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Without veils

VELAR translated means "veiled", "veil-covered". How is this associated with the new brainchild of Jaguar Land Rover - Range car Rover Velar.? This name was received in 1969 pre-production sample of the first Range Rover. Since then, a lot of water has flowed, but the conservative British of Chtuts traditions. It should be noted that the newborn Velar fits organically into the family, without losing a kind of charm inherent in Range Rover cars, but bringing a lot of both designer and technological innovations

text: Stanislav Shustitsky

Range Rover Velar. Price: from 3 880 000 rub. On sale: from autumn 2017

All solutions in the interior emphasize the status of the model. Including materials used

The place that Jaguar Land Rover marketers highlighted Velar in the range of Range Rover models, which now has become four, quite logical: between Range versions Rover Sport and Range. Rover Evoque. If the Sport Wheel Base Length is 2923 mm, and Evoque is 2660 mm, then Vlar This indicator is 2874 mm. Built VELAR on the Jaguar F-PACE platform, and aluminum (more than 80% of the body design) is also actively used in its modular design. But the general platform is, perhaps, everything that unites these cars. They are absolutely different both from the point of view of design and by the chassis. Not in the sense that one is better, but the other worse, but just different. If we talk about the exterior of Velar, here is once again not to do without compliments to the designers of Jaguar Land Rover, who managed to connect the brutality of the SUV with the elegance of the premium class car. Ask any of the company's designers, what is the secret of the success of their models. I am ready to argue that in response you will hear: "In proportions!" And then they will begin to prepare the image created by them. Matt Walquins did not fail to make Matt Walquins, a person who was responsible for the first sketches of the concept of this car: "Having determined the place of Vlar in the Range Rover lineup, we were not going to design a" matryoshka ", that is, stretch the Sport model or hp evoque. Next, Matt said the traditional speech about the proportions and moved to the details: "As soon as the question with proportions was resolved, the image of a new car was formed by itself: a short front ot, a little longer Svet rear, clear profile line, long wheelbase, wheels of large diameter ( Depending on the version, VELAR is completed with the wheels with a diameter of 18 to 22 inches - approx. auth.) ... The basis of the design - smoothly flowing surfaces, and the whole image creates a feeling of glamor and elegance. To create this impression, we spent several months in the laboratory, seeking the desired game of light on the surfaces of the Velar body. The work was accurate to a millimeter, and it began at the level of the preparation of the clay model. "

Talking about the design features of Range Rover Velar, Matt Walquins often used the term "reductionism", they say, the path to superiority should not always be difficult. In any case, externally. And I got the impression that the word "reductionism" became a kind of epigraph to the technical task for creating Range Rover Velar. "And there is still a number of details that we pride," Matt continued. - For example, door handles. This is the most ugly part of the car, and for me it was important to hide them as much as possible. VELAR handles are put forward when opening a car and remove flush with surfaces when locking doors or at a vehicle speed over 8 km / h. " By the way, accuracy when creating ideal body lines and accuracy in fitting panels and details of the decor - not just tribute to "beautifulness." Jaguar Land Rover engineers carefully worked on aerodynamics. In particular, the VELAR aerodynamic resistance coefficient is 0.32 - a very good indicator for the SUV. If you continue the topic of new technologies used in creating the appearance of VELAR, it is worth it to say about LED headlats that are included in the basic configuration of all versions. And optionally accessible four lighting options, including matrix-laser LED headlights. In this embodiment, the power of the light beam far Light Headlight allows you to illuminate 550 meters of the road, and the matrix technology prevents blinding drivers of opposite cars.

Speaking about the design of Vlar, Matt Walquins often conducted analogies with the ship. Agree, there is something in common. And "reductionism" is present ...

