[ewanmac]

Thoughts??

http://www.landrover.com/vehicles/ra...lar/index.html

I think this looks rather nice. More grown up compared to the Evoque but not so in your face as the Sport. Some nice styling features too.

Haven't priced it up on the configurator yet though.

[F30Andy]

Hmmmm.

Not unimpressed, but not impressed either.

I'm sure footballers, Arabs, drug dealers and wealthy school run mums will love it.

[Geo's comps]

I really like it, I'm not too keen on the design of the rear of the vehicle but from the front and side view it looks great...

I would seriously be tempted at one of these if I could get the price right.
I guess I will know once I see one on the road for the first time.

[Archer-s]

Looks really nice, but I reckon it will be £60k for the right spec and with lots of competition in this space. Love the double screen centre console.

[Goneinsixtyseconds]

Originally Posted by mssond

Looks really nice, but I reckon it will be £60k for the right spec and with lots of competition in this space. Love the double screen centre console.

Not overly impressed. Another mega expensive model. And JLR don't have a gap here, they have the F Pace. To get 40 more bhp still in the same engine than the standard 2.0 the price increases by £7k from £44k ish to over £50k. By that point I decided to exit the configurator.

One thing they do have right is getting the configurator online for release date. Brand new model, configurator same day. 4 Series LCI announced and 2 months later still no sign of the configurator working, piss poor.

[McBride]

Really like it but I knew I would anyway as I really like all the current land rovers.

Problem with this velar is the price. I can see what they are trying to achieve but it will be the same as the disco, by the time you put some options on it it'll be 60k+ and you might as well buy a Range Rover that comes with it all standard.

Told myself since I was a kid I wanted to buy a Range Rover on my 30th birthday. I'm 3 years away and can't see it happening unless my career trajectory takes a very steep rise.

[Archer-s]

Originally Posted by Alex440

Not overly impressed. Another mega expensive model. And JLR don't have a gap here, they have the F Pace. To get 40 more bhp still in the same engine than the standard 2.0 the price increases by £7k from £44k ish to over £50k. By that point I decided to exit the configurator.

One thing they do have right is getting the configurator online for release date. Brand new model, configurator same day. 4 Series LCI announced and 2 months later still no sign of the configurator working, piss poor.

Your defo right about JLR pricing, did the same on the F Pace, starting price is great, when I specced up something on the website, think I hit over 50k quite quickly. Plus I don't think there is much in the way of discount, but that is probably more because it's an SUV which are selling like hot cakes

[dbramley]

Personally think it looks fantastic. Quite a bit of info on here: http://www.velarforums.co.uk including info on a First Edition model that costs £83,000....

[M40CCA]

I like it a lot

[Danny Fireblade]

I really like the interior for some reason. Would have to see it in the flesh to be sure though.

[Tengocity]

Lovely, and comes with a 6 pot petrol and diesel option. If they sort out a hybrid then could be an option in 3 years for me.

[NorthEastX5]

like it. but if you assume governments will ruin the diesel market over next few years and therefore more of us with SUV's in the family will look at petrol or hybrid SUV options (already considering that when I replace the X5) then if you spec the "R" model and the nice 3.0V6 petrol you're north of 75K in no time so not quite the headline grabbing 45K...though if you take the 4 pot diesel with no options it is true. i'm sure 12 months after customer deliveries start the nearly new market will be awash with these for more realistic prices as it is right now for the RR Sport's

[Goneinsixtyseconds]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

Lovely, and comes with a 6 pot petrol and diesel option. If they sort out a hybrid then could be an option in 3 years for me.

I think I'd have to sell the family to get a V6 diesel. Starting at £57k for the standard and £60k for the dynamic that will look the part, with no discounts I'm sure. Just add a couple of options and it'll be had price of two 340i's after discount.

JLR have filled the gap between the evoke and the sport with a car as expensive as the sport. Unless you want a poor looking 2.0 riding on 17 inch wheels that is.

[takumichinoku]

I doubt there will be much if any discount at all on these. Although that would mean high residuals. Will be a very in demand car for at least a while yet. Quite like it!

[335dMSport+]

I'd have one tomorrow. Never been a fan of the touch screen in cars but two look fun

[Edinburra]

Originally Posted by 335dMSport+

I'd have one tomorrow. Never been a fan of the touch screen in cars but two look fun

+1,

I truly dislike touch screens in cars, never come across one that does not show finger prints every time it's used. I'd spend too much time cleaning it.

That apart the LR looks the part.

[Esto-Grande]

I watched the live reveal last night and subsequent videos.

The V6 motors should work well with the car.

My initial model build came to over £80k which is daft as there were plenty of options omitted.

I plan to get one for September 18 when the early build issues should get ironed out, plus the order to bulid time is likely to over 6 months.

I hope the get the Infotainment system right.

[isleaiw1]

I am also interested - I dont need a big car but like the high up position and practicality. Cars with that and a decent engine option are few and far between these days - GLC 43, Macan, new SQ5, or F Pace seem to be the options at the moment. If BMW do the new X3 with a 40i derivative that will be in there too.

The Velar is too expensive but if residuals are good and monthlies bearable I am OK with PCP rather than outright purchase this time. Similar comments apply to Macan and its less attractive in my eyes. F Pace just doesnt do it for me (and the son in law has one!). GLC would be a good option if I could guarantee not getting the skip on full lock....

It will be a March 18 delivery anyway I suspect so plenty of time to make my mind up...well, maybe 4 months given the wait for some of them!!

[JD6]

The excessive rear overhang lets the car down from my point of view, although it's not quite as bad as the new 'Ssangyong' Disco:

[Postcab]

Don't like it. Whats going on with the rear over hang? Makes it's arse look like its been enhanced with silicon

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by JD6

The excessive rear overhang lets the car down from my point of view, although it's not quite as bad as the new 'Ssangyong' Disco:

I think it looks much better on the Velar, being a bit more svelte.

[JustChris]

Does it have those F Type door handles?