It may take you a little while to get used to finding things, but once you do this most functions are entirely logical. The twin-screen system allows you control the climate control and the driving mode from the lower display using physical rotary knobs. The Pivi Pro system works very well, especially when compared with older Land Rover systems. The key to this is undoubtedly the Pivi Pro infotainment system, which has moved on in leaps and bounds since Jaguar Land Rover started putting touchscreens in its cars. The majority of materials within touching distance appear high quality, and what’s more, despite a conscious effort at minimising the number of buttons, the Velar remains surprisingly easy to use. Continuing this button-free form, the controls on the steering wheel are touch sensitive, there’s digital instrumentation and a multi-function head-up display available as an option on all models. With its super-clean dashboard design and sleek-looking twin screen infographics and control set-up, it’s an attractive effort. Pair S with the D200 diesel engine and you’ll keep the Velar’s price below £53,000, which seems something of a tipping point in terms of value-for-money.The Range Rover Velar looks slick inside and out. Range Rover offers the Velar in a number of trims and we advise side-stepping the (unnamed) entry-level model in favour of at least S or SE trim, as these bring leather seats and sat nav. Yes, the Velar starts at a relatively attractive £46,565, but it’s easy enough to spend £70,000 or even £80,000 on one that’s a lot of money, however stylish it may be. And while those hi-tech controls on the centre console look great, we find them distracting on the move. Its shapeliness comes at the cost of versatility: its boot is big and well shaped, but room in the rear seats is tight, especially for a car of this size. This gives it a more relaxed character and means it's still remarkably capable off road. This makes it a rival to the Porsche Cayenne Turbo but unlike the closely related Jaguar F-Pace SVR, the Velar still rides on air suspension. Sitting right at the top of the range, the SVAutobiography version has a thunderous 542bhp supercharged V8, slashing the Velar's 0-62mph time to 4.5 seconds. The PHEV is likely to be popular with company-car drivers, because it emits from just 50g/km of CO2, making it far cheaper to tax. The 395bhp P400 petrol is undoubtedly quick, but it's much more expensive than the P250, which handles just as well. The 201bhp 2.0-litre D200 diesel is the sweet spot of the range, as its 0-62mph time of 8.2 seconds is brisk, while its fuel economy of up to 44mpg (depending on wheel size and options) is reasonable. The Velar comes as standard with four-wheel drive and is available with two petrol and two diesel engines, along with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). Two 10-inch touchscreens with high-definition graphics spark into life, and the top screen pivots up and down, returning to the angle you last had it set at. There’s a long, glossy-black centre console that turns into a technological showcase once the Velar is powered up. The door handles pop out with a touch of the keyfob, and once you swing open the door you’re welcomed into an interior that has most rivals beaten in terms of visual appeal.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |