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
After being delayed a year, the plug-in hybrid powertrain finally launches on 2020 Range Rover models. Known as P400e, the electrified powertrain consists of a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder and an electric motor—together they make 398 combined horsepower—and can power the big Range Rover for up to 31 miles on electricity alone. But that's not the only powertrain change for 2020: The base V-6 engine from last year has been replaced with a turbocharged inline-six with electric assist. In the base P360, it makes 355 horsepower and in the HSE P400, it makes 395..
Pros Looks as expensive as it is, posh cabin, wide range of available engines.
Cons Clumsy handling, not enough interior storage opportunities, requires a hefty investment.
The 2020 Land Rover Range Rover comes with four wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic.A new turbocharged inline-six replaces the previous supercharged V6.New plug-in hybrid powertrain.
Pros Excellent balance of off-road ability and luxury A wealth of interior and exterior options for customizing Long-wheelbase variant provides additional rear legroom Available with a diesel engine
Cons Large wheels can bring vibration and noise into the cabin at highway speeds Capability means compromise, and highway steering may be too heavy for some
The 2020 Land Rover Range Rover's #3 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Large SUVs category. Currently the Land Rover Range Rover has a score of 8.0 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 40 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Robust powertrain options Serene ride Incredible off-road proficiency Comfortable seats
Cons A history of subpar predicted reliability ratings Infotainment system can be hard to use Small cargo hold for the class
