Mercedes launches it's latest new car, and it is a Pick Up truck, The X-Class.

Mercedes-Benz X-Class at a glance

• The Mercedes among pickups: The Mercedes-Benz X-Class unites the typical traits of a pickup - robustness, functionality, strength and off-road capabilities - with the classical characteristics of a real Mercedes - design, comfort, driving dynamics and safety.
• Brand characteristic SUV design: With the centrally positioned star, twin-louvre radiator grille, powerfully honed bonnet and headlamps extending far into the wings, the X-Class seamlessly fits in to the Mercedes-Benz portfolio.
• Premium effect on a new level: Three trim parts for the cockpit, six seat covers including two leather variants with contrasting topstitching, and two colours for the roof lining provide the widest choice of materials and colours in this vehicle segment.
• A pickup to suit different lifestyles and work environments: The PURE basic variant for classic robust use, PROGRESSIVE for higher requirements in terms of quality feel and comfort, and POWER as the high-end variant for urban lifestyles.
• Individualisation on account of a diverse range of Mercedes-Benz accessories: As from its market launch, customers can add a styling bar, side bar, canopy, various covers as well as numerous cargo and off-road solutions – all developed and designed by Mercedes.
• Enjoyable performance with four and six cylinders: As from its market launch, customers can choose between the common rail diesel X 220 d (120 kW/163 hp) and X 250 d (140 kW/190 hp) as well as a petrol engine (122 kW/165 hp) in selected markets. A top-of-the-range V6 diesel (190kW/258hp) will be released mid-2018 occupying a leading position in the segment.
• Driving enjoyment on a par with passenger cars: Thanks to the wide track, the spring and damping system tuned for the comfort typical of a Mercedes, and the coil springs as well as internally vented disc brakes on the front and rear, the X-Class is the first pickup that offers not just excellent off-road but also superb on-road performance.
• All-wheel drive for any surface: The engageable 4MATIC all-wheel drive with low-range gearing and optional differential lock on the rear axle masters any terrain. From the middle of next year a permanent all-wheel drive will be available.
• Star safety: Like all Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the X-Class stands out for its exemplary passive and active safety equipment. This includes Active Brake Assist, Lane Keeping Assist and Traffic Sign Assist, among others.
• The first intelligently connected pickup: Thanks to Mercedes me connect, X-Class customers are connected to their vehicle via smartphone at all times and can call up useful information such as the location of the vehicle or the fuel level, and navigate from door to door.
• Attractively priced in the segment: The X-Class is available in Germany from 37,294 Euro (incl. 19 percent VAT). Market launch begins in November 2017 in Europe. South Africa and Australia will follow at the beginning of 2018, as well as Argentina and Brazil at the beginning of 2019.

The first pickup from a premium manufacturer

Pickup meets lifestyle – the Mercedes-Benz X-Class

As well as bringing the progressive design of the acclaimed Concept X-CLASS largely unchanged to standard production, the new Mercedes-Benz X-Class is uniquely versatile in terms of its area of application – it can be used as a rugged, all-terrain pickup but also as a vehicle for urban lifestyles and families. 

The X-Class pushes the boundaries of the classic pickup. It complements the prized strengths of a mid-size pickup with the typical Mercedes-Benz characteristics of driving dynamics, comfort, design, safety, connectivity and an extensive scope for individualisation. 

With this Mercedes-Benz meets the changing customer requirements and opens up the segment to new customer groups. There are three design and equipment variants to choose from as well as four or six-cylinder engines, rear-wheel drive and engageable or permanent all-wheel drive, a six-speed manual transmission and a seven-speed automatic transmission. 

In addition there are six different seat covers, including two leather variants, three sets of cockpit trim parts and a diverse range of accessories developed by Mercedes-Benz. These allow the X-Class to be modified to suit personal tastes and requirements like no other pickup, both visually and in terms of functionality. 

The market launch in Europe is scheduled for November 2017. At the beginning of 2018 South Africa, Australia and New Zealand will follow, beginning of 2019 Argentina and Brazil.

The Mercedes-Benz X-Class has been developed with the changing requirements of the international pickup markets in mind. The demand for mid-size pickups with typical passenger car characteristics and comfort features has been steadily on the rise for years. At the same time, the number of pickups for private use is increasing. 

They are no longer viewed purely as workhorses. As the first premium manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz is taking these changes into account – based on its comprehensive experience and competence in developing commercial and off-road vehicles, such as the Unimog and the G-Class for tough operation, vehicles which are equally suitable for work or leisure, such as the V-Class and Vito, and passenger cars that uniquely stand for modern luxury and driving pleasure around the world.

The X-Class is aimed at very different customer groups: land owners and farmers in Argentina, business owners and building contractors in Australia, families with an affinity for premium products in Brazil, trend-conscious individualists in South Africa and Great Britain as well as sporty adventurers in New Zealand and Germany.

The Mercedes-Benz pickup is attractively priced in the segment and is available in Germany from 37,294 Euro (incl. 19 percent VAT). Further market-specific prices will be made known successively.

Tough work, plenty of pleasure: the new X-Class

Like no other pickup, the new X-Class resolves apparent contradictions: modern design and uncompromising robustness, impressive off-road capability and a high level of driving dynamics, stylish comfort and great functionality. Making the X-Class the Mercedes among pickups. 

This tough performance pickup delivers a driveability and handling that matches many demands – both with regard to driving dynamics and ride comfort. This is attained thanks to a comfort suspension with the fine tuning expected of a Mercedes. It consists of a ladder-type frame, rear multi-link solid axle, front independent wheel suspension and coil springs on both axles.

Built on this platform, the distinctive design of the X-Class is available in three model variants to suit different lifestyles and work environments:

• The X-Class PURE basic variant is ideal for rugged, functional use. It fulfils all the demands placed on a workhorse. At the same time its comfort and design make it perfect for visiting customers or suppliers and for private activities.
• The X-Class PROGRESSIVE is aimed at people seeking a rugged pickup with extra styling and comfort functions – as a calling card for their own business, while also being a comfortable yet prestigious vehicle for private use.
• The X-Class POWER is the high-end design and equipment line. It is aimed at customers for whom styling, performance and comfort are paramount. The X-Class POWER is a lifestyle vehicle beyond the mainstream – suitable for urban environments as well as for sports and leisure activities off the beaten track. Through its design and high level of equipment it reflects an independent and individualistic lifestyle.

Robust character with dynamic charisma

With its progressive design, the Mercedes-Benz X-Class manages the fine balance between being both tough and stylish. 

The pickup embodies the enhanced Mercedes-Benz design philosophy of sensual purity. By emphasising the surfaces and featuring stripped-down, extremely precise elements, the purist design draws attention to the basic virtues of a pickup in an emotionally appealing way – combined with almost unlimited functionality. 

The X-Class can haul a payload of up to 1.1 tonnes. That is enough to transport 17 full 50-litre barrels of beer in the cargo area. Able to tow up to 3.5 tonnes, it can also pull a trailer containing three horses or an eight-metre yacht.

Thanks to its long 3150-millimetre wheelbase, the short and cladded front overhang, the backward shifted passenger compartment and the very long rear overhang, the X-Class has an elongated vehicle body which exudes pure dynamism. The design of the side windows with their dynamic kink along the beltline and taut lines contrasting with muscular, sculpted surfaces also allude to the longitudinal dynamics. 

Widely flared wheel arches, the commanding front and the purist design of the rear all accentuate the impression of width. Together they give the pickup a powerful on-road presence and make reference to the X-Class's excellent lateral dynamics.

Powerful and commanding front with three different characters

The front has the masterful looks of one of the brand's typical SUVs – with the centrally positioned star, twin-louvre radiator grille, high and powerfully honed bonnet and headlamps extending far into the wings. 

The front apron emphasises width and has its own distinct character depending on the chosen design and equipment line. On the PURE basic variant it is unpainted and with the PROGRESSIVE design and equipment line it is painted in the vehicle colour. 

The POWER high-end model variant likewise has a bumper painted in the vehicle colour and also comes with a chromed underbody panelling. There are nine attractive exterior colours and a variety of exclusive 17, 18 or 19-inch rims to choose from across the three design and equipment lines.

Purist design for the rear with bumper including step as standard

Like the front apron, the rear bumper also varies depending on the selected design and equipment line: it is painted black for the PURE line and in the vehicle colour for the PROGRESSIVE line. The POWER line has a chromed bumper for a particularly classy look. To conveniently access the cargo area for loading and unloading, the bumper has an integral step. If the standard 90-degree tailgate opening is not adequate, as an option the X-Class can be ordered without the rear bumper. Then the tailgate opens to 180 degrees.

In terms of width, the load bed is designed in such a way that a Euro-pallet can be loaded straight between the wheel arches. The X-Class is the only mid-size pickup to be equipped with lighting in the cargo area as standard. 

The third brake light contains LED lights which illuminate the whole load bed. Operation is by a switch in the centre console. As soon as the ignition is switched on, those lights turn off automatically. A 12-volt socket to power additional equipment such as compressors, for example, is also part of the standard equipment in the load bed.

Dimensions of the X-Class
Vehicle length	5340 mm
Vehicle width	1920 mm
Vehicle height	1819 mm
Wheelbase	3150 mm
Load bed length	1587 mm
Load bed width	1560 mm
Load bed height	474 mm
Maximum payload capacity	1042 kg
Braked towing capacity (depending on engine and equipment)	1650–3500 kg

New benchmark in comfort and quality feel

In the interior, the X-Class elevates comfort and quality feel to a new level within the segment for mid-size pickups. The instrument panel has the concave trim element typical of a Mercedes. It stretches across the entire width of the instrument panel – a novel feature in this vehicle segment. It creates an open feel and purist modernity. 

There are three trim variants to choose from for the X-Class POWER: a pixelated look in matt black, an aluminium effect with longitudinal grain and a brown matt woodgrain effect. To complement the high-quality feel, the upper section of the cockpit is available with ARTICO man-made leather in either black or nut brown. 

