{"id":2262,"date":"2025-07-19T15:19:47","date_gmt":"2025-07-19T05:19:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/?p=2262"},"modified":"2025-07-16T14:54:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T04:54:35","slug":"review-2025-land-rover-range-rover-velar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/review-2025-land-rover-range-rover-velar\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: 2025 LAND ROVER Range Rover Velar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Few SUVs stir equal parts style envy and off-road credibility, yet the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/land_rover-range_rover_velar\"><strong data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"138\">2025 LAND ROVER Range Rover Velar<\/strong><\/a> does exactly that. Designers have kept the coupe-like stance but slipped in slimmer Pixel LED headlamps, a larger curved-glass touchscreen and a quieter, more refined cabin. Beneath the polished surface you still find full-time all-wheel drive, air suspension and a spread of powertrains from the mild-hybrid P250 to the punchy P400 and the P400e plug-in hybrid, so the Velar keeps its \u201cgo-anywhere in a tuxedo\u201d brief intact.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"587\">Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n<h4 data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"598\">Pros<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"681\">Elegant, minimalist interior that feels more boutique hotel than family wagon.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"772\">Highway ride comfort that soaks up coarse-chip bitumen better than most German rivals.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"936\">Continual tech updates (Pivi Pro infotainment, over-the-air software) mean owners enjoy new features long after delivery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"948\"><\/h4>\n<h4 data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"948\">Cons<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"1011\">The 294 kW P400 six can be thirsty if you live in traffic.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1059\">Rear-seat and boot space trail some rivals.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1193\">Fewer physical buttons than before, great for looks, less so for glove-box-freezing fingers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1223\">How Much Does It Cost?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1592\">The Australian line-up starts at <strong data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1276\">about A$106,150<\/strong> for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/land_rover-range_rover_velar\"><strong>Dynamic SE P250<\/strong><\/a> and stretches to <strong data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1331\">A$157,900<\/strong> for the range-topping <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/land_rover-range_rover_velar\"><strong>P400 Autobiography<\/strong><\/a> before options and on-roads. Plug-in hybrid <strong>P400e<\/strong> variants sit just north of <strong>A$132,000<\/strong>. Those figures keep the Velar neatly between an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/audi-q8\"><strong>Audi Q8<\/strong><\/a> and a well-specified <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/bmw-x5\"><strong>BMW X5 xDrive40i<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1621\">Features and Benefits<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"2172\">Standard kit now includes the 11.4-inch floating Pivi Pro screen, wireless Apple CarPlay\/Android Auto, Meridian audio and adaptive LED lights. Step up the grade ladder and you score configurable air suspension, massaging Windsor-leather seats, four-zone climate control and a head-up display. The P400e\u2019s 17.1 kWh battery yields an official 69 km of electric range, perfect for silent school runs or CBD commutes. Off-road modes, a 3D surround camera and hill-descent control still come baked in, so mud will not void your warranty sense of humour.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2186\">Safety<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2550\">ANCAP has yet to publish a 2025 rating, but the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/land_rover-range_rover_velar\"><strong>Velar<\/strong><\/a> carries the full suite of JLR driver assists: adaptive cruise with steering assist, blind-spot intervention, rear AEB, traffic-sign recognition and a new occupant exit alert that yells if a cyclist is about to meet your door. Eight airbags and a rigid, mixed-metal body shell round out the protection brief.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2571\">Running Costs<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2952\">Land Rover Australia now backs the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/land_rover-range_rover_velar\"><strong>Velar<\/strong><\/a> with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty and offers upfront-priced service plans. Real-world economy sits around 9-10 L\/100 km for the P400 (claim 9.1 L\/100 km), closer to 2.0 L\/100 km equivalent for the plug-in hybrid if you charge nightly. The tyres range from 20 to 22 inches in size, so it\u2019s important to budget accordingly when planning for replacements.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2954\" data-end=\"2989\">Comparison To Its Competitors<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2992\" data-end=\"3099\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/bmw-x5\"><strong data-start=\"2992\" data-end=\"3012\">BMW X5 xDrive45e<\/strong><\/a>: More luggage space and faster straight-line pace, yet heavier and less distinctive.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3102\" data-end=\"3216\"><strong data-start=\"3102\" data-end=\"3127\">Mercedes-Benz GLE 450<\/strong>: Plush cabin and a mild-hybrid six, but without the Velar\u2019s art-school exterior flair.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3219\" data-end=\"3446\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/audi-q8\"><strong data-start=\"3219\" data-end=\"3238\">Audi Q8 55 TFSI<\/strong><\/a>: Big tech screens and quattro grip, though it lacks a plug-in option in Australia.<br data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3324\" \/>The Velar\u2019s trump card remains style. Rivals may beat it on spec sheets, but few match the curb-side double-take factor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>2025 Land Rover Range Rover Velar: Exterior and Interior Details Revealed<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2025 Range Rover Velar - Exterior and interior details\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aQ4Wbhvr0Ho?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3964\" data-end=\"3980\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3981\" data-end=\"4403\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/land_rover-range_rover_velar\"><strong data-start=\"3985\" data-end=\"4010\">2025 Land Rover Velar<\/strong><\/a> is the automotive equivalent of a tailored suit that also packs hiking boots. It cruises like a luxury saloon, tiptoes through paddocks when asked and wraps it all in a shape that remains genuinely fresh eight years after launch. A roomier back seat and thriftier petrol engine would ice the cake, yet as an object of desire that can still clamber up a fire road, the Velar nails its niche.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4405\" data-end=\"4427\">Rating: 8.3\/10<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4428\" data-end=\"4621\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/land_rover-range_rover_velar\"><strong>2025 Land Rover Range Rover Velar<\/strong><\/a> strikes a refined balance between design, real-world capability, and evolving technology. While not without its imperfections, it possesses a strong desirability, an essential quality in the competitive luxury SUV segment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Few SUVs stir equal parts style envy and off-road credibility, yet the 2025 LAND ROVER Range Rover Velar does exactly that. Designers have kept the coupe-like stance but slipped in slimmer Pixel LED headlamps, a larger curved-glass touchscreen and a quieter, more refined cabin. Beneath the polished surface you still find full-time all-wheel drive, air&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/review-2025-land-rover-range-rover-velar\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Review: 2025 LAND ROVER Range Rover Velar<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2263,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,2,5],"tags":[2152,2156,2154,2157,2158,2155,2153],"class_list":["post-2262","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-best-cars-to-buy","category-buying-your-new-car","category-choosing-the-right-car","tag-2025-land-rover-range-rover-velar","tag-2025-land-rover-velar-features","tag-2025-land-rover-velar-review","tag-2025-range-rover-velar-interior","tag-2025-range-rover-velar-performance","tag-2025-range-rover-velar-price","tag-2025-range-rover-velar-specs","entry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2262","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2262"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2262\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2264,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2262\/revisions\/2264"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2263"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2262"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2262"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2262"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}