7.6
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 Toyota LandCruiser Prado Comparison
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Toyota LandCruiser Prado
2025 Land Rover
Range Rover Velar
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2025 Toyota
LandCruiser Prado
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Based on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar P400 AUTOBIOGRAPHY (294kW)
Based on the Toyota LandCruiser Prado VX
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
68L - 83L
116 to 780 km
30L - 110L
228 to 836 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$104,620 - $156,403
$72,500 - $99,990
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Easy and comfortable to drive in town
- Distinctive chunky good looks
- Nicer materials than ute-based rivals
Misses
- Compromised packaging
- Short servicing intervals
- Hefty price
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.
There are 10 available exterior finishes for the Prado line-up, including:
- Glacier White
- Ebony (black)
- Crystal Pearl (white)*
- Silver Pearl*
- Graphite*
- Wildfire (red)*
- Peacock Black*
- Eclipse Black*
- Dusty Bronze*
- Espresso Brown*
*Premium paints demand a $675 upcharge.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR & TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1997 - 2996 | 2755 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 2.8L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6, 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 184kW - 297kW | 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5500 | 3000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 365Nm - 650Nm | 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1300 - 2000 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 92.3 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
