2019 Range Rover Velar
Base Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Horsepower
247
MPG (City/Hwy)
26/30
What’s New for the 2019 Range Rover Velar?
Unveiled on March 1, 2017, in London, England, the Range Rover Velar is one of the youngest compact luxury crossover SUVs in the market. Its manufacturer, Jaguar Land Rover, makes virtually no changes on the vehicle for the 2019 model year (its second). While its name is borrowed from a series of pre-production first-generation Range Rover vehicles during the late ’60s, the Velar uses a brand-new design language that makes it look sleek and sporty. Although it is designed as an all-wheel-drive four-door SUV, the 2019 Range Rover Velar is available in an R-Dynamic body style that emphasizes a more aggressive stance, a unique bumper, black contrast roof, and integrated exhaust finishers. This version is available in SE and HSE trims; the regular Velar is available as a regular model and an S trim. Two engines are available: a 2.0-liter 16-valve turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine with 247 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque; and a 3.0-liter supercharged 24-valve V6 with 380 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque. Both are tied to an 8-speed automatic transmission, although you should go with the V6 if you want to maximize the SUV’s 0-60 mph time to 5.3 seconds. As a compact vehicle, the 2019 Velar can accommodate up to five people, with a cargo space that is measured at 34.4 cubic feet. (It is expandable to 70.1 cubic feet if you fold down the rear seats.) Velar seats tend to be trimmed in synthetic leather and suede, and the front consists of 10-way power-adjustable one. However, you can upgrade to perforated leather, grained leather, or a rich wool blend. Plus, front seating can be upgraded to 20-way power with massage, heating, and ventilation capabilities.
Standard amenities on the 2019 Range Rover Velar include keyless ignition, a garage-door opener, a two-10-inch-display infotainment system, Bluetooth® wireless technology, eight-speaker audio, a panoramic sunroof, proximity keyless entry with push-button start, dual-zone climate control, two USB ports, voice command technology, and smartphone integration with InControl Apps. Upgrades include steering wheel-mounted controls, an 11- or 17-speaker Meridian sound system, a Wi-Fi hotspot that can connect up to eight devices, an interactive driver display, an activation key system for locking the car using a wearable waterproof wristband, second-row dual USB ports, and a navigation system. For safety, the 2019 Range Rover Velar provides features such as the backup camera with rear parking sensors, lane departure warning, electronic stability, and traction control, four-wheel anti-lock brakes, and autonomous emergency braking with advanced emergency brake assist. High-tech or optional safety features include blind spot monitoring, automatic high beams, lane keep assist, a driver drowsiness monitor, a head-up display, rear cross traffic monitoring, active blind spot assist, traffic sign recognition with adaptive speed limiter, active park assist for parallel and perpendicular parking, a 360-degree camera system, and adaptive cruise control with stop-start functionality and intelligent emergency braking.