Not less than the exterior, the spirit of reductionism is impregnated and interior solutions. Despite the fact that the Diocese of Matt Walquins was still the design of the exterior, he also said a few words about the salon, repeating the definitions of "glamorous" and "elegant," but added that the Vlar Salon is the "island of calm." And with the first one will not argue - even artificial leather LUXTEC and suede basic configuration It looks respectable, and in versions of S and SX used natural perforated leather. As for the version of HSE, here and in the finish dashboardAnd in the door facing used luxury perforated windsor leather. But on this list of finishing materials does not end: as an alternative to traditional skin, a textile fabric is offered, developed in conjunction with the Danish designer company Kvadrat.

And again reductionism in action: In the interior, clear dominants, there is no destructive style of abundance of keys, switches, buttons ...

Immersing in the "glamorous" and "elegant" salon VELAR, re-remember the favorite word English designers - "reductionism". There are no keys, no lever, no buttons activating the functions of the car. The interior dominants are the long front panel and the central console with two black screens of the newest multimedia tOUCH systems PRO DUO. In the basic version, before the drivers' eyes of the driver, analog devices and a 5-inch TFT display, and starting with a SE configuration - a 12.3-inch interactive display that the driver can configure depending on its preferences. Speed, navigation tips and information about the operation of a number of systems can be removed using a projection display on windshield. Engine launch, and screens on the center console come to life: In the top display menu, three sectors responsible for navigation, multimedia and telephone, in the zone of the lower display zone - climate control, heating and seat ventilation (as well as a massage function) and system management Terrain Responseallowing the driver on the basis of road conditions to choose right mode Engine adaptation, transmissions, full drive systems, suspension, etc.

LED rear lights Solved in a single style with head lighting

In the line of power units Range Rover Velar six engines. These are diesel 2-liter 4-cylinder engines ingenium D180 and D240: the first, equipped with a turbine with a variable geometry, has a power of 180 liters. from. And the maximum torque of 430 nm at 1500 rpm, the second, in the design of which two turbocharger is used, produces a power of 240 liters. from. And the maximum torque is 500 nm at 1500 rpm. The newest, 3-liter diesel engine V6 has a power of 300 liters. from. And torque 700 nm. This motor provides a car overclocking a mass of almost two tons to 100 km / h in 6.5 seconds. The most economical gasoline engine is a 2-liter 4-cylinder ingenium with a capacity of 250 liters. from. and maximum torque of 365 nm. At the same time, the P300 version is the most powerful in the 4-cylinder Land Rover: 300 liters. from. and 400 nm of torque. A flagship in the line of power units VELAR is an aluminum 3-liter engine V6, equipped with a Twin-Vortex supercharger. Its power is 380 liters. p., And the maximum torque is 450 nm at 6500 rpm. All velar versions are equipped with a 8-speed automatic zf transmission, but cars with 4-cylinder motors are aggregated with a 8HP 45 model having a reduction damper, and for 6-cylinder motors, model 8HP 70, optimized to work with a higher torque. On the test, which was held on the roads of Norway, it was possible to compare cars with the most powerful aggregates, and I liked the diesel "six". It is possible that the most sensation of "Glamor" and "Elegance" played here, the very sensation of the VELAR salon, - a successful diesel (very quiet) engine and the ACP provided smooth (not sluggish, namely smooth) acceleration without jerks when switching gear, and here petrol aggregate It seemed a little more "nervous". Say, diesel loses in the dynamics of overclocking? Yes, but this loss during overclocking up to 100 km / h is less than a second. Do notify this difference, bathing in the atmosphere of "glamor" and "elegance"?

