The Range Rover Velar finally makes its launch debut
in Malaysia, with Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia offering two variants to the
public – Velar and Velar R-Dynamic. First revealed back in March last year, the
attractive SUV is positioned between the Range Rover Evoque and the Range Rover
Sport.
Both variants come with the P250 powertrain, which
consists of an Ingenium 2.0 litre four-cylinder petrol engine with Continuously
Variable Valve Lift (CVVL) and a twin-scroll turbocharger. The mill outputs 250
PS at 5,500 rpm and 365 Nm of torque from 1,200 to 4,500 rpm, with an eight-speed
automatic transmission mated to it.
Performance-wise, the zero to 100 km/h sprint will
take 6.7 seconds, while the top speed is 217 km/h. As this is a Land Rover
product, there’s an all-wheel drive system as standard too. The AWD features
JLR’s Intelligent Driveline Dynamics (IDD) to ensure maximum traction in any
given situation. This is achieved by variably distributing engine torque to the
front and rear wheels via a single-speed transfer box with an
electro-mechanically activated multi-plate wet clutch.
The exterior equipment list includes higher-spec
Matrix LED headlamps, flush retractable door handles, hands-free powered
tailgate and an integrated rear spoiler. Where the Velar comes with 20-inch
seven-spoke Style 7014 rims, the Velar R-Dynamic gets larger 21-inch ten-spoke
Style 1033 with satin dark grey finish unit, along with a styling kit. The kit
can be identified by the bolder front bumper, twin chrome exhaust finishers and
R-Dynamic branding on the vehicle.
Moving inside, both variants come with the InControl
Navigation Pro infotainment system that is paired with the Touch Pro Duo
interface. The latter features two 10-inch touchscreens, which are integrated
seamlessly behind a glass-like surface to remain hidden until lit.
Those aren’t the only screens in the Velar either,
as there’s also a 12.3-inch unit in the instrument binnacle called the
Interactive Driver Display. You can choose from three different views here –
Dual Dial, Single Dial or Extended – along with the ability to control other
function using the hidden until-lit switches on the leather steering wheel
(R-Dynamic gains chrome bezels).
Other items include 10-way powered seats (driver
seat memory function), ambient lighting, 825-watt, 17-speaker Meridian sound
system, dual-zone climate control, Intelligent High Beam Assist, Morzine
headliner, head-up display (only for the Velar R-Design but optional for the
standard Velar) and a panoramic sunroof (Velar R-Design only).
In the Velar, the seats are upholstered with
perforated grain leather while the Velar R-Dynamic adds suedecloth to the mix.
Also available as an option is a durable wool-blend premium textile and
suedecloth combo that was developed as part of partnership with the
world-renowned Kvadrat.
Safety-wise, you’ll get six airbags as standard
along with a bevy of systems. These include Dynamic Stability Control (DSC),
Electronic Traction Control (ETC), Roll Stability Control, Cornering Brake
Control (CBC), ABS with EBD, and rear Isofix child seat anchors.
An even higher-spec Velar P380 R-Dynamic will also
be offered with a 3.0 litre supercharged V6 packing 380 PS at 6,500 rpm and 450
Nm at 3,500 rpm. The P380 model offers a quicker century sprint time of 5.7
seconds and a higher top speed of 250 km/h. It also gets the same equipment
list as the Velar P250 R-Dynamic, albeit with the Windsor leather upgrade
(driver airbag cover, door top roll lower and mid instrument panel), autonomous
emergency braking and air suspension.
Customers will get to choose from eight exterior
colours – Fuji White, Yulong White, Corris Grey, Santorini Black, Kaikoura
Stone, Firenze Red, Silicon Silver and Carpathian Grey – along with five
interior colour palettes – Ebony/Ebony, Acorn, Vintage Tan/Ebony, Eclipse/Ebony
and Light Oyster/Ebony. Also on offer are two additional 22-inch wheel designs
– seven split-spoke Style 7015′ with gloss black finish and nine split-spoke
Style 9077 with diamond turned finish.
Prices start at RM 529,800 for the Velar, which is
inclusive of GST but excludes road tax, registration and insurance. Meanwhile,
the Velar R-Dynamic commands a higher premium at RM 588,000, and both will come
with the Land Rover Care programme which includes a five-year warranty, five
years’ free service and three years’ roadside assistance. Pricing for the P380
model will be announced later on.