I know the range came out first but I can't stop thinking about the Honda prologue now when I see the rear end 🤣

I miss your intros! That song was so sweet

Great that you paid attention to the footwell space!! There are some luxury brands (Mercedes, some BMW models) that have very small footwell, due to the transmission bell housing. And with BMW chasing weight distribution (pushing engine/trans into passenger cabin) and Merceds using long inline 6 engine, on their smaller RWD models nearly 1/3 of the firewall width is taken by the transmission tunnel. This leads to awkward driving position (upper body facing forward but hip/legs facing left) with offset pedals (brake pedal pushed to the left of steering wheel/seat center line. GLK/GLC/C-class). None of the interior space specs capture footwell space and ergonomics. But in real life it greatly impacts driver comfort and actual usable space!

I love the way the Velar looks, but the chronic reliability issues prevent me about thinking about one used. The P250 is underpowered for this heavy guy, so the P400 is a must...which now makes it almost X5 or GLE level expensive for something that is far smaller & less equipped.

Looks awesome, wish reliability gets a lot better to go with great looks

Non adjustable front seatbelts is insane to me at this price point. 😮

Range Rovers have become vehicles too teched out to reliably off road, emphasis on reliably due to the consistent electronic (and other) issues that have plagued them for years.

Previous Velars had physical buttons including a volume knob that was near the shifter. Now, it’s just the shifter there. Jaguar quietly got rid of them. But it still looks so good.

Your actually can get satellite maps in the map settings on all JLR products, but your car needs to have internet connectivity for it to work obviously

The lack of physical buttons for basic things I would hate. I have a Defender90 and love that it still has buttons for most things.

Just an fyi, the land rover/ranger rover maps do offer satellite imagery (including in the gauge cluster). Its simply a toggle option in the settings menu to enable it.

Glad you recognized the Jaguar F-Pace for being a market and value leader. I have a 2023 F-Pace SVR (former X3 and X6 owner). It is an awesome daily, especially if only vehicle - great combination of performance, versatility and style. Agree that the F-Pace has nicer interior than the minimalist Velar interior (Volvo vibe to Velar). However, I just ordered a 2025 Velar HSE P400 after trading my 2023 F-Type P450 for a 2024 F-Type P575 R75. I don't need two vehicles with that raucous beast of a 575HP V-8 engine (which I love). Prefer the contrasting style of Velar in Hakuba Silver, compared to the BRG F-Type R - classic lines, style, grace and quiet.

In this segment the x3 is pretty appealing.

Would love to see you review a Maserati Grecale.

Great review as usual, Alex! I love Jaguars, and have been a fan of Land Rovers/Range Rovers for years. I own 2 Jaguar GTs -- a 2003 XK8 4.2 Convertible and a 2014 XK 5.0 Coupe. Bought each when they were just 2 years ion the road, and have enjoyed them both tremendously. I was considering adding a Jaguar F-Pace, for my wife's winter driving (in Michigan), but we find the sight lines in the F-Pace to be rather restrictive, especially out back, and the belt line is rather high for a 5 ft tall lady. We need an SUV that a person of shorter stature can "ride high" in and see the world around the vehicle. We also Have a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Diesel 4x4 w/ Air Suspension and Off Road Adventure II Pkg (Quadra Drive II; which in 4 Low locks up the rear dif.), and lots of additional bash plates, rock sliders, Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac tires, etc., that I've owned since new. I regularly take the Jeep GC off road at my place in northern Michigan, for hunting and fishing. The new Jeep Grand Cherokees, IMO, are frankly are not up to the demands that I place on my old 2015 Jeep GC. I am having difficulty finding suitable replacements for any of these vehicles -- the 2 Jag GTs and the '15 Diesel Jeep GC. I just hope that some manufacturer comes out with something in the next few years that is not extremely overpriced and so minimalist in the interior that I will need to have a masters degree in computer programming to operate the radio or HVAC.

I thought these were just F-Paces with a black roof and different grille/interior.

Appreciate the detailed review as always! A few questions: * Have you driven the Genesis GV70 with the 2.5T engine ( I see you have a video on the 3.5T ) * What's your opinion on the GV70 compared to the Velar? ( in general quality feel, driving, comfort, features, etc) I use Turo extensively and have rented almost every compact luxury SUV competitor ( except the Velar, F Pace ). I had the GV70 3.5TT a few months ago and was blown away - not as dynamic as the BMW or Mercedes with similar equipment, but for $65k out the door (2022 before price increases) - as a "luxury suv" - it seems like an amazing deal, all things considered.

My closest JLR dealer only has less than 5 Js in inventory. I wonder this is just my local thing or global.

I’m so surprised that this expensive off-road suv doesn’t have air suspension 😮 on a Land Rover?!

The interior looks like a giant, ‘cost cutting measure’.

Did you forget Lexus GX, especially the new GX550?!

Wait for the SV variant. That will be a Macan S fighter.

I think the Velar is more comparable to the Lexus RX, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Lincoln Nautilus, and Cadillac XT5 in sizing and perhaps even mission than the Porsche Macan, BMW X3, and Maserati Grecale. It's much more expensive than the Japanese and American options though.

The F Pace has a much nicer interior. Rear passenger leg room in both is very tight.

they put capacitive buttons for everything on the steering wheel. lmao

i'd rather have a subaru

I’d consider buying a Land Rover vehicle only when they give me a minimum 10 year bumper to bumper warranty 😂

Macan mispronunciation was distracting 😂

$80k?? I could get a certified pre-owned big Range Rover Autobiography that's cheaper.

Feels more like a Tuscon/Sportage/Qashqai type rival....it's way smaller than the cars you are comparing it to and it offers less than the aforementioned brands in terms of value. It is not a premium vehicle imo

I think is going to be a hard sell especially at this price. Maybe it’s just this spec, but it has zero wow factor or really anything of interest

This Range Rover is nice & can't wait to buy it.

$60k to $80k is a lot for what you are getting. Not fast, not offroady, not reliable.

This thing is so overpriced. Probably why there is good lease deals on it.

Way too over priced

Stop trying to force the word sporty. It's marketing nonsense that doesn't fit and doesn't belong. Try reviewing the vehicle honestly without marketing jargon and see how it tastes

The Velar and its Jaguar cousin haven’t found success in sakes in the US. Neither is very good at anything and they are very expensive and very unreliable. I feel like anyone who really wants a JLR this size will opt in for a Disco Sport.

What a terrible interior, I don't know who designed or approved it but they should be fired, yesterday. Mazda has nicer interiors at 30k less...

These Indian cars should be avoided, more so If they're out of warranty. The stigma of ownership should be enough to put anyone off...