Range Rover Velar Test Drive ➤ We drive the new "seductive" Range Rover Velar and it proves to be very capable on both public roads and off-road
Everything Jaguar is about Land rover- "turns to gold". But with such award-winning success and sales growth, it is very difficult to continually expect success and growth from each new launch of a new model. So can the new Range Rover Velar still prove that the company still has a magic wand?
The model range places Velar between the Range Rover Evoque and the Range Rover sport... Slim LED headlamps and taillights that wrap further down the sides of the vehicle, a tilted grille and retractable door handles that retract flush, redefine the look of the Range Rover family.
It's a clean and uncluttered style with subtle details like the fold line running from the front light to the back through the elongated side vents. The car has a minimalist design and minimalist architecture.
Land Rover calls it "reductionism," and it's even clearer in what is one of the most stunning interiors we've ever seen. The traditional clean horizontal line is crossed by the center section extending from the center console all the way to the all-new Touch Pro Duo infotainment system.
These dual 10 '' touchscreens are both a work of art and a genius. When turned off, they hide the black panels, adding a minimalist interior. But when the car is on, the panels come alive with vibrant high-definition displays, and the top unit swivels forward 30 degrees to greet you.
At the bottom of the lower screen are two large discs with their own LED displays and a central volume control knob. The bottom monitor controls heating and ventilation, as well as the enhanced terrain system, with the two sets working with either setting. The top screen will operate navigation, telephone and audio systems, while both screens are easy to use, rolling from one control to the next.
Touchscreens are not only beautiful and stylish, but Land Rover's work in making sure they are usable has paid off, too. It is a truly intuitive system that connects seamlessly to your smartphone. There is a car Wi-Fi hotspot, and the car learns about your routes and offers options to avoid traffic jams or help you find a parking space. There are three Meridian stereos to choose from.
But not all news is good. Land Rover (and Jaguar) still cannot help if you want to use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto... In this respect, the company is clearly lagging behind its competitors.
This also applies to autonomous technologies. Undoubtedly, the Range Rover Velar has adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, driving assistance, automatic parking and recognition. road sign... But, for example, the Volvo XC60 has fewer features for automatic driving, but it is still one of the safest. This car also offers a beautifully constructed bodywork, stylish interior and an easy-to-use touchscreen - but it's all significantly less expensive and a boon when it comes to buying and maintaining costs.
On the question that the price range starts at £ 44,830 for the base Velar model with a 178bhp four-cylinder diesel engine. It's reasonably stocked reasonably enough, but unless your dealer can convince you to go for the £ 50,420 Model S with big wheels, leather seats, Meridian sound system and navigation, they're not doing the job.
SE costs even more at £ 3,390, while the HSE adds an additional £ 6,500 for luxury luxury- unless you buy the First Edition model. If you want a sportier look, the R-Dynamic will set you back £ 2,420 more.
Other engines include two more diesels: a 2.0-liter with 234bhp as well as 296bhp. - 3.0 V6. There are three versions gasoline engines: 2.0-liter four-cylinder, 3.0-liter V6 with 247 hp (again with 296 hp) or a 3.0-liter V6 flagship supercharged with 375 hp.
We suspect the 234 hp diesel. in the SE version it may well be the best option range, but we are currently testing the 3.0-liter diesel in R-Dynamic HSE specification, which is priced at £ 70,530. It's nice and well equipped, but not cheap.
Our test route in Norway was devoid of motorways, so we'll have to wait and see how the Velar behaves on the highways in cruise mode, but it appears to be a superbly refined vehicle. You can only find out that it is a V6 diesel under the hood when you are accelerating very hard. You will notice some road noise on large wheels and tires, although this mainly depends on the quietness of the engine and low level wind noise, which provides excellent sound insulation.
For a two-ton vehicle, performance is excellent. The almighty push of 700 Nm of torque makes the diesel that generates more fun than the one that produces the supercharged petrol model. Reaction throttle is also good.
Range Rover Velar is built on the same chassis as the Jaguar F-Pace, but our car is equipped with additional air suspension. Velar still feels pretty confident, but throws punches and holes away with disdain. The steering is informative enough, but with a slightly sluggish approach.