The characteristic round ventilation outlets add a sporty touch. Depending on the design and equipment line, these come in either high-gloss black or silver shadow, creating a high-end cool touch effect. With the PROGRESSIVE and POWER design and equipment lines, the centre console is also prominently framed by a decorative trim in silver shadow. The large door handles are also finished in silver shadow. The cool touch effect is reinforced by the freestanding central display, which is familiar from the V-Class. 

In conjunction with the COMAND Online multimedia system it has a screen diagonal of 8.4 inches, making it the biggest display in the segment. With a resolution of 960 x 540 pixels and the high-contrast IPS technology (In-Plane Switching), it offers a brilliant display that markedly increases the image quality of the 360-Degree Camera and the navigation maps.

The control and display concept shows the familiar high levels of convenience and ergonomic comfort. The instrument cluster consists of the large, analogue round dials from the C-Class and V-Class. In the X-Class PROGRESSIVE and POWER they are tubular. 

A 5.4-inch colour multimedia display is nestled between the round dials. Thanks to the push-buttons on the standard-fit three-spoke multifunction steering wheel, the settings on the colour display can be controlled without drivers having to take their hands off the steering wheel. 

The steering wheel with its 12 buttons in total is height-adjustable, thereby improving ergonomic posture and allowing a relaxed seating position. In the X-Class PROGRESSIVE and POWER, the steering wheel, shift lever knob and handbrake lever are also covered in leather. 

In conjunction with the Audio 20 CD and COMAND Online multimedia systems, and in addition to the central control unit, the X-Class contains the multifunction touchpad familiar from the passenger car model series – the multifunction touchpad is another novelty in this segment. It is located in an ergonomic position on the centre console and, like a smartphone, it can be controlled using gestures or by entering letters and characters.

Electrically adjustable comfort seats also available with lumbar support

Plenty of attention was paid to comfort when developing the seats, too. Premium materials and a seat structure featuring optimum lateral support, a high seat position and the use of ergonomically formed soft foam make sitting comfortable for both the driver and front passenger, even on longer journeys. With their clear, ergonomic and functional design, the comfort seats can be adjusted in the longitudinal direction as well as for height and backrest tilt. 

The X-Class POWER has electrically adjustable seats and electric two-way lumbar support as standard. The rear seat row for three people is positioned at a comfortable height and has reinforced seat side bolsters for optimum support in the outer seating positions. These seats are also equipped with attachment points for an i-Size/ISOFIX child seat as standard.

Widest selection of materials and colours in the segment

As well as various trim elements, there are six seat covers to choose from, including two leather variants with contrasting topstitching, and there are two colours for the roof liner as well. The X-Class thus provides the widest choice of materials and colours in this vehicle segment. The seats in the X-Class PURE are fitted with black Tunja fabric as standard. Black man-made leather is available as an option. The comfort seats in the PROGRESSIVE variant are covered in black posadas fabric. Familiar from the Mercedes-Benz passenger car model series, ARTICO man-made leather/DINAMICA microfibre in black is available if desired.

As standard, the X-Class POWER comes with ARTICO man-made leather/DINAMICA microfibre in black with additional contrasting topstitching in alpaca grey. Black leather with alpaca grey topstitching or nut brown leather with black topstitching are optionally available. 

Topstitching in a contrasting colour raises the aesthetic appeal of the seats even further. Exclusive topstitching also appears on the ARTICO man-made leather coverings on the upper section of the instrument panel, the armrests and the beltlines of the doors. 

This emphasises the premium effect of the interior as a whole. For the first time in this vehicle segment there are two variants of roof liner to choose from: macchiato beige fabric and black fabric. On the X-Class POWER, the A-pillar is also covered in fabric of the same colour.

Made-to-measure individualisation – Style Packages and an extensive range of accessories

Optional equipment as well as a specific Style Package for each of the PROGRESSIVE and POWER lines enable further individualisation. For example, side running boards and an electrically opening rear window can be added to the X-Class. What's more, Mercedes-Benz had an in-house team of designers and developers create an extensive range of accessories. 

These allow the X-Class to be modified even more to suit personal tastes and requirements–in respect to design, functionality and off-road capability. For example, there is a choice of styling bar, side bar, soft tonneau cover, hard tonneau cover and roll cover, as well as a canopy which makes the pickup look like an SUV. 

The canopy continues the X-Class's lines perfectly, merging with the vehicle body to create a distinctive silhouette. Other items available include a bed liner, a bed divider system, load-securing rails in the floor and a technical underguard.

High-torque, enjoyable performance with four and six cylinders

As from its market launch, there are two powerful and efficient four-cylinder engines to deliver spirited performance. The high-torque common-rail diesel drive system with a displacement of 2.3 litres is available with a choice of two power outputs. In the X 220 d with single turbocharger it generates 120 kW/163 hp and in the biturbo X 250 d no less than 140 kW/190 hp. 

Both diesel models are available as left- or right-hand drive vehicles with purely rear wheel drive or with engageable all-wheel drive. Due to very specific market requirements, for example in Dubai and Morocco, the 122 kW/165 hp X 200 petrol model is only available as a left-hand drive vehicle with rear wheel drive. 

All engines are characterised by quiet, low-vibration running and excellent power delivery coupled with low consumption figures. Power is transferred via a six-speed manual transmission. A seven-speed automatic transmission is available on request for the 140 kW/190 hp X 250 d and X 250 d 4MATIC models.

A high-torque V6 diesel engine will be released mid-2018, ensuring even greater agility on- and off-road. It will generate 190 kW/258 hp and a maximum torque of 550 Nm. With that the X 350 d occupies a leading position in the segment. 

The top X-Class model will come as standard with permanent 4MATIC all-wheel drive and the seven-speed automatic transmission 7G-TRONIC PLUS with steering-wheel shift paddles and ECO start/stop function. The DYNAMIC SELECT system is available in addition. 

To date, the inclusion of a drive program switch has been rare in the pickup segment. This technology enables the driving experience to be tailored to individual preferences – from relaxed comfort to engaged sportiness. There are five drive programs to choose from: Comfort, ECO, Sport, Manual and Offroad. These modify the engine characteristics, the automatic transmission's switching points and the ECO start/stop function.

Dynamic and comfortable driving enjoyment on a par with Mercedes-Benz passenger cars

The X-Class is the first pickup to deliver both excellent off- and on-road performance. The wide track, long wheelbase and comfortable spring and damping tuning typical of a Mercedes open up a new world of driving enjoyment and driving dynamics on the road – without resulting in compromises when off-road. A special feature in this segment: coil springs are used both at the front and the rear, which contributes to a harmonious suspension comfort. 

The comfort suspension is designed in such a way that it achieves a high level of driving dynamics and ride comfort on the road, while also delivering maximum off-road capability in conjunction with 4MATIC all-wheel drive. 

The elaborately designed comfort suspension consists of a double wishbone front axle and a rear multi-link solid axle that is ideal for transporting heavy loads and has good articulation capability. This combination ensures that the suspension is comfortable and the handling is safe given any permitted load condition.

With 1632 millimetres at the front and 1625 millimetres at the rear, the X-Class has a wider track than most competitors. This provides the ideal prerequisites for optimum driving stability and higher cornering speeds. At 3150 millimetres, the wheelbase is also longer than many other mid-size pickups. 

This reduces vibrations during the journey and makes for smooth and reliable straight-running stability. Mercedes-Benz is the only manufacturer in the segment to opt for large, internally vented brake discs on both axles as standard. The front axle has brake discs with a diameter of 32 centimetres and the rear axle with a diameter of 30.8 centimetres. Together they ensure short braking distances, good response times and high thermal capacity.

The comfort suspension is part of the standard equipment in all European markets. Its ground clearance is 202 millimetres. A 20-millimetre higher suspension is available as an optional extra. The increased ground clearance improves off-road capability even further, including a higher seat position and sharper off-road look. In all markets outside Europe, the X-Class comes with the higher suspension as standard. The safe and comfortable handling typical of a Mercedes is retained despite the higher suspension.

Engageable or permanent – 4MATIC all-wheel drive for any surface

Engageable 4MATIC all-wheel drive, which is available on the X 220 d 4MATIC and X 250 d 4MATIC diesel models, masters any terrain. With it, the front wheels can be engaged or disengaged by electric means depending on the surface. 

As from mid-2018, Mercedes-Benz will also make its pickup available with permanent all-wheel drive. This will ensure that the X-Class delivers maximum performance and traction, even at top speed on roads. The permanent 4MATIC all-wheel drive system will only be offered in conjunction with the six-cylinder engine. 

Off-road, both 4MATIC variants benefit from the same superior assertiveness thanks to the low-range gearing and optional differential lock on the rear axle. All the all-wheel drive models come with Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) on board as standard.

Excellent off-road characteristics
Fording depth	600 mm
Ground clearance	Front axle 202 mm Rear axle 221 mm for suspension with raised ground clearance
Angle of approach/departure front/rear	28.8°/23.8° 30.1°/25.9° for suspension with raised ground clearance
Maximum tilt	49.8° 49° for suspension with raised ground clearance
Ramp breakover angle	20.4° 22° for suspension with raised ground clearance
Maximum gradeability	100%

Comprehensive range of safety equipment

Like all Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the X-Class stands out for its exemplary level of safety. The pickup bearing the star comes with a comprehensive array of comfort and safety equipment that is exceptional in this vehicle segment. 

The X-Class’s high level of occupant protection results from its especially solid car body with a high-strength passenger cell and a structure with a front and rear that can absorb energy through well-aimed deformation. Furthermore, passive safety is provided thanks to standard equipment such as seven airbags and the i-Size attachment system for two child seats. 

The airbags in the front for driver and front passenger come with a two-stage, deferred triggering mechanism. For active safety, three driver assistance systems are at the ready, simultaneously increasing safety and comfort: Active Brake Assist, Lane Keeping Assist and Traffic Sign Assist. Additionally, there are Trailer Stability Assist, tyre pressure monitoring system, emergency call system, cruise control and LED headlamps that deliver the brightest light output in the segment thanks to six LEDs respectively. 

