Range Rover presented a new embodiment of sophistication and modern luxury &ndash; a new Velar. Dramatic, clean, reductive presence now even more sophisticated.

Velar&lsquo;s success is inseparable from its appearance. Floating roof of a new model and flush deployable door handles provide clear references to its lineage, while its 2,874mm wheelbase contributes to the exceptionally spacious cabin and luggage compartment &ndash; which offers up to an impressive 748-litres of space.
Its visually reductive design is a pure expression of modern Range Rover DNA, with a distinctive grille mesh, super-slim Pixel LED headlights and dark detailing. This philosophy also brings modernist simplicity to the cabin, epitomised by the elegant floating 11.4-inch curved glass of the most advanced evolution of Pivi Pro infotainment technology interface.
Clients can choose from Velar S, Dynamic SE, Dynamic HSE and Autobiography models. Dynamic vehicles provide added visual presence with Satin Burnished Copper details, while the Autobiography amplifies its Range Rover DNA with exclusive Satin Burnished Copper bonnet and tailgate lettering, and 22-inch alloy wheels in Gloss Dark Grey with a contrasting diamond-turned finish.
Inside, the Autobiography features tactile Windsor Leather with a suedecloth headlining, Shadow Grey Ash veneers, heated and cooled massage front seats and the advanced MeridianTM 3D Surround Sound System.

All vehicle features are controlled using the touchscreen interface, with a new menu structure and intuitive vertical sidebars on the screen ensuring that frequently adjusted settings are always accessible.
Advanced connectivity delivers effortless smartphone pairing &ndash; including Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto is also standard, while Wireless Device Charging ensures a seamless and cable-free connection. Pivi Pro is always connected and, with Software Over The Air technology, clients are able to download the latest updates at their convenience.
Velar is also Wi-Fi Enabled with a Data Plan, ensuring occupants remain entertained and connected at all times. Pivi Pro features twin embedded eSIM technology and cloud-based architecture, meaning it provides full access to a range of online apps integrated within the infotainment system, including Alexa and Spotify - and all can be accessed without the need for a smartphone connection.
The latest generation infotainment system was the subject of extensive testing and development, both digitally and physically with human testers, to reduce task and interaction time and deliver the most user-friendly technology experience possible. Drivers can also customise the way vehicle and journey information is presented using the 12.3-inch TFT Interactive Driver Display.

A range of powerful Meridian sound systems are available, including the Meridian 3D Surround Sound System, which on the Velar Autobiography delivers high-fidelity music playback using up to 17 speakers and 750W of amplifier power for an immersive sound experience.
For elevated refinement, the Velar&rsquo;s Active Road Noise Cancellation system uses advanced sensor and speaker technology to mask external noise intrusion and provide a serene cabin environment. The optional technology works by using accelerometers located in each wheel arch that detect the vibrations that lead to road noise transmission. The advanced system then calculates an audio signal to transmit through the Meridian speakers to reduce the decibel level inside the car.

Velar&rsquo;s seat design further ensures a luxurious and crafted cabin, offering up to 20-way adjustment with heating, cooling and massage functions. Meticulously weight-optimised and designed to liberate additional interior space, the seats have been carefully sculpted for ease of entry, while power-recline and heating for the rear seats ensure all occupants experience Range Rover comfort. Four-zone climate control offers personalised temperature zones, while the availability of the latest Cabin Air Purification Plus technology promotes wellbeing for the ultimate travelling experience.
Velar continues to offer a leather-free cabin option, having pioneered this at launch in 2018, with new seat designs and materials. The leather-free option combines wool from Danish textile experts Kvadrat with Ultrafabrics polyurethane textile inserts, featuring a new Diamond Herringbone perforation pattern.
Inspired by bespoke tailoring, Kvadrat wool blends are 58 per cent lighter than leather and provide a modern appearance and enhanced tactility for a contemporary take on traditional Range Rover luxury.

Customary Range Rover ride comfort and refinement is provided by a suite of advanced chassis and suspension systems. Optional Electronic Air Suspension provides luxurious ride comfort in all conditions with a range of additional features designed to make life easier, while improving off-road capability with a maximum ground clearance of 251mm.
It features Elegant Arrival, which automatically reduces the Range Rover Velar&rsquo;s body height by 40mm to aid occupant entry and exit, in addition to Auto Access Height, which lowers the maximum body height to 1,638mm &ndash; to assist when driving in height-restricted areas. Active Speed Lowering enhances fuel-efficiency at speeds above 105km/h (65mph), by lowering the vehicle to reduce aerodynamic drag.
The Electronic Air Suspension system is also self-levelling, maintaining the optimum ride height when towing or carrying heavy loads for improved comfort and composure. It also assists when hitching a trailer, or when loading or unloading from the boot, with controls inside the luggage compartment able to raise or lower the suspension by 50mm.
Velar&rsquo;s cosseting ride quality enhances overall refinement. It maintains its composure on rougher roads while smoothing out bumps with Adaptive Dynamics, an advanced chassis system that continuously varies the damping forces at each wheel. It does this by monitoring wheel movements 500 times per second, and body movements 100 times per second, and is standard on all models.

Velar has a powertrain to suit every client, including a fuel-efficient P400e plug-in electric hybrid up to 64km of electric-only driving. For longer journeys, the plug-in hybrid powertrain provides a combined real-world 684km of petrol and electric range.
With a combined 404PS and 640Nm of torque from its 300PS 2.0-litre four-cylinder Ingenium petrol engine and 105kW electric motor, the Velar electric hybrid is capable of accelerating from 0-100km/h in 5.4 seconds, and a top speed of 209km/h. The Velar P400e can also travel on electric power alone up to speeds of 140km/h.
It is available alongside a range of smooth Ingenium petrol and diesel engines, all featuring Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) technology that boosts fuel efficiency and performance.
An intelligent torque on-demand all-wheel drive (AWD) system provides the optimum torque distribution to suit the conditions, whether driving dynamically on the road or pulling away from a standstill on slippery surfaces. Depending on the conditions it can go from being 100 per cent rear-wheel drive to fully locked all-wheel drive for all-terrain manoeuvres in only 165 milliseconds, while shifting torque delivery to the front axle can take as little as 100 milliseconds.
Terrain Response 2 is accessible through the intuitive Pivi Pro system and allows the driver to adjust vehicle settings to suit the driving environment, with a choice of Eco, Comfort, Grass-Gravel-Snow, Mud-Ruts, Sand, Dynamic and Automatic mode. Each alters the calibration of the engine, transmission, all-wheel drive system, suspension, and stability control systems for optimum traction and composure.

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