Range Rover Velar Facelift Bookings Open in India Ahead of Launch, Deliveries Begin in September

Land Rover has now started accepting bookings for its Range Rover Velar facelift in India. This means that the prices of the new Velar could be announced in the coming weeks, while deliveries are slated to begin in September 2023. The SUV will go on sale only in the Dynamic HSE avatar with two drivetrain options - a 2.0-litre petrol as well as a 2.0-litre diesel unit. The all-wheel-drive system is available as standard here, with a water-wading depth of 580mm. Additionally, the Velar also brings with it an electronic air suspension system with Automatic Access Height, allowing you to get in and out of the car with ease and sophistication.  

Introduced in the Indian market in 2018, the Range Rover Velar is underpinned by the same modular Lightweight Aluminum Architecture found on the Jaguar F-Pace. The Velar is the fourth member of the Range Rover series and slots in between the Evoque and the Sport.

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Range Rover Velar Facelift: Powertrain

Engine options include a single petrol unit, which extracts 247bhp and 365Nm from a 2.0-litre motor. The end result is a claimed top speed of 217km/h, while the car can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 7.5 seconds. On the other hand, those looking for diesel have an option of 2.0-litre Ingenium diesel unit that cranks out 201bhp and 420Nm of torque. The diesel version with a mild-hybrid system is claimed to get a top speed of 210km/h and a 0 to 100km/h sprint in 8.3 seconds. 

Range Rover Velar Facelift: Exterior 

Cosmetic improvements involve a revamped grille at the front flanked by new Pixel LED headlamps with jewel-like LED daytime running lights. Other bits include a redesigned rear bumper and taillamps. With respect to exterior colour options, buyers have a choice of Metallic Varesine Blue as well as Premium Metallic Zadar Grey. 

Range Rover Velar Facelift: Interior, Features

Inside, the Velar Facelift comes loaded with a new 11.4-inch curved touchscreen, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless charging, moonlight chrome on the steering wheel, air vents, centre console surrounds, an air purification system with PM2.5 filtration, and Tactile Shadow Grey Ash wood veneer trim finishers, among other things. Besides, the car also gets a signature Terrain Response system with 7 driving modes - Eco, Comfort, Grass-Gravel-Snow, Mud-Ruts, Sand, Dynamic, and Automatic. Other elements include active road noise cancellation, electronic air suspension, adaptive dynamics, and two new leather colourways - Deep Garnet & Caraway. 

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Range Rover Velar Facelift: Market Competition

In terms of market rivalry, the new Range Rover Velar will be the answer to the likes of the Jaguar F-Pace and the Porsche Macan.