As you'd expect, with the Terrain Response settings, this car will do a lot better off-roading than the vast majority of owners will be able to handle the many advanced cheating assist systems found in modern crossovers.
The Velar measures 4,803mm long and is slightly longer than the F-Pace, and the wheelbase of 2,874mm is identical. The Range Rover Velar's 632-liter boot is marginally inferior to the Jaguar's 650-liter, but the newcomer's interior quality is a big step forward.
Considering the huge prices, we were disappointed with the passenger space at the rear of the Velar. If the driver is tall enough to move the seat far away, then the tall passenger behind the driver will not sit very comfortably - the knees will rest against the back of the seat. In fact, it's not much better than some of the newer compact crossovers. We expected more.
2017 Range Rover Velar - conclusion
It's no wonder you'll have to wait over three months if you order the Range Rover Velar now - one of the most coveted SUVs you can buy. It's modern, super-stylish and will pamper you with impressive levels of comfort and refinement - and it has all the same SUV capabilities you'll find on Land. Rover discovery... It's not that cheap, however, and many rivals offer better technology and more passenger space. Regardless, we have no doubt that the Velar will be another massive hit for Jaguar Land Rover.
Specifications Range Rover Velar 2017
Model:
Range Rover Velar 3.0 D300 R-Dynamic HSE
Price:
70530 lbs
Engine:
3.0-liter V6 diesel
Power / torque:
296 h.p. / 700 Nm
Transmission:
eight-speed automatic, four-wheel drive
0-100 km / h:
6.1 seconds
Maximum speed:
240 km / h
On sale:
now
IN lineup The automaker Land Rover has a new SUV called the Range Rover Velar. In the lineup, it sits between the Evoque and Discovery Sport. The official display of the novelty took place in the spring of this year at a special event in the capital of Great Britain. The start of sales of the crossover in Russia was organized in October 2017. The price of the Range Rover Vilar in the basic version starts at 3,880,000 rubles.
New Range Rover Velar 2017-2018 model year built on PLA D7 platform made of aluminum. A similar "cart" underlies Jaguar cars F-Pace and Range Rover Sport. Nominally, the car is equipped with a drive on both axles; a special system is also used that activates the wheels of the front axle through a multi-plate clutch. Range Rover Vilar's ground clearance reaches 213 mm (with conventional spring suspension). Thanks to this, the crossover can overcome a 60-centimeter ford. The list of options includes air suspension, which allows you to adjust the ground clearance from 205 to 251 mm. It also increases off-road capabilities - you can overcome a ford with a depth of 65 cm.
Stunning appearance and dimensions
The magnificent exterior design is one of the "chips" of the British novelty. Although the exterior is designed in a minimalist style, it deserves your attention. The exterior features an original false radiator grille, front lighting with exclusive daytime running lights, fog optics with LED filling, slots on the hood, as well as rims with a diameter from 18 to 21 inches (you can also place a special order for 22 ”rollers).
External door handles were made retractable, there is a special Neon lights... The rear of the body also looks very stylish: LED 3D optics, stylish foglights, a massive bumper and trapezoidal exhaust pipes.
Overall dimensions of Range Rover Velar (Range Rover Vilar) 2017-2018:
- length - 4 803 mm;
- width - 1 930 mm;
- height - 1 665 mm;
- the distance between the axles is 2 874 mm.
The body of the new SUV with British roots can be painted in 13 different shades, so buyers will have a lot to choose from.
The frontal drag index of the crossover body is 0.32 Cx, which is the best coefficient among all Range Rover representatives. The developers were able to achieve such an indicator thanks to the almost perfectly flat bottom, the design of the door handles (they hide when the speed of the car exceeds 8 km / h), as well as the smooth outlines of the body elements. According to the developers, the well-thought-out design of the spoiler keeps the glass of the fifth door clean, as water and dirt are simply blown away by a powerful air stream.
Interior design and technical stuffing
At first glance, the Range Rover Vilar's interior may seem a little rustic. But a detailed examination helps to understand how wrong the first opinion is. In the interior you can see a huge number of the latest developments. In fact, there are virtually no analog controls inside the British SUV. All kinds of electronic systems controlled by touch screens and panels.
