The 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic.Trim lineup restructured, with fewer variants than before.Additional features on new base Velar S model.Diesel engine has been discontinued, while a new supercharged V8 appears on the new top trim level.
Pros Distinctive styling inside and out Strong V6 engine High-quality materials in the cabin
Cons Infotainment system is frustrating to use Rear legroom is a little tight Overly firm ride
The high-performance SV Autobiography Dynamic edition joins the lineup for 2020, powered by a rip-snorting supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 making 550 horsepower. We've driven it already, and it's awesome. Elsewhere, Land Rover has made more minor updates, such as making Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration across the Velar lineup and fitting the base S model with driver-assistance tech such as blind-spot monitoring, 14-way power-adjustable front seats, a power-adjustable steering column, and SiriusXM satellite radio.
Pros Avant-garde styling, large cargo space, high-end interior design.
Cons Finicky infotainment system, grumbly engines, eye-popping price tags.
The 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar is unranked in Luxury Midsize SUVs due to missing safety data. Currently, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar's overall score is not available, though its Critics' Rating, Performance score, and Interior score are based on our evaluation of 17 pieces of research and data.
Pros Elegant, high-quality interior Powerful engine options Composed ride and handling
Cons Distracting dual-screen infotainment system
The 2019 Cadillac Escalade can hold its own against more modern designs in many ways even if it’s definitely showing its age.
Pros Strong V-8 power Comfortable seats Confident towing ability Good ride quality
Cons Doesn’t hide its truck roots well Guzzles premium unleaded Gauche style not for all Eye-opening price
The 2019 Cadillac Escalade ranked #8 in Luxury Large SUVs. Currently the Cadillac Escalade has a score of 7.4 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 28 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
pros Robust, smooth powertrain ESV model has lots of passenger and cargo space
Cons Infotainment interface can be sluggish and complicated Rivals have cushier rides Confined third-row seat in standard-length model Small cargo area behind rearmost seats in standard-length model
Only minor changes for 2019.The 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV comes with four wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 10-speed shiftable automatic.
Pros Strong V8 engine never lacks for power Cabin remains quiet on any type of road Seats up to eight passengers Tows up to 8,100 pounds
Cons Ride quality is less refined than that of some other luxury SUVs Sheer size requires careful maneuvering in tight quarters High cargo floor hinders easy luggage and cargo loading Infotainment interface isn't always intuitive