2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar has been described as poised, confident, innovative and progressive. It is perhaps all of these. The Velar is a refined five-passenger medium sized SUV that is available in three models, the Velar, Velar S and the Velar SE. The base model Velar starts with an MSRP of $49,900, the Velar S at $54,700 and the Velar SE at $67,400. You should also know that the 2018 Land Rover Velar has been named 2018 World Car Design of the Year. It’s that prototype-esque exterior design with Land Rover elements that is certainly to first gain your attention.

The exterior of the Velar offers a distinctive progressive design that eyes will follow. It is an SUV that demonstrates confidence and individuality. It boasts a continuous, almost seamless waistline that appears corner-less as it moves across the sides and back. Flush door handles add to the refined look and a rear spoiler enhances aerodynamics. It retains an iconic Land Rover floating roof design and a stamped foil grill with its brand name proudly displayed across the majority of the upper front. It stands boldly and proudly on standard over-sized wheels that range from 18″ to 20″ depending on the model.

The interior of the 2018 Land Rover Velar is refined and understated, yet has all the technology you would expect in a contemporary driving experience. There’s the Sports Command Driving Position, Head Up Display and two high-definition 10” touch screens. There are pleasant little surprises too like the adjustable armrests and configurable interior mood lighting. There’s ample room for five and a weekend of luggage. Drivers will appreciate the autonomous emergency braking feature and lane departure warning system. Everyone will applaud the Luxtec and Suedecloth seats and Land Rover sound system.

You can take the 2018 Velar off-road with confidence, with a terrain response system that allows you to adjust to the driving conditions, or the Velar will anticipate and adjust to them on its own with an available automatic system. An optional air suspension system will even raise the body height over nine-inches to provide extraordinary ground-clearance. The Velar boats a wake clearance of over 25” for traveling across small streams. On-road driving is equally comfortable with Adaptive Dynamics and Electronic Air Suspension systems that smooth out the bumps along your travels.

The Land Rover Velar is designed for efficiency with a choice of four and six-cylinder engines providing from 180hp to 380hp.

While the 2018 Land Rover Velar may not quite reach “Supercar” status it will gain attention and create discussion. It is a premium SUV from an iconic brand that is first of its kind. For those who are looking for individuality in a crowded “look-alike” SUV segment, the Velar is a superior choice.