A multifunctional steering wheel is installed in front of the driver, on which touch panels are also used. The instrument panel is virtual; it has a 12.3-inch color display. But the basic version uses a more familiar analog dashboard with a 5.0-inch trip computer screen. There is also a projection screen in the car that displays data on the windshield.
The center console consists of a pair of 10-inch touchscreen displays, with the upper tilt angle being variable. It is designed to control the infotainment system. And the one installed below is responsible for the operation of the climate control (four zones). It is also designed to control Range Rover Velar's various off-road modes. The crossover is equipped with a premium sound system with 17 or 23 speakers. There is also a multi-colored LED backlight.
The front seats received high-quality lateral support, a well-thought-out profile, as well as electrical adjustments, heating, massage and ventilation systems (the latter are offered as an option). The back row was also not deprived of attention - ventilation deflectors, heating and ports for connecting mobile devices are available.
The interior trim of the Range Rover Velar 2017-2018 is made of expensive leather, as well as high-quality fabric. Let's note the use of metallic decorative elements. Range Rover Velar has a boot capacity of 558 liters, and the cargo compartment door is electrically operated. If the rear row is folded down (ratio - 40/20/40), the volume of the cargo compartment is already 1,731 liters. A set of tools and a spare wheel are hidden under the raised boot floor.
The SUV is equipped with a large number of the latest safety systems:
- automatic emergency braking system;
- lane departure warning system;
- rear parking sensors;
- cruise control with speed limit;
- driving assistance system reverse with a trailer;
- system of adaptation to road conditions;
- downhill movement control system;
- function of easy start on slippery surfaces, etc.
Engines (gasoline and diesel), technical characteristics, dynamics and fuel consumption
Specifications Range Rover Velar (Range Rover Velar) 2017-2018 model year suggest the use of five power units... Note that the car can tow trailers weighing up to 2.5 tons. The SUV feels great outside the asphalt, which is facilitated by a large ground clearance, four-wheel drive, as well as various electronic assistants. All four wheels are equipped with disc braking mechanisms, suspension - independent, steering has an electric amplifier.
Petrol versions of Range Rover Velar:
- IN engine compartment this version is equipped with a 2.0-liter "four" with a capacity of 250 "horses" (365 Nm), accelerating the SUV from standstill to 100 km / h in 6.7 seconds. "Maximum speed" is 217 km / h, fuel consumption in mixed cycle- 7.6 liters per 100 km.
- The power of this 2.0-liter engine reaches 300 hp. (400 Nm), acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h - 6.0 seconds, top speed - 234 km / h, and fuel consumption - 7.8 liters per hundred.
- This modification of the car is equipped with a 380-horsepower 3.0-liter engine with a peak torque of 450 Nm. Acceleration from standstill to 100 km / h lasts 5.7 seconds, the maximum speed reaches 250 km / h, and the average fuel consumption is 9.4 liters.
Diesel variants of Range Rover Velar:
- Under the hood of this SUV there is a two-liter turbocharged diesel "four" with a capacity of 180 forces (430 nm). It accelerates the car to the first hundred in 8.9 seconds, and the maximum speed with this engine is 209 km / h. "Appetite" - 5.4 liters per 100 km of run in the combined cycle.
- The 2.0-liter engine already develops 240 "horses" (500 Nm), while accelerating the SUV from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this modification is 217 km / h, and average consumption Range Rover Vilar fuel in this version is 5.8 liters per 100 km.
- This version of the model received a 300-horsepower "six" with a volume of three liters with a peak torque of 700 Nm, maximum speed 241 km / h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 6.5 seconds. At the same time, the declared average fuel consumption is 6.4 liters.
All Range Rover Vilar engines operate in conjunction with an 8-speed robotic box gears ZF.
Options and prices
- Base - from 3,880,000 rubles. This trim for the 2018-2019 Range Rover Velar includes: 18-inch wheels, LED headlights, power tailgate, combination seat trim, mechanical front seat adjustment, 8-speaker audio system, keyless entry system , rear parking sensors, voice control and retractable door handles.
