Now we ought to make it clear that the Velar isn’t an out-and-out family SUV – the rear seat space is limited for a full-size SUV and because of the sloping roof and the high window line, the overall sense of space is hindered. Long drives behind the wheel can be an absolute treat although the same cannot be said for those seated at the back. Even the premium Meridian sound system doesn’t perform as well as other systems in this segment when it comes to audio quality.Īs with all Land Rover/Range Rover offerings, the Velar’s driving position is spot on – the dash is set low and the front seat itself is incredibly comfortable. The dual screen set-up is also surprisingly slow to react and even the refresh rates are nowhere as fluid as you would want. While the latter reduces the amount of physical buttons for a clean look, you invariably have to take your focus off the road to change the temperature/fan speed or the driving mode.
The upper screen is the conventional main display for GPS, multimedia and Bluetooth whereas the lower screen is reserved for the climate control and the driving modes.
2019 RANGE ROVER VELAR PRO
The dual touchscreen (JLR calls it Touch Pro Duo) arrangement that adorns the Velar’s cabin is a neat piece of tech, but it isn’t exactly user-friendly. It’s all very nice, however, it’s not perfect.
2019 RANGE ROVER VELAR FULL
Like the exterior, the dashboard is taut, uncluttered and full of high quality bits.
2019 RANGE ROVER VELAR ANDROID
Having said that, the Velar still doesn’t get Android Auto/Apple CarPlay or rear window blinds.Īs for the look and feel of this cabin, there is something about the open and buoyant feel of a posh Range Rover cabin that the Germans cannot seem to match. For instance, bits that were optional extras on the 2018 model including a fully digital instrument cluster, full-size sunroof, four-zone climate control, full-size spare wheel, 360-degree parking assist and configurable ambient lighting are now standard on the locally assembled 2019 model.
Inside, the Velar gets a bunch of new equipment that comes as standard. To give you an idea of how much emphasis has been put to make the Velar as sleek as possible, even the door handles stay flush, emerging from the bodywork only when you unlock the car. Designed to fill the white space between the Evoque and the Range Rover Sport, the Velar undoubtedly has the sleekest profile in the SUV universe.įrom its short front overhang, slender headlights, low-slung profile and the taut tapered lines at the back, everything has been designed to minimise visual weight. On the outside, not much has been changed for the locally assembled model besides the addition of R Dynamic bumpers and some bonnet vents. You may have read our previous review of the Velar involving the P250 SE trim, but for this test we have the R Dynamic S – the only trim the 2019 Velar is offered in, as against the 2018 model which had over a dozen versions to choose from. We say great value because the 2019 version not only costs Rs 12 lakhs less than before, but also comes with more features as standard than the fully imported Velar sold earlier. There is no better way to define the 2019 Range Rover Velar, which is now locally assembled. Limited rear seat space, Slow infotainment system Smashing looks, Solid build, Feature-rich cabin
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