RANGE ROVER VELAR ELECTRIFIES WITH ADVANCED INFOTAINMENT AND MILD HYBRID POWERTRAINS FOR 2021

18 November 2020

  • 2021 Range Rover Velar features pioneering new technology, continuing 50‑year history of Range Rover innovation
  • Pivi Pro1, the Land Rover brand’s most advanced system, now available on the Range Rover Velar featuring a new electrical architecture that delivers responsive, crisp HD graphics on beautifully‑integrated 10‑inch touchscreens
  • New mild hybrid (MHEV) inline six‑cylinder Ingenium engines available with 335hp and 395hp outputs
  • New optional second‑generation Activity Key replaces the traditional key fob; wrist‑worn wearable device incorporates an LCD watch, and is capable of unlocking/locking and even starting the vehicle without the need for a traditional key fob
  • The interior is a calm sanctuary, with new Active Road Noise Cancellation for quieter and more serene journeys, and Advanced Cabin Air Filtration system is designed to help filter out fine particulates, allergens, strong odors, and displays interior and exterior air quality information2
  • 2021 Range Rover Velar is priced from $56,900(2) in the U.S. Configure yours at LandRoverUSA.com

(MAHWAH, N.J.) – November 18, 2020 – The Range Rover Velar, the Land Rover luxury SUV which blends sophisticated design and intelligent technology, is now even more advanced with the introduction of new powertrains, infotainment, comfort and convenience features.

 

U.S. MODELS & MSRP2

Trim Level

Powertrain

MSRP2

Range Rover Velar S

2.0L Turbocharged I4 247HP

$56,900

Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic S

2.0L Turbocharged I4 247HP

$58,900

Range Rover Velar S

3.0L Turbocharged l6 MHEV 335HP

$63,900

Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic S

3.0L Turbocharged l6 MHEV 335HP

$65,900

Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic HSE

3.0L Turbocharged l6 MHEV 395HP

$76,900

The mid‑size luxury SUV, which sits between the Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Sport in the family lineup, offers customers the perfect balance of design and technology.

 

A new family of 3.0‑liter inline six‑cylinder Ingenium engines is introduced to the Range Rover Velar for 2021. The new mild hybrid (MHEV) engines, developed in‑house, are available as 335hp (P340) and 395hp (P400) variants, paired with all‑wheel drive and air suspension as standard for signature Range Rover comfort.

 

The MHEV system uses a Belt integrated Starter Generator (BiSG) in the engine bay to harvest energy usually lost under deceleration, which is then stored in a 48V lithium‑ion battery located beneath the rear trunk. It is designed to redeploy the stored energy to assist the engine when accelerating, while also delivering a more refined and responsive stop/start system.

 

The new P340 and P400 six‑cylinder MHEV engines generate 354 and 405 lb ft of torque respectively, while the powerful P400 delivers acceleration from 0‑60mph3 in just 5.2 seconds (0‑100km/h3 in 5.5 seconds). Both engines feature an electric supercharger supported by a twin scroll turbocharger and Continuous Variable Valve Lift (CVVL), for refined performance. 

 

The Velar features a reductive design, emphasized with beautifully integrated digital screens that are now fitted with the new Land Rover Pivi Pro1 infotainment system.

 

Pivi Pro1 is designed around ease of use, with a simple interface reducing the number of interactions. Crisp new graphics and super‑fast responsiveness are enabled with a new electrical architecture under the surface, ensuring the screens and navigation system are ready to go in seconds, thanks also to a dedicated power source. Customers can access software updates ‘over‑the‑air’ reducing the need to visit a retailer. An embedded data connection means customers have access to the latest maps, apps and vehicle software modules with updates that can be scheduled via the touchscreen at a time to suit them.

 

Professor Gerry McGovern OBE, Chief Creative Officer, Land Rover said, With beautifully balanced and optimized proportions, the Range Rover Velar brings an enhanced dimension of modernity to the Range Rover family which radically interprets the brand's DNA. Elegant simplicity is delivered through a visually reductive approach.”

 

Streaming music and media has never been simpler. Spotify is integrated directly within the infotainment menu for the first time, with data included, while there’s Bluetooth connectivity for two phones at once.