- S - from 4,400,000 rubles. In this version, 19-inch wheels, front optics with DRL, touch-sensitive tailgate opening, electric and heated exterior mirrors, leather-trimmed seats, a sound system with 11 columns, a rearview camera, branded navigation, and more adjustments are already available seat and driver's seat memory function.
- SE - from 4,700,000 rubles. This modification of the SUV received 20-inch rims, matrix LED optics, an 825 W audio system and 17 speakers, a virtual instrument panel with a 12.3-inch screen, Park and Drive options sets.
- R-Dynamic - from RUB 4,093,000 This version of the crossover has 18-inch wheels, LED headlights, branded door sills, mechanical adjustment of the front seats, leather steering wheel with chrome inserts, a sound system with 8 speakers, a keyless entry system, rear parking sensors, original design of bumpers with trim of integrated tailpipes of the exhaust system, aluminum decorative inserts, paddle shifters, as well as pedal covers made of metal.
- R-Dynamic S - from 4 613 000 rubles. This Range Rover Vilar package includes 19-inch wheels, LED headlights with daytime running lights, touch-sensitive tailgate opening, heated and electrically adjustable mirrors, 10-way seat adjustment, a set of options for a smartphone, an audio system with 11 speakers, a camera rear view and standard navigation system.
- R-Dynamic SE - from RUB 4,913,000 This price includes 20-inch rollers, matrix LED headlights, leather upholstery, smartphone options, 17-speaker 825W sound system, navigation, 12.3-inch display, rear view camera and Park packs and Drive.
- R-Dynamic HSE - from RUB 5,739,000 There are already 21-inch discs, seats with a setting of 20 parameters, heating and massage functions for the front seats, an electric steering wheel adjustment, as well as sets of Park Pro and Drive Pro options.
- First Edition - from 7,178,000 rubles. Special version Range Rover Vilar is equipped with 21-inch wheel rims, matrix laser front optics, unique nameplate on the pillar, decorative carbon inserts with the version name, suede headlining, 20-way seats, heated steering wheel, audio system with 23 speakers, projection screen on windshield, an extended range of options, adjustable interior lighting, tinted rear windows and door sills with original lighting.
| Equipment | Version (engine) | price, rub. |
|---|---|---|
| Base | 3 880 000 | |
| 3 880 000 | ||
| S | D180 (2.0L, 180 HP, Diesel) | 4 400 000 |
| 4 640 000 | ||
| P250 (2.0L, 250 HP, gasoline) | 4 400 000 | |
| 4 600 000 | ||
| SE | D180 (2.0L, 180 HP, Diesel) | 4 700 000 |
| D240 (2.0L, 240 HP, diesel) | 4 940 000 | |
| 5 300 000 | ||
| P250 (2.0L, 250 HP, gasoline) | 4 700 000 | |
| P300 (2.0L, 300 HP, gasoline) | 4 900 000 | |
| 5 340 000 | ||
| R-Dynamic | D180 (2.0L, 180 HP, Diesel) | 4 093 000 |
| P250 (2.0L, 250 HP, gasoline) | 4 093 000 | |
| R-Dynamic S | D180 (2.0L, 180 HP, Diesel) | 4 613 000 |
| D240 (2.0L, 240 HP, diesel) | 4 853 000 | |
| D300 (3.0L, 300 HP, diesel) | 5 213 000 | |
| P250 (2.0L, 250 HP, gasoline) | 4 613 000 | |
| P300 (2.0L, 300 HP, gasoline) | 4 813 000 | |
| P380 (3.0L, 380 HP, gasoline) | 5 253 000 | |
| R-Dynamic SE | D180 (2.0L, 180 HP, Diesel) | 4 913 000 |
| D240 (2.0L, 240 HP, diesel) | 5 153 000 | |
| D300 (3.0L, 300 HP, diesel) | 5 513 000 | |
| P250 (2.0L, 250 HP, gasoline) | 4 913 000 | |
| P300 (2.0L, 300 HP, gasoline) | 5 113 000 | |
| P380 (3.0L, 380 HP, gasoline) | 5 553 000 | |
| R-Dynamic HSE | D240 (2.0L, 240 HP, diesel) | 5 739 000 |
| D300 (3.0L, 300 HP, diesel) | 6 099 000 | |
| P300 (2.0L, 300 HP, gasoline) | 5 699 000 | |
| P380 (3.0L, 380 HP, gasoline) | 6 139 000 | |
| First Edition | D300 (3.0L, 300 HP, diesel) | 7 178 000 |
| P380 (3.0L, 380 HP, gasoline) | 7 218 000 |
11.09.2017
Foreword.