If required, a 360-Degree Camera is available in addition to a reversing camera. Given this extensive level of equipment, the X-Class perfectly fulfils the requirements placed on a modern family and lifestyle vehicle.

The first intelligently connected mid-size pickup

The X-Class is the first mid-size pickup to feature a communications module with an integrated SIM card. This makes it possible to use the extensive Mercedes me connect services and to access the vehicle by smartphone. Thus X-Class drivers in 21 European markets can, for example, call up useful information such as fuel level and tyre pressure, and find out the X-Class's location when it is parked or being driven by someone else. 

In addition, with the Mercedes me app complete door-to-door navigation is possible. Further Mercedes me connect services include the Mercedes-Benz emergency call system and the standard services Breakdown Management, Accident Recovery and Maintenance Management as well as Remote Vehicle Diagnostics.

In addition to this, control and display systems – that have already been used successfully in the Mercedes-Benz passenger car model series – are being introduced in the mid-size pickup segment for the first time: these include the multifunction touchpad and fully integrated COMAND Online multimedia system with hard-disk navigation, LINGUATRONIC voice control and internet access via smartphone. Other than COMAND Online, the proven Audio 20 USB and Audio 20 CD audio systems are also available.

First pickup with Live Traffic Information

Transferring traffic information in real time is a further highlight of intelligent connectivity thanks to the communications module with an integrated SIM card. In conjunction with an account in the Mercedes me portal, and within Europe, the COMAND Online navigation system can show the beginning and length of a traffic jam on a map to within 100 metres of the exact position and compute a dynamic route with shorter travel times. The potential loss of time is taken into account automatically in real time for the arrival time displayed by COMAND Online navigation. 

The system also provides a 3D view with three-dimensional urban models, making orientation in unfamiliar city centres easier. Moreover, special personal destinations can be saved or imported via SD card, and four alternate routes can be displayed on the navigation map, one of them a particularly economical variation.

In conjunction with the optional Garmin® MAP PILOT system, in most European countries the Audio 20 CD also becomes a fully-fledged navigation system with Live Traffic Information. With both systems, X-Class drivers benefit from early information about disturbances such as traffic jams, increased traffic volumes or other possible delays along the route, allowing them to adjust their route planning in good time. The relevant pre-installation for the Garmin® MAP PILOT is likewise available as an option.

Portfolio expansion in production cooperation with Renault-Nissan

With the X-Class, Mercedes-Benz Vans is expanding its portfolio to a fourth model series and is closing the gap between commercial vehicles and passenger cars. As such, the pickup marks another milestone in the growth strategy "Mercedes-Benz Vans goes global".

The pickup with the star is being manufactured in a production cooperation with the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Production for the markets in Europe, Australia and South Africa will start at the Nissan plant in Barcelona, Spain, in 2017. 

The X-Class for the Latin American market will roll off the assembly lines at the Renault plant in Cordoba, Argentina, starting from 2019. With the pickup, Daimler AG and the Renault-Nissan Alliance are expanding their strategic cooperation which began seven years ago. This affords Mercedes-Benz fast and cost-efficient entrance to the high-growth segment of mid-size pickups. In addition, both companies benefit from optimal utilisation of the production capacity. 

Nissan is the second-largest manufacturer of mid-size pickups with a payload of one tonne in the world, and can look back on more than 80 years of experience in producing and marketing these types of vehicles.

Its here The ALL NEW Range Rover Velar - a huge post with everything you need to know.

The fourth member of the Range Rover family has arrived.

• A new addition to the Range Rover family, filling the white space between the Range Rover Evoque and the Range Rover Sport
• A mid-size luxury SUV that delivers new levels of refinement, elegance and technology
• Range Rover Velar goes on sale from Summer 2017 priced from £44,830 (OTR)

The luxury SUV was created in 1970 when Land Rover launched the original Range Rover. Almost half a century later that spirit of innovation continues with the introduction of the fourth member of the Range Rover family.

Elegant simplicity, a visually reductive approach and pioneering consumer technology are the hallmarks of the new Range Rover Velar. 

Five elements define Range Rover Velar’s absolute desirability: 

• Driven by reduction: Stripping away complexity to reveal true quality
  • Designed and engineered with an unwavering belief in ‘reductionism’
  • Luxurious, spacious interior is a calm sanctuary, combining elegant simplicity with premium materials and beautiful details such as hidden-until-lit controls
• The fourth Range Rover: The next revolution in SUV design, with precision in every detail
  • Fills the ‘white space’ between Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Sport
  • Born from reductionism, Range Rover Velar articulates technology-enabled design broadening the Range Rover portfolio
• A bloodline like no other: Respecting Range Rover’s unrivalled heritage
  • Almost fifty years of Range Rover pedigree continues the Range Rover luxury SUV bloodline
  • Royalty of the SUV world, Range Rover heritage began with the original Velar prototypes of 1969
• Establishing the trends of tomorrow: A new Range Rover statement of innovation
  • Continuing Range Rover’s history of innovation, Velar incorporates advanced technologies, compelling design and absolute attention to detail
  • State-of-the-art Touch Pro Duo infotainment system, super-slim matrix-laser LED headlights, flush deployable door handles and Burnished Copper-coloured detailing embody the design zeitgeist of tomorrow
• Refined for every occasion: Exceeding expectations with Land Rover’s legendary capability on all terrains
  • All the refinement customers expect together with Land Rover’s unrivalled capability on every terrain around the world
  • Exceptional on-road performance and agility combined with outstanding ride quality and composure

At-a-glance

• Compelling, stand-out design features perfectly optimised proportions, powerful, taut surfaces and a stunning silhouette
• Design purity emphasised by super-slim Matrix Laser-LED headlights and flush deployable door handles
• Debut of the state-of-the-art Touch Pro Duo infotainment system, featuring two high-definition 10-inch touchscreens for unrivalled functionality and intuitive operation
• Light, stiff, aluminium-intensive body structure enhances performance, agility and efficiency
• The 2,874mm wheelbase and intelligently-designed interior deliver an impressive 632-litre luggage compartment and exceptional space for all occupants
• Air suspension as standard on six-cylinder models for peerless refinement; Adaptive Dynamics damping technology standard on all models for unrivalled comfort and control
• All-wheel drive with Intelligent Driveline Dynamics and optional active locking rear differential ensure world-class all-terrain capability and maximum driver engagement on-road
• Pioneering traction technologies including Terrain Response 2 (optional), All Terrain Progress Control (optional), Low Traction Launch, Hill Descent Control and Gradient Release Control
• Towing capacity of up to 2,500kg complemented by the optional Advanced Tow Assist function – the driver reverses the vehicle with trailer attached using the Touch Pro Duo rotary controller, and with no need to counter-steer
• Six powertrains ranging from the clean, responsive 180PS 2.0-litre Ingenium diesel with CO₂ emissions from only 142g/km, to the potent 380PS supercharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine
• Full suite of advanced safety systems including Autonomous Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection, Reverse Traffic Detection, and Driver Condition Monitoring

The Range Rover Velar brings a new dimension of glamour, modernity and elegance to the Range Rover family. 

Designed to fill the white space between Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Sport, Velar offers levels of luxury, refinement and all-terrain capability never before seen in the mid-size SUV segment. 

This is a new type of Range Rover for a new type of customer.

Jaguar Land Rover UK Managing Director, Jeremy Hicks said: “The new Range Rover Velar is a stunning addition to the Range Rover family, it enhances a model line-up that originally defined the luxury SUV segment and continues to do so. 

Velar brings increased choice to new and existing customers in a growing SUV market. It leads the way in terms of design, usable technology, new materials and of course Land Rover’s legendary go anywhere, do anything capability.

“The whole team is enormously excited about bringing the new Range Rover Velar to customers across the UK.”

Velar is defined by a visually reductive approach and meticulous attention to precision in every detail, which evolves the Range Rover DNA.

Velar’s design is beautifully balanced, from its powerful proportions to its continuous waist line through to the taut tapered lines of the rear. The generous wheelbase contributes significantly to its elegance while helping to provide a spacious interior.

The large alloy wheels – in particular the range of 22-inch designs – optimise the vehicle’s stunning silhouette, while further enhancing Velar’s dramatic presence.

Advanced technology is pivotal to the contemporary design: the full-LED headlights are the most slender ever to appear on a production Land Rover vehicle. The flush deployable door handles emphasise Velar’s reductive, sculptured form, and contribute to the low drag coefficient from only 0.32 – this is the most aerodynamically-efficient Land Rover ever produced.

Look inside Velar’s interior and you will see elegant simplicity, sophistication and refinement.  An unwavering belief in reductionism has been fully employed, with switches being kept to an absolute minimum to help create a calm sanctuary.

Design-enabling technology has been engaged fully to create the new Touch Pro Duo infotainment system which is the centrepiece of Velar’s interior. Touch Pro Duo features two 10-inch high-definition touchscreens integrated seamlessly behind secret-until-lit surfaces. These slim, intuitive displays work in harmony with the cabin architecture while adding an overall sense of modernity congruent with the vehicle’s exterior design. All of this is equalled by Velar’s practicality: luggage compartment volume is an impressive 632 litres-litres including a reduced-section spare wheel as standard in the UK.

Unique in the segment, Velar offers a sustainable, premium textile seat material as an alternative to leather. The Dapple Grey material was developed together with Kvadrat, Europe’s leading manufacturer of high-quality design textiles, and is complemented with Suedecloth inserts in Ebony or Light Oyster.

The light, stiff, aluminium-intensive body, together with double-wishbone front- and Integral Link rear suspension provides the perfect basis for agile handling, superior ride comfort and outstanding refinement. It also delivers exceptional levels of crash protection, and Velar has been developed to meet the most demanding crash test regulations worldwide.

Combined with a comprehensive restraints system that includes six airbags, and a suite of advanced driver assistance systems including Autonomous Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection, Adaptive Cruise Control with Queue Assist (standard on HSE) and an Adaptive Speed Limiter, Velar integrates the latest safety technology.

