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2021 Range Rover Velar FrontImage Source: Land Rover

Another beauty to travel the roads less travelled. Range Rovers can go beyond that as well. The latest iteration of the Velar is ready to bridge the gap between the smaller Evoque and the real OG – the Range Rover Sport. It is definitely a good looking machine and if you are bored of spotting the Germans on the road, this is the go to SUV against a price tag starting at Rs.79.87 Lakh onwards (ex-showroom, Delhi). Yes, the 2021 Range Rover Velar is now available in India and just in case you are planning to buy a one, the updates really deserve all your attention.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • 2021 Range Rover Velar made its debut in India at Rs.79.87 Lakhs.
  • It is available with 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines.
  • Multiple updates including air suspension setup are now available.

Updates: 2021 Range Rover Velar

2021 Range Rover Velar Interior
Image Source: Land Rover

For the MY2021, Range Rover Velar will feature the latest JLR’s Pivi Pro infotainment system. A stylish gear knob is also said to replace the older rotary dial inside the cabin. Other features such as the perforated seats, panoramic sunroof, multi-functional steering wheel and a 3D 360-degree camera will be available as standard.

A few changes outside in the form of new Sparkle Silver 7-spoke alloy wheels can also be witnessed on the new Velar. This time, the SUV will feature multiple dual-tone colour shades including Silicon Silver, Portofino Blue, Fuji White and Santorini Black along with a dark shade for the roof.

Another major addition for the MY 2021 is the air suspensions. The ride and handling are now more balanced to bridge the gap between performance and luxury.

Under the hood, there is an even powerful 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine in the form of an update. Putting it in numbers, this motor can easily propel 204HP – improved from 180HP when compared to the older one. The mild-hybrid technology further helps the massive SUV being nimble even with a smaller displacement four-cylinder engine onboard. The petrol motor on the other hand remains untouched with 250HP.

No other options but the 8-speed automatic gearbox complements both these engines really well. Being a Range Rover, all-wheel drive powertrain will be available across all the variants, though there are only two.

2021 Range Rover Velar Rear
Image Source: Land Rover

Price List

Variants Price (ex-showroom, Delhi)
R Dynamic S (Petrol) Rs.79.87 Lakhs
R Dynamic S (Diesel) Rs.80.71 Lakhs

Alternatives

The 2021 Range Rover Velar is here to take on some of the well-established rivals such as Mercedes-Benz GLE, Jaguar F-Pace, Porsche Macan and BMW X5 among others. Want to learn more about its prime competitor? Check out the BMW X5 down below.

BMW X5

It is practical than any other SUV stated above. Unlike the others, it comes with a variety of engines to provide more options to the buyers. BMW X5 is even a feature-rich SUV that packs a wireless charger, panoramic sunroof, touchscreen infotainment system with OS7, ambient lighting, 16-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound system, etc among others. For more details related to BMW X5, click here.

Specifications

BMW X5
Engine 2998cc V6 (Petrol)

2993cc V6 (Diesel)

Power 335BHP

261BHP

Torque 450Nm

620Nm

Key Highlights
  • Large panoramic sunroof
  • Harman Kardon surround sound system
  • Fully digital instrument cluster
  • Wireless charger
Price (ex-showroom, Delhi) Rs.76.50 Lakhs to Rs.88.00 Lakhs

By Harsh Rana

Full-time management student and a part-time automobile enthusiast. Not much happy about EVs taking over the V8, V10 and V12 motors.

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