Land Rover’s stylish Range Rover Velar enters the 2024 model year with subtle updates that help further enhance the already well-rounded luxury crossover.
While the focus of the changes is on the cabin, on the outside the designers have added a revised grille with additional detailing for the mesh pattern, a new signature for the daytime running lights, similar to what’s found on the larger Range Rover models, and new interior parts for the rear lights and a new design for the rear apron.
Inside, a new dashboard greets the driver and front passenger. It features a single 11.4-inch floating screen in the center console instead of the current dual-screen design. Not only does the new design look neater, Land Rover says the attachment of the new screen makes it easier to reach, and its larger size also makes information easier to read. There are also fewer reflections since there is only one screen.
Also new to the Range Rover Velar’s cabin are more trim options (including leather-free options) and improved connectivity, including the latest version of Land Rover’s Pivi Pro infotainment system.
2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
The new infotainment system is easier to use thanks to the addition of sidebars with controls for popular functions such as climate, seat and audio settings, as well as navigation and cameras. The system also displays a pre-drive menu at the start of the journey, allowing the driver to quickly adjust functions such as window heating or, if available, heated seats.
The other functions of the infotainment system should also require less interaction time, since about 80% of the tasks can be done with two touches on the home screen. There’s also support for wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as wireless charging for mobile devices. Over-the-air updates are also possible and, according to Land Rover, now cover around 80% of the vehicle’s various on-board computers.
2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Nothing has changed in the drives. The standard powertrain is a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4 good for 247 hp. It delivers 0 to 60 mph acceleration in 7.1 seconds and a top speed of 135 mph. Above that is a 3.0-liter turbo-6 and mild-hybrid combo. The powertrain delivers a total of 395 hp and accelerates the crossover from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds and on to a governed top speed of 250 km/h.
An 8-speed automatic and all-wheel drive are standard on both powertrains. The 3.0-liter engine also has a suspension adjustment feature. Known as Adaptive Dynamics, this adjusts things like suspension stiffness and includes specific calibration for off-road driving. Land Rover also offers its Terrain Response drive mode selector, which adjusts the powertrain, transmission, four-wheel drive system, suspension and stability control.
2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
The 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar is already available, starting at $62,775, including a $1,275 destination fee. That’s slightly more than the $61,450 base sticker on the 2023 model.
