2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Review: Opulence Prime
Few come close to offering the level of style and sophistication of a Range Rover, and the compact luxury SUV class is ruled by one of Land Rover's most talented SUVs: the Range Rover Velar. The 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar is packed with luxury features, class-leading refinement, and an impressive range of engines that will suit most needs. Under the hood of the Range Rover Velar SUV, you'll find everything from a base 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, all the way to a 542-horsepower supercharged 5.0-liter gas V8 motor. Despite this first generation of the Velar sharing underpinnings with the Jaguar F-Pace, the Range Rover Velar steps up in size and opulence to face off against luxury midsize competitors such as the BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE.
2020 Range Rover Velar Exterior
Dimensions
| Length | Wheelbase | Height | Max Width | Front Width | Rear Width | Curb Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 188.9 in | 113.1 in | 65.6 in | 76.1 in | 64.6 in | 65.2 in | 4,217.0 lbs |
2020 Range Rover Velar Performance
2020 Range Rover Velar Interior
2020 Range Rover Velar Trunk and Cargo Space
Warranty
| Basic | Drivetrain | Corrosion | Roadside Assistance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Years / 50,000 Miles | 4 Years / 50,000 Miles | 6 Years / Unlimited Miles | 4 Years / 50,000 Miles |
Verdict: Is the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar A Good SUV?
The Range Rover Velar, in any configuration, is one of those cars that you buy because of the image rather than the capabilities of the car. We're not saying the Velar is a lousy vehicle; we're just saying that people are posers. Despite this, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is a surprisingly effective tool: it is very spacious and awesomely luxurious on the inside, highly customizable (can someone say $9,000 paint jobs?) and is still a highly effective off-road tool. Under the hood, all four engine choices have their merits, although the four-pot is slightly unrefined and the V6 lacks the potency its soundtrack suggests it might possess. The V8 is a stand-out choice here and makes the Velar feel like a true sports SUV, and doesn't have any negative consequences on the reliability of the SUV. However, the price of the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar SUV in SVAutobiography guise with the V8 is a hefty $90,790, which is a bitter pill to swallow when aspects like unintuitive infotainment get in the way of complete enjoyment. But you can't put a price on style, can you? While others might give you more for less, our review of the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar leaves us with just one thought - it's worth it.
What 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Model Should I Buy?
If you're looking at buying a Range Rover Velar, then it should be safe to assume that you are a person of means, who's looking for serious luxury, and in that case, only the best will do. For the utmost in refinement and style, we'd recommend going for the SVAutobiography. Yes, it costs close to $100k before options but comes standard with features such as air suspension, quad-zone climate control, adaptive cruise control, and massaging front seats. It might not be as dynamically pleasing to drive as a Porsche Cayenne, but it's way more opulent. If you absolutely cannot stretch that far, the P380 R-Dynamic HSE at $75,300 gets the more potent V6 and a lot more luxury than lesser models, making it a worthwhile alternate if the V8 is out of reach.