2024 Range Rover Velar pricing and features: Facelift for streamlined range

The updated 2024 Range Rover Velar has debuted with a revised look and additional technology.

Locally, the facelifted Velar line-up – on sale now – has shrunk, with the base R-Dynamic S deleted from the range, while the R-Dynamic styling pack is now simply known as Dynamic.

List pricing has increased between $700 and $7250, while the price of entry is up $9550.

A diesel option has returned to the SE, replacing the limited-run D300 Edition launched in 2022.

For model-year 2024, the Velar includes a minor exterior redesign inspired by the latest-generation Range Rover Sport and full-size Range Rover.

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As such, it's a slight evolution of the design language first introduced by the mid-size SUV six years ago, with changes including new-look, slimmer headlights with available pixel LED technology.

A redesigned lower rear bumper, brighter tail-lights with an updated lighting signature, and darker accents round out exterior revisions to the Velar.

Instead, the cabin is the main focus for the facelift model, with a streamlined look derived from Range Rover’s newest vehicles – and some electric vehicles, including the Tesla Model 3.

The most noticeable change is the addition of a larger, curved 11.4-inch infotainment screen, which debuts Jaguar Land Rover’s latest-generation Pivi Pro7 software.

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This single-screen replaces the dual-screen setup found in the pre-facelift Velar, which featured a 10-inch central display and a 10-inch climate control unit.

The simplified interior sees the deletion of all physical controls from the centre stack – except for the gear shifter – with climate, seating and audio settings now always visible on the infotainment screen.

A ‘pre-drive’ panel will appear at start-up to show frequently-used controls, such as heated seats or window demisters.

As before, the Pivi Pro system will support over-the-air software updates, with Land Rover claiming 80 per cent of the vehicle’s electronic control units – including the chassis and powertrain – can be updated without visiting a dealer.

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For variants fitted with the 17-speaker Meridian surround-sound audio system, the Range Rover Velar will feature active noise cancellation, which is said to reduce noise by more than 4dB.

Land Rover has updated the Velar’s plug-in hybrid system, which is now available on the entry-level SE – in addition to the HSE.

It includes a larger 19.2kWh lithium-ion battery pack – up 2.1kWh – with an NEDC-rated electric-only driving range of 69 kilometres, up 18km.

Following in the footsteps of its larger siblings, the Velar has gained the range-topping Autobiography grade, complete with 22-inch alloy wheels, a cabin air purification system and copper trim.

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JUMP AHEAD

• 2023 Range Rover Velar pricing
• 2023 Range Rover Velar features
• Options
• Colours
• Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy
• Safety
• Dimensions
• Warranty and servicing
• Availability

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2023 Range Rover Velar pricing

Prices exclude on-road costs.

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2023 Range Rover Velar features

SE

HSE

Autobiography

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Options

In typical Land Rover fashion, a wide array of individual options, and bundled option packs, are available for the Range Rover Velar. The entire list can be found on the online configurator, available here.

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Colours

Grey, grey and more grey…

Premium metallic paint incurs a $1780 premium.

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Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy

Under the bonnet, the 2024 Range Rover Velar offers two turbo-petrol units, a turbo-diesel, and a plug-in hybrid.

The range opens with the 'P250' 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol producing 184kW and 365Nm. It is matched to an eight-speed torque-converter automatic transmission, sending power to all four wheels.

Stepping up to the 'P400' sees the addition of a 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six petrol with 294kW and 500Nm. It gains a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, and larger front and rear brakes.

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While the diesel was previously limited to the limited-run D300 Edition, it is now available for the SE and HSE. It is a 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six unit, producing 221kW and 650Nm.

The plug-in hybrid reverts to a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol, as found in the P250, but gains an electric drive unit to boost its total system output to 297kW and 640Nm.

It has a claimed 69-kilometre electric-only driving range, based on the less-stringent NEDC standard.

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Safety

The Range Rover Velar is covered by a five-star ANCAP safety rating, based on testing conducted in 2017. This score applies to all petrol and diesel variants, but excludes the plug-in hybrid.

It received a score of 93 per cent for adult occupant protection, 85 per cent for child occupant protection, 74 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 72 per cent for safety assist.

This rating will expire in December 2023, in line with ANCAP's newly-introduced six-year datestamp limit.

Six airbags (dual front, side and curtain) are fitted across the range.

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Dimensions

The Range Rover Velar has a 2874-millimetre wheelbase, and is 4797mm long, 2147mm wide and 1683mm (coil) to 1678mm (air) tall.

2024 Range Rover Velar boot space

The petrol and diesel 2024 Range Rover Velar has a 748-litre boot capacity, extending to 1811 litres with the second-row folded. The plug-in hybrid is slightly lower at 625L, or 1693L with the rear seats down.

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Warranty and servicing

As per the wider Land Rover range, the Range Rover Velar is covered by the brand’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

A five-year service plan is available at the following costs:

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Availability

The updated 2024 Range Rover Velar is on sale now, with first customer deliveries set to arrive later this year.

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