“My friend, get ready, after the test drive there will be depression. It will be hard to get rid of it” - with these words my friend handed this car over to me for a test drive. Two days with the new Range Rover Velar.
New or slightly new?
Land Rover presented its new model claiming that this particular car will become the trendsetter in the automotive world. A model that is not like other models, a model that stands out from the crowd. All this, the new Range Rover Velar.
The form.
"White, completely white, so hot." When I got a white car for a test drive, I was already in the mood that outwardly I would not be delighted with it. I do not like white cars, so this one was expecting with a slight bias, but seeing it "live", I realized that I was greatly mistaken. White Velar with black details looks very stylish, rough and solid. The front grille, bonnet and bumper accentuate its styling, while the headlights are eye-catching. Driving on it, I constantly felt the views of others, and the owners of expensive cars.
Inside.
Opening a heavy door (and I love heavy doors, especially on my 2nd generation Range Rover Sport), sitting comfortably, 3 things are thrown at once. First. no no, these are not the two monitors that everyone is talking about. This is the steering wheel. The most beautiful steering wheel I have ever seen. It is just so beautiful and graceful that you are afraid to touch it with unwashed hands. The second is two touch monitors. We have already seen hundreds of videos about them on YouTube, but I will say one thing - they really fit well into the interior design concept. Comfortable, elegant, modern. Of course, we will have to get used to some of the chips, but new technologies force us to change our stereotypes and habits. Third. denim salon. In the model on the test drive, the salon is "leather", but in the salon I was sitting in the "denim" salon and would definitely take it for myself. It fits very well there.
About technologies.
Here you can describe everything in one word - ultramodern. The air suspension is, as always, at a height, although it only comes with a 3.0 liter engine ", a large number of chips help to drive on the road, which I usually do not even pay attention to. I am one of those people who are not surprised by automatic control, definition lanes, I only respect the signal showing overtaking. If you have an Apple Watch, and I gave it to my daughter, then you can start the car, turn it off or just open / close it. Convenient? Convenient. But you still can't go without keys, After all, who will drive such a car without additional satellite signaling, which means that you have to carry the tablet with you in your pocket.
About engines.
When ordering a car, it is possible to choose from 2 and 3-liter petrol or diesel engine... I would not even look at the 2-liter, but only at the 3-liter diesel, for me personally it is ideal in terms of price-convenience-quality. 300 horses run quickly and are easy to control.
What's wrong?
In any car you can find what you like and what you don't. It's hard to find fault with anything in this car. Personally, I have a little bit of space in the back, but this is for me, since my height is 1.95m. Do not forget that it will not be easy for everyone to get used to new technologies. I'm an iPhone user, so I'm already used to some inconveniences and limitations as opposed to the iPhone's design, and so it will have to be. When you start the car, you need to wait about 20 seconds until the two monitors start fully working, and only then can you turn on the air conditioning or heating functions you need. You have to get used to it.
The price of the issue!
Prices start at 3.9 million rubles and end at the limit of your wishes in the region of 7.2 million. At the time of the test drive, dealers gave the first buyer a special First Edition version for 7 million. Really cool car. But is it necessary? If you are the wife of a football player, then most likely yes. :)
To yourself?
Some people like a square house, some are classic, and some are futuristic. The Land Rover Velar is the car I was really thinking about. Just one problem, when choosing my 2nd generation Range Rover Sport and the new Velar, I choose Sport. :)
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Icebreaker. Range Rover Velar test drive
Range Rover Velar looks more like a bold concept than a production car: a low body with no traditional door handles, touchscreen displays instead of pushbuttons and giant wheels
Velar is a derivative of the Latin "to hide". This name should confuse journalists and all those who could see the prototype of the very first Range Rover during the tests: they tried to classify the innovative car. Half a century later, Velar is again confusing. Bearing this name, the crossover looks more like a bold concept that has just left the catwalk of one of the major motor shows: a low body without traditional door handles, touchscreen displays instead of push-buttons and giant wheels. Nevertheless, it is serial and will soon reach Russia.