Velar features a sophisticated all-wheel drive system, four-corner air suspension, (available on 300PS Diesel and 380PS Petrol engines) class-leading ground clearance of up to 251mm (213mm with coil springs), class-leading wading depth of up to 650mm (600mm with coil springs) and Land Rover’s unmatched suite of traction technologies including Terrain Response 2 (optional) and All Terrain Progress Control (optional). Velar – like all Range Rovers – offers world-class all-terrain capability.

Exceptional performance and efficiency come from the range of six petrol and diesel powertrains, all matched to smooth-shifting ZF eight-speed automatic transmissions and all-wheel drive with Intelligent Driveline Dynamics.

Clean, refined four-cylinder Ingenium diesels are offered in 180PS and 240PS variants, noted for their low 142g/km CO₂ emissions and high 500Nm torque output respectively. These engines are joined by the new, highly-advanced four-cylinder Ingenium petrol engine which delivers 250PS and enables acceleration from 0-100km/h in just 6.7 seconds (0-60mph in 6.4 seconds). An even more powerful, 300PS version of this engine will join the Velar range later in the year.

The V6 diesel combines an extraordinary 700Nm of torque for effortless acceleration and off-road capability with CO₂ emissions of only 167g/km. The 380PS supercharged V6 petrol engine combines exhilarating performance with a unique soundtrack and enables Velar to reach 0-60mph in only 5.3 seconds (100km/h in 5.7 seconds) before reaching an electronically-limited top speed of 155mph (250km/h).          

The Velar and Velar R-Dynamic core range comprises Standard, S, SE or HSE specifications. Customers can also specify Black and Luxury Exterior Packs for an even more distinguished appearance.

Of all Velar models, the most exclusive of all will be the First Edition, which be available worldwide but strictly for one model year only. Even more luxurious than the HSE specification, this model is powered solely by the 3.0-litre V6 petrol and diesel engines and features a wealth of extra features as standard, including full extended leather interior trim to complement the perforated Windsor leather seats in Nimbus or Ebony, 1,600W Meridian Signature Sound System, Matrix-Laser LED headlights and 22-inch Split-Spoke wheels with diamond-turned finish.

Exterior paint colours for the First Edition are Corris Grey, Silicon Silver, and Flux Silver – a unique satin finish exclusive to the First Edition for the first model year only – which will be meticulously hand-sprayed at Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations’ Oxford Road Technical Centre in the UK.

Designed and engineered at Jaguar Land Rover’s development centres in the UK, Velar will be produced at the company’s Solihull production facility, UK. It goes on sale in mid-July in the UK and Europe and in over 170 markets worldwide.

1.         PREMIUM DESIGN

1.1       Perfect proportions, precision execution

1.2       The interior: a calm sanctuary

2.         STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY

2.1       World debut: Touch Pro Duo infotainment system

2.2       Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

3.         WORLD-CLASS ENGINEERING

3.1       Outstanding capability on- and off-road

3.2       Refined and efficient powertrains

3.3       Lightweight Aluminium Architecture

1.         PREMIUM DESIGN

Velar brings a new dimension of glamour and elegance to the Range Rover family. Designed to fill the white space between Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Sport, this is a new type of Range Rover for a new type of customer.

1.1       Perfect proportions, precision execution

Velar is both instantly recognisable as a Range Rover and radical in its interpretation of the brand’s DNA. The mid-size luxury SUV is defined by formal, powerful volumes that are beautifully balanced by perfectly optimised volume and proportions. The large wheels – up to 22-inches in diameter – help to define the stunning silhouette while enhancing Velar’s dramatic presence.

The floating roof and clamshell bonnet provide clear references to its lineage and visually reinforce the class-leading all-terrain capability for which all Range Rovers are renowned. The 2,874mm wheelbase (Evoque: 2,660mm; Range Rover Sport: 2,923mm) enhances Velar’s visual length, and contributes to the exceptionally spacious cabin and luggage compartment – which is a spacious 558 litres (including standard spare reduced-section wheel). The continuous, rising waistline and tapering glasshouse balance formal elegance with a poised, sporting attitude.

The short front overhang and super-slim full-LED headlights further minimise visual weight. The longer rear overhang provides balance and highlights Velar’s imposing length, and features a pronounced kick to add to the muscular stance. Twin chrome exhaust finishers are integrated perfectly into the rear bumper and provide a subtle reference to Velar’s power and performance.

Beautiful details, advanced technology

An upright, bold front graphic and long bonnet set the tone for Velar’s exterior design language. The form of the dominant, proud grille is emphasised by slender full-LED headlights which deliver an emphatic slim-line visual signature. The front bumper’s pronounced air inlets and subtle skid plate hint at both Velar’s performance and its class-leading all-terrain capability.

The fast windscreen angle intersects with the front axle line and flows into the Range Rover floating roof design, which can be specified in either body colour or optional Narvik Black contrast finishes. Fixed and sliding panoramic roof options highlight Velar’s exceptional interior space by allowing natural light to flood in.

The pure, simple yet strong form of the bodysides is testament to Range Rover’s long history of lightweight aluminium construction. The clean, unadorned surfaces are punctuated by a strong shoulder line just below the glasshouse, while a thin, sweeping black graphic flows elegantly around the body’s lower reaches.

Fender vents which begin in line with the front axle flow backwards to the front doors, emphasising Velar’s dynamic character.

The relentless focus on clean, pure lines made it essential to achieve extremely tight panel gaps, a challenge that the Design and Engineering teams have achieved with absolute precision.

Flush deployable door handles – a Range Rover-first – emphasise how Velar’s striking design is enabled by technology. The handles, which feature subtle LED illumination, quickly deploy when the doors are unlocked via the key fob, or by pressing a discreet button set into the handle, and hinge gracefully forwards when pulled to open the doors.

They retract seamlessly into the doors when the car is locked, or at speeds above 5mph (8km/h), improving aerodynamic efficiency for improved fuel efficiency, and drawing further attention to the strikingly clean, uninterrupted form of the bodysides.

Every Velar features LED headlights as standard. As well as superior illumination and energy efficiency compared to Bi-Xenon lights, LED technology has also enabled the Designers to create the most slender headlight clusters ever fitted to a production Land Rover. They wrap dramatically around the front of the vehicle; a full-length black graphic within emphasises their narrow width. Distinctive daytime-running lights enhance the assertive road presence that all Range Rover vehicles command.

Four different LED headlight designs are available, culminating in segment-first Matrix-Laser LED Headlights. The lasers provide even better visibility at night, extending the range of full beam to 550 metres. The Adaptive Front Lighting system matches the light beam to the steering wheel angle, while the matrix technology selectively dims individual LEDs to maintain optimum light distribution and ensure that full beam can be used without dazzling oncoming traffic.

The Matrix-Laser LED headlights are also distinguished by the signature daytime running lights and Animated Direction Indicators which sweep across the lights in the intended direction of travel, improving safety.

Slimline LED fog lights further enhance Velar’s technology-enabled design and are seamlessly integrated into the lower black feature line that wraps round the vehicle.

The LED taillights echo the sophistication of the headlights with an eye-catching 3D appearance. They are complemented by a full-length high-level stop-lamp: hidden-until-lit and with a clear lens, it uses light-guide technology with integrated micro-optics to create smooth, homogeneous light. The LED rear fog lights blend into the sweeping black contrast graphic as it reaches the rear of the vehicle, and are visible from the side.

Tailoring the perfect look

A choice of exterior design treatments enhance customer choice and makes Velar even more distinctive. R-Dynamic models receive a unique, deeper front bumper with enlarged apertures to increase cooling and create greater visual presence.

Burnished Copper-coloured detailing extends to the front bumper blades and fender vents, while the front grille and all Range Rover lettering is finished in Shadow Atlas Silver. The black contrast roof option lowers the visual centre of gravity and complements the Dark Grey Satin wheels.

Black and Premium exterior packs provide additional visual differentiation. The Black Pack is offered on both standard and R-Dynamic derivatives, introducing distinctive Narvik Black to the grille mesh and surround, bonnet and tailgate lettering, fender vents, tow-eye cover surround and lower bumper blade. For R-Dynamic derivatives, the bonnet vent blades, bumper aperture inserts and exhaust finishers are also finished in Narvik Black.

The Premium pack is reserved exclusively for standard Velar derivatives, and includes lower exterior trim elements finished in high-gloss Narvik Black to enhance Velar’s elegant detailing. The addition of fog lamps, a tow-eye cover in Narvik Black, tow-eye cover surround in Indus Silver and lower bumper blades in Atlas Silver complete the transformation.

A range of 13 exterior colours is available: Fuji White, Narvik Black, Yulong White, Indus Silver, Corris Grey, Santorini Black, Kaikoura Stone, Byron Blue, Firenze Red, Aruba, Silicon Silver and Carpathian Grey.

For the ultimate premium appearance, a new Flux Silver satin paint finish is available exclusively for the First Edition model for the first model year from Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations division, and applied at the Oxford Road Technical Centre. The advanced paint features a vacuum-metallised pigment to enhance the effect of both light and shade over Velar’s elegant, svelte form.

Eight distinctive wheel designs ranging from 18- to 22-inches with a choice of four finishes are available. Standard models are supplied with 18-inch alloy wheels as standard, while S upgrades to a 19-inch, SE to 20-inch and HSE 21-inch. All customers can specify to 22-inch* alloy wheels, which form part of the First Edition’s comprehensive standard equipment.

1.2       The interior: a calm sanctuary

Mirroring the taut, uncluttered, and perfectly-executed exterior design, Velar’s precision-crafted interior embraces the latest technology to enhance Range Rover’s trademark architecture with a renewed focus on luxury materials, exquisite detailing, and exceptional refinement.

Positioned in the Sports-Command driving position, Velar’s front seats balance performance-oriented design and support with opulent comfort, and offer up to 20-way adjustment and heating, cooling and massage functions. Meticulously weight-optimised and designed to liberate additional interior space, the seats have also been carefully sculpted for ease of entry and egress to and from the cabin.

