2025 Range Rover Velar review
Heart over head, the Range Rover Velar Autobiography is a lovely SUV. As a rational purchase, it makes less sense.
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Scott Collie
Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs Mercedes-Benz GLE Comparison
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Mercedes-Benz GLE
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2025 Land Rover
Range Rover Velar
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2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLE
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar P400 AUTOBIOGRAPHY (294kW)
Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 d 4MATIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
68L - 83L
116 to 780 km
85L
561 to 1105 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$104,620 - $156,403
$136,600 - $273,300
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Stunning interior
- Highway refinement
- Continual technology updates
Misses
- P400 engine is thirsty
- Limited space given the price
- Fewer buttons inside than before
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Six-cylinder diesel is a beauty
- Comfort-focused drive is plush
- Updated tech works well
Misses
- $30,000 dearer than equivalent X5
- Still needs (expensive) options ticked
- Cabin execution feels underdone
Colours Available
The Velar is available in Fuji White solid paint, plus the following metallic finishes:
- Santorini Black
- Firenze Red
- Byron Blue
- Eiger Grey
- Portofino Blue
- Lantau Bronze
- Hakuba Silver
- Ostuni Pearl White
Carpathian Grey and Charente Grey are $1780 options, while there are a range of more expensive SVO finishes available.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR & TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1997 - 2996 | 1993 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 4.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6, 4 | 8, 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 184kW - 297kW | 198kW - 450kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5500 | 4000 - 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 365Nm - 650Nm | 520Nm - 850Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1300 - 2000 | 1350 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 92.3 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
