The 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar is extensively overhauled, and while it may not look completely different from the outside, its interior design takes the approach of Range Rover’s other new models.
Starting with the mechanics, the revised Velar pairs the new eight-speed automatic transmission with its 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which Land Rover says has smoother shifting than the old eight-speed engine. This P250 model produces 247 horsepower and 365 NM torque. The 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six mild-hybrid powertrain introduced a few years ago drives the same 395 horsepower and 550 NM torque. In addition, a lower-powered version (335 hp) of the same drivetrain was removed from the series.
Where real change happens is in the interior of Velar. The biggest innovation that caught our eye on the interior is the new 11.4-inch curved glass infotainment system that we encountered in the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models. Look around and you won’t find any knobs, knobs or dials – Land Rover has even eliminated the freaky push/pull climate controls. All of the vehicle’s controls are now located on the infotainment screen running a new version of Land Rover’s Pivi Pro software; It supports wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, wireless software updates and Amazon Alexa-based voice command intelligence.
New on-screen sidebars keep quick controls accessible at all times for frequently used settings like air conditioning, heated seats and volume. Land Rover says there’s a start screen that prompts you to turn on the defrosters or heated seats every time you get in the car. We’ll have to spend time testing this new system to see if it works well and to test this new system, but overall, we found that over-reliance on touchscreen controls was a huge step backwards in terms of ease of use.
As for the rest of the cabin, the entire center console and instrument cluster have been redesigned to accommodate this new high-tech experience. It has a clean, minimalist look that should appeal to those who prefer simplicity in design. The steering wheel has stylish lighting controls and the instrument cluster in front of the driver is fully digital. A leatherless interior option is available and uses a new perforation pattern and a combination of wool and polyurethane textile inserts. If you still prefer leather, Land Rover is adding three new colors with Cloud, Raven Blue and Deep Garnet. The last major update inside the Velar is a new, optional air purification system that can monitor and clean the air in the cabin better than a conventional cabin air filter.
On the outside, Velar, we see new headlights with a fine-tuned daytime running light design, in addition to a new grille that aligns it with the new Range Rover for a family look. At the rear, new LED taillights and a redesigned lower rear bumper complete the changes. The Velar has always been a sharp looking car, and while we expected a little more from these minimal updates, there’s no denying that the Velar still looks pretty flashy.
Land Rover says the 2024 Velar can be ordered today. We’ve listed the starting prices for each of the available models below. (It is also worth noting that it is not yet on sale in Turkey).
- P250 S: $62,775
- P250 Dynamic SE: $64,875
- P400 Dynamic SE: $71,875
- P400 Dynamic HSE: $79,675