[CAR REVIEW] Range Rover Velar: The Perfect Choice for Passionate Car Enthusiasts

Sleek, modern, distinctive appearance

Unlike its “noble family” in the Range Rover genealogy, the Range Rover Velar truly carries the traditional design DNA of the British luxury brand. The car’s front features a large square-shaped grille with a modern and eye-catching honeycomb pattern.

The R Dynamic exterior package adds a sporty look to the SUV with dark details in various locations such as the front and rear air intakes, grille, additional vents on the hood, and rearview mirrors. The SUV is also equipped with 21-inch 5-spoke black matte design wheels, adding to its sporty appeal.

All of these small exterior details contribute to the elegant, modern, and sporty look of this massive SUV, which measures 4.7 x 1.9 x 1.6 meters. The Range Rover Velar exudes a special attraction wherever it goes, standing out among other cars.

In addition to its stunning appearance, the Velar also features advanced technology. The car is equipped with a main LED lighting system with intelligent matrix technology, providing a lighting range of up to 550 meters. The system can recognize and adjust the lighting intensity to avoid dazzling other road users.

Other convenient features include a power tailgate with hands-free operation, soundproof windows for all four side windows, and auto-dimming side mirrors.

Spacious and comfortable interior

As soon as you step inside the car, the Range Rover Velar impresses with its neatness. The R Dynamic logo is present on the B-pillar, hidden behind the door, and there is also an illuminated logo on the door sill, offering a friendly greeting to the owner.

When not in motion, the Velar’s interior exudes a simple and modern appearance. The three screens in front of the steering wheel and on the dashboard are shiny black blocks resembling piano keys, reflecting on metallic gray aluminum accent lines. This creates a luxurious living room-like feel.

The dashboard is neatly and scientifically divided into two tiers, providing passengers with a spacious, airy, and comfortable front space. Notable features include two knobs for adjusting the air conditioning with an internal display screen and a compact electronic gear lever for easy grip operation.

Behind the steering wheel, the driver has access to many modern features. The elegantly designed steering wheel displays various operating state features of the car, ensuring safety and providing visually displayed information without distracting the driver. It also adds a modern and premium touch to the interior.

The Velar’s steering wheel is wrapped in premium leather and is electrically adjustable. It is also integrated with satin chrome paddles behind the steering wheel and a 5-leaf sports pedal set wrapped in Shadow aluminum material. These features ensure the driver can operate the car conveniently. The instrument cluster behind the steering wheel features a 12.3-inch screen that displays various information.

Upon starting the system, passengers will be satisfied with the pair of two 10-inch Pivi pro screens. The screens offer a sharp display and an attractive interface with finely designed fonts and icons, creating a modern and minimalist feel.

In addition to its stylish design, the Range Rover Velar prioritizes passenger comfort. The car is equipped with premium leather-covered seats, a 17-speaker surround sound system with 750W of power from the renowned Meridian brand, and an interior ambient lighting system that allows customization of both color and light intensity.

The front seats of the Velar offer 14-way power adjustment with integrated heating and cooling, as well as a memory function. The rear passengers are also treated to power-adjustable and foldable seats in a 40/20/40 configuration, along with air vents and separate charging ports.

Another essential feature is the large panoramic sunroof, which increases the field of view and provides a more spacious and airy feeling for users. The car is also equipped with an independent multi-zone automatic air conditioning system capable of detecting harmful CO2 levels, filtering PM 2.5 standard fine dust, and ionizing the air to ensure the cleanest and healthiest air for passengers.

Impressive off-road capabilities hidden behind the elegant exterior

Contrary to its majestic and elegant appearance, the Range Rover Velar is capable of conquering challenging terrains that exceed owners’ expectations. Although it is not designed for extreme off-roading, the Velar can handle snowy roads, sandy terrain, muddy paths, and even deep water puddles with ease.

The Igenium engine delivers 250 horsepower to both axles through a ZF 8-speed gearbox. The Terrain Response technology accurately distributes the pulling force to each wheel, while the Adaptive Dynamics adaptive air suspension system allows the body height to be adjusted by 50mm.

Selecting the driving mode on the secondary screen is all the driver needs to do. The car automatically fine-tunes all operating parameters to smoothly navigate muddy, sandy, or rocky terrains.

The Velar 2023 is even equipped with a water level sensor and an off-road cruise control feature, providing low-speed automatic throttle control. These features make it easier for the driver to navigate challenging terrains.

Despite its off-road capabilities, in urban environments, the Range Rover Velar showcases its agility and flexibility contrary to its powerful appearance. The car’s 360-degree camera system, along with various safety driving assistance features, makes maneuvering in traffic much smoother and simpler.

In addition to its sensitive throttle response, the Velar’s steering wheel stands out the most. British models like the Velar excel in steering performance even more than their German counterparts, known for their sharp steering and precise response to road surfaces.

The British seem to consider this as a “default” feature in a car and don’t need much advertisement. Drivers can immediately feel the difference once they experience it.

Paired with the sharp steering wheel, the Range Rover Velar also offers a solid driving experience. When the car reaches a speed of about 100 km/h and enters a curve or changes lanes, the driver will feel confident with precise and smooth steering without any unnecessary movement.

Quick summary: Priced at 5.25 billion VND (including the Lantau copper paint color option, R Dynamic exterior package, and 21-inch wheels), the Range Rover Velar is not just a visually appealing car as it was awarded “The World’s Most Beautiful Car 2018”. This SUV also embodies the exceptional characteristics of the Range Rover luxury brand, from its powerful engine, flexible off-road capabilities, solid and precise handling, to its adventurous and limitless sports spirit, perfectly suiting the dynamic lifestyle of users.

Anh Phan (Tuoitrethudo)