Tata Motors' wholly-owned subsidiary, Jaguar Land Rover, has launched the facelifted Range Rover Velar in India at Rs 94.3 lakhs (ex-showroom). The updated Velar will only come in the fully loaded HSE trim and two powertrain options. The Range Rover Velar has undergone notable updates, including new features, a revamped exterior design, and upgraded interiors.
On the front, the facelifted Velar gets a new 3D mesh grille flanked by the Pixel LED headlights with Dynamic Bend Lighting technology. The redesign of the front fascia is in line with the design cues of its larger siblings. The silhouette remains almost the same on the sides, apart from the new 20-inch alloy wheels. The back of the vehicle has undergone some slight changes, including updates to the tail lamps and a new bumper. The luxury SUV will come in four colour options- Zadar Grey, Varesine Blue, Fuji White, and Santorini Black.
Range Rover Velar gets a redesigned dashboard with a large 11.4-inch Pivi Pro infotainment screen, which gets wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also now gets wireless charging. For all audiophiles, it now gets a 12 speakers 400-W Meridian sound system. An additional feature like four-zone climate control, heated/cooled seats, and active road noise cancellation technology adds another layer of comfort during long drives.
Range Rover Velar comes with two engine options - a 2.0-litre petrol engine with 250 hp of maximum power and 365 Nm of peak torque. Another one is a 2.0-litre diesel engine that produces 204 hp of maximum power and 430 Nm of torque. Both the engine comes mated with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. The Velar with petrol engine can sprint 0-100kmph in 7.5 seconds and has a top speed of 217 km/h, whereas the diesel unit accelerates from 0-100kmph in 8.3 seconds.
The facelifted Range Rover Velar goes against Porsche Macan, BMW X5, Audi Q7, Mercedes-Benz GLE and Volvo XC90.
