The Range Rover Velar is a member of the Land Rover family, a prestigious group known for luxurious but rugged go-anywhere SUVs.
Velar eases up on the go-anywhere ruggedness and intensifies the luxury with elegant styling, a modern understated cabin, and a smooth quiet ride.
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is also smaller in size and pricing than other Range Rovers.
Velar is distinctly capable in its own right on slippery or snow-covered pavement and challenging off-highway terrain. It just doesn’t reach the extreme off-road wherewithal of other Range Rovers.
There are two engine choices for the Velar. P250 models have a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder producing 247 horsepower, and P400 models come with a 3.0-liter mild hybrid inline-six with 395 horsepower.
Every 2025 Velar has all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission.
There are four Range Rover Velar trim levels: P250 S, P250 Dynamic SE, P400 Dynamic SE, and P400 Dynamic HSE.
I drove the 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Velar P400 Dynamic SE. Its $71,875 starting price is $9,000 above the base P250 S model. For the top-level P400 Dynamic HSE, add another $7,900.
Velar’s artistic exterior styling would attract just about anyone within view, but the words “Range Rover” stretched boldly across the hood, just above the grille, could make an Anglophile swoon.
The P400 engine’s responsive acceleration is a boon to drivers, though Velar’s handling characteristics aren’t at crave level for unwavering sport-driving enthusiasts. If I were
forced to pigeonhole Velar buyers, I’d say this is a tamer, fancier Range Rover for those who want the capability and cachet for their excursions around town, in the city, and on road trips, especially if it snows where they live.
Velar’s high-end interior with its whispery quietness and sky-high comfort level make riding a pleasure for all occupants. There’s room for five inside the Velar.
The dash and center console have a minimalist theme, with physical controls nearly nonexistent.
Land Rover’s Pivi Pro infotainment system is standard on all 2025 Range Rover Velars, and its centerpiece is a nice-looking 11.4-inch curved touchscreen where almost all controls are located. Touchscreen-only systems have their drawbacks when operation takes place while driving, but Pivi Pro isn’t overly complicated and the screen responds quickly to input.
Standard features include a Meridian sound system, SiriusXM, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, navigation, wireless device charging, interactive driver display, Bluetooth and USB ports.
The EPA fuel economy rating for my Range Rover Velar test vehicle is 19 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined.
2025 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER VELAR
Base price, including destination charge: $71,875
Price as driven: $82,260
Mary Lowry is a member of the Motor Press Guild and a member and past president of the Northwest Automotive Press Association. She lives in Snohomish County. Vehicles are provided by automotive manufacturers as a one-week loan for evaluation purposes only. Manufacturers do not control content of the reviews.
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