The 40:20:40 rear seats offer exceptional comfort too, and are available with heating and electric recline options. The optional four-zone climate control and cabin air ionisation system make Velar’s interior an even more comfortable place to be for all occupants.

The instrument panel’s strong, horizontal beam is the defining element of Velar’s interior architecture. It rakes back dramatically towards the windscreen to create the fastest angle of any Land Rover and underline Velar’s dynamic driving characteristics. The slender air vents reinforce Velar’s reductive, technology-enabled design.

Showcased in the centre are the two high-definition 10-inch touchscreens of the new Touch Pro Duo infotainment system. The thin capacitive polycarbonate precisely follows the subtle curvature of the instrument panel for seamless, perfectly flush surface integration. Integrating the Terrain Response and Terrain Response 2 controls into Touch Pro Duo eliminates the traditional dial and hard buttons, creating extra space in the centre console and further emphasising the visually-reductive approach that drives every aspect of Velar’s design.

The infotainment system features two multi-function rotary controllers and are distinguished by their tactile, rubberised outer surface, Satin Chrome bezels and seamlessly-integrated digital display screens. The rotary transmission controller rises silently from the centre console on start-up.

In front of the driver are twin-analogue dials with a 5-inch TFT display between them, or, as standard from SE specification and above, a 12.3-inch Interactive Driver Display. This high-definition virtual instrument cluster delivers a rich, high-technology experience and allows the driver to prioritise key information: a two-dial layout with an information panel in the centre, a one-dial layout flanked by dual information displays, or a full-map view when navigation features.

Key information such as speed, turn-by-turn navigation instructions and active safety system warnings can also be displayed to the driver using the latest-generation full-colour head-up display. The virtual images projected onto the windscreen appear to hover some two metres in front of the driver, allowing the driver to quickly and easily process the information while remaining focused on the road ahead.

The steering wheel features capacitive switches which benefit from situation-based options and even allow the driver to programme specific functions.

Authentic materials, innovative details

Authentic materials of the finest quality and contemporary finishes underline Velar’s luxury status. The cockpit’s distinctive horizontal architecture is celebrated with a new embossed Cut Diamond signature design, which flows from the instrument panel through to the door casings to emphasise the width of the spacious cabin.

The new design is subtly echoed throughout the interior: the Windsor Leather and Premium Textile seats feature a perforated interpretation, and the Cut Diamond motif forms an integral part of the stainless steel speaker frets’ structure on the Meridian 17- and 23-speaker audio systems.

Unique to the luxury SUV segment, the innovative Premium Textile seat material is offered as an alternative to leather upholstery as part of the Interior Premium Textile Pack. Developed with Kvadrat, Europe’s leading manufacturer of high-quality design textiles, this sustainable material comes in Dapple Grey and features wool-blend textile contrasted with a Suedecloth insert available in Light Oyster or Ebony.

The Suedecloth fibres are created from recycled plastic bottles and crafted into a textured non-woven material that’s soft to the touch. An advanced coating system ensures the Premium Textile interior passes Land Rover’s most rigorous tests for durability, and can be easily cleaned.

Standard models feature Suedecloth and Luxtec upholstery with distinctive twin-needle stitching. S and SE models upgrade to high-quality, perforated grained leather. The top HSE specification is equipped with luxuriously soft perforated Windsor leather, which extends to the instrument panel and door casings.

Perfectly-crafted trim finishers celebrate the natural look and texture of authentic materials. Choices include Satin Blonde Linear veneer, which is pale-stained and has a satin feel open-pore finish to give a very modern, airy character, and the prestigious Argento Pin-stripe, which is distinguished by its high-gloss finish and silver streaks to emphasise the wood grain. Another highlight is Carbon Fibre Copper weave trim, created by weaving carbon fibre and copper filaments together under a high gloss finish to signify sporting luxury.

Ambient LED lighting casts a soft glow over the interior, subtly highlighting the strong architectural lines and authentic materials for a calming atmosphere. Optional configurable ambient lighting technology offers a choice of 10 different colour options.

Versatility

While refinement is the priority for any Range Rover interior, versatility remains a key strength. The inherent package-efficiency engineered into Velar’s Lightweight Aluminium Architecture, together with the 2,874mm wheelbase delivers exceptional interior space for all occupants.

The split, sliding front centre armrest allows row-one occupants to individually adjust each half, and concealed underneath is a cubby with a cupholder and 4-litres of storage space. Another cupholder is located under a flush-fitting cover next to the rotary transmission controller. The glovebox, available with optional cooling, provides 7.5-litres of storage.

Row-one occupants have access to two USB ports and there are three 12V power sockets throughout the vehicle for charging mobile devices. A further 12V socket can be specified in the front of the cabin, along with an additional two USB ports for row-two.

Deep, wide stowage compartments in the lower door casings have been designed to accommodate 750ml drinks bottles with ease. The centre console provides additional storage behind the lower touchscreen – ideal for concealing smartphones and keys from view.

The luggage compartment not only delivers an impressive 632-litres of space, but is a match for some vehicles in the segment above. The 40:20:40 row-two seat features a ski-flap to enables long items to be through-loaded, and with the rear seats folded flat, Velar provides up to 1,731-litres of room from a load space measuring 1,795mm long by 1,247mm wide. Remote release levers are located in the luggage compartment to make lowering the rear seats even more convenient.

The gesture-controlled power tailgate option makes loading bulky or heavy objects into the luggage compartment easier and more convenient: rather than reach for the keyfob or pressing the release button on the tailgate, customers have only to make a kicking gesture under the rear bumper: sensors detect this movement and trigger the tailgate to open.

Another innovative technology designed to make life easier is Land Rover’s Activity Key option – a waterproof, shockproof wristband with integrated transponder – which allows customers to enjoy sports and outdoor pursuits such as running, cycling or kayaking without having to carry the standard key fob.

Holding the Activity Key up to the Land Rover badge on the tailgate simultaneously locks the vehicle and disables any keyfobs left inside, so they can be left securely behind while you enjoy your active lifestyle. Activity Key has no battery, so you never have to worry about changing it.

2.         STATE-OF-THE ART TECHNOLOGY

Technology and innovation define Velar, exemplified by the new, state-of-the-art Touch Pro Duo infotainment system.

2.1       World debut: Touch Pro Duo infotainment system

Velar debuts the new Touch Pro Duo infotainment system, which is the most advanced system developed by Jaguar Land Rover and is truly state-of-the-art. Touch Pro Duo features two high-definition 10-inch touchscreens that form the centrepiece of the beautifully minimalist cabin, and blends a futuristic, elegant feel with an intuitive, engaging interface and unrivalled performance and functionality.

Located in the instrument panel’s horizontal beam, the upper touchscreen’s menu is divided into three panels for navigation, media and phone. Interaction is as intuitive as using a tablet or a smartphone: swiping across the screen to change between menus, pinching to zoom in and out, and with pressing and scrolling across the screen to pan across maps.

Each function may be individually selected and displayed on the main part of the screen to provide more detailed information and user options. A side panel provides access for up to five frequently used functions: navigation, media, phone, news and weather. A permanent menu bar in the lower portion of the screen provides easy access to the home menu, vehicle settings and parking aids.

Gently curved to lie perfectly flush with the surrounding structure, the upper screen can tilt through 30 degrees, allowing the driver to set it at the perfect position. The screen returns to the flush position when the ignition is switched off and automatically adjusts to the previously selected angle when the ignition is switched on again.

The lower touchscreen is integrated within the centre console and manages features including the climate control and Terrain Response functions. To make operation as easy and intuitive as possible there are no moving images and no complex menus – the touchscreen provides direct inputs to seat temperature controls, for example.

The two touchscreens are complemented by two tactile rotary controllers. These are reconfigurable to enable them to perform several functions, such as adjusting cabin air temperature, optional massage seat settings or the Terrain Response mode. Between them is a dial for controlling the audio system.

A row of capacitive switches is positioned below the rotaries to control maximum A/C and defrost settings, plus Dynamic Stability Control and Hill Descent Control functions. Lit in white when not in use, when pressed the switches illuminate in amber.

Touch Pro Duo’s reductive design and outstanding performance is enabled by the very latest technologies. The HD touchscreens use optical bonding to allow a curved surface while at the same time delivering exceptional image quality: suspending the flat TFT display in an optical resin eliminates the air gaps that can otherwise cause reflections and parallax images.

An Intel quad core processor, high-speed 60GB solid-state drive and ultra-fast Ethernet network are at the heart of Touch Pro Duo’s world-class performance and functionality, and together with the touchscreen design and rotary controllers, deliver an unrivalled user experience.

Connectivity

Touch Pro Duo is also designed to keep you connected, and its Micro SIM 4G connectivity enables a host of features, functions and location-based services that make every journey easier, more enjoyable and more relaxing (standard on S and above).

Use the online search to find your destination, and the system can also tell you if you have enough fuel to complete the journey. If not, you will be alerted and filling stations on the route that are within range will be shown on the map – tapping on one is all it takes to set it as a waypoint. Fuel prices can also be shown, and even the filling station brand.

Real-time traffic information helps you to avoid congestion, and plan alternative routes. But if you are delayed, Touch Pro Duo’s Share ETA Mode can send your location and estimated time of arrival to chosen contacts via email or text message. If your journey time slips, the system can automatically send further updates.

Commute Mode learns your daily drive so that, using both historical and real-time traffic information, it can suggest alternative routes and help you to reach your destination on time.

When you approach the end of your journey, Arrival Mode shows a 360° interactive view of your destination alongside the main map display using street level imagery. If desired, the system can then find you a nearby parking space and direct you straight to it.

A route planning app enables you to programme a route in advance on a smartphone, which will then automatically be uploaded to the system once you’re in the vehicle. And because Touch Pro Duo provides true door-to-door routing, it can help you complete the final stage of your journey on foot or using public transport by seamlessly transferring guidance back to your phone once you park the vehicle.

For enhanced connectivity, Touch Pro Duo also features a Wi-Fi hotspot for up to eight devices (available on S derivative and above) InControl Apps also allows owners to access compatible apps from iOS and Android devices using the system’s upper touchscreen.

