7.6
2025 Range Rover Velar review
Heart over head, the Range Rover Velar Autobiography is a lovely SUV. As a rational purchase, it makes less sense.
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Scott Collie
2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs 2022 Volkswagen Touareg Comparison
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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Based on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar P400 AUTOBIOGRAPHY (294kW)
Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
68L - 83L
150 to 755 km
90L
612 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Stunning interior
- Highway refinement
- Continual technology updates
Misses
- P400 engine is thirsty
- Limited space given the price
- Fewer buttons inside than before
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Outstanding ride and handling
- Sturdy, premium-feeling cabin
- Even the base V6 diesel has grunt
Misses
- Lots of optional extras
- Needs a full-size spare wheel
- Daft steering wheel 'buttons'
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Black Painted Roof (+$1,425)
- Cold Climate Pack (+$3,506)
- Cargo Net on Rear Seat (+$364)
- Electrically Heated Windscreen (+$800)
- Exterior Pack - Black (+$1,680)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,100)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$2,100)
Colours Available
The Velar is available in Fuji White solid paint, plus the following metallic finishes:
- Santorini Black
- Firenze Red
- Byron Blue
- Eiger Grey
- Portofino Blue
- Lantau Bronze
- Hakuba Silver
- Ostuni Pearl White
Carpathian Grey and Charente Grey are $1780 options, while there are a range of more expensive SVO finishes available.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO CDI, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2998 | 2967 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| BI TURBO 6, BI TURBO 4 | TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 184kW - 297kW | 170kW - 210kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5500 | 4000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 365Nm - 650Nm | 500Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1300 - 2000 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 15.5 | 15.5 | |
