2024 Range Rover Velar | MotorWeek Road Test

Land Rover started building SUVs long before they became rolling fashion accessories. But in 2018 when they were looking to expand their Range Rover lineup, they actually turned to Jaguar for a little help, basing their new Velar on Jag’s F-Pace. Well, it’s not time for an all-new Velar just yet, but they’re making sure this one stays fresh with a host of updates for ’24!
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[@dakotamcaleer6113]

Good to see John Davis still showing the cool cars and as always is witty as ever ❤❤

[@mbox314]

"Oh cool! Having to navigate menus on a touchscreen to turn on heated seats is so convenient and intuitive. " -Literally no one ever.

[@chifineart]

^^^ Boomer comment right here. Or someone that's only used touchscreens on a sub $50K vehicle.

[@spod2998]

@@chifineart as someone who has used touchscreens on a brand new Mercedes GLS, they're very "polarizing", for lack of a better word. In my opinion I would much rather take a dash loaded with buttons instead of a touchscreen doing everything, but I do understand how people use them. That being said, I don't think they're a very good (or safe) idea.

[@ThomasFerrugia]

I owned a Certified Pre Owned 2018 Velar R-Dynamic HSE that I bought from Land Rover in Huntington, NY for about 3 years. Gorgeous car but, my GOD, what a POS. Thirteen unscheduled trips to the dealership in about 36 months for all kinds of failures, including the differential (I counted them up in contemplation of a Lemon Law claim). The last straw was when it suddenly developed a side-to-side rocking motion when banking left at highway speeds and I felt unsafe driving it. While I was trying to get that drivability issue worked out (two dealers replicated it, but never could diagnose it), one of the front parking sensors started beeping phantom proximity warnings. The dealership changed the parking sensor, but the problem persisted. I finally sold it to a Land Rover dealership in Albany, NY (no way I was going to sell it privately and stick someone with that jalopee).

[@P.Galore]

When the Velar was first introduced, it legitimately looked like" the future" - here was a sleek vehicle with flush windows and trim, a setback greenhouse and a very sexy contour...it made every other SUV look old.

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

And the Legend continues!! I’m talking about John Davies! Not the car!

[@eddieg6436]

In L.A. we call them “Kleenex cars” because they’re leased, used, and quickly disposed of !!!

[@nicholassmith7048]

The interior is definitely a step or two backwards.

[@coolaa7]

Hey Motor Week, be honest. Did anything stop working on the Velar during your testing, or was it problem free?

[@georgekisselbrock8937]

You’re never going to know. The wheels could be falling off the vehicle and MW would tell you the ride is acceptable.

[@omidnamin9004]

that new infotainment screen is the biggest downgrade ever!! the old one had such unique look with the dials in the screen. This looks like a cheap cost cutting glued on tablet. what a let down

[@mbox314]

It is all about cutting costs and allowing undeveloped products to get pushed out and patched later. Touchscreens are the worst thing to happen to automotive interors since they stopped making comfortable seats.

[@ronylauwers8140]

I agree, we have the previous version and is indeed much better.

[@ronylauwers8140]

So bizar to read negtive comments... We had a Freelander 2 : 255000 km, a RR Sport who has now more than 200000km, both great cars without problems...

[@razvandobos9759]

I just miss the days when Land Rover was all about going on safaris and taking to the battlefield. Now they’re Starbucks cruisers.

[@gavinmiller2590]

I like these, but a headlight cost $5000.

[@bradwooldidge6979]

There are no words to describe just how much I hate touch screens.

[@BradThePitts]

You're touching one now! 😂

[@bradwooldidge6979]

@@BradThePitts Context: in cars!

[@andrewg9236]

Bought a 2018 velar from a dealer in Albany, got it for a steal, the salesman told me the ex owner had early onset dementia and didn't know how to drive anymore. R dynamic HSE it's been 100% reliable best car I've owned. Feel a bit sorry for the old guy..😢

[@papagen00]

When I hear Range Rover I think of the big full-size Rangie. When I hear Mercedes I think of the S-Class sedan.

[@kireality]

It looks the same as it did when it debuted. It's always been beautiful. But the dynamicism is left bereft of any actual sporting character. Due to reliablity. Also, it starts at 62K, and there are far more options that are worth their price to choose from.

[@shopwithaaron]

Best looking....ever

[@suzrmx250]

All it has to be is reliable and it has abhuge advantage over the Range Rover

[@roberthoyt7921]

Will it ever see a second generation?

[@re14437]

The second generation was introduced for the 2023 model year

[@roberthoyt7921]

@@re14437 No that was a facelift of the outgoing-gen model

[@mbox314]

Another overpriced cellphone on wheels.

[@dohc1067]

Slick and popular. Reliability?

[@TheRasta4ri]

BMW engined beauty nicely done

[@maureencora1]

I Liked the Way It Looks Like a Duck in Flood Waters, (smile)

[@user-cj4sm8hv9y]

Junior Vela City

[@theKevronHarris]

I don't like the exterior electric door handles that are on this Range Rover.

[@puravida5683]

Unreliable, fast depreciating, and over priced!

[@ericfitzgerald9139]

They’re all leases. The only people that should worry are the ones in 5+ year old model that’s outta warranty.

[@jeremysomeone]

As an owner of several over the last decade, reliability has been fine. People just replete what they hear with no experience.

[@eddieg6436]

@@jeremysomeone……I’ve had several neighbors with Range Rovers, and ALL they did was complain how often their vehicles were in the shop….and how much $$$ they cost to fix!! 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@nicholassmith7048]

1:51 the all-red taillights with brake/turn signal combination lamps are unacceptable and need to be illegal. I don't understand how the US allows it and why non-US manufacturers downgrade their taillights to this substandard. This Velar's taillights aren't like this in its motherland so why the downgrade to these inferior, less effective and ambiguous taillights? I don't get it.

[@mbox314]

I have heard this argument before and I have never noticed orange turn signals to be any more noticeable or easier to interpet than all red lights. I feel there is a popular notion that everything the europeans do should be the standard in North America.

[@soulstance]

I've noticed that the Euro and Asian manufacturers are starting to apply this trend. Personally, i think it makes the same car less elegant along with safety reasons.