Customers can also interact with Velar remotely – from anywhere in the world. The InControl Remote app allows the owner to lock and unlock their vehicle, check how much fuel is in the tank or where the vehicle is parked using a smartphone or smartwatch. It’s even possible to start the engine and set the climate control system or park heater remotely.

Secure Tracker technology allows the owner to track a stolen vehicle using the Land Rover app on their smartphone. If the vehicle is broken into or moved illegally, the app will alert the driver and the monitoring centre to help pinpoint and recover it as soon as possible. Even if the vehicle is stolen using the keys, the owner can alert the tracking call centre using the smartphone app.

Drivers gain extra peace of mind thanks to SOS Emergency call technology with Automatic Collision Detection and Optimised Assistance. In the event of an emergency, an SOS call notifies the emergency services of the location of the vehicle. Should the vehicle break down, Optimised Assistance transmits its GPS location and vehicle diagnostics data to a recovery company.

Perfect sound

As well as offering unrivalled connectivity, Velar offers a choice of four premium audio systems, each one developed to integrate perfectly with Velar’s cabin and deliver exceptional sound quality, most of all the 1,600W Signature Sound System developed with renowned British audio experts Meridian.

This state-of-the-art surround sound system delivers an unparalleled listening experience for all occupants through 23 perfectly placed speakers, enhanced with Audyssey MultEQ XTdigital audio tuning and Trifield 3D sound processing technology. These combine to produce a truly immersive experience which perfectly reproduces the original recording

Customers can also specify the fully integrated Rear Seat Entertainment system which comprises two 8-inch HD touchscreens in true 15:9 widescreen format, two remote controls and two sets of WhiteFire-connected wireless headphones.

The screens are independent, so each one can play a different movie or, where available, digital TV channel. The twin USB 3.0 ports or the HDMI and HDMI/MHL connectors enable rear-seat occupants to stream media from smartphones and tablets. Front-seat occupants can select and monitor the content shown on the rear screens, and can also turn off individual screens, if desired.

2.2       Advanced driver-assistance systems

An array of advanced driver-assistance systems is fitted as standard or offered as optional equipment to make every journey in a Velar safer and more comfortable.

One of the most important technologies is Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB). A forward-facing stereo camera inside the windscreen monitors the road in front of the vehicle: if the AEB system determines that a collision with another vehicle or a pedestrian is imminent then full braking is triggered automatically, helping to avoid the collision altogether, or to mitigate the effects. The driver also receives visual and audible warnings before braking is initiated.

The stereo camera is also used for the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) functions. By monitoring road markings and the driver’s use of the indicators, these systems can help to prevent the driver from drifting out of lane: LDW can issue a haptic warning though the steering wheel, while LKA goes further and can apply a small amount of counter-steering to keep the vehicle in its lane. The steering torque is easily overcome if required.

Driver Condition Monitoring measures steering inputs, throttle and brake application and analyses lane departure and the driver’s use of direction indicators. If the system’s algorithms determine from the data that the driver is drowsy – for example from periods of no steering followed by sudden, sharp inputs – a coffee cup symbol is shown in the instrument cluster to encourage them to take a break.

Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) uses the stereo camera to read speed limit signs, which are then displayed in the instrument cluster and, if fitted, the head-up display. TSR intelligently adapts to temporary limits in roadworks, and to the lower speed limits applicable in some countries during wet weather, or if the vehicle is towing a trailer.

Reverse Traffic Detection uses radar to monitor vehicles approaching from either side of the vehicle when reversing. An orange warning illuminates in the door mirrors to alert the driver to any potential danger.

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Queue Assist and Intelligent Emergency Braking reduces driver workload when cruising on the motorway or driving in traffic. ACC maintains a set cruising speed, or a driver-selectable gap to the vehicle ahead if the leading vehicle’s speed is lower. The technology ensures the vehicle will come to a complete stop when the vehicle ahead does. If the driver then presses the accelerator, Velar will pull away and track the vehicle in front all the way up to the chosen speed setting, where conditions allow. If the system detects that a potential frontal collision with another vehicle may occur, it will display an alert to warm the driver to brake. If the driver doesn’t react, the system will deploy the brakes to reduce the severity of the potential impact.

The 360° Parking Aid makes it easy for drivers to manoeuvre the vehicle in tight spaces. Cameras located around the car are automatically triggered when Reverse is selected, or can be manually activated, with a graphic appearing on the touchscreen showing an overhead view of the car. The touchscreen display and audio feedback indicates the proximity of obstacles.

Park Assist identifies suitable parallel and perpendicular parking spaces using ultrasonic sensor, and alerts the driver with a message in the instrument cluster. Once the driver accepts the parking location, the vehicle steers itself on both entry to and – in the case of parallel parking spaces – exit from the space while the driver just controls the accelerator, brakes and selects either Drive or Reverse.

Towing made simpler and safer

Every vehicle wearing the Land Rover badge must offer exemplary towing ability: Velar is no exception. With a towing capacity of up to 2,500kg, and technologies already proven on the new Discovery that make this inherent ability even more accessible, Velar is the most useable tow vehicle in its class.

The semi-autonomous Advanced Tow Assist function enables all drivers to perform potentially difficult reversing manoeuvres with ease. Instead of steering and counter steering as normal, the driver simply guides the trailer into position using the infotainment system’s rotary controller – Advanced Tow Assist calculates all necessary steering inputs.

First, the driver must configure the system through the touchscreen by entering key trailer details. Then, responsive trajectory lines appear on the touchscreen from the feed from cameras in the door mirrors, showing the anticipated direction of the trailer. By steering the trailer using the infotainment system’s rotary controller and by operating the pedals, the driver can reverse park trailers with ease because the system calculates all of the necessary steering inputs. It will also alert the driver if the requested steering input is excessive and could cause a jackknife.

Hitch Assist makes it easier to hook at trailer up to Velar. Using surround cameras, the touchscreen displays the towbar and recognises the trailer mounting point. The display then zooms in, showing a trajectory line, which responds to steering wheel inputs to help the driver to guide the vehicle into place.

The Trailer Light Test feature enables drivers to test trailer lights without help from others by pulsing them while they are standing outside the vehicle. The system can be activated with a button in the luggage compartment or by using the touchscreen.

3.         WORLD-CLASS ENGINEERING

Engineering integrity is at the heart of every Land Rover. Engineered in the UK and developed and tested in the harshest conditions around the world, Velar upholds that core philosophy. The result is a mid-size luxury SUV that provides outstanding dynamics and refinement, unparalleled all-terrain capability and total dependability.

3.1       Outstanding capability on- and off-road

Velar’s advanced chassis offers the ultimate in comfort, dynamics and all-terrain capability. The sophisticated double-wishbone front suspension follows sports car design principles, with knuckles and bearings engineered for particularly high stiffness to deliver exemplary steering and handling response and precision. Aluminium is used extensively to save weight, while steel front lower control arms provide maximum durability in challenging off-road conditions.

An Integral Link rear axle with forged aluminium toe links and upper control arms delivers the high lateral stiffness needed for exceptional handling precision, together with the longitudinal compliance needed for outstanding ride comfort and refinement. Integral Link is the most sophisticated and most capable rear suspension system available, and the design is also highly space-efficient, minimising intrusion into the luggage compartment

The suspension systems also offer outstanding wheel articulation and ensure that Velar can outperform the competition no matter what the terrain. With an approach angle of up to 28.89 degrees, breakover angle of up to 23.5 degrees and a departure angle of up to 29.5 degrees, and a maximum wading depth of 650mm (600mm for coil spring suspension), Velar sets new standards for off-road capability in the mid-size SUV segment.

Velar is offered with coil springs as standard on four-cylinder models, and a ground clearance of 213mm. Four-corner air suspension as an option on the four-cylinder 240PS diesel and 300PS petrol, and as standard on all six-cylinder models. This system delivers truly outstanding comfort and significantly increased off-road capability.

The air suspension’s ride height drops by 10mm when cruising at speeds above 65mph (105km/h) to reduce aerodynamic drag and therefore improve fuel efficiency. The Auto Access Height function automatically lowers the suspension by 40mm when the ignition is turned off, making it easier to get in and out of the vehicle.

Off-road mode increases the ride height by 46mm compared to Normal mode at speeds below 32mph (50km/h) for a class-leading ground clearance of 251mm, but automatically lowers by 18mm between 32-50mph (50-80km/h) () to provide an ideal combination of stability, comfort and ground clearance during longer journeys on rutted, unpaved roads or surfaces.

The air suspension also helps drivers when wading too. The Grounding Detection function can automatically raise the vehicle to help clear underwater obstacles which the driver may not have been able to see. The additional ground clearance can be requested by pressing the brake pedal and a button on the touchscreen. And because air suspension is self-levelling, it maintains the optimum ride height when towing or carrying heavy loads, improving occupant comfort. It also brings benefits when hitching a trailer, or when loading or unloading: controls inside the luggage compartment allow the suspension to be raised or lowered by 50mm respectively.

Adaptive Dynamics is standard on all models. By monitoring wheel movement 500 times per second, and body movements 100 times per second, the system continuously varies the damping forces at all four corners of vehicle. This ensures that suspension stiffness is optimised for the driving conditions, improving ride comfort and handling – there’s even a specific calibration for off-road driving.

Configurable Dynamics: a tailored driving experience

Standard on First Edition models and available across the range, Configurable Dynamics allows the driver to tailor vehicle settings to their individual preference using the touchscreen. In Dynamic mode’s default setting, throttle response is increased, gear shifts anticipate a sportier driving style, the suspension stiffens and power-steering assistance is reduced for extra driver feedback. Configurable Dynamics allows each parameter to be individually adjusted, so increased throttle response can be combined with, for example, the default suspension setting.

Dynamic information is also displayed in the touchscreen and shows g-force, stopwatch and the throttle pedal activation, helping enthusiasts to make the most of their driving experiences.