As mentioned above, the Range Rover Velar test was held in Norway, the road network of which is 82,000 km of asphalt roads and 72,000 km of gravel roads, which means it was possible to check the qualities of Velar and on roads with a bad coating. As for the design, a two-way pendant is ahead, most of the parts of which are made of aluminum. But, for example, the lower levers are made of steel - a solution oriented on the possibility of departure and off-road. Rear - the Integral Link suspension, a construction that contributes to both smoothness and manageability. In the "Standard" versions with 4-cylinder engines are equipped with a spring suspension, but optionally on versions with a 240-strong diesel engine and a 300-strong gasoline engine can be installed in a pneumatic suspension. In the "base", the pneumatic suspension is equipped with all versions with 6-cylinder engines. This feature is worth telling more. As soon as the vehicle speed exceeds 105 km / h, the pneumatic suspension lowers ground clearance By 10 mm, and when the engine is turned off, the automatic suspension control mode lowers a car for another 40 mm, providing a comfortable fit and disembarking. If off-road mode is turned on, then at a speed of less than 50 km / h, the car rises by 46 mm, providing ground clearance of 251 mm. Pneumatic suspension helps significantly when crossing brodes: VELAR can overcome a water barrier to a depth of 650 mm (versions with spring suspension - a depth of 600 mm).

Doors handles have passed a whole series of functionality tests. And all the tests have sustained

All Range Rover Velar specifications are equipped with a system of intelligent connected full drive, in the design of which are involved. transfer case with a multi-disc hydraulic clutch and chain drive on the front axle. The speed of "decision-making" is high: For example, 100% of the torque on the front axle can be deployed in just 100 milliseconds. The distribution of torque controls the Intelligent DriveLine Dynamics system, receiving information from the sensors about the angle of rotation of the wheel, position throttle valve, Rycunya coefficient, transverse acceleration and analyzing the clutch level of wheels with expensive. A dynamic stabilization system and thrust control systems also work in the IDD complex. For versions with 6-cylinder engines Active lock is available. rear Differential, controlling the distribution of torque between the rear wheels. Using the Terrain Response system, the driver can choose one of the six modes that characterize it preferences for driving or road conditions, thus providing engine settings, transmission, suspension, stabilization systems, and full drive functional. Access to the Terrain Response system functions or more advanced Terrain Response 2 is provided either through the multimedia system selector or through the touch screen. In Norway, in Norway, it was possible to check the All-Terrain Progress Control system, a kind of off-road cruise control, operating at speeds up to 30 km / h, and the Hill Descent Control system, which controls the speed of the car on a slope with a large gradient. Thanks to the above-mentioned storming systems of the stony ski slope, there was no adventure.

The ACP selector is extended from the panel when the engine is started. "Fishka" from Jaguar Land Rover

And now, having descended from heaven to Earth, a few more advantages in the range of Range Rover Velar. Do you know what was the first question of one of my friend, who learned about my acquaintance with Vlar? Do you think about design? About the line of engines? Again did not guess. He asked about the volume of the trunk. I do not think that he was seriously thinking about the purchase of this car, but the practical vein made himself felt. So, the volume of the trunk at Vlar - 673 liters. Yes, my buddy also rushed tongue. And you can also add a large range of help systems to the driver, an extensive color gamut, with exclusive colors for the top version of First Edition ... You can continue further. It was interesting to talk with Range Rover Velar developers, but there were practically no questions related to marketing. Agree, it is stupid to ask about what the target audience Velar. This car can not do not like. Yes, it is not so sports as Jaguar F-PACE, but here is a different raisin. And I liked Vlar. True, in this case, the conflict of desires and opportunities is there - the "basic" version of the Range Rover Velar will cost 3,880,000 r., And the version in the configuration R-Dynamic HSE is 6,139,000 p. And if you are a real connoisseur of the beautiful, and you faced the version of the First Edition, then be prepared for the cost of 7,218,000 rubles. Well, there are things unattainable, but the desire for the implementation of the dream is always welcome ...

At quite a decent level and off-road potential Range Rover Velar

To manageability on serpentines mountain roads also no complaints

Price

"Initial" versions are comparable to competitors prices. And then the numbers are serious ...

Middle score

• Without a doubt, this is a high premium car. But his premium is not a veil, closing the rest of the dignity
• Minuses that could significantly affect the refusal to buy Range Rover Velar, no "on the surface". Is that price ...

