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Range Rover Velar

(2017 - present)

Expert Rating

New car score:

58
%
D

Used car score:

49
%
E

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

71
%
B

Safety Rating:

65
%
C

Eco Rating:

62
%
B

Reliability Rating:

22
%
E

Running Costs:

30
%
E

How are our Expert Rating scores calculated?

Expert Rating

New car score:

58
%
D

Used car score:

49
%
E

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

71
%
B

Safety Rating:

65
%
C

Eco Rating:

62
%
B

Reliability Rating:

22
%
E

Running Costs:

30
%
E

Summary


The Range Rover Velar is a luxury SUV by Land Rover that sits between the Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Sport in the model range. It is built at Jaguar Land Rover’s factory in Solihull.

The Velar was launched in the summer of 2017, with a high-performance SVAutobiography model added a year later. It is built on the same platform as the Jaguar F-Pace SUV, XF saloon and XE saloon models.

The Velar has received consistently good scores from the UK motoring media across all models in the range. It has been particularly praised for its design and comfortable driving experience, however it has been criticised for being overly expensive and not hitting the same quality standards as rivals.

Like many Land Rovers, the Velar has seen many complaints about poor quality and reliability. In August 2020, Which? magazine publicly called for the Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery Sport to be recalled due to ongoing software problems.

As of April 2024, the Range Rover Velar holds a New Car Expert Rating of D, with a score of 58%. Its best results are from media reviews and low CO2 emissions (thanks to the plug-in hybrid model), but running costs and reliability problems count heavily against it.

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Key specifications


Body style: Medium SUV/crossover
Engines: petrol, diesel
Price: From £54,455 on-road

Launched: Summer 2017
Last updated: Spring 2023
Replacement due: TBA


Media reviews


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Safety rating


Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: October 2017
Date expired: January 2024
Read the full Euro NCAP review

Adult protection: 93%
Child protection: 85%
Vulnerable road users: 74%
Safety assist: 72%

Notes on safety rating

The Range Rover Velar was assessed by Euro NCAP back in 2017 and awarded a five-star rating. However, this rating expired in January 2024 and is no longer valid as the car no longer meets the standards required for such a rating. This is normal practice, as Euro NCAP reviews its ratings on most cars annually with most ratings expiring after about six or seven years.

However, if you are comparing a used Velar to vehicles of similar age, whose ratings will have probably also expired, its safety rating score is still useful.

Eco rating


Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of April 2024, the Range Rover Velar has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.

Reliability rating

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All data based on MotorEasy average workshop costs for extended car warranty claims

The Range Rover Velar has a reliability score that’s well below average, according to workshop and warranty data provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our partners at MotorEasy.

The most common fault is also, unfortunately, the most expensive. Engine repairs have an average bill of about £3,300. Electrical problems are also common, although they’re much cheaper to fix. The overall average repair bill is high, at about £1,500.

If you’re looking at a used Range Rover Velar, make sure any extended warranty cover you purchase covers all of these potential problem areas.

Running cost rating

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Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Fuel consumptionAverageScoreVariationScore
Petrol models29 mpgE27 – 31 mpgE – E
Diesel models40 mpgD36 – 44 mpgC – D
Plug-in hybrid models161 mpgA113 – 169 mpgA – A
CO₂ outputAverageScoreVariationScore
Petrol models222 g/kmD210 – 279 g/kmD – D
Diesel models184 g/kmC167 – 207 g/kmC – D
Plug-in hybrid models40 g/kmA38 – 56 g/kmA – A
Battery rangeAverageScoreVariationScore
Plug-in hybrid models39 milesD29 – 40 milesD – E
Insurance groupAverageScoreVariationScore
All models50F31 – 50C – F
Service and maintenanceCostScore
Year 1£314C
Year 2£694C
Year 3£1,172C
Year 4£1,434C
Year 5£1,960C
Overall£5,574C

The Range Rover Velar is a relatively expensive car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

The plug-in hybrid gives the impression of being very economical and cheap to run, but this is largely due to misleading UK/EU government lab tests. There is no way you will ever be able to drive a Velar for 161 miles on a gallon (4.5 litres) of petrol and some electricity…

Insurance is typically expensive for anything with a Range Rover badge, while servicing costs are average.

Awards


Trophies, prizes and awards that the Range Rover Velar has received

2020

  • What Car? Awards – Best Coupe SUV

2018

  • World Car of the Year Awards – World Car Design of the Year
  • News UK Motoring Awards – SUV of the Year
  • GQ Car of the Year Awards – ‘Climb Every Mountain in Luxury’ Award

Similar cars


If you’re looking at the Range Rover Velar, you might also be interested in these alternatives

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More news, reviews and information about the Range Rover Velar at The Car Expert

Range Rover Velar gains new HST trim

Range Rover Velar gains new HST trim

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Range Rover Velar review

Jaguar Land Rover recalls 44,000 cars for emissions breaches

Jaguar Land Rover recalls 44,000 cars for emissions breaches

Range Rover Velar earns crash test praise

Range Rover Velar earns crash test praise

Geneva: Range Rover Velar waves flag

Geneva: Range Rover Velar waves flag

Range Rover Velar to attract ‘new customers’

Range Rover Velar to attract ‘new customers’

Range Rover Velar heads for Geneva

Range Rover Velar heads for Geneva

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The Range Rover Velar has received many good reviews, with praise for its design and comfort. However, it is considered expensive compared to rivals.Range Rover Velar