The 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar is almost ready to hit the roads once again. This SUV will suffer a couple of modifications. As a result, we can expect an even more attractive model with more luxury than ever before. The number of trim levels has been reduced. The base model will get more standard equipment and diesel engine is no longer available.
However, the biggest change will happen under the hood. Velar’s V8 engine will get some tuning and it will deliver more power. On the other hand, powerful V8 is available on Range Rover Velar’s range-topping trim level. This SUV will continue to wear distinctive styling and high-quality materials. Interior will also suffer a lot and ride quality is also improved.
2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Offers Impressive Look
Many will confuse the Range Rover Sport for the Range Rover Velar. We can’t blame you at all. Two models are very similar in terms of a sleeker design and futuristic features. However, the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar is two inches shorter and wheelbase is three inches narrower. Moreover, a vehicle’s width is the most significant difference. Velar version is also 4.5 inches shorter.
Land Rover’s newest SUV will get new retracting door handles and new optional wheels. On top of that, a dark band between the taillights and grille are visible at first glance. Styling is really impressive and the 2020 Velar could also get small modifications on the headlights. Overall, it is a very attractive SUV with a modern appearance. However, if you need more attractive and sporty design, you can go for the Range Rover Sport model.
Cabin Is Updated
The interior of the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar comes with dual touchscreen center console. Besides the luxury from the inside, this is the highlight of the interior. The new model will get more silver trims and more piano black finishes. The floating console design is present once again. This SUV also comes with a rotary-style shifter.
Numerous interior colors are making this model very customizable. Leather seats are offered as standard and plenty of other upscale amenities. Land Rover will restructure the lineup of trim levels. More precisely, there will be fewer trim levels than before. On the other hand, the base model will get more standard features. Another important update is the infotainment system. The current system was so hard to use and confusing at the moments. Latest updates should fix this and provide a better user experience. There will be a room for five passengers, like always before.
2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Powertrain
When you compare the new Velar model with the Range Rover Sport, Velar is lighter and less powerful. Whatsoever, Range Rover Sport offers better off-road ability. The 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar will use a smaller output and more efficient engines.
There will be three available options under the Velar’s hood. For the start a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is available. This unit comes with a turbocharger and it delivers 247 HP and 270 lb-ft of torque. A 2.0-liter diesel unit generates 180 horses and 317 lb-ft of twist.
Supercharged V6 Engine
Finally, strong supercharged V6 produces 380 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque. All-wheel-drive setup is optional and new Velar will offer better off-road settings. New air suspension is available too. However, if you want more power, opt for the SVAutobiography model.
Land Rover Range Rover Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic
If you are really looking for powerful performances but still likes the Velar SUV, Land Rover got you covered. The 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic edition is available too. Whatsoever, this high-performance variant will be available in both Europe and the United States. It comes with a sleeker design, much more sportiness and aggressiveness. SVAutiobiography Dynamic comes with even more muscles this time. Interior will mostly remain but the level of luxury is still great.
The most significant upgrade will happen under its bonnet. Velar SVAutobiography will continue to use its powerful V8 engine. The current model offers 518 HP and 461 lb-ft of torque. The new model will gain 550 horsepower and 502 lb-ft of torque. This SUV reaches from 0 to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds. On top of that, its top-speed is rated at 170 mph. With a hotter engine, this SUV will gain better acceleration and the top-speed.
Price and Release Date
The price of the forthcoming Land Rover Range Rover Velar will start slightly higher this time. Base P250 S model will cost around $91,500. As we already wrote, in 2020 the base model will get more standard equipment.
On the other hand, Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic edition will cost $180,000. Moreover, the fully-equipped model could cost you around $220,000. Land Rover’s newest SUV will hit the dealerships in the last quarter of 2019.