Pros Strong off-road capabilities Wealth of customization options High-tech safety and off-road features Smooth ride for an off-road-oriented SUV
Cons Options can get pricey Cargo door is heavy and opens toward the curb
Pros Modern design looks cool Awesome off-road capabilities Lots of personalisation options
Cons A Discovery is better at seating seven Top models are Range Rover money Land Rover's poor reliability record
Land Rover is introducing a V-8 engine into the Defender lineup for 2022: the 518-hp Supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 that's found in the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models. The V-8 will be available on both the two-door 90 and four-door 110 models; a high-end Carpathian Edition model will also sport the V-8 engine.
Pros Ultra-capable off-road, surprisingly refined on-road, well-equipped interior.
Cons Disappointing fuel economy, desirable features carry high price tags, six-cylinder isn't as quick as we'd hoped.
The 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar sets new SUV style benchmarks with its captivating body and exquisite interior.
Pros Gorgeous shape Adjustable and capable air suspension Modern and sleek interior Opulent interior... …made better by extra-cost cloth fabric
Cons Six figures for a mid-size SUV is a thing now Engines feel old now Big wheels = tough ride Did someone say more for cloth? Just enough second-row space
The 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar ranked #12 in Luxury Midsize SUVs. Currently the Land Rover Range Rover Velar has a score of 8.3 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 13 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Refined, energetic performance Excellent fuel economy Sophisticated cabin with high-quality materials High-tech, responsive infotainment system
Cons No potent V8 engine option Questionable reliability
The lovely Velar's sophomore year is marked by some slight tweaks to its available content and a larger, 21.6-gallon fuel tank. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available for the first time and are bundled together in the Smartphone Pack package and the Velar's Premium Textile interior upholstery can now be ordered as a standalone option.
PROS Stunning to behold, functional cargo area, upscale interior materials.
CONS Touchscreen-everything interior takes getting used to, so-so powertrains, top-shelf models are pricey.