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
New Premium Plus package includes third-row power seats and premium audio.Acoustic glass on front side windows.Amazon Alexa compatibility.
Pros Impressive off-road capability in a segment largely without it High seating position provides a good view of the road Easy-to-use interior controls
Cons Compromised cargo space and third-row seat Uncomfortable seats Poor fuel economy and acceleration Rough ride on broken pavement
The 2020 Lexus GX is a rugged luxury SUV for those few who want serious capability in a plush package.The 2020 Lexus GX 460 is probably the most capable off-roader valet parked in front of a swanky restaurant or an upscale shopping center, at least as long as there are no Range Rovers present.
Pros Rugged personality Safety tech now standard Decent tow rig Cushy ride
Cons Funky tailgate Lousy fuel economy Trucky handling Cramped row three
Lexus has made few changes to its aging GX SUV for 2021, but it has added a Premium Plus trim between the mid-range Premium and top-spec Luxury models. It comes standard with a power-operated third-row of seats and a Mark Levinson premium stereo system. The GX's infotainment system now offers Amazon Alexa compatibility. A heated wood-and-leather steering wheel is now optional on the Premium and Premium Plus models..
Pros Legit off-road capability, standard driver-assistance tech, quiet interior..
Cons Hard-bottomed second-row seats, not as cargo-friendly as some rivals, outdated infotainment.
