2021 Range Rover Velar
We touched on the big news for the Velar above. The 2021 model year marks the introduction of a new hybrid-electric powertrain based on the company’s turbocharged “Ingenium” I6 engine. Like similar European offerings, this new engine makes use of a 48-volt electric architecture and integrated starter generator, plus an electric supercharger to supplement boost from a traditional turbocharging setup (in this case, a twin-scroll turbine).
Available on all three trims (S, R-Dynamic S and R-Dynamic HSE), this new engine replaces the Velar’s old supercharged V6. The P340 offered in the S and R-Dynamic S models produces 335 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque; the P400, exclusive to the R-Dynamic HSE, makes 395 hp and 405 lb-ft. Land Rover says the latter is enough to propel the Velar to 62 mph in 5.2 seconds.
Inside, the Velar now gets Land Rover’s latest infotainment system, dubbed Pivi Pro, with HD-quality resolution on 10-inch touchscreen units. It also receives an active road noise cancellation system, and like the other models detailed here, gets Land Rover’s second-generation “Activity Key,” which is essentially a custom smartwatch that is paired to the Velar’s security system. An optional new advanced cabin air filtration system is also available for 2021.