Land Rover updates the Range Rover Velar

The Range Rover Velar has been updated with the introduction of an electric plug-in hybrid option and the latest Pivi infotainment system.

The new 2.0-litre four-cylinder P400e plug-in hybrid offers a smooth and refined drive, producing a combined 398bhp and 640Nm of torque from its 296bhp petrol engine and 141bhp electric motor. The P400e Velar delivers an impressive zero to 100km/h sprint time of 5.4 seconds.

A 17.1kWh lithium-ion battery, located under the boot floor, can be charged to 80% in just 30 minutes using a DC fast charge point, or 1 hour 40 minutes using a standard 7kW wallbox.

With zero tailpipe emissions in electric mode, an impressive real-world all-electric range of 53km based on the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure, and an official fuel economy of up to 45.5km/L, the Range Rover Velar is now even more sustainable by design. 

A new family of 3.0-litre straight-six Ingenium engines is also introduced to the Range Rover Velar for the first time. The engines are paired with 48V mild-hybrid technology for reduced fuel consumption and heightened refinement. The P340 (335bhp) and P400 (395bhp) petrol all-wheel drive variants are each fitted with air suspension as standard for signature Range Rover comfort.

The new P340 and P400 straight-six engines generate 480Nm and 550Nm of torque respectively, while the powerful P400 delivers an impressive zero to 100km/h sprint time of 5.5 seconds. Both engines feature an electric supercharger supported by a twin scroll turbocharger and Continuous Variable Valve Lift technology for refined performance.  

Also new are the integrated digital screens that are now fitted with Land Rover's state-of-the-art infotainment system, Pivi and Pivi Pro. The intelligent and intuitive system, offered as Pivi Pro from an S-specification pack, transforms the digital experience inside the Velar.

Pivi is designed around ease of use, with a simple interface reducing the number of interactions to enhance safety. Crisp new graphics and super-fast responsiveness are enabled with a new electrical architecture under the surface, ensuring the screens and navigation system are ready to go in seconds, thanks to a dedicated power source.

Customers can access software updates 'over-the-air', reducing the need to visit a retailer. An embedded data connection means customers have access to the latest maps, apps and vehicle software modules, with updates scheduled via the touchscreen at a time to suit them.