Pros Modern design with a rugged vibe, plethora of models, luxury-car trimmings on high-end versions.
Cons All-wheel drive costs extra; top models are priced in luxury-brand territory; we'll miss you, Hemi V-8.
Pros Stellar off-roading abilities Balanced ride and handling Upscale cabin with comfortable seating Straightforward infotainment tech
Cons Underwhelming powertrains Below-average cargo capacity Expensive
“The Velar plugs a gap in, er, Land Rover's range of Range Rovers. It's bigger than the Evoque but smaller than the Sport ”
PROS Achingly stylish inside and out. Improved engines and plug-in option make the heavy-duty bits more competitive. Relaxed and refined, yet unusually superb off-road.
CONS Infotainment screen not quite Land Rover’s latest and greatest. Expensive once you start speccing it
The Range Rover Velar is a stylish, refined and seriously appealing coupé SUV. If you keep to small wheels, it's a comfy companion while our favoured S trim gets plenty of kit. It’s best to stick to the cheaper trims and engines – once you start moving up the range, the price rises into the realms of better-resolved cars, such as the Audi Q8 and BMW X6.
PROS Decent economy with diesels and plug-in Smooth and punchy D300 engine Good off road
CONS Average rear leg room Wallowy handling Some cheap plastics inside
