RRSPORT.CO.UK • View topic - Meet the new Range Rover VELAR


		^ Advertise here ^ RRSPORT.CO.UK
		Forum Gallery Shop Sponsors

Home · FAQ · New Posts · My Posts · PMs · Search · Members · Members Map · Calendar · Profile · Donate · Register · Log In

Home > Off Topic - Other Cars > Meet the new Range Rover VELAR

Page 5 of 41

6 ...

Tim in Scotland

Member Since: 30 May 2005
Location: Driving along in my automobile
Posts: 17476

2013 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Stornoway Grey

Dr Fox, that's because he abandoned ship to a Merc E Class Estate and an Evoque............ 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
2015MY Corris Grey SDv6 HSE Dynamic, the best car I have ever owned, totally reliable only a cou0le of rattles in 3 years, now no longer in my care
Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

Wed Mar 01 2017 1:29pm

Renaco

Member Since: 28 Jul 2011
Location: Bavaria
Posts: 324

ChunkRRS wrote:
Looks really nice but lets face it, it's not a real range rover is it?

For me, a real RR is not a RRS, or a FFRR, it is a rr classic before air suspension was introduced.

I had 3 of them (kept my MY1980 3door) all where fantastic off-roaders, fantastic onroaders (sporty and comfy) and compact in the city.

All actual RR are to fat and heavy and too long and wide or to small and fancy, like RRE to be (for me) a real RR.

That's why I find the velar interesting. It's sizewise closer to the original RRC and hopefully also good enough performing off-road. Without air suspension, it is simpler and gives a more direct road feeling. it could bring back the clean old concept, in my opinion.

Wed Mar 01 2017 2:15pm

RRSman

Member Since: 10 Feb 2015
Location: London
Posts: 1439

kmpowell wrote:
ChunkRRS wrote:
Looks really nice but lets face it, it's not a real range rover is it?

It's built on the f-pace chassis, so no it's not a real range rover.

Who care's? A real RR is really only the Full Fat - the sport was not really considered one either but now they win pretty much every SUV battle in the car press (and generally too!). As long as the Velar looks and drives good JLR are on to another winner. People hate the Evoque too but the number's speak for themselves (I have one and think it's fab BTW).

Anyway - reveal tonight - I will post pics tomorrow

Wed Mar 01 2017 2:41pm

kmpowell

Member Since: 23 Oct 2016
Location: UK
Posts: 259

RRSman wrote:
Who care's? A real RR is really only the Full Fat - the sport was not really considered one either

It's irrelevant what it's 'considered' to be, the reality is the L494 RRS is built on the FFRR platform, so it has the same off-road ability.

The Velar isn't, it's a softroader, as is the Evoque. SOLD - MY16 SDV6 Autobiography Dynamic - Fire Engine Red, Fixed contrast pan roof, TV, Dual Screen, 5+2, Privacy, Noble paddles.

Wed Mar 01 2017 4:08pm

RRSman

Member Since: 10 Feb 2015
Location: London
Posts: 1439

...and that is what they are marketing it as...the most on-road focused model in the line up...

How many time's have you bene offroad in your RR? Probably not much....So I don't really see the issue....Plus if the Evoque can't go offroad they wouldn't use it on the Land Rover Experience day's - when I was there the Evoque was doing pretty much what the other car's seemed to be doing on the day...and pretty well too!

Last edited by RRSman on Wed Mar 01 2017 4:57pm. Edited 1 time in total

Wed Mar 01 2017 4:28pm

insiorc

Member Since: 17 Jul 2016
Location: Scotland
Posts: 533

2013 Range Rover Sport SDV6 Autobiography Firenze Red

I'm looking forward to seeing more on the velar, but at the moment I see it as a car, not an offroader. Probably much like 99% of FFRR/RRS and all the rest...

To me a 'real' Land/Range Rover can tow 3.5t and has 4x4 (fixed or selectable, doesn't matter). When I was in the market for my RRS it surprised me how many people actually thought the Evoque, Discovery Sport etc. had the same capabilities as the FFRR/RRS/Defender etc. I was interested in the Discovery Sport until I realised the low tow capability and as soon as I realised the suspension was springs as standard (as informed by a dealer salesman - he hadn't known of any air sprung ones except as a high priced extra) then it was out - the difference when towing is fantastic with both a 3.5t IW trailer and 1.8t twin axle caravan. I just wish they'd have brought out a new naming line to indicate the less capable LR's.

But the marketing folk know better how to make money so good luck to them.