The new Velar is like all Range Rovers at once. The massive grille and upturned rear bumper are reminiscent of a flagship SUV, the birdie on the sidewall and quad tailpipes are reminiscent of the little Evoque. The lights are bridged like on the Range Rover Sport.
In length, the Velar is close to the Sport: it is only 47 mm shorter, but at the same time it is slightly taller than the Evoque (1665 mm). The wheelbase of 2874 mm is a hint, because exactly the same distance between the axles of the Jaguar F-Pace. The Velar is built on the same aluminum platform and features the same all-wheel drive transmission with a plug-in front axle. The Velar is larger than the F-Pace, primarily due to the rear overhang and due to it, more roomy. Trunk volume is one of the largest in the class - 637 liters versus 508 liters for Jaguar. There is not much back row space not to threaten the existence of the Range Rover Sport.
With the introduction of the Jaguar F-Pace, the merged company's second brand had a free hand. If you can make the most off-road and practical Jaguar, why not give the Range a sporting genes? Range Rover already has a Sport model, and in the extreme version of the SVR, it rides out effortlessly in five seconds. However, the aluminum giant weighs more than two tons and needs voracious compressor "eights" to move quickly.
If the older brother is completely aluminum, then the share of light alloys in the Velar body is 81%, in particular, its doors are steel. At the same time, the difference in weight for cars with the same V6 gasoline engines reaches 260 kilograms. The six-cylinder Velar is also more powerful - 380 hp, and all this together gives a 1.5-second advantage in acceleration to 100 km per hour. To get the Range Rover Sport going faster, it needs a five-liter supercharged V8 that significantly increases both weight and fuel consumption.
For the first time ever, a Range Rover has focused so much on aerodynamics. The characteristic body with a long rear overhang and a descending roofline was rounded as much as possible and made more squat. For the sake of streamlining, even the door handles were abandoned - they are made retractable. The result is a drag coefficient of 0.32-0.36 - for comparison, in the RR Sport, depending on the model, it is 0.34-0.37. In theory, a better result could have been achieved without sacrificing pens, but stylists opposed them.
Velar design specialist James Watkins believes the sleek sides give the crossover the look of an expensive yacht. In addition, the retractable handles bring to mind supercars and high-tech Tesla. And what is funny, they do not contradict the brand's DNA: the very first Land Rover, which resembled a tractor rather than a car, was also devoid of external door handles.
The engineers preferred a more complex U-shaped design to the folding "blades", as in the Jaguar F-Type. According to Watkins, the passenger should feel the impressiveness of the handle - it's still a crossover. The handles extend when the doors are unlocked with a key or button on the door, and hide automatically when the car picks up speed. They are not afraid of sand and mud, and break through a thick layer of ice with ease of Russian nuclear submarines.
In any case, it was so on the official video. The declared thickness of the ice is 4 mm, but the electric motors are quite powerful, and no matter how you push the handle from the outside, it will still be pulled out. When closing the car, the handle will not bite your fingers. I was convinced of this from my own experience: having encountered an obstacle, she simply will not hide inside the door.
Retractable door handles are tram-safe. They are not afraid of dirt, sand and are able to break through the formed ice.
The interior is devoid of detail and therefore enhances the impression of the concept: the dashboard, characteristic of Range Rover models, shines in gloss black when the displays are off. There are very few physical buttons and knobs on it - the controls are mostly touch-sensitive. It is worth finding an inconspicuous engine start button - it is real - and the panel comes to life with a multicolored riot of symbols. She has a strong slope, which is why you need to reach for the air ducts, and the multimedia display is pushed forward.
Digital tidy of the owner of Range Rover is not surprising - on the cars of the British brand, painted dials have appeared for a long time. Over the years, it has been possible to bring the multimedia system up to the modern level. A giant touchscreen display across the entire center console is a gift from the future.
And the future is humane: one of the surviving physical knobs controls the sound volume of the audio system. It may not be as high-tech, but it is extremely convenient compared to the touch-sensitive button on the steering wheel, which you constantly touch. The purpose of two more knobs depends on one of the selected screens. They regulate the temperature, the intensity of the seat heating. In the off-road menu, the left one switches the driving modes, and the right one is again responsible for the climate and heating.
