We have experienced the design power of Land Rover many years ago from the Aurora, and the new generation Range Rover Sport launched not long ago has also pushed the design to a new level. However, if I were to evaluate the representative model of the Land Rover brand's sense of design, the first car that came to my mind would be it: the Range Rover Velar, and every detail of it is prepared for handsomeness. The first time I saw it in 2017 was amazing, and recently Land Rover released the official picture of the new Range Rover Velar, let's take a look together.
Still elegant and modern shape
Before talking about the design, I will give a brief introduction to the Star Vein car. Land Rover Range Rover Vein was first launched in March 2017 and is the fourth member of the Range Rover family, so in the design we can see that the front face, rear, including some side lines have obvious Range Rover family design, but the details of the Star Vein are much simpler and fresher than the big brother Range Rover and Range Rover Sport.
The 2024 Xingvein is a mid-term facelift version of the current model, so the new Xingvei has not made too much adjustment on the basis of the current model, and the overall styling design continues the simple design concept of the current model, and the main changes are concentrated in the front and rear light groups and the front net, front and rear surround and other parts.
The first is the front face, the most obvious change lies in the middle net part, the overall frame of the middle net is the same as the current model, but the internal wavy honeycomb middle net is changed to a rectangular style, and the visual effect is more exquisite than the current model. The current model conveys the feeling that the sense of sport is stronger, but in the current car market, the honeycomb grille has been regarded by many models as a sign of improving the sense of sport and performance, in other words, it is a bad street, so the change of the grille can indeed bring some novelty.
Secondly, the headlights are more simplified, officially claimed to be a new pixel LED headlight with a jewel-like effect, daytime running light strips have changed from the ring shape of the past Range Rover family to the segmented type of the new Range Rover family, and the internal headlights are four-lens design with a more regular arrangement. The previous generation model uses matrix laser LED headlights, which can illuminate a distance of up to 550 meters, while the new model is equipped with the new ultra-thin Pixel LED headlight technology, the field of view will be more optimized, and the shape can also be seen more technological.
The musselshell engine cover makes people immediately recognize that this is a Land Rover, and the entire front surround is designed to be more "fierce", and the "claw" shaped air vents on both sides are not decoration. Overall, the fine-tuning of the front face is more simple and refined, although it is not so sporty compared to the current model, but it consolidates the elegant temperament of the star vein.
Past Land Rover models have a stable body color, and the new Range Rover Velar is no exception. The overseas version currently offers 9 body color options, and two body colors, Varesin Blue and Zadar Grey, have been added to the old model. However, even the metallic paint called Valesin Blue in the picture looks dark gray and costs $950 as an option; Zadar Grey, on the other hand, is a high-quality metallic paint with an optional price of $1,550.
The side of the body has not changed much, and the current Star Vein was the first Land Rover model to use hidden door handles in the past, and the subsequent new generation Range Rover and Range Rover Sport have also been used, with excellent visual effects and strong flatness on the side of the body. The floating roof is available as an option, which is also the design that was first used on the Range Rover Evoque, and looks a lot more elegant. The side styling of the Range Rover Velar, which I think is the best in the Land Rover range, has a long rear overhang and extremely angled C and D pillars that give the car's side a strong sense of forward thrust. Of course, the balance of the vehicle has also been optimized, while also highlighting the length of the body of the Star Vein, and the visual proportions on the sides will be much better than those of the Range Rover Evoque L. The upward line made by the rear fender section has the visual effect of an animal charging on the legs, which further enhances the forward feeling of the vehicle.
Although the body size is currently unknown, because the styling has not changed much, it is expected that the size difference with the current Star Vein is not large. The wheelbase of 2874mm and body length of 4811mm are standard midsize SUV size. Yes, it's true that its space is not a strong point, but I think consumers who like it don't value space. If you want to buy an SUV that needs to be handsome, stylish, branded, and come back and attention, then this Range Rover Velar will come into their sights.
Land Rover designers are well aware of the impact of rims on the appearance of the vehicle, so whether it is a small Aurora or a large Range Rover, the choice of rims is very rich, and the styling is also in line with the temperament. The new Vein has up to 9 types of rim options, from 19 inches to 22 inches, five-spoke, multi-spoke, matte black, gun gray, bright silver can be selected according to your preference, of course, these are also optional.
The rear part has changed mainly in two parts: the taillight shape and the rear surround shape. The taillight shape is closer to the Range Rover Sport version, and the double U-shaped design of the current star vein is simplified to a single U-shape, and the side is the same as the current model, and the taillight strip has been extended, and the super long high brake light is more recognizable. The double tail vents of the current model disappeared on the new model.
Interior vehicle system upgrade
Compared to the exterior, the interior has changed much more. The new Velar is replaced with the same curved 11.4-inch center screen as the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, which has built-in wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, satellite navigation, Amazon Alexa voice assistant and other functions. THE VEHICLE SYSTEM USES THE NEXT-GENERATION PIVI PRO INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM WITH A HIGH LEVEL OF INTEGRATION.
The overall quality of this screen we have experienced on Range Rover Sport before, both the clarity of the display and the degree of follow-up are very excellent in luxury brands, and the design of the curved curved surface looks more technological on the one hand, and on the other hand, it is more suitable for the curved surface of the center console, and the integrity of the cockpit will look stronger.
The screen used to operate functions such as the air conditioner under the center control screen of the old model is gone, and the operation of the air conditioning system will also be operated through the 11.4-inch curved center control screen. The new handlebar area has a clean shape, with a lid in addition to the electronic lever, and a new wireless charging pad for mobile phones is located inside the storage space.
The new Velar's interior is available in four leather colours, light grey, tan, raven blue and red, although the new car continues to offer leather-free cabin options with new seat designs and materials. This leather-free product combines wool from Danish textile specialist Kvadrat with UltrafabricsTM polyurethane textile inserts with a new diamond herringbone perforated pattern.
Inspired by made-to-be-cut and 58% lighter than leather, the Kvadrat wool-blend offers a modern look and enhanced touch, simply continuing the luxury of a traditional Range Rover. There are many materials in the interior of the car, whether it is the workmanship of wood grain veneer, the soft leather touch, or the elegance of Kvadrat wool-blend fabric, which is worth learning from many brands.
In terms of technology, wireless charging, seat ventilation heating, 750W/17 speaker MeridianTM 3D audio system are available, and the new car also optimizes the active noise cancellation function and air purification function in the car.
In terms of power, the new Velar's entry-level model P250 in the United States is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine with a power of 247 horsepower, and the engine is matched with an 8-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel drive system. The P400 model is equipped with a 3.0T inline six-cylinder engine with 395 horsepower, which is also equipped with 48V mild hybrid technology, which is still mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive system.
In the European market, Starvear also offers diesel four-cylinder D200 and six-cylinder D300 options, and Starvea with a 5.0-liter V8 engine did not appear this time. There is also a P400e model with a plug-in hybrid system, which consists of a 2.0T engine and electric motor, with a combined power of 297 kW and a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 5.4 seconds. The battery pack capacity of the plug-in hybrid version has been raised to 19.2 kWh, and the all-electric driving range has increased to 69 kilometers.
Full text summary: Is the change of the new star vein obvious? In fact, the appearance is indeed not as obvious as the previous Range Rover Sport facelift. But does it look good? Obviously, the answer is yes, even if you look at the design language of 6 years ago today in 2023, all the elements of a beautiful car: simplicity, speed, technology, and texture are very strong. The new model has more changes in the interior, the new generation of vehicle system with new hardware can bring a better intelligent experience, and Land Rover's traditional cockpit luxury has not been left behind, so how can such a mid-size SUV not love.