Motor Show this month.

The Velar uses Land Rover's lightweight Aluminium Architecture and follows the design lines of its Range Rover siblings. It will be available as the Velar and Velar R-Dynamic range, and each of these will have 4 variants - Standard, S, SE and HSE. There is also a First Edition model which will be available worldwide for just one model year. Upfront, the car gets full LED headlamps with DRLs and a grille which is similar to the one seen on the Evoque (but this one is broader). The front bumper houses air inlets as well as a skid plate at the bottom. The Velar has a wheelbase of 2,874 mm and the pillars are blacked out which is seen throughout the Range Rover series. The rear taillights and fog lights also get LED treatment while the twin chrome exhausts are integrated into the rear bumper.

On the inside, the front seats have 20-way adjustment with heating, cooling and massage functions. The rear seats are also available with heating and electric recline options. The car has a four zone climate control system and two 10-inch touchscreens. Direct access to various functions can be personalized on both these screens. SE and above variants have a 12.3 inch MFD behind the steering wheel which shows information such as speed, turn-by-turn navigation, safety system warnings etc. It also gets a head-up display and the luggage compartment is 673 litres. In terms of safety, the Velar is equipped with 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, traction control, dynamic stability control, cornering brake control, roll stability control and emergency brake assist. Electronic air suspension allows the height to be lowered by 50 mm.

Two petrol and two diesel engines are on offer. The petrol engine is a 2.0 L, in-line 4-cylinder engine which makes 247 BHP and 365 Nm of torque. The First edition model will be available with a 3.0 L, V6 petrol engine which is capable of producing 375 BHP. The 2.0 L Ingenium diesel engine is rated at 177 BHP and 430 Nm while the 3.0 L churns out 296 BHP and 700 Nm of torque.

The Range Rover Velar will go on sale from Summer 2017 in the UK and Europe.

Land Rover has confirmed a new model in its Range Rover line-up. Called the Velar, this new mid-size luxury SUV will slot between the Range Rover Evoque and the Range Rover Sport.

This will mark the launch of the fourth product in the Range Rover lineup. The name Velar has been derived from the Latin word velare, which means to veil or cover. This name was first used by Land Rover in the 1960s in order to hide the true identity of the 26 pre-production Range Rover models.

The initial images released by the automaker ahead of the SUV's official unveiling indicate that the Range Rover Velar will be slightly bigger than the Evoque and will come with a large panoramic sunroof. The overall design language is similar to what is currently seen on other Range Rover models, though the Velar appears to get relatively smoother character lines.

Details about the powertrain, variants and features on offer with the Range Rover Velar will be revealed at its global premiere on March 1, 2017.