(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The fourth member of the Range Rover family the Velar — has arrived.
Designed to fill the white space between the Range Rover Evoque and Sport, the Velar offers 'levels of luxury, refinement and all-terrain capability never before seen in the mid-size SUV segment, according to a press statement.
'This is a new type of Range Rover for a new type of customer.
The luxury SUV was created in 1970 when Land Rover launched the original Range Rover, the statement notes.
'Almost half a century later that spirit of innovation continues with the introduction of the fourth member of the Range Rover family. Elegant simplicity, a visually reductive approach and pioneering consumer technology are the hallmarks of the new Range Rover Velar.
Created from a clean sheet using Jaguar Land Rover's lightweight aluminium architecture, the Velar represents the next chapter of the Range Rover success story.
'Velar is now the compelling, stand-out design in the class, showcasing perfectly optimised volume, powerful, taut surfaces and a stunning silhouette, said Gerry McGovern, chief design officer, Land Rover.
Advanced technology is pivotal to the contemporary design: the full-LED headlights are the most slender ever to appear on a production Land Rover vehicle.
Inside, one will see elegant simplicity, sophistication and refinement. Design enabling technology has been engaged fully to create the new Touch Pro Duo infotainment system, which is the centrepiece of Velar's interior.
The Velar also offers a sustainable, premium textile seat material as an alternative to leather.
In terms of practicality, the luggage compartment volume is 673 litres. The light, stiff, aluminium-intensive body, together with double-wishbone front and Integral Link rear suspension provides the perfect basis for agile handling, superior ride comfort and outstanding refinement.
Combined with a comprehensive restraints system that includes six airbags, and a suite of advanced driver assistance systems, the Velar integrates the latest safety technology.
The Velar features a sophisticated all-wheel drive system and, like all Range Rovers, offers world-class all-terrain capability.
Exceptional performance and efficiency comes from the range of six petrol and diesel powertrains, all matched to smooth-shifting ZF eight-speed automatic transmissions and all-wheel drive with Intelligent Driveline Dynamics.
Clean, refined four-cylinder Ingenium diesels are offered in 180PS and 240PS variants, noted for their low 142g/km CO2 emissions and high 500Nm torque output, respectively.
These engines are joined by the new, highly-advanced four-cylinder Ingenium petrol engine which delivers 250PS and enables acceleration from 0-100km/h in just 6.7 seconds (0-60mph in 6.4 seconds) as well as a more powerful 300PS version, which powers Velar from 0-100km/h in just 6.0 seconds (0-60mph in 5.6 seconds).
The V6 diesel combines an extraordinary 700Nm of torque for effortless acceleration and off-road capability with CO2 emissions of only 167g/km.
The 380PS supercharged V6 petrol engine combines exhilarating performance with a unique soundtrack and enables the Velar to reach 100km/h in only 5.7 seconds (0-60mph in 5.3 seconds) before reaching an electronically-limited top speed of 250km/h (155mph).
The Velar and Velar R-Dynamic core range comprises Standard, S, SE and HSE specifications.
Of all Velar models, the most exclusive of all will be the First Edition, which will be available worldwide for one model year only. The Velar will be sold in over 100 markets worldwide.
Alfardan Premier Motors is the exclusive importer of Jaguar and Land Rover in Qatar.
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