Range Rover Velar 2022 review | straight-six luxury SUV tested | Chasing Cars

We test the Range Rover Velar P400 SE and see if this crossover is worth your money.
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The Range Rover Velar is a midsize luxury SUV that competes with the Mercedes-Benz GLE, BMW X5 and its cousin, the Jaguar F-Pace. But is this 3.0 litre petrol straight-six crossover the right luxury car to buy? Is this the right spec? In today’s video, Tom Baker reviews the 2022 Range Rover Velar P400 R-Dynamic SE AWD ($118K before on-road costs).
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Time codes:
0:00 - Range Rover Velar in Eiger Grey
1:53 - Interior in oyster leather
6:13 - Back seats
7:51 - Boost space
9:00 - Running costs
10:06 - What is the Velar P400 like to drive?
16:41 - Range Rover Velar expert verdict

[@johnormsby9903]

I have just recently moved on from a 2017 Velar D300 , must agree the combination of air suspension with 20 inch wheels works perfectly. Having just picked up a MY2022 Porsche Macan S, I will admit I still miss the Velar...high praise me thinks for any British car.

[@dorianvisser1922]

Filming the Velar outside a former mental institution, are you trying to say you are crazy if you buy one of these 🤪

[@ohhhyeahhh3950]

Does Tom have an onlyfans account?

[@Ali-yj6pl]

Yea he sleeps with cars! 😂

[@tkburn1439]

Yeah , I believe its called 'CHASING AR$3'

[@carlcabusas5817]

Best comment, ever. 😂😜✌️

[@YamaOma_Kunda]

For cars 😅

[@thisnamealsotaken]

Lollll

[@stephantranquille6681]

Great review, thank you. The Velar continues to please both in its visual appeal and comfort. Will always remain a crowd pleaser, although not exactly cheap.

[@EE-ie9gm]

It looks a little outdated now

[@jimj2683]

It looks good, except for the bulbous front end and the unfitting curvy c-pillar. But it only looks good in very few specs.

[@dennisquinn4555]

A lot of negative comments from people who have never had a Velar. I have one and previously had Freelander 2, Freelander 1, Discovery Sport and RR Sport. All five have been more reliable than other makes I have owned

[@mixalis6168]

Tom, have you tested the latest Evoque ? Also ask, will ever review the new Defender agains the 300 series cruiser ??

[@marcpacey]

Very nice . Great informative review, I think the Velar is much better looking than it’s contemporaries.

[@w00t777]

Great job as always. 120k and you don't get heated seats?! C'mon !

[@billybob1511]

How is the road noise Tom?

[@jhref]

F in the chat for the Chasing Cars football bootspace metric. You shined brief and bright, but we weren't ready for you yet.

[@jamiep61]

I enjoyed watching the Video Review. One of my favourite Luxury SUVs

[@keith4424]

Hey if you mind me asking what is the color of that Range Rover I know it’s a grey but what grey it is?

[@steverodwell2952]

Hi Tom, I really like Rangies. I had a Range Rover Sport, it was beautiful, it was comfortable, it was practical and when ever I looked at it, or, drove it - yes - it or I felt special. But I have also had more reliable cars. Much more reliable. My good friend had two Rangies in the time I had mine. He said "I need something more reliable, or, less expensive to fix" his answer was to buy a top of the line Jeep Cherokee Overlander. My answer was to buy a Genesis GV70 3.5TT. I know the Korean alternative is seen an being low rent by some. Not by me though. Very happy with my purchase. The Genesis has the same - hey I'm in something special feeling - as the Rangie did. If you open your mind there are good alternatives out there, if you need convincing then look at the JD Power ratings from the US.

[@johnj6743]

What issues did you and your friend have with Range Rover?

[@steverodwell2952]

@@johnj6743 Universal joints between the transfer case and the front differential, left side turbo failure this was a TDV6. Electric window motors times two plus with my mate as well. Both his cars had done 60K mine had at least done 120K before things went south - the turbo.

[@analysethis6061]

Genesis is an excellent alternative and I agree. However, my mechanic swears by Lexus and insist its cheaper to service and more reliable than any other luxury car especially, after the warranty period is over. That's one of the reasons they still hold their value even after 6 to 7 years. I prefer to drive my car than see it look pretty sitting in my garage waiting for some parts.

[@thefreshestprince89]

Having a Genesis to me says you’re secure or a hire car driver!

[@steverodwell2952]

@@thefreshestprince89 Great reply - I don't use it as a hire car. Although over the last few weeks I wish I could have, my adult children are back home and I haven't been in the car at all. Thanks Dad. They love it, can't wait to tell me how good it is. Me, I had it in the week before they arrived home. I remember thinking it was good as well.

[@MrAnderson321]

🤔Strange you say ‘no heated seats’, I have heated seats and they are standard on the SE spec in UK 🇬🇧

[@shijoxavier9368]

My dream Car….. 😍 Waiting 😊…. One day ✌️

[@MoroccoGamer]

prepare the mecanic trips also haha

[@robertceroli3512]

Only after warranty expires

[@robertjohnston8531]

I'm surprised, even my jeep has a leather dash. However you get more KW and NM from your 6 than I get from my 8!!