Range Rover Velar Specifications
Gabarits.	4083x1665x2032 mm
Base	2874 mm
Curb weight	1959 kg
Full mass	n. d.
Clearance	213 mm (Stan.), 251 mm (pneumatic suspension)
Volume of trunk	673/1731 L.
Volume of fuel tank	66 L.
Engine	diesel, 6-cylinder., 2993 cm 3, 300/4000 hp / min -1, 700/1500 nm / min -1
Transmission	automatic, 8-speed drive full
Tire size	from 18 to 22 inches
Dynamics	241 km / h; 6.5 s to 100 km / h
Fuel consumption (city / route / Mixed.)	7.4 / 5.8 / 6.4 l per 100 km

Verdict

If you like the Range Rover brand, you are not retrograde and are ready for new architectural solutions - model Velar is accurate for you. Do you like off-road adventures that do not turn into trophy raids? It is quite suitable - you will surely find necessary complete set. Yes, and at prices, the scatter is more than two million.

Look a new one

In the Arsenal Range Rover Vlar - a new TOUCH PRO DUO multimedia system, developed by Jaguar Land Rover, with multifunctional controllers integrated into it, in addition to other functions, management of Terrain Response and Terrain Response 2 systems.

To choose from

13 Color solutions, Matte paintwork specially designed for the first edition version, Copper decor on details, 8 types wheel disks From 18 to 22 inches, a unique textile upholstery, developed in conjunction with the designer atelier Kvadrat ... All this, and not only this, about Range Rover Velar.

New Range Rover Velar - Fourth Car in Luxury Family sUV RANGE. Rover. It takes a niche between the Evoque and Sport models and becomes a dangerous competitor to the German regulators of the class: Mercedes Benz GLC, BMW X3 and Audi Q5

Reductionism, as the Press Release Range Rover Velar, is a step aside from the deliberate complexity to simple solutions in order to emphasize the true advantages of the model. It is in this venerable that the appearance of new items has been developed. Designers spent months, processing a plasticine mockup of an SUV, cutting millimeters from the body panel profile to achieve an ideal game of light and shadow. They cut off all more unnecessary as during the cut diamond. And they turned out, I would not be afraid of this word, masterpiece: the exterior of Velar has no complex surfaces, but at the same time attracts the look and fascinates the harmoniousness of the appearance.

The creators of the model were so deeply plunged into this lowestrationism, which even deprived the car of the usual door handles: they say, disturb the purity of the body surfaces. Handles in the novelty are made flush with doors and put forward when pressed the button. I really have a fear of right away: what will happen if a finger will fall under the handle when locking the locks? She fits him? And how will all this act in the winter after, for example, ice rain?

But representatives of the Company dispelled doubts - the mechanism is most safe as possible and thought out. So, if the handle is completely taken with a hindrance, it will immediately stop moving and will continue it only after the obstacle is eliminated. Of course, I experienced: I pressed the locking button of the locks, put my finger in the slot, and ... nothing terrible did not happen. Handle and did not press me as it should - even the child will not painfully. And as soon as the finger took out, the handle closed. As for freezing, the engineers of the brand told me that they poured the doors with water and frozen to very low temperatures, but the mechanism still continued to work as if nothing had happened. Well, while I will believe them for the word and ... Let's wait for the winter. And there again test.

Proven solutions

Technically Range Rover Velar is identical to the company's referral to the Jaguar F-Pace crossover. They coincides with the wheelbase, although the rear Sve from Range Rover is longer. This is done not so much for the sake of the volume of the luggage compartment, how much of the aesthetics considerations: the long rear sv, in combination with a short front, gives the car with classic proportions.

