![]() ![]() Similarly, the Velar is bigger than a Mercedes-AMG GLC63, but smaller than that SUV’s big sibling, the GLE. The Velar is substantially larger than the Macan, but smaller than a Porsche Cayenne - the next size up. Land Rover considers the Porsche Macan Turbo to be the Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition’s competition. The Velar is an in-betweener when it comes to size. With the sun at certain angles, the piano black and metal trim, along with the vast expanse of screens, can blind a driver like paparazzi flashbulbs on the red carpet. However, Land Rover also used a lot of piano black plastic, which smudges and scratches easily, and also creates glare in direct sunlight. Land Rover included plenty of real metal trim, and the quilt-pattern stitching on the seats is a neat touch. ![]() Interior material quality is high, as should be expected in a vehicle costing this much. The interior feels more like the cockpit of a sports car than an SUV. A big, tall vehicle that you can’t see out of. While that does make it easier to reach the cupholders or touchscreen, it also creates the worst of both worlds. ![]() You sit fairly high off the ground, but the dashboard, center console, and door sills rise up to envelope you. A tray under the transmission tunnel helps improve aerodynamic efficiency. The Dynamic Edition gets a different front bumper, with bigger cooling outlets that feed air to the V8 engine and brakes, as well as a new rear bumper with quad exhaust tips. Stephen Edelstein/Digital Trendsĭifferences between the SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition and the standard Velar are subtle. The steeply raked windshield and low roof give the Velar a completely different silhouette than the original Range Rover and the smaller Range Rover Sport, while short overhangs create a sporty appearance and ensure bodywork won’t get hung up on obstacles while off-roading. The Velar (the name is a reference to the first Range Rover prototypes from 1969) pushes the limits of Land Rover design, It eschews traditional SUV boxiness for a more streamlined look. Land Rover gives the Range Rover Velar a dose of V8 muscle with special edition Range Rover Astronaut Edition lifts off solely for Virgin Galactic customers Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV tries to balance power and efficiency with mild-hybrid V8 ![]()
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