Range Rover Velar [Official] Range Rover Velar

[sako97]

That makes sense. I didn’t know the autobiography has thicker seats. How does the suspension differ? Is there is a way to adjust the suspension or steering? I have only figured out how to adjust the ride height. I am currently on holiday in Florida and will be taking it on a few scenic trips tomorrow.

Steering adjustment - not that I know of.

The SV Dynamic's rides is lowed by a few mm - has aditional technology like Dynamic Response, which decreases body roll around corners (significantly versus my previous RR) and Adaptive Dynamics, which is RR's version of adaptive ride. Both are activated by by pressing auto on Terrain Response.

I'm told next year's facelift will see both features available or optional on the rest of the range; it's been an option on the RRS for some time now. Dynamic Response helps it feel more car-like despite the high center of gravity.

Here it is on the Sport - you'll note on the RR you're driving that the option is blank:

 

[Centurion]

Steering adjustment - not that I know of.

The SV Dynamic's rides is lowed by a few mm - has aditional technology like Dynamic Response, which decreases body roll around corners (significantly versus my previous RR) and Adaptive Dynamics, which is RR's version of adaptive ride. Both are activated by by pressing auto on Terrain Response.

I'm told next year's facelift will see both features available or optional on the rest of the range; it's been an option on the RRS for some time now. Dynamic Response helps it feel more car-like despite the high center of gravity.

Here it is on the Sport - you'll note on the RR you're driving that the option is blank:
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I thought adaptive suspension was standard. The lack of it explains why I wasn’t impressed by the ride as it didn’t cancel out speed bumps and uneven sections of the road. It’s a shame it’s Adaptive Dynamics isn’t standard. Then again Porsche doesn’t offer it as standard on most of their cars either.

FYI the car I am driving is the 2017 Range Rover V8 510bhp.

 

[Gianclaudio]

I optioned a P380 to how I would take it and it came in at a staggering $170K. That's insane money and you could get a brand new 7-series that the dealership has had trouble moving for that price. I optioned a P300 and it priced in at $140K.

I'm expecting about the same prices or even higher on my part of the world. Base F-Pace is starting at 105k usd. JLR distributor is simply nuts. (And sadly also distributes Porsche and now Volvo)

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Hard reading that, as I've wanted a Range Rover too. The Velar was a let down, mainly because of what you say, it doesn't have the substantial feel like a high-end BMW or Mercedes. It just doesn't. There is something a German cars (middle to high end) that just feel expensive and that all of one piece feel, the others haven't duplicated, especially when on the move. The Velar felt ragged and it's perception enhanced by that rough/gruffy V6. Now the Jaguar XJ Supercharged I drove back when I was looking for my BMW had the proper feel. The XF a the time didn't, felt cheap like it would fall apart in a year or two. I will be in tears if a 100K Range Rover Supercharged feels like this.

M

To me the Velar felt well built. The doors thud shut like a Benz of old and it felt tight on the road. But perhaps the smoother ride of the air suspension helped in that regard. While some plastics are suspect, but hey even the haloed Audi Q5 has some dodge plastics now, It certainly had a more substantial/solid feeling than what you get in Mercedes newer offerings. Nothing felt light or hollow. I'm going to go back and have a super critical look again.

I'm going overseas this Friday for 5 weeks and when I'm back I'm going into full car shopping mode. The X3 will be out that week, the Q5 is sitting shiny and new and the Velar is there looking sexy too, but perhaps lacking substance...If only the Macan facelift was already announced.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

I'm expecting about the same prices or even higher on my part of the world. Base F-Pace is starting at 105k usd. JLR distributor is simply nuts. (And sadly also distributes Porsche and now Volvo)

Audi, BMW and MB are very mainstream now. They are literally everywhere these days. The C-class often outsells the Camry and Mazda 6 in the Australian market. This is leaving a gap for the likes of Porsche and Land Rover to exploit the market as more exclusive and boutique alternatives, which is fine IF they can justify the premium. But when they lack key features that should be par for the course at this end of the market it's not acceptable. When the Land Rover salesman told me 'Our buyers don't really appreciate Apple CarPlay' and 'Digital radio isn't something we often get asked about,' and 'I don't think the infrastructure for live traffic updates exists in Australia,' I just rolled my eyes.