And equipped with Velar richer than F-PACE. So, the representative of the "Feline" family is not available a pneumatic suspension, and for Range Rover - please. Although the usual springs are true, just at the initial versions. And even for VELAR, you can order a locking of the rear differential, because this car is designed to move not only on asphalt, but also off-road. And of course, it is equipped with the TERRAIN RESPONSE branded system with many options for settings for various types of surfaces and relief. The pneumatic suspension allows you to increase the ground clearance to an impressive 251 mm (with a standard 205 mm), and the depth of the browning is 650 mm (with a spring suspension, the road clearance is 213 mm, the former - 600 mm).

For new items, 4-cylinder (2 L) and 6-cylinder (3 L) power units operating on gasoline and diesel filament are offered. Gasoline engines develop 250 and 300 hp. In a 2-liter version and 380 hp - in a 3-liter. Turbodizers also have two power options for the volume of 2 l - 180 and 240 hp, and the 3-liter version develops 300 hp Transmission for all modifications automatic 8-range.

Buttons - evil?

The desire for simplicity continues in the cabin. Where are all the buttons? Instead of them - sensory displays. And if we are already starting to get used to the virtual instruments and the central screen of the interface, then the touchscreen on the center console is still in the novelty. On the glossy black panel there are three "twists", the central of them is responsible for the volume, and the side can perform various functions that are selected using the touch keys located nearby.

So, rotating these "rings", you can adjust the temperature, adjust the intensity of heating and ventilation of the seats or switch the modes responsible for the driving quality of the car. In this case, all the action is reflected on the touch screen using magnificent graphics. By the way, it happened! Finally the quality of "pictures" english car Not inferior to the reference in this class "Germans". Keys on the steering wheel, by the way, also sensory. For example, in order to increase or decrease the volume of music, you need to make a circular movement with your finger on "Kreagash" on the left needle.

As for me personally, I am wary of all this sensory farm, because during the movement by the virtual keys it is impossible to use to the touch - it is necessary, though not for long, distracted by the road. In addition, it is not known how it all will work in a strong frost after a long parking lot. Representatives of the brand assure that everything will be fine, except that the response time will slow down. But in the heat, the responsiveness is not instant, although the delays are small and irritation do not cause. And of course, it will not work in gloves in gloves. But now summer, and even in Norway, where the test drive was passed, quite warm.

Otherwise, the sensations of VELAR are a real Range Rover. And he is much closer to the "senior" models Sportthan to "younger" evoque. The straight and wide, skin-sheathed front panel with thin slots of the ventilation holes gives the feeling of space, landing is high, and the visibility is great. The seats seemed to me harsh and not particularly anatomical, but over time I, as they say, was forced and for the entire test he felt fine. Fans of gadgets inform that the machine provides 4G-Internet and Wi-Fi access point, allowing you to connect up to eight devices, USB ports and outlets.

On the second row relatively spacious, but no more. In this class, there are cars offering more space for feet. But here is a convenient sofa, which also has electrical adjustment of the back of the back. But the baggage compartment is very large for its segment: when placing the rear sofa, its volume increases with an impressive 673 l to almost bottomless 1731 liters. There is also a special ski hatch, and the function of the contactless opening of the fifth door makes it easier to load heavy boosted. Even for VELAR, as well as for the latest Land Rover Discovery, a water-resistant shockproof bracelet is offered, allowing you to lock the car, leaving the keys in the cabin.

Do not hurry!

The test drive warned that in Norway, the fines for exceeding the speed are huge and no + 20 km / h, as in Russia, can not be speeches. After that, provided me with the most powerful modifications of new items: with a 300-strong turbodiesel and a 380-strong gasoline unit. That is, you can accelerate on ... 80 km / h! Roads allowing to move faster, it was simply not. However, it turned out later, no longer needed. Because the car does not provoke a violation speed \u200b\u200bregime.

