![]() Yes, the Velar starts at a relatively attractive £46,565, but it’s easy enough to spend £70,000 or even £80,000 on one that’s a lot of money, however stylish it may be. And while those hi-tech controls on the centre console look great, we find them distracting on the move. Its shapeliness comes at the cost of versatility: its boot is big and well shaped, but room in the rear seats is tight, especially for a car of this size. This gives it a more relaxed character and means it's still remarkably capable off road. This makes it a rival to the Porsche Cayenne Turbo but unlike the closely related Jaguar F-Pace SVR, the Velar still rides on air suspension. Sitting right at the top of the range, the SVAutobiography version has a thunderous 542bhp supercharged V8, slashing the Velar's 0-62mph time to 4.5 seconds. The PHEV is likely to be popular with company-car drivers, because it emits from just 50g/km of CO2, making it far cheaper to tax. The 395bhp P400 petrol is undoubtedly quick, but it's much more expensive than the P250, which handles just as well. The 201bhp 2.0-litre D200 diesel is the sweet spot of the range, as its 0-62mph time of 8.2 seconds is brisk, while its fuel economy of up to 44mpg (depending on wheel size and options) is reasonable. The Velar comes as standard with four-wheel drive and is available with two petrol and two diesel engines, along with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). ![]() Two 10-inch touchscreens with high-definition graphics spark into life, and the top screen pivots up and down, returning to the angle you last had it set at. There’s a long, glossy-black centre console that turns into a technological showcase once the Velar is powered up. The door handles pop out with a touch of the keyfob, and once you swing open the door you’re welcomed into an interior that has most rivals beaten in terms of visual appeal.
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