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 Nissan Pathfinder Comparison
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
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CarExpert Rating
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Very Good
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Good
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Based on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar P400 AUTOBIOGRAPHY (294kW)
Based on the Nissan Pathfinder ST-L (4WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
68L - 83L
116 to 780 km
71L
703 to 746 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$104,620 - $156,403
$59,670 - $82,850
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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
- Return of ST-L greatly reduces entry price
- Solid space and kit for the money
- Sweet atmo V6 motor
Misses
- Steep $4500 premium for AWD
- Feels dated next to Santa Fe, Sorento
- Sweet V6 gets thirsty in town
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.
The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder is available in the following colours:
- Glacier White
- Scarlet Ember
- Super Black
- Gun Metallic
- Brilliant Silver
- Ivory Pearl
- Deep Ocean Blue Pearl
The Ti and Ti-L are also available in the following two-tone treatments:
- Boulder Grey with black roof
- Scarlet Ember with black roof
- Ivory Pearl with black roof
- Gun Metallic with black roof
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR & TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1997 - 2996 | 3498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 3.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6, 4 | 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 184kW - 297kW | 202kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5500 | 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 365Nm - 650Nm | 340Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1300 - 2000 | 4400 - 4800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 92.3 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