Electric Power-Assisted Steering: response and efficiency

Velar’s electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) system has been developed for exceptional driver feedback, precision and feel. Optimised friction and inertia compensation algorithms ensure completely intuitive steering responses, and an active return system promotes a natural self-centring effect as the steering returns to the straight-ahead position. The variable-ratio system also ensures that the driver benefits from greater responsiveness the more they turn the wheel.

EPAS improves efficiency as well as the driving experience: because it only uses energy when the wheel is turned, it can cut fuel consumption by as much as three per cent on the European combined cycle compared to hydraulic systems.

The Torque Vectoring by Braking (TVB) system, standard on all models, further enhances agility. If the system detects the onset of understeer during corner entry it can initiate light braking of the inside wheels – in particular the inside rear – to help the driver to maintain an ideal line through the corner. TVB is also beneficial at lower speeds when driving on slippery surfaces such as mud or snow.

Unrivalled capability: All-Wheel Drive system and traction technologies

Velar is equipped with a range of advanced technology to deliver exceptional composure and agility on-road, and class-leading capability off-road.

The most significant of these is an intelligent, efficient, torque on-demand all-wheel-drive (AWD) system, which provides the optimum torque distribution to suit the conditions, whether dynamic driving on tarmac roads or pulling away on polished ice.

The system is built around a single-speed transfer case featuring a multi-plate wet clutch and a chain drive to the front axle. Designed to be compact and quiet in operation, the transfer case’s main advantage is its speed: depending on conditions it can make the transition from 100 per cent rear bias to fully locked in only 165 milliseconds; transient torque delivery to the front axle can take as little as 100 milliseconds. This makes the AWD system incredibly responsive, which delivers exceptional performance in all conditions.

Torque distribution between the front and rear axles is managed by Intelligent Driveline Dynamics (IDD), a highly-sophisticated control system developed in-house. IDD takes information from a number of sensors around the vehicle, including steering wheel angle, throttle position, yaw rate and lateral acceleration. Using this data, IDD continuously estimates the friction between the tyre contact patch and the surface – and how much of the available grip is being exploited.

With this level of intelligence, IDD can use both pre-emptive and reactive control strategies in order to optimise torque distribution, maximising traction and also enhancing vehicle dynamics. To make IDD even more effective, it is networked to the vehicle’s Dynamic Stability Control system, Torque Vectoring System and – where fitted – the Active Locking Rear Differential.

The Active Locking Rear Differential, which is available on all six-cylinder models, also delivers benefits on- and off-road. Electronic control of the wet clutch pack means that the differential can optimise the torque distribution between the rear wheels as a function of load transfer and surface friction: this maximises traction during launch and corner exit, and when traversing challenging off-road terrains.

Land Rover’s world-leading Terrain Response system allows the driver to adjust vehicle settings to suit prevailing surface conditions, with a choice of Eco, Comfort, Grass-Gravel-Snow, Mud-Ruts, Sand, and – on R-Dynamic models – Dynamic mode. Each alters the calibration of the engine, transmission, all-wheel drive system, suspension, and stability control systems for optimum traction and composure.

The even more advanced Terrain Response 2, standard on First Edition models and available as an option on all others, also has an automatic setting to make it even simpler for drivers to fully exploit the vehicle’s capability because it automatically selects the best Terrain Response mode for any given surface.

In a Land Rover-first, the Terrain Response systems are accessed not through a dedicated controller but using the driver’s reconfigurable infotainment system rotary controller, or directly through the touchscreen itself. This intelligent system integration contributes to the clean, uncluttered design of the centre console.

A comprehensive portfolio of off-road technologies supports Velar’s class-leading all-terrain capability. All Terrain Progress Control (ATPC) , also standard on First Edition models and available as an option on all others,  functions like a low-speed cruise control and provides added composure in adverse conditions by managing vehicle speed, allowing the driver to concentrate solely on steering the vehicle – use of the throttle and brake is not required. The system is activated with the press of a button, and the desired speed set using the cruise control switches on the steering wheel.

ATPC works in both forward and reverse gears and is operational from 2.2mph to 18mph (3.6km/h to 30km/h) (). It is particularly beneficial in challenging off-road environments where a constant crawl speed is desirable in order to maintain vehicle composure and occupant comfort.

Low Traction Launch is designed to help drivers pull away smoothly from a standstill on very slippery surfaces. Activated through the infotainment system’s lower touchscreen, Low Traction Launch provides a very progressive throttle pedal calibration, reducing the possibility of wheelspin. Above 18mph(30km/h), the throttle calibration automatically reverts back to the Terrain Response setting that was previously selected.

Hill Descent Control (HDC) uses the ABS system to maintain a controlled vehicle speed on steep inclines without driver intervention. HDC incorporates Gradient Release Control to progressively release the brakes when moving away on an incline.

The latest development of the 4x4i menu offers slope information – displaying the degree of incline and front and rear camera views – as well as familiar information such as steering wheel angle, driveline torque distribution, suspension articulation, and Wade Sensing data.

3.2       Refined and efficient powertrains

Every one of the six petrol and diesel engines offered in Velar is engineered for the ideal blend of performance, refinement and efficiency and meets stringent Euro 6 emissions regulations. All are matched to smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic transmissions and all-wheel drive to deliver the effortless, composed driving experience synonymous with all Range Rover vehicles.

Ingenium diesels: Low fuel consumption, high torque

Two versions of Jaguar Land Rover’s clean, refined four-cylinder Ingenium diesel are offered, each delivering high levels of torque from low engine speeds, ensuring excellent responsiveness and acceleration whenever the driver demands it. Features such as the highly rigid crankcase, twin balancer shafts and active fluid-filled engine mounts ensure superb refinement.

Both of these 2.0-litre engines share the same inherently efficient, low friction design, and benefit from features such as a split-cooling system and electronically-controlled coolant pump for rapid warm-up and therefore reduced fuel consumption. Variable exhaust cam timing helps the aftertreatment system to reach operating temperature as quickly as possible, reducing emissions.

And both feature state-of-the-art technologies to cut NOx emissions. The sophisticated exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system uses a cooled low-pressure circuit in addition to a high-pressure circuit: this reduces pumping losses, and therefore increases efficiency still further, and also reduces peak combustion temperatures to help reduce the formation of NOx in the cylinders.

The selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system cuts tailpipe emissions of NOx to very low levels. The system injects AdBlue diesel exhaust fluid into the exhaust gas, where it reacts with the NOx and converts it into harmless nitrogen and water, ensuring that the Ingenium diesels comply with the stringent limits of Euro 6.

The most efficient version of the engine, known as D180, features a 1,800bar common-rail system and a single variable geometry turbocharger, ensuring clean, quiet efficient combustion and excellent response from low engine speeds. Developing 180PS and maximum torque of 430Nm from 1,750rpm, this engine delivers flexible performance and outstanding efficiency: acceleration from 0-60mph in 8.4 seconds (0-100km/h takes 8.9 seconds) , with fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions of 52.5mpg (5.4-litres/100km) and 142g/km respectively on the European combined cycle.

For greater performance without sacrificing efficiency, drivers can choose the more powerful Ingenium diesel: the D240. Equipped two turbochargers – Jaguar Land Rover’s first application of a series-sequential boosting system – and a 2,200bar common-rail system, this engine produces 240PS and an exceptional 500Nm of torque from just 1,500rpm. This enables acceleration from 0-60mph in only 6.8 seconds (0-100km/h 7.3 seconds. Figures of 48.7mpg (5.8-litres/100km) and 154g/km CO₂ are equally impressive.

Extraordinary torque: V6 diesel with 700Nm

The latest 3.0-litre V6 diesel – the D300 – delivers benchmark refinement with exceptional efficiency and outstanding performance, thanks to a potent 300PS and astonishing maximum torque of 700Nm. This remarkable engine can take Velar from 0-60mph in only 6.1 seconds (0-100km/h in 6.5 seconds) on the way to a maximum speed of 150mph (241km/h). Fuel consumption and emissions figures are 44.1mpg (6.4-litres/100km) and 167g/km CO₂.

This combination of power and efficiency is enabled by a package of advanced technologies. The 2,000bar piezo common-rail system ensures highly precise injection for optimised atomisation and mixing of the fuel droplets, boosting output and reducing emissions.

Response from the innovative parallel-sequential turbocharging system has been improved with highly optimised compressor wheel, turbine and variable nozzle designs, delivering even stronger torque output at lower engine speeds. State-of-the-art ceramic ball bearings are used in the primary turbo to reduce friction, resulting in an even more rapid build-up of torque and truly effortless acceleration.

Like the four-cylinder Ingenium diesel engines, this V6 is equipped with both high-pressure EGR and cooled low-pressure EGR systems and an SCR system to cut NOx emissions and ensure Euro 6 compliance.

Four-cylinder Ingenium petrol engines: performance and efficiency

Velar is one of the first applications for Jaguar Land Rover’s new 2.0-litre four-cylinder Ingenium petrol engines, designed to offer smooth, refined performance. Technologies including an integrated exhaust manifold, 200bar direct injection system and twin-scroll turbocharger are key to the engines’ responsiveness and efficiency.

The engines also feature electrohydraulic control of the inlet valves. This cutting-edge technology enables variable valve lift, so load control is managed primarily by the intake valves rather than the throttle. This reduces pumping losses and provides unmatched flexibility and control over airflow into the combustion chambers, improving power and torque, increasing fuel efficiency and reducing emissions.

Known as the P250, the first of the two new petrol engines develops peak power of 250PS and high maximum torque of 365Nm, which is maintained from just 1,200rpm to 4,500rpm. This means that Velar can accelerate from 0-60mph in 6.4 seconds (0-100km/h in 6.7 seconds) and return an impressive 37.2mpg (7.6-litres/100km) and 173g/km CO₂ on the European combined cycle.

The most powerful version – the P300 – is rated at 300PS, making it the most powerful four-cylinder engine ever used in a Land Rover vehicle. It generates a maximum torque of 400Nm, delivering exceptional response at all times. This high-performance engine will be available later in the year.