 

[Merc1]

To me the Velar felt well built. The doors thud shut like a Benz of old and it felt tight on the road. But perhaps the smoother ride of the air suspension helped in that regard. While some plastics are suspect, but hey even the haloed Audi Q5 has some dodge plastics now, It certainly had a more substantial/solid feeling than what you get in Mercedes newer offerings. Nothing felt light or hollow. I'm going to go back and have a super critical look again.

I'm going overseas this Friday for 5 weeks and when I'm back I'm going into full car shopping mode. The X3 will be out that week, the Q5 is sitting shiny and new and the Velar is there looking sexy too, but perhaps lacking substance...If only the Macan facelift was already announced.

No way man, I suggest you take another look lol.

M

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

No way man, I suggest you take another look lol.

M

LOL I will definitely. I was probably carried away by the novelty of it. I hadn't visited a Land Rover dealership in years.

 

[SDNR]

My daily driver is a RR SV Autobiography and the build quality is incredible, especially with all the knurled and metal finishes. Granted it's the top version, the build quality of the Range Sport is also good... but the rest of the LR lineup is suspect. I had no interest in driving the Velar either.

@Centurion; I'm curious as to which trim RR you drove. The newer Autobiography's come with much thicker, redesigned seats, and it's among the most comfortable seats I've sat in. Also comes with winged comfort headrests and more seat adjustments. Air suspension is also modified versus the HSE/Vogue/Supercharged. View attachment 424279
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Very nice vehicle. Unfortunately, it is true: you have to pay a lot more to have that sturdy build-quality - unless it's a Ferrari or Maserati, they never have that feeling

 

[Rainer271]

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[sako97]

It's the latest "it" car, so brace yourselves with disgusting wraps and cartoon wheels with rubber band tires. Facepalm

Very nice vehicle. Unfortunately, it is true: you have to pay a lot more to have that sturdy build-quality - unless it's a Ferrari or Maserati, they never have that feeling

I like to poke fun at a friend who has a Ghibli as his daily. Regarding quality, he tried to hit me with the "it's an Italian car so it has it's quirks" line, which doesn't work with me. I might accept that with Ferrari and older Maserati's, but the current half-Chrysler Maserati lineup?... no, they're just not built so well when directly compared to other brands.

 

[Serpens]

I like to poke fun at a friend who has a Ghibli as his daily. Regarding quality, he tried to hit me with the "it's an Italian car so it has it's quirks" line, which doesn't work with me. I might accept that with Ferrari and older Maserati's, but the current half-Chrysler Maserati lineup?... no, they're just not built so well when directly compared to other brands.

I kind of side with your friend here to be honest. They were never built well compared to other brands and the Fiat switchgear was obvious.

 

[SDNR]

I kind of side with your friend here to be honest. They were never built well compared to other brands and the Fiat switchgear was obvious.

It's the latest "it" car, so brace yourselves with disgusting wraps and cartoon wheels with rubber band tires. FacepalmView attachment 424561



I like to poke fun at a friend who has a Ghibli as his daily. Regarding quality, he tried to hit me with the "it's an Italian car so it has it's quirks" line, which doesn't work with me. I might accept that with Ferrari and older Maserati's, but the current half-Chrysler Maserati lineup?... no, they're just not built so well when directly compared to other brands.

Italian cars certainly have their charm though. And there is no doubting the Italians are clever engineers.

 

[Rainer271]

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[Centurion]

What an utterly gorgeous car. That colour shows off the cleanliness and purity of the design very well. I can't think of any SUV or 5 door car expected the next 18 months that's this beautiful.

 

[Merc1]

Wait until the V8 SVR version.

M

 

[KiwiRob]

No way man, I suggest you take another look lol.

M

I think he will find his first impressions were spot on, I spent a couple of days being driven around in one a few weeks back, it tight, rattle free, all the bits you touch and feel felt right.

 

[klier]

Horrible. Anything the Germans make over this. Even a VW Touareg.

I think he will find his first impressions were spot on, I spent a couple of days being driven around in one a few weeks back, it tight, rattle free, all the bits you touch and feel felt right.

Of course you do, the resident JLR fanboy.

 

[Amat46]

You have to drive one yourself Klier. The vehicle is a good performer especially when you take it off road.

 

[Serpens]

Horrible. Anything the Germans make over this. Even a VW Touareg.



Of course you do, the resident JLR fanboy.

I’m officially with you on this one. I’ve had some seat time in a Velar over the past week and you can color me unimpressed. This car has a lot of flash but once it wears off you realize there’s substance missing.