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Introducing Range Rover Velar - Press kit

  • A new addition to the Range Rover family, filling the white space between the Range Rover Evoque and the Range Rover Sport
  • A mid-size luxury #suv that delivers new levels of refinement, elegance and technology
  • Range Rover #velar goes on sale from Summer 2017 priced from £44,830 (OTR)
RANGE ROVER #velar TECHNICAL PRESS KIT
The fourth member of the Range Rover family has arrived.
The luxury #suv was created in 1970 when Land Rover launched the original Range Rover. 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
Five elements define Range Rover Velar’s absolute desirability: 
Driven by reduction: Stripping away complexity to reveal true quality
  • Designed and engineered with an unwavering belief in ‘reductionism’
  • Luxurious, spacious interior is a calm sanctuary, combining elegant simplicity with premium materials and beautiful details such as hidden-until-lit controls
The fourth Range Rover: The next revolution in #suv design, with precision in every detail
  • Fills the ‘white space’ between Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Sport
  • Born from reductionism, Range Rover #velar articulates technology-enabled design broadening the Range Rover portfolio
A bloodline like no other: Respecting Range Rover’s unrivalled heritage
  • Almost fifty years of Range Rover pedigree continues the Range Rover luxury #suv bloodline
  • Royalty of the #suv world, Range Rover heritage began with the original #velar prototypes of 1969
Establishing the trends of tomorrow: A new Range Rover statement of innovation
  • Continuing Range Rover’s history of innovation, #velar incorporates advanced technologies, compelling design and absolute attention to detail
  • State-of-the-art Touch Pro Duo infotainment system, super-slim matrix-laser LED headlights, flush deployable door handles and Burnished Copper-coloured detailing embody the design zeitgeist of tomorrow
Refined for every occasion: Exceeding expectations with Land Rover’s legendary capability on all terrains
  • All the refinement customers expect together with Land Rover’s unrivalled capability on every terrain around the world
  • Exceptional on-road performance and agility combined with outstanding ride quality and composure
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At-a-glance
  • Compelling, stand-out design features perfectly optimised proportions, powerful, taut surfaces and a stunning silhouette
  • Design purity emphasised by super-slim Matrix Laser-LED headlights and flush deployable door handles
  • Debut of the state-of-the-art Touch Pro Duo infotainment system, featuring two high-definition 10-inch touchscreens for unrivalled functionality and intuitive operation
  • Light, stiff, aluminium-intensive body structure enhances performance, agility and efficiency
  • The 2,874mm wheelbase and intelligently-designed interior deliver an impressive 632-litre luggage compartment and exceptional space for all occupants
  • Air suspension as standard on six-cylinder models for peerless refinement; Adaptive Dynamics damping technology standard on all models for unrivalled comfort and control
  • All-wheel drive with Intelligent Driveline Dynamics and optional active locking rear differential ensure world-class all-terrain capability and maximum driver engagement on-road
  • Pioneering traction technologies including Terrain Response 2 (optional), All Terrain Progress Control (optional), Low Traction Launch, Hill Descent Control and Gradient Release Control
  • Towing capacity of up to 2,500kg complemented by the optional Advanced Tow Assist function – the driver reverses the vehicle with trailer attached using the Touch Pro Duo rotary controller, and with no need to counter-steer
  • Six powertrains ranging from the clean, responsive 180PS 2.0-litre Ingenium diesel with CO2 emissions from only 142g/km, to the potent 380PS supercharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine
  • Full suite of advanced safety systems including Autonomous Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection, Reverse Traffic Detection, and Driver Condition Monitoring
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Whitley, UK, 01 March 2017 –  The Range Rover #velar brings a new dimension of glamour, modernity and elegance to the Range Rover family. Designed to fill the white space between Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Sport, #velar offers levels of luxury, refinement and all-terrain capability never before seen in the mid-size #suv segment. This is a new type of Range Rover for a new type of customer.
The new Range Rover #velar is a stunning addition to the Range Rover family, it enhances a model line-up that originally defined the luxury #suv segment and continues to do so. #velar brings increased choice to new and existing customers in a growing #suv market. It leads the way in terms of design, usable technology, new materials and of course Land Rover’s legendary go anywhere, do anything capability.
The whole team is enormously excited about bringing the new Range Rover #velar to customers across the UK.
JEREMY HICKS JAGUAR LAND ROVER UK MANAGING DIRECTOR