Exceptional performance: Supercharged V6 petrol engine

The ultimate engine option for the most demanding drivers is the 3.0-litre supercharged V6. Known as the P380, this all-aluminium petrol engine is equipped with a Twin-Vortex supercharger, direct injection and dual-independent variable-camshaft timing to deliver instantaneous response from idle right up to the redline. Counter-rotating balancer shafts minimise vibration for exceptional refinement.

The result is an outstanding 380PS at 6500rpm and 450Nm of torque – enough to accelerate the vehicle from 0-60mph in just 5.3 seconds (0-100km/h 5.7 seconds)  and on to an electronically-limited top speed of 155mph (250km/h). An impressive 30.1mpg (9.4-litres/100km) and 214g/km CO₂ on the European combined cycle underline this powerful engine’s exceptional breadth of capability.

The unique exhaust note has been meticulously tuned to deliver an engaging but discreet confirmation of the power available to the driver on full throttle, and be superbly refined and relaxing at a cruise.

Smooth and responsive eight-speed automatic transmissions

Every Velar is equipped with a responsive and smooth eight-speed ZF automatic transmission with paddleshift controls. Four-cylinder engines are matched to the 8HP 45 transmission, which feature an integral pendulum damper. This device dramatically reduces the booming and vibration typically experienced when running in high gears at low engine speeds, and therefore contributes to Velar’s low fuel consumption and quiet, refined cabin.

The six-cylinders are paired with the 8HP 70 transmission, which is engineered to manage the higher torque ratings of these larger displacement engines. All engines benefit from bespoke transmission calibrations, ensuring optimum fuel efficiency and the most rewarding and intuitive shift characteristics.

3.3       Lightweight Aluminium Architecture: stiff, strong, safe

Velar’s aluminium-intensive monocoque body is developed using Jaguar Land Rover’s Lightweight Aluminium Architecture. This modular design, which features an intelligent mix of materials, is fundamental to Velar’s refinement, efficiency and all-terrain capability. Aluminium alloys account for more than 81 per cent of the body-in-white – a figure no competitor can match.

Carefully selected grades and types of materials are specified throughout the structure to deliver the optimum balance of strength, stiffness and weight. The use of 6000-series high-strength aluminium alloy bodysides enabled a reduction in panel thickness from 1.5mm to 1.1mm, saving weight without compromising strength. The aluminium roof helps to lower the centre of gravity, improving ride and handling. High-pressure die castings are used to form highly complex parts such as the front suspension turrets.

High-strength steels are used for selected rear body sections, and are joined to the adjacent aluminium panels with self-piercing rivets and structural adhesive. This clean and energy-efficient joining technology contributes to the body’s high torsional stiffness.

Lightweight magnesium alloys are used to make the front-end carrier and cross-car beam, while the tailgate is made from advanced composite materials.

Velar’s body structure also delivers high levels of crash protection safety was developed to meet the most demanding crash tests regulations worldwide. The protection afforded by the extremely rigid passenger cell is complemented by a restraints system featuring six airbags: driver and passenger airbags, side airbags that deploy from the front seats and curtain airbags spanning the front and rear seats.

Pedestrian impact protection was a priority too, and the material grade and form of the aluminium bonnet were developed to ensure progressive absorption of energy and optimised clearance from hard points in the engine compartment.

Aerodynamically-efficient: the most streamlined Land Rover

Velar’s aluminium-intensive form is not just light and stiff: it’s also exceptionally streamlined. Close collaboration from the outset between the Design and Engineering teams, together with exhaustive computational fluid dynamics simulation and wind tunnel testing, delivered a drag coefficient from just 0.32. This makes Velar the most aerodynamic Land Rover, and contributes significantly to its exceptional refinement and fuel efficiency.

Every last detail has been honed in order to let Velar pass through the air with minimal resistance: for example, even the ridge on the taillights has been designed induce clean separation of airflow from the bodysides, which in turn results in a cleaner wake structure and therefore reduce drag. Specially-designed air channels in the rear spoiler both cut drag and the accumulation of dirt on the rear screen – by up to 90 per cent.

Active vanes for the lower cooling aperture remain closed during the engines’ warm up phase, allowing it to reach operating temperature more quickly. But the vanes also close in conditions when additional cooling is no longer required – such as a steady-state cruise – which also reduces drag. Apertures in the front bumper direct air around the front wheels to reduce turbulence, contributing to further drag reductions.

The flow of air around the vehicle has been optimised in terms of lift too: as a result, the lift balance front-to-rear is an ideal 50:50, helping to further improve stability and steering feel at higher speeds, delivering even greater driver confidence.

PRICING

	2.0L D180	2.0L D240		3.0L D300		2.0L P250		3.0L P380
Velar	£44,830.00
S	£50,420.00	£53,720.00		£57,670.00		£52,120.00
SE		£57,660.00		£61,610.00		£56,060.00
HSE		£64,160.00		£68,110.00		£62,560.00		£70,210.00
R-Dynamic S	£52,840.00	£56,140.00		£60,090.00		£54,540.00
R-Dynamic SE	£56,780.00	£60,080.00		£64,030.00		£58,480.00
R-Dynamic HSE		£66,580.00		£70,530.00		£64,980.00		£72,630.00
First Edition				£83,350.00				£85,450.00
Price and technical information on the Velar 300HP Petrol variant is TBA
VED rates for brand new cars are determined by their CO2 emissions figure. First year VED applies to the first year of ownership. Standard VED rates apply thereafter. *includes £310 supplement for cars over £40,000 for five years.
CO2 emissions (g/km)	131-150		151-170		171-190		191-225
First Year VED	£200		£500		£800		£1,200
Annual VED (Subsequent)	£450*		£450*		£450*		£450*

VELAR POWERTRAIN · Automatic transmission · Terrain Response Torque Vectoring by Braking · Adaptive dynamics EXTERIOR · 18" alloy wheels · LED headlights · Flush deployable door handles INTERIOR · Luxtec & Suedecloth seats · 8-way manual seats · Heated front seats TECHNOLOGY · Cruise control · Autonomous emergency braking · Lane departure warning · Heated windscreen · Keyless entry · DAB radio · InControl Touch Pro Duo (250W)

S + £5,590 (over Velar) POWERTRAIN · Air suspension (6 cylinder engines only) EXTERIOR · 19" alloy wheels · Auto-dimming exterior mirrors with memory · Premium-LED headlights · Auto high beam assist · Powered gesture tailgate INTERIOR · Perforated Grained Leather seats · 10-way powered seats with driver memory TECHNOLOGY · Meridian Sound System (380W) · SSD Navigation ·  InControl Pro Services & Wi-Fi Hotspot · Rear view camera

SE + £3,940 (over S) EXTERIOR · 20" alloy wheels · Matrix LED headlights · Intelligent high beam assist TECHNOLOGY · Meridian Surround Sound System  (825W) · 12.3" TFT full digital instrument cluster · 360 parking aid · Blind spot monitor · Traffic sign recognition · Adaptive speed limiter · Reverse traffic detection · Driver condition monitor

HSE + £6,500 (over SE) EXTERIOR · 21" alloy wheels · INTERIOR · Perforated Windsor leather seats · 20-way powered seats · Massage and climate front seats · Extended Leather Interior · Satin chrome steering wheel bezel · Satin chrome paddle shifts · Power adjustable steering column TECHNOLOGY · Adaptive cruise control with Queue Assist and Intelligent Emergency braking · Park assist · Blind spot assist · Lane keep assist

R-DYNAMIC + £2,420 (over S, SE, HSE) EXTERIOR · Satin Dark Grey finish alloy wheels · R-Dynamic exterior pack · Front fog lights · Gloss Black mirrors with Narvik Black scalps INTERIOR · Shadow Aluminium trim finisher · Bright metal pedals · Ebony Morzine headlining · Leather steering wheel with Satin Chrome bezel · Satin Chrome paddle shifts · R-Dynamic treadplates ·

TECHNICAL DATA

	2.0L D180	2.0L D240	3.0L D300	2.0L P250	3.0L P380
Layout / No. of cylinders / valves	In-Line 4 Cylinder / 16 Valves	In-Line 4 Cylinder / 16 Valves	Vee 6 Cylinder / 24 Valves	In-Line 4 Cylinder / 16 Valves	Longitudinal / V6 / 24 Quad cam DIVCT (Dual Independent Variable Cam Timing)
Acceleration  0-60 mph: sec	8.4	6.8	6.1	6.4	5.3
Top speed: mph	130 *	135	150	135	155
EU – Combined: ltr/100 km (mpg)	5.4 (52.5)	5.8 (48.7)	6.4 (44.1)	7.6 (37.2)	9.4 (30.1)
CO2 - Combined: g/km	142	154	167	173	214
Length (inc. number plate plinth): mm	4,803	4,803	4,803	4,803	4,803
Vehicle width (excluding mirrors): mm	1,930	1,930	1,930	1,930	1,930
Max height: mm	1,665	1,665	1,665	1,665	1,665
Front Overhang (inc. number plate plinth): mm	834	834	834	834	834
Rear Overhang: mm	1,089	1,089	1,089	1,089	1,089
Ground clearance: mm	213 (coil suspension)	213 (coil suspension)	251 (air suspension)	213 (coil suspension)	251 (air suspension)
Wading Depth: mm	600 (coil suspension)	600 (coil suspension)	650 (air suspension)	600 (coil suspension)	650 (air suspension)
Approach Angle: deg	24.5 (coil suspension)	24.5 (coil suspension)	24.3 (air suspension)	24.5 (coil suspension)	24.3 (air suspension)
Maximum Departure angle:: deg	27 (coil suspension)	26.5 (air suspension)	26.5 (air suspension)	27 (coil suspension)	26.5 (air suspension)
Ramp Breakover Angle (to exhaust): deg	20.3 (coil suspension)	20.1 (air suspension)	20.1 (air suspension)	20.3 (coil suspension)	20.1 (air suspension)
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW): kg	2,490	2,510	2,610	2,470	2,550

*120mph (193kph) with 18" wheels fitted