2018 Range Rover Velar India Launch Price – Rs 78.83 Lakh

2018 Range Rover Velar India Launch Happens. Becomes the most advanced and ergonomically designed SUV in JLR India’s stable.

The fourth and final product based on the Range Rover platform, the 2018 Range Rover Velar has been launched in India. The Velar will adjust right between the Evoque and the Range Rover Sport. On the technology front, the Velar shares its features with the similarly sized cousin, the Jaguar F-Pace. The name “Velar” is derived from the Latin word ‘Velaris’ which translates to ‘to cover or veil’.

2018 Range Rover Velar India Price

Positioned between the Range Rover Evoque and the Range Rover Sport, the 2018 Range Rover Velar range spreads over 25 variants. The price list might seem disappointing as the Velar is significantly costly. The reason being, the Velar is imported as CBU and attracts high import duty and taxes. The end consumer bears all the brunt while the manufacturer and government enjoy the business. Following is the variant-vice price list of the 2018 Range Rover Velar

The 2018 Range Rover Velar redefines levels of luxury, refinement and all-terrain capability. The Velar hosts all the latest in tech including the new Touch Pro Duo infotainment system and Terrain Response 2. The 2018 Velar will be produced at Land Rover’s production facility at Solihull, UK and will be imported into India as CBU. The Velar is available to order in three trims – S, SE and HSE – across three powertrain options – 2.0L Ingenium diesel, 3.0L diesel and 2.0L petrol. The ZF sourced 8-speed automatic gearbox with all-wheel drive is offered as standard and shared across all variants. The Velar range in India starts at INR 78.83 lakh and the fully loaded variant will retail for INR 1.37 crore (all ex-showroom).

2018 Range Rover Velar India Specifications

The customer has a choice of three engines when purchasing the 2018 Range Rover Velar. The base model comes with an option of either a 2.0L Ingenium diesel engine that churns out 177 bhp of power and 430 Nm of torque or a 2.0L Ingenium petrol engine that has an output of 246 bhp of power and 365 Nm of torque. Both these variants are priced identically at INR 78.83 lakh ex-showroom. The third engine option is the 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine that makes 296 bhp of power and 700 Nm of torque. The 3.0-litre diesel engine equipped model range starts at INR 1.10 crore ex-showroom.

All the engines on offer comply with the Euro 6 emission norms and come mated to a ZF sourced 8-speed automatic gearbox. The power is sent to all four wheels via an all-wheel-drive system featuring Terrain Response version 2.

2018 Range Rover Velar Exterior

The 2018 Range Rover Velar is a road-biased softroader with offroad capability. This translates to better performance on road than off it and with the Range Rover SUVs costing upwards of 50 lakhs, their owners almost never take them off the road. Sales numbers have proved that their customers prefer the SUV body type, be it the commanding position or go anywhere capability, these are the reason behind the company shifting its focus from off-road to on the road capabilities.

The 2018 Range Rover Velar is the most aerodynamic model(0.32 cd) in the company’s entire lineup. It is undoubtedly the most appealing as well. The Velar also has less inertia and is sportier and agiler then its siblings. Under the seamless body of the Velar lies the JLR’s IQ platform that also underpins the Jaguar F-Pace. The new flush door handles add to the aerodynamic styling of the SUV. LED lights with laser high beam enabled the company to shrink the overall size of the headlight assembly adding to the front facia appeal. The top line trim exclusively comes with 22-inch tyres further adding to the commanding posture of the Velar. The length, width, height and wheelbase of the Velar extends to 4,803 mm, 2,032 mm, 1,665 mm and 2,874 mm respectively.

2018 Range Rover Velar Interior

The 2018 Range Rover Velar features breathtaking interior. The attention to detail is of the upmost level and the tech on offer is unmatchable. The major highlight is the new Touch Pro Duo infotainment system which features two 10-inch customizable touchscreens. The screen act as controls for various functions of the Velar reducing the number of buttons on the dashboard and centre console making the experience more engaging and practical. The infotainment system features controls for functions like Wifi hotspot, eight surround view cameras, media interface and navigation. The second screen doubles up as the control for the seat temperature, climate control and even Terrain Response functions. The tachometer gets digital treatment too with a large 12.5-inch screen along with two 5-inch TFT screens in the centre.

Land Rover offers the Velar with multiple trims and colour options including an exclusive Premium Textile. The customers get an option of plush leather or premium cloth interior package with the latter featuring seat upholstery made out of premium micro fibre material. The passengers get to enjoy 20-way adjustable seats with heating and cooling function.

2018 Range Rover Velar Dynamics

The 2018 Range Rover Velar features the next level of comfort and safety. The suspension setup includes a double wishbone setup up front and an integrated-link on the rear. The air suspension comes as standard on the six-cylinder engine models with the less powerful versions getting the same as an option. The suspension also features adjustable dampers that alter the dynamic driving characteristics of the Velar. This feature enables the driver to alter throttle response, suspension stiffness, and the assistance for power steering. Torque Vectoring by braking comes as standard across all variants.