Range Rover Velar: price, engines, fuel economy and history

By CarWhere Research · Updated

The Range Rover Velar is a midsize five-seat luxury SUV that sits between the Evoque and Range Rover Sport. US starting prices run from $61,600 to $80,900 before destination. It offers a turbocharged 2.0L four or a 3.0L mild-hybrid six with up to 395 hp, EPA ratings up to 23 mpg combined and 5,291-lb towing.

Type
Midsize luxury SUV, five seats
Price (MSRP)
$61,600–$80,900 (2026 MY) · Starting MSRPs on the Range Rover Velar US models page (model year not stated on the page), excluding destination. Low = base Velar; high = Belgravia Edition Satin.[1]
Powertrains
Velar P250, Velar P340, Velar P400 · 247–395 hp
Towing
up to 5,291 lb (Maximum towing capacity listed by Land Rover USA (braked trailer).)[5]
Current generation
First generation (updated), 2017–present

2026 Range Rover Velar price and trims

The Velar first appears in EPA listings for the 2018 model year and is still in its first generation. The current U.S. lineup is S and Autobiography plus two Belgravia Editions; Belgravia Edition Satin is badged '1 of 400'.[9][10][11]

Range Rover Velar trims with 2026 model-year base MSRP (USD) and powertrains
TrimMSRP (2026)Powertrain
S$61,600excl. $1,575 destination/handling (landroverusa.com base MSRP, effective April 1, 2026); build link on the page is the 2026.75 model yearP250 2.0L turbo four-cylinder[9]
Belgravia Edition$63,800excl. $1,575 destination/handling (landroverusa.com base MSRP, effective April 1, 2026); build link on the page is the 2026.75 model year; base price shown with P250P250 2.0L turbo four-cylinder; P400 3.0L mild-hybrid inline-6, 395 hp[9][10]
Autobiography$78,900excl. $1,575 destination/handling (landroverusa.com base MSRP, effective April 1, 2026); build link on the page is the 2026.75 model yearP400 3.0L mild-hybrid inline-6, 395 hp[9][10]
Belgravia Edition Satin$80,900excl. $1,575 destination/handling (landroverusa.com base MSRP, effective April 1, 2026); build link on the page is the 2026.75 model yearP400 3.0L mild-hybrid inline-6, 395 hp[9][10]

Every Range Rover Velar trim compared, with standard equipment and previous-generation prices →

Range Rover Velar engines, horsepower and mpg

Land Rover's current Velar page lists up to 395 hp and 0-60 mph in 5.2 seconds; the P250 and P340 outputs and all torque figures are from Land Rover's 2022 model-year US release, the latest US ratings we found for those engines. EPA figures are 2026.

Range Rover Velar powertrains with Land Rover-rated output and EPA fuel economy (city/highway/combined)
VersionEngineHorsepowerTorque (lb-ft)TransmissionDriveEPA mpg (city/hwy/comb)
Velar P2502.0L turbocharged inline-4 (Ingenium)[2][3]2472698-speed automaticAll-wheel drive22/26/232026 MY[3]
Velar P3403.0L turbocharged inline-6 mild hybrid (Ingenium)[2][4]3353548-speed automaticFour-wheel drive19/26/222026 MY[4]
Velar P4003.0L turbocharged inline-6 mild hybrid (Ingenium)[5][2][6]3954058-speed automaticFour-wheel drive19/25/212026 MY[6]

Output is as rated by Land Rover; fuel economy is the EPA estimate. "—" means no official figure was found.

Where the Velar fits

Land Rover positioned the Velar to fill the gap between the Evoque and the Range Rover Sport. At launch it offered 34.4 cu ft of luggage space behind the second row, an aluminum-intensive body and double-wishbone front suspension.

The name comes from the original 1969 Range Rover prototypes, which were registered as Velar.[7]

Four-cylinder or six?

