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Range Rover Velar S 2017 review: snapshot

EXPERT RATING
8.1
Sitting above the ‘base’ model, and below the mid-spec SE, the Range Rover Velar S can be specified with six different engines, including three turbo-diesels.

Sitting above the ‘base’ model, and below the mid-spec SE, the Range Rover Velar S can be specified with six different engines, including three turbo-diesels, ranging from the four-cylinder D180 (132kW/430Nm) to the 3.0-litre D300 V6 (221kW/700Nm), as well as a trio of petrol engines, rising from the turbocharged P250 (184kW/365Nm) to the supercharged 3.0-litre P380 V6.

All engines are mated to an eight-speed automatic with drive going to all four wheels via a single-speed transfer box managed by Land Rover’s ‘Intelligent Driveline Dynamics’ (IDD) system, allowing a simple switch between on-road and off-highway modes.

Standard equipment across every trim includes a gesture-controlled power tailgate, 18-inch alloy rims, LED head and tail-lights, reversing camera, rear parking sensors, heated door mirrors, electronically controlled eight-way adjustable front seats, dual-zone climate control, eight-speaker audio, cruise control, rain-sensing wipers, auto headlights, keyless entry and start, voice controls, a tailgate spoiler, the dual-screen 'Touch Pro Duo' multimedia system and flush handles that emerge from each door.

The S also features 19-inch alloys, premium LED headlights with daytime running lights (DRLs), 10-way power front seats, perforated leather trim, 11-speaker sound, plus auto-dimming and folding side mirrors with puddle lamps. The R-Dynamic bodystyle (branded treadplates, leather steering wheel with chrome bezel, unique bumpers front and rear, front fog lights, plus a range of special materials and finishes) adds $6000 to the purchase price.

Claimed fuel economy for the combined (ADR 81/02 - urban, extra-urban) cycle ranges from a low of 5.4L/100km for the D180 four-cylinder diesel, to 9.4L/100km for the P380 petrol V6.

Pricing guides

$61,940
Based on 41 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months
Lowest Price
$47,800
Highest Price
$69,990

Range and Specs

VehicleSpecsPrice*
D180 SE 2.0L, Diesel, 8 SP AUTO $62,260 – 71,500 2017 Land Rover RANGE ROVER VELAR 2017 D180 SE Pricing and Specs
D240 HSE 2.0L, Diesel, 8 SP AUTO $79,640 – 91,520 2017 Land Rover RANGE ROVER VELAR 2017 D240 HSE Pricing and Specs
D300 S 3.0L, Diesel, 8 SP AUTO $70,620 – 81,180 2017 Land Rover RANGE ROVER VELAR 2017 D300 S Pricing and Specs
D240 S 2.0L, Diesel, 8 SP AUTO $62,590 – 71,940 2017 Land Rover RANGE ROVER VELAR 2017 D240 S Pricing and Specs
EXPERT RATING
8.1
James Cleary
Deputy Editor

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