 

The experience inside the Range Rover Velar is now an even calmer sanctuary with the addition of Active Road Noise Cancellation. The intelligent technology constantly monitors vibrations from the road surface and calculating the opposite phase sound wave needed to help remove the noise heard by the occupants. The effect is subtle, but the minimum reduction of four decibels helps ensure an even more refined and calming interior space. The system is even able to adjust the level and position of sounds played into the cabin based on the number of passengers and their position inside the vehicle by using the seatbelt sensors.

 

The interior of the 2021 Range Rover Velar is elevated further for 2021 with a new steering wheel design featuring integrated smart buttons, along with a tactile new Drive Selector replacing the rotary gear selector found in prior model year Velar SUVs.

 

Customers can specific a new Cabin Air Filtration system designed to help to reduce levels of particulates, pollen and even odors within the vehicle’s interior. Activated via a ‘Purify’ button in the lower touchscreen1, it is capable of filtering ultrafine particulates (up to and even below PM2.5).

 

Also available is the new second‑generation wearable Activity Key, which can totally replace the traditional key fob when necessary. The water‑resistant and shock‑proof wrist device now incorporates an LCD watch and allows customers to start, stop, lock and unlock the vehicle, with no need to take a traditional key fob out with them.

 

A new 3D Surround Camera4, fitted standard across the 2021 Range Rover Velar lineup, provides an external 3D perspective and other views of what’s happening around the vehicle. This is especially useful when negotiating difficult parking spaces, navigating high city curbs and maneuvering tight junctions.

Further information

  1. Do not use Land Rover InControl® or Pivi Pro features under conditions that will affect your safety or safety of others. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control. Land Rover InControl has a number of purchasing options that are available. Certain Pivi Pro features use an embedded SIM card, may require a data plan with separate terms and conditions, and an additional subscription after an initial term. Mobile connectivity cannot be guaranteed in all locations. The Land Rover InControl Apps™ and Land Rover Remote™ smartphone apps will work with Android™ devices from version 4.1 and Apple® devices from iOS V7.0 and must be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Please see your local authorized Land Rover Retailer for more details.

 

  1. All prices shown are Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Excludes $1,150 destination and delivery, tax, title, license, and retailer fees, all due at signing, and optional equipment. Retailer price, terms and vehicle availability may vary. See your local authorized Land Rover Retailer for details.

 

  1. Always follow local speed limits.

 

  1. These features are not a substitute for driving safely with due care and attention and will not function under all circumstances, speeds, weather and road conditions, etc. Driver should not assume that these features will correct errors of judgment in driving. Please consult the owner's manual or your local authorized Land Rover Retailer for more details.

 

Notes to Editors

Information about Land Rover North America products is available to consumers at www.landroverusa.com. Visit  www.us.media.landrover.com for news releases, high‑resolution photographs and broadcast quality video footage. Additional media updates are available on Facebook (LandRoverUSA) and Twitter (@interactivelr).

 

 

About Land Rover

Founded in 1948, Land Rover designs and engineers its vehicles in the United Kingdom. For over 70 years the brand has built a reputation for providing its clientele with some of the most luxurious and capable vehicles in the world; whether driving through the heart of the city or traversing the countryside on‑ and off‑road. Today's Land Rover lineup includes the Defender; Discovery and Discovery Sport; Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar and Range Rover Evoque. Land Rover is fully engaged with sustainability initiatives and social concerns with continuous involvement in environmental and community programs. For more information, visit the official Land Rover website at www.landroverusa.com.

 

About Jaguar Land Rover

Jaguar Land Rover is the UK’s largest automotive manufacturer, built around two iconic British car brands: Land Rover, the world’s leading manufacturer of premium all‑wheel‑drive vehicles; and Jaguar, one of the world’s premier luxury sports sedan and sports car marques.

 

At Jaguar Land Rover, we are driven by a desire to deliver class‑leading vehicles, which will provide experiences our customers will love, for life. Our products are in demand around the globe. In 2018 Jaguar Land Rover sold 592,708 vehicles in 128 countries.

 

We support around 260,000 people through our retailer network, suppliers and local businesses. At heart we are a British company, with two major design and engineering sites, three vehicle manufacturing facilities and an engine manufacturing center in the UK. We also have plants in China, Brazil, India, Austria and Slovakia.