I start with a gasoline version equipped with a mechanical supercharger, which is from the engine crankshaft and, accordingly, not having turbopauses. Indeed, the engine pulls immediately with idling. Overclocking is a smooth "back to the top", and the motor reacts gently even in the "dynamic" mode to press the accelerator pedal. And the automatic gearbox runs smoothly, no rush anywhere. As a result, the car is perceived calm, despite the well-supplied "voice" of the power unit. Tolik Azart can be obtained except in the tunnel, if you open the windows and "fasten", and enjoy the pleasant sound of the compressor engine.

I don't want to go on a winding highway too. The steering is sharp enough (a little more than 2.5 turns from the stop up to the stop) and the exact, and with informativeness he has an order, but the car is perceived heavy in the turns, although the rolls are not to say that it is great. Even "clamped" into the "dynamic" mode of the pneumatic suspension does not provide this SUV sports chassis. However, VELAR is managed securely and correct. Combly, it should move the car Range Rover brand, just his rapid appearance He knocked me off. If you go calmer, everything will fall into place.

The pneumatic suspension was unexpectedly tough. But this is no wonder on optional 22-inch discs with a low-profile "tape" instead of rubber (despite the basic configuration VELAR is equipped with 18-inch wheels). They look, of course, beautiful, but practical value tends to zero. Yes, and the buzz from these tires is not weak.

Therefore, when the organizers arranged me to arrive in the mountain along the stony primer, for the safety of rubber and wheels, I began to be seriously fear. However, despite the inappropriate "shoes", Velar screamed upwards, without claiming even switching to "off-road" mode. The return route was also everyday life thanks to the system of descending from the mountain: you sit, pursing my legs, and the car itself controls the speed of the congress. Perhaps, in this class, it is unlikely that anyone can drive a better off-road.

Under the test curtain, we transplanted on a 300-strong turbo diesel modification. Oh, this engine like me more! There are almost no vibrations, the sound is noble and craving awesome. But the suspension was not as collected as a gasoline version: delayed in the reactions to management, and the accuracy of the trajectory has deteriorated. In this case, the smoothness of the course is no better, despite the less extreme, although there are still very large 21-inch wheels. However, again, if not approaching this modification of VELAR with "sports" standards, there will be no complaints about it.

So, this is a typical Range Rover who can ride not only on asphalt, but also a fairly serious off-road, for which the SUVs of the English brand love. The ability to "pour" in the turns at high speed are not required. Those who love honed asphalt habits buy other cars, in universality strongly inferior Range Rover. And this versatility costs money. For initial modifications (250 hp, gasoline and 180 hp, diesel), dealers are asked from 3,880,000 rubles, and the most powerful, 380-strong version will cost at least 5,253,000 rubles. The first commercial copies of the new model to Russia will begin to come in October 2017.

We sat down behind the wheel of a new sexual Range Rover Velar on a test drive, and it turned out to be very capable of both on the road and outside it.

pros: Very interesting design and interior of the cabin, a large number of packages to choose from, powerful engines, unsurpassed exterior Range Rover, smart electronics.

Minuses: Lack of ability to connect to the multimedia system the phone on iOS or Android (which is very bad at such a price on the Range Rover Vlar), the noise of tires is heard at the cabin, there is little space for the rear passengers.

Major competitors: Porsche Macan, Audi Q5, BMW X4, BMW X3, Jaguar F-Pace, Mercedes GLC.

It is not surprising that you will wait at least more than a month if you order Vlar now - this is one of the most desirable crossovers that you can buy. It is modern, superstile and worst you with an impressive level of comfort and sophistication, as well as all the same crossover capabilities that you will find in Land Rover Discovery.. However, VELAR is not so cheap, as the last, and many rivals offer more advanced technologies and more space for passengers. Despite this, we have no doubt that Velar will become another mass hit for the concern Jaguar-Land Rover.

With such an increase in sales, which show other models of the concern, expect that the mass of this crossover will only grow, but until it happens. So can the new Range Rover Velar prove that the company still has focus? This will show the test drive Range Rover Velar 2017.

