Sleek Sophistication

The newest Range Rover builds on its well-earned cache and also promises comfort and style

- DHIRAM SHAH

ENGINE 1998cc, 4-cylinder turbo-diesel

POWER 204 bhp

TORQUE 430 Nm

TRANSMISSION 8-speed automatic

0-100kmph 8.3 seconds

TOP SPEED 210

PRICE ₹93 lacs (ex-showroom)

Land Rover’s association with the word ‘Velar’ goes back to 1969. It was 55 years ago when Range Rover, the premium segment of Land Rover, was first introduced and the early prototypes preceding the launch of the first Range Rover in 1970 were badged Velar. Introduced in 2018 and sitting between full-sized models (the eponymous Range Rover and Sport) and the compact ‘Evoque’, the Velar was an instant hit. JLR has now refreshed it, making it sleeker and smarter.