Land Rover Range Rover Velar gets 2023 model update

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar, which has been on the market since 2017, has received a model year update for 2023.

Despite few changes to its exterior design, the Velar boasts a number of upgraded features, including a new and improved infotainment system, upgraded batteries in its PHEV versions, and added features.

The Velar features a sleek design with updated headlamps that have a new “Pixel LED” signature. The grille mesh has also been redesigned, while the rear bumper has been re-profiled with hidden exhaust pipes.

The interior of the Velar boasts a floating 11.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system taken directly from the Range Rover and the Range Rover Sport. The cabin, which can now be leather-free, features wool from Danish textile experts Kvadrat and Ultrafabrics polyurethane textile inserts, making it 58% lighter than leather.

Other new features include a 17-speaker, 750W Meridian 3D audio system, active noise cancellation, advanced air purification, 30-color ambient lighting, wireless updates with OTA, four-zone climate control, and smartphone integration.

The Velar also has two new color options – metallic varesine blue and premium metallic zadar grey – and four new leather upholstery colors – cloud, caraway, raven blue, and deep garnet.

For its powertrain, the PHEV versions now feature a larger 19.2 kWh lithium-ion battery, offering a 21% improved electric range and the ability to drive up to 64 kilometers without using fuel. With a 0-100 km/h time of 5.4 seconds and an electric top speed of 140 km/h, the charging capacity of the PHEV has been upgraded to 50 kW DC fast charging.

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