If the Evoque is too small and the Range Rover Sport too
big, there still may be a Range Rover for you. Meet the 2018
Range Rover Velar, the new small SUV member in Land Rover's luxury lineup.
The Velar shares its running gear with the Jaguar F-Pace,
and some proportions, too. But it has a look that's certainly distinct, one
with pretty details like hidden door handles and, if you like, a blacked-out
roof. The Velar's sleek design also hints at Land Rover's next generation of
vehicles, and it's a look that's certainly welcome.
The Velar is still a Land Rover, though, and that means it
has to be able to handle the rough stuff. While it may not be on the same level
as Land Rover's Discovery,
the vehicle is available with Land Rover's top-shelf off-road driving aids.
These include hill descent (Hill Descent Control) and crawl (All Terrain
Progress Control) functions as well as Land Rover’s brilliant off-road driving
modes selector (Terrain Response 2). The latter optimizes performance on a
variety of different surfaces.
The vehicle is also equipped with LED headlights as standard
and is available with air suspension and an active locking rear differential.
Inside the Velar, the dash features an uncluttered look with
Land Rover's latest infotainment system which integrates two 10-inch
touchscreen displays.
Base Velars will be powered by a 247-horsepower turbocharged
2.0-liter inline-4. Further up is a 180-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 diesel and for
those wanting real speed there's a 380-hp supercharged V-6 option. No matter
the engine, power is sent to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic
transmission.
The Velar goes on sale later this year, priced from $50,895
with shipping. Load it up and you'll be cutting a check for over $70,000.
EPA-rated fuel economy will be announced closer to the market launch.
source: http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1109212_2018-land-rover-range-rover-velar-video-preview
by Joel Feder
http://www.boscheuropean.com
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