[@norbertbako8786]

What is the exterior color name?

[@santillbrezon2161]

I love the looks of this vehicle and the range rover sport, but the reliability scares me.

[@CurlyHeadedFark]

5 year unlimited Km warranty helps with that a bit IMO as I’d have the save concerns

[@analysethis6061]

And what after 5 years ? Then what?

[@thefreshestprince89]

@@analysethis6061 most people would trade it in at that point!

[@daweigo6851]

@@CurlyHeadedFark sadly breaking down under warranty still not fun....

[@bryanhatch6688]

Exceptional reliability!!!!! Not very spirited to drive though. Slow

[@topdog1400]

Why you didn't show as the exterior ? Do always a 360 walk around so we can see what the car looks like.

[@ColRayPrice]

Was looking to see if the back seats folded flat so the boot space continues to be completely flat or not??? Important for those who want to place dog crates in the back. Shame you didn't show what the back seats fold as. So if anyone here has bought one of these - let me know what the boot space really can do as can't find out on the Range Rover website nor on carsales site.

[@michaelzerk9541]

Fuel costs shouldn’t be a problem - if a couple of extra dollars /100km is a problem then you probably can’t afford the Velar!

[@thewolfandbear]

Lots of nuffies in the comments that have no idea about cars and think reliability standards from 20yrs ago hark true to now. Guarantee none of them have ever driven one either. Pathetic.

[@DPK12]

Lost me on hearing the Diesel engine option 🤔

[@Atipat12]

COOL +++++++++++++++++

[@ruzzelladrian907]

I hate it when crossovers have ugly matte black plastic cladding. I prefer body colored or a little bit of glass black, just like Velar. A more sporty and street-focused design that’s also lowered to the ground like a sedan. Velar represents what future of car design will look like in the future. Crossover SUVs today already look devoid from its truck-base heritage and have more in common with a sports sedan.

[@solid7468]

These rubbish cars is what keeps mechanics in business. There is a mechanic next to my university campus and literally %70+ of cars in his lot are European cars such as Jaguar/Landrover, Volkswagens and BMWs plus a plethora of Holden Cruzes/Astras/Captivias. Edit: Please consider reliability if you are buying a car especially if you are planning on keeping it past its warranty period.

[@robertceroli3512]

There's a 5 year unlimited km warranty when you get to 4 and a bit years sell it with remaining warranty buy a new one repete the experience and you'll never have a prob

[@analysethis6061]

I completely agree. There is one European car manufacturer which does well in regards to reliability. Although it is apart of the VW family, Skoda seems to be doing things much better in that aspect and offering 7 year warranty and service packs.

[@KnicksFanInOz]

Beautiful looking car, but 117k+ and yet you still get some hard plastics, no tri control, no heated or ventilated seats and somewhat questionable reliability? Hope buyers enjoy the badge enough.

[@chasingcars]

The HSE solves most of those issues - but at this price many of those features ought to be standard IMO

[@IglooDweller]

Do you think this would be difficult for a 5'6" woman to drive?

[@NBA_Dunk]

Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. Proverbs 16:24 ESV

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

Oh how I lust for one of these. Highly capable off road. Highly capable of bankrupting you.

[@notagain2856]

Highly capable of ruining relationships too

[@99yellowjersey]

Probably Genesis is better and more reliable If you Range Rovers, I recommend you buy two. You will need a spare car while other one is always in mechanic shop.

[@Atipat12]

HOT 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@usernamesample8386]

My uncle bought a 2017 Evoque and started having problem with it one week after picking it from the dealer with red paint chipping off and loose break pedal both were fixed under warranty. Please don't buy Land Rovers used/out of warranty if you value your money.

[@notagain2856]

Land Rovers are money pits. It is almost a tradition for Land Rovers to have issues right after warranty ended.

[@lebraa]

Look at this majestic gorgeous artisitic unreliable piece of machine!

[@parthlakhotia1851]

🔥🔥

[@motorheadxi]

Mechanics licking their lips

[@solid7468]

We all know why.

[@robertceroli3512]

Only 5y later post warranty

[@lachlanbrown409]

Auto electricians😂 Inline six is a proven performer, if cared for they 'go the distance.' Velar weights 2 tonnes. But if I needed a Quattro I'd get a Landcruiser with a dirty big upgraded turbo.

[@Mrfacts_ge]

Yours?

[@mazdar100]

Do you know the name of your service manager? Buy this and you will.

[@nsdkido]

Sadly, not worth the price.

[@CountryGentleman]

Green is not a shade of grey.

[@sebrechichi7736]

Buy a Landcruiser

[@tounovtwin]

One of the most unreliable vehicles on the rd unfortunately.

[@christianalvarez7799]

Over priced crap

[@gruffydd1000]

What are you talking about? Rubbish and confused video.

[@johnhamill5822]

Who cares

[@chasingcars]

The people who voluntarily click on this video, John.