For a car of this level, there is a lot of hard plastic in the cabin, but in general the interior looks expensive, high-tech and, moreover, is well insulated from noise. And with the upholstery of the Danish company Kvadrat fabric it becomes very cozy.
The front panel has a strong slope, so the air ducts are far away and you need to reach for them.
The touch-sensitive Velar that shoots with laser headlights should, if not fly, then at least move on a silent electric traction. But under the hood, a three-liter gasoline engine with a supercharged drive sings. And it evokes nostalgia, like Frank Sinatra on 60's Golden Hits radio. Compressor motors are just like the Amur tigers in the Red Book, and it would be a shame if they die out.
Three-liter V6 with 380 hp. Gradually increases thrust and reaches a peak of 450 Nm after the tachometer needle is exactly in the middle between the numbers 3 and 4. Velar crouches on rear axle like a motor boat or large Range SUVs Rover, and with increasing speed it is pressed to the ground. From the spot, he exchanges a “hundred” in 5.7 seconds. This is still the maximum possible, but it is unlikely that JLR will stop there: there are even more agile competitors on the market. In any case, this is a very fast crossover, especially on Norwegian roads, where the permitted maximum is 80 km / h, and more often the signs "50" and "60" are found. Worth letting go tight pedal gas as Velar rushes headlong to break.
In the next turn of the serpentine "Troll Ladder" I dodge a wet asphalt motorcyclist, then I walk around the old Volvo station wagon - it boiled, breaking the middle of the rise. After that I stumble into a tourist minibus. Not exactly what I dreamed about earlier. At the same time, in Norway, with its sparse traffic, there is where to test handling.
The sporty character of the new crossover is immediately felt: when landing, there is not enough pillow adjustment and you want to sit down even lower. The steering wheel of the Velar is a little artificial, but at the same time precise. It is a pleasure to drive a large car along winding paths, where in some places two cars can hardly disperse. It is a pity that the tires start to slip early and are generally noisy - a more road version would be suitable here.
With the most powerful compressor yet gasoline engine(380 hp) Velar accelerates to 100 km / h in 5.7 seconds.
Auto mode successfully combats roll and vibration from the huge 22-inch wheels. It is enough to switch to sport mode, and Velar immediately becomes noticeably tougher and begins to notice imperceptible defects. And in comfortable suspension dissolves and pesters with trembling unsprung masses. Diesel car with wheels one inch less it should be more comfortable, but in fact it is not set up as unambiguously as gasoline: the steering wheel lacks information content, and the suspension pesters with a buildup. This Velar takes on powerful traction - diesel 700 Nm are available already at 1500 rpm. With such an argument, you do not notice the slow response to the "gas" and some lack of timing of the engine and 8-speed transmission. Diesel three-liter Velar teleports passengers to a speed of 100 km / h in just 6.5 seconds.
Even the most roadworthy and sporty Range Rover must be able to climb - a skill that is still the pride of the British company. It would seem that the Velar, pinned to the ground and devoid of a downshift, is not a fighter on the road. Air struts allow you to increase the ground clearance from 205 to 251 mm, and tricky off-road programs allow you to confidently ride on sand, mud, stones and not be afraid of diagonal hanging.
Surround cameras and large mirrors are great when maneuvering. But Velar does not succeed in everything. difficult areas ideally. In the off-road position, the suspension practically chooses the moves and becomes quite rigid - here would be smaller wheels and tires with a higher profile. "Automatic" is a fan of changing gears on a hard gravel ascent, which is why you have to transfer it to sport mode.
This test drive video is dedicated to the Range Rover Velar. it new crossover, one might say - an SUV. It occupies an intermediate position between the Evoque and Land Rover Sport. It is the same size as the F-pace on which it is built. It turned out to be more luxurious and innovative. "Live" Velar will appear in Russia in September. Although the base price is announced from 3.8 million, the top versions will reach - 7.8 million rubles.