The P250 four is the efficiency choice at 22 city / 26 highway / 23 combined mpg (EPA, 2026). The mild-hybrid sixes give up one to two mpg combined for 335 or 395 hp, and Land Rover lists a 130 mph top speed for coil-sprung models versus 155 mph with air suspension.[5][2]

Range Rover Velar generations by year

Every US Range Rover Velar generation with model years and engines, newest first
GenerationUS model yearsEnginesNotes
First generation (updated)2017–present2.0L turbo I4, 3.0L supercharged V6 at launch; later 3.0L mild-hybrid I6Unveiled in March 2017 at London's Design Museum as the fourth member of the Range Rover family, priced from $49,900 in the US. An enhanced Velar was revealed in February 2023, priced from $61,500.[7][8]

Range Rover Velar problems and recalls

The Range Rover Velar's documented problems are safety recalls: 13 vehicle campaigns in NHTSA's recall data name it since its 2018 launch. The largest cover the mild-hybrid DC-DC converter on 2021–2024 models (26V248), seat belt locking retractors (21V668) and a missing Auto High Beam indicator on 2018–2020 models (21V117). All repairs are free.

Documented Range Rover Velar issues and NHTSA recall campaigns
IssueGenerationYearsType
DC-DC converter overload can cut 12-volt charging and drive power (recall 26V248)[12]Range Rover Velar (2018–present)2021–2024Recall 26V248
DC-DC converter can stop working at start-up (recall 26V599)[13][12]Range Rover Velar (2018–present)2021–2024Recall 26V599
Seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early (recall 21V668)[14]Range Rover Velar (2018–present)2020–2021Recall 21V668
Auto High Beam has no cluster indicator (recall 21V117)[15]Range Rover Velar (2018–present)2018–2020Recall 21V117
2.0L fuel rail end caps may leak (recall 18V087)[16]Range Rover Velar (2018–present)2018Recall 18V087
Ventilation inlet door linkages may detach (recall 18V139)[17]Range Rover Velar (2018–present)2018Recall 18V139
Engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked (recall 23V044)[18]Range Rover Velar (2018–present)2023Recall 23V044
Front seat belt pretensioners may be damaged (recall 22V523)[19]Range Rover Velar (2018–present)2022Recall 22V523

All 8 documented Range Rover Velar issues and 8 recalls, with symptoms and pre-purchase checks →

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a Range Rover Velar?

US starting prices run from $61,600 to $80,900 (Belgravia Edition Satin) before destination.

What is the difference between the Velar and the Range Rover Sport?

The Velar is the smaller, lower-priced model: from $61,600 versus $83,700, with four- and six-cylinder engines only, while the Sport adds V8 and plug-in hybrid options.

What mpg does the Velar get?

EPA rates the 2026 Velar P250 at 23 mpg combined, the P340 at 22 and the P400 at 21.

How much can a Range Rover Velar tow?

Land Rover USA lists up to 5,291 lbs.

When did the Range Rover Velar come out?

It was unveiled in March 2017 and reached US retailers later that year; an updated version was revealed in February 2023.

Sources

Prices and output are as published by Land Rover for the model year shown; fuel economy is from the EPA. Equipment changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

  1. Range Rover Velar models and specifications (US starting prices) — Range Rover USA (rangerover.com/en-us)
  2. What's new for Land Rover: 2022 model year highlights, incl. US MSRPs (Jun 2021) — JLR Media Newsroom (media.jlr.com)
  3. 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo — U.S. EPA / DOE, fueleconomy.gov
  4. 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar P340 MHEV, Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo, Sup Charg — U.S. EPA / DOE, fueleconomy.gov
  5. Range Rover Velar overview page (power, 0-60, towing) — Range Rover USA (rangerover.com/en-us)
  6. 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar P400 MHEV, Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo, Sup Charg — U.S. EPA / DOE, fueleconomy.gov
  7. Land Rover introduces the Range Rover Velar (Mar 2017) — JLR Media Newsroom (media.jlr.com)
  8. New enhanced Range Rover Velar (Feb 2023) — JLR Media Newsroom (media.jlr.com)
  9. Range Rover Velar Models and Specifications — Land Rover USA (landroverusa.com)
  10. Range Rover Velar overview: performance — Land Rover USA (landroverusa.com)
  11. Land Rover models listed for the 2018 model year — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  12. Recall 26V248: Loss of Drive Power from DC-DC Converter Failure — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  13. Recall 26V599: Loss of Drive Power from DC-DC Converter Failure — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  14. Recall 21V668: Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor Malfunction — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  15. Recall 21V117: High Beam Malfunction/FMVSS 108 — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  16. Recall 18V087: Fuel Leak in Engine Compartment — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  17. Recall 18V139: Air Inlet Door may Detach Causing Windows to Fog — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  18. Recall 23V044: Engine Cam Carrier May Leak Oil — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  19. Recall 22V523: Seat Belt Pretensioners May Not Restrain Properly — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)

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