The big kicker is that you don’t even get satellite-navigation as standard in entry-level cars, which is a bit mean on a car costing more than £45,000. Unfortunately, the Range Rover Velar’s controls aren’t as intuitive as the Audi’s and it doesn’t feel quite as well-built. These replace the normal speedo and rev-counter dials, a bit like the Audi Q5’s Virtual Cockpit. There’s certainly no question that the Velar has more visual presence than the likes of the Audi Q5 and BMW X3, and inside it almost matches the elegance of the Mercedes GLC.Įven entry-level cars come with a clever dual-screen infotainment system that should impress you and passengers alike, while mid-spec SEs also get fully digital dials. The Velar will still go further off-road than its alternatives, but will look better doing it. Think of the Range Rover Velar as the SUV equivalent of technical trail-running gear, versus the wax jacket Land Rovers of old. Leather does remain available to those who want it.Find out more about the Range Rover Velar The use of sustainable, premium textile upholstery as an alternative leather is a nice touch – this is a Dapple Grey finish co-developed with a high-end design textiles maker called Kvadrat. Despite the sloping roofline, there’s enough headroom not to encroach too much on passenger comfort. Rear room is just about adequate for two adults, and a six-footer will fit reasonably behind someone similarly sized up front. The seats are supportive, and you get a great view out – but the optional massage function for the front items is also rather lame by the latest standards, so sadly you can’t seek solace in that.
2022 RANGE ROVER VELAR ANDROID
The system works well with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, should you wish to use them, and the standard-fit stereo sounds average – upgrading to the premium Meridian Audio system is money well spent. When it comes to typing in an address into the fast-acting sat-nav on the top touchscreen, for instance, the lower palm of your hand can press the bottom touchscreen by mistake and end up setting off another function instead. It may take you a little while to get used to finding things, but once you do this most functions are entirely logical. The twin-screen system allows you control the climate control and the driving mode from the lower display using physical rotary knobs.
2022 RANGE ROVER VELAR PRO
The Pivi Pro system works very well, especially when compared with older Land Rover systems.
The key to this is undoubtedly the Pivi Pro infotainment system, which has moved on in leaps and bounds since Jaguar Land Rover started putting touchscreens in its cars.
The majority of materials within touching distance appear high quality, and what’s more, despite a conscious effort at minimising the number of buttons, the Velar remains surprisingly easy to use.
Continuing this button-free form, the controls on the steering wheel are touch sensitive, there’s digital instrumentation and a multi-function head-up display available as an option on all models. With its super-clean dashboard design and sleek-looking twin screen infographics and control set-up, it’s an attractive effort. The Range Rover Velar looks slick inside and out.
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