Dennis 13MY Range Rover Sport Autobiography SDV6 - mine
14MY Range Rover Evoque Dynamic SD4 Black Pack - wife's
99MY Defender 90 TD5, Soft Top Conversion - my toy, and bairns favourite

Wed Mar 01 2017 4:46pm

RRSman

Member Since: 10 Feb 2015
Location: London
Posts: 1439

Here we go....

Wed Mar 01 2017 8:11pm

RRSman

Member Since: 10 Feb 2015
Location: London
Posts: 1439

Wed Mar 01 2017 8:12pm

Canary

Member Since: 23 Jan 2017
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 243

Love those lights already through the canvas, very cool MY18 SCV8 Satin flux silver
Gone:
MY19 SV VELAR AUTOBIOGRAPHY firenze red
MY18 SCV8 Yulong white- perfect 👍
MY16 SDV8 SANTORINI BLACK - perfect 👌
MY64 SCV8 DARK BLUE - nightmare car
MY64 SCV8 FIRENZE RED - loads of annoying issues
MY15 SDV6 FIRENZE RED - perfect 👌
MY12 SDV6 DISCO4 IPANEMA SAND - perfect 👌
MY09 TDV6 SPORT BLUE - lots of issues

Wed Mar 01 2017 8:19pm

fkarim

Member Since: 14 Apr 2012
Location: London
Posts: 2216

Live premiere: Current: Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription Pro PHEV with some optionals on top
Gone: MY16 RRS2 3.0 SDV6 Autobiography Dynamic, Carpathian Grey & Santorini Black Sliding Pano/Ebony & Ivory 2 Tone
Gone: MY13 RRS 3.0 SDV6 HSE Black Edition, Orkney Grey/Ivory
Gone: MY09 RRS 2.7 TDV6 HSE, Santorini Black/Almond

Wed Mar 01 2017 8:22pm

RRSman

Member Since: 10 Feb 2015
Location: London
Posts: 1439

Click image to enlarge

Wed Mar 01 2017 8:28pm

Canary

Member Since: 23 Jan 2017
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 243

Absolutely love the look of that car, I hope like others have said up thread that it drives like a 4x4 and not like a pumped up car? MY18 SCV8 Satin flux silver
Gone:
MY19 SV VELAR AUTOBIOGRAPHY firenze red
MY18 SCV8 Yulong white- perfect 👍
MY16 SDV8 SANTORINI BLACK - perfect 👌
MY64 SCV8 DARK BLUE - nightmare car
MY64 SCV8 FIRENZE RED - loads of annoying issues
MY15 SDV6 FIRENZE RED - perfect 👌
MY12 SDV6 DISCO4 IPANEMA SAND - perfect 👌
MY09 TDV6 SPORT BLUE - lots of issues

Wed Mar 01 2017 8:36pm

DrRob

Member Since: 23 Feb 2011
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 2011

It's pronounced 'Vee lar" Visitor from fullfatrr.com
* GONE. 2012 RR Sport HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey. Now being piloted by RRSTDV8
* GONE: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
* Current. 1974 Lightweight 2.25L petrol. Old skool
* GONE. Freelander GS TD4 Manual MY2013. Orkney Grey with privacy, cold and clearview packs, armrests (a must!) and a spoiler.
* GONE. Range Rover Classic '93 200Tdi Factory fit
* 1949 80" in family since 1975

Wed Mar 01 2017 8:43pm

Tyrefitter

Member Since: 19 Jul 2015
Location: Bridlington East Yorkshire
Posts: 3677

2013 Range Rover Sport SDV6 Autobiography Fuji White

Does the P380 stand for petrol 380bhp,,if it does I'm very tempted.

Andy Andy.
21 Ford Ranger
Gone but not forgotten
Focus RS Red Edition
2015 RRS AB Fuji.
2014 RRS SC Santorini
2016 VW Amarok
2014 RRS AB Fuji
2012 RRS Red Edition Fuji
2015 Nissan Navara
2012 RRS SE Santorini
2008 RRS White
2007 RRS Santorino

Wed Mar 01 2017 8:45pm

Autobiography

Member Since: 19 Jun 2012
Location: Londres
Posts: 339

It's safe to say that the interior of L405/L494 will be changing very soon. Velar, a cheaper model, is significantly more tech packed!

Wed Mar 01 2017 8:46pm

Page 5 of 41

6 ...

All times are GMT

Jump to

< Previous Topic | Next Topic >

Posting Rules

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum