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The Range Rover Velar is the fourth model in the Range Rover family, unveiled on March 1, 2017, at London's Design Museum. Positioned between the Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Sport, it embodies elegance and innovation. Its name, 'Velar', pays homage to the 1969 pre-production prototypes, where it was used to conceal the identity of the first Range Rovers. (media.jaguarlandrover.com)

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History

The Range Rover Velar was unveiled on March 1, 2017, at London's Design Museum, marking its entry into the Range Rover lineup. This model was designed to fill the gap between the Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Sport, offering a mid-size luxury SUV with levels of refinement, elegance, and technology unprecedented in this segment. Production began in the summer of 2017, with prices starting at £44,830 in the UK. (media.landrover.com)

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Anecdotes

The name 'Velar' was first used in 1969 by Rover engineers to conceal the identity of the pre-production prototypes of the first Range Rover. This name was reused in 2017 for the current model, paying homage to this history. (es.wikipedia.org)

Production

Production of the Range Rover Velar began in 2017 at the Solihull plant in England. This model was designed to fill the gap between the Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Sport, offering a mid-size luxury SUV with levels of refinement, elegance, and technology unprecedented in this segment. (media.landrover.com)

Press reception

The Range Rover Velar was praised for its elegant design and advanced technologies. In 2018, it was named 'World's Most Beautiful Car' at the World Car Awards, becoming the first vehicle to receive this title in its inaugural edition. (es.wikipedia.org)

Evolution

Since its launch in 2017, the Range Rover Velar has evolved to include advanced technologies and enhanced engine options. In 2020, a P400e plug-in hybrid version was introduced, combining a 2.0-liter petrol engine with a 105 kW electric motor, offering an electric range of approximately 53 km according to the WLTP cycle. (es.wikipedia.org)

Variants

The Range Rover Velar is available in several variants, including the P250, P300, and P380 models, offering different power outputs and engine options. The P250 and P300 versions are equipped with four-cylinder engines, while the P380 version features a V6 engine. All-wheel drive and eight-speed automatic transmission options are also available. (automobile-catalog.com)

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