A stylish SUV with hybrid performance

I’VE always maintained that Range Rover makes some of the most desirable and stylish SUVs in the world, and despite having been around for a while now, the Velar is still very much a head-turner.

- Willem van de Putte [e-mail]

It recently received some interior upgrades, and we had a drive with the plug-in hybrid P400e Dynamic SE version. Yes, another new energy vehicle from the same stable as Jaguar, who have forsaken the internal combustion engine (ICE) completely.

If you prefer something more “normal” there are diesel options in the range as well.

Upgrades

The upgrade sees a larger 11.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system and an update to the company’s Pivi Pro system which is certainly one of the best in the industry.

It’s easy to use with crisp graphics and almost instant reaction to commands but on the flip side, as part of the upgrade, most of the car controls have moved to the screen, freeing up space for a charge pad.

So, apart from the hazard lights, everything else is adjusted on the screen. That means any changes to the temperature with different zones and fan speeds, volume or anything else for that matter, is done there which, when you're driving, is distracting and even dangerous.