Appearance
Our video review format allows everyone to appreciate the simply fantastic appearance of the Land Rover Velar. This is the essence of Land Rover design. Even Test Drive Land The Rover Velar looks like a concept car, like a model that is shown at exhibitions, but does not travel on the roads in any way. This is a production model that really sells and drives. Of course, this is hard to believe when you look at the shape and perfect door handles.
Innovative LED optics are installed at the front and rear. And if earlier just LEDs were installed, now they have developed branded LEDs, including a laser light source. And on Velar there is just such a light. Naturally, this is an option that will have to be paid handsomely for and is really worth it. The appearance with such headlights and, most importantly, the road lighting is fantastic. Land Rover Velar is able to adjust to the light beam, as well as track passing and oncoming traffic flows.
And by design - superfluous, which was not needed in the car, was removed here. It is simply saturated with ingenious simplicity. On the other hand, there are a lot of aerodynamic elements, decorations, and this car looks elegant.
Suspension
The car has either spring or air suspension. It comes in a base with a V6 engine and can be installed on a 4-cylinder engine. Chassis tuning is made so that it becomes clear that the car is designed for comfort. There is no huge difference between the modes. Essentially an adapted lightweight platform from Jaguar, which is improved for air suspension.
Compared to other Land Rover models, there is a big difference: it rides better, but the body sway is very felt.
Interior
There's a new Touch Pro Duo system here that combines two large 5-inch displays. A new generation of multimedia. We now have two displays made with a mirror finish similar to that found on smartphones. It doesn't look very good on camera, everything is reflected and you see your hand, stabilizer or attachment.
Before the eyes, on the contrary - the monitor is bright and contrasting and even the bright sun does not distract. The tilt angle can be adjusted. As the test drive showed, the electronics work well, but there is a little lack of performance. There is a slight delay on pressing.
The main feature of the Range Rover Velar 2017 is a large display that allows you to control several systems at once. Depending on which menu you are in, it shows a different picture and controls. At the top of the menu, where there is climate control (here you can select and adjust the temperature and other characteristics), seats (you can turn on heating, massage, if you have one), a control system (the modes that exist, they can be selected. The washer allows you to change them).
But the more the load, the more phones are connected, the more systems are activated, the worse the system works.
Specular reflections get very dirty. And there is a big risk of damaging the screen, and it only changes with the entire unit. In the test, we calculated how much it costs, but no protection or special coating for the electronics is provided. True, there is no effect on the monitor, except for the fingers. You can drop keys or your phone on the lower screen and scratch it. This will be a problem. There are a lot of transparent surfaces and the Land Rover Vilar will obviously be very demanding for you to look after it.
The Range Rover Vilar has a new dashboard, in fact, the next generation of it. Made buttons on the steering wheel with mirror surface, which are rubberized inside. The only thing that spoils the impression is that the system itself slows down a little. Manipulators are complex and when driving there is a risk of overshooting and poking around in the menu for a very long time.
At the same time, there is a very large number of instrument panel variations. You can choose from a classic, a large monitor with navigation, and a sports version.
Also, a test drive showed some problems with noise isolation. On the one hand, it is very quiet, although there are no double windows and in general there is almost no aerodynamic sound. But on the other hand, the main problem is the hum from tires with a diameter of 20, 21 or 22 inches. Especially the 22-inch ones. And on asphalt with an innovative coating (for the most part, Russian is just that), it becomes simply indecent.
Salon
The video shows that the car has a very high quality finish. A huge amount of expensive materials - leather, aykantara. These are separate options and you have to pay for them, but the interior looks luxurious. There are strange things too. Behind - a button that allows you to adjust the tilt of the back of the rear seat. Expensive music and Kevlar finish.
Vilar has a large number of engine modifications. There are six of them: two-liter four-cylinder (gasoline and diesel), V 6, three-liter (gasoline and diesel). The ZF's eight-speed gearbox doesn't really work very quickly and even the super-powerful 380bhp engine lacks traction. But on a diesel engine, the thrust is much better. Primarily due to the fact that you do not need to switch. There is enough traction, you can even go in one gear.
Conclusion
Bottom line: It may not be as functional as it could be, but it looks just fine. Ground clearance- of the largest in the class, if we talk about the pneumatic version (this is 251 mm).
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