First Review Range Rover Velar 2017

Velar must take a market niche for the price segment between the Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Sport models and throw a fresh look at the family of crossovers from RR. Thin LED headlights and rear lights that wrap the car, more inclined grille of the radiator and the invisible door handle on the test drive significantly update the appearance of the Range Rover.

This is a clean and unlocked style with fine detail, such as a bend line, coming from front light to the rear through the extended side ventilation holes. And this is proof that the design director Jerry McGovern is a real talent.

Land Rover calls such a "reductionism" style, and such a style is even more emphasized by interiors - one of the most amazing interiors that we have ever seen on test drives. The traditional clean horizontal feature intersects the central section coming from the central console, up to a completely new information and entertainment system TOUCH PRO DUO.

Photo of the new Range Rover Velar

Two 10-inch sensory screens are simultaneously by the work of art and genius from the point of view of usability. When they are turned off, they hide the black panels by adding a minimalist interior. But when the car is turned on, the panels come to life with high-definition displays, and the upper block turns forward for 30 degrees to greet you.

At the bottom of the lower screen, two large disks are built-in with their LED displays and the central volume knob. The lower monitor controls heating and ventilation, as well as an improved area of \u200b\u200bthe terrain, and two dials work with any setting. On the top screen will work navigation, telephone and audio system, while both screens based on the test drive turned out to be easy to use, rolling from one control to another.

This is really an intuitive system and easily connects to your smartphone. Here there is a Wi-Fi car access point if you want to connect to the Internet from your devices, and the car learns about your routes and puts forward a sentence to avoid traffic jams or help find a parking space. Moreover, during test drive Range Rover Vlar, the navigation system worked simply excellent. There are three Meridian stereos on sale to choose from.

Ok, we started with good news, now the corks are bad - RP Vellar will still not be able to help you if you want to use Apple CarPlay or Android AUTO. In this regard, the company is clearly lagging behind its competitors.

Test Drive Range Rover Velar from Stenni

It also concerns autonomous technologies. Undoubtedly, on a test drive Range Rover Velar showed how good his adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, driving system, automatic parking and road sign recognition system. For example, Volvo XC60 on a test drive did not show any signs of the accent on independent driving. But this car is quite close to the autopilot, and also offers beautifully built, stylish interior and easy to use touch screen.

On the issue of value - the price range is quite varied depending on the configuration and modification, it begins 3,900,000 rubles for the VELAR base model with a gasoline engine with four cylinders with a power of 250 hp Despite the fact that it basic modelShe is quite reasonably staffed. But if your dealer can not convince you to buy Range Rover Velar in a complete set of first edition worth more than 7,200,000 rubles with just huge wheels, the sound system Meridian and navigation, they do not work.

But if you just want to look more sporty, not overpaying, then the R-Dynamic (which was the test drive), will save you a lot of money worth from 4.6 million rubles.

Other engines include two more diesel engines: 2-hittered inline and 3-liter V6. There are three versions of gasoline engines: 2.0-liter four-cylinder, 3.0-liter V6 per 250 hp or 3.0-liter flagship V6, outstanding breathtaking 375 hp

We suspect that the two-liter diesel in the SE finish may well be a golden middle in a huge range of selection of modifications (in total in Russia there are 27 complete sets), but now we have a 3.0-liter diesel in the Specifications R. -Dynamic HSE. This package is beautiful and well equipped and looks very expensive.

Our route at the Range Rover Velar test drive in Norway was devoid of highways, so we will have to wait and see how Vlar drives on an adaptive cruise control, but it seems that it is superbly sophisticated in the car movement. It is difficult to convey those sensations that Diesel V6 under the hood, if you strongly accelerate, perhaps, it is better for you to take this car in the car dealership for a test drive. But on large wheels you will notice a little road noise, and this is not quite plus in the Piggy bank of the Range Rover Velar.

To get to the high-level competition, for example, on Wimbledon, it is necessary to pass the most severe selection. With the machines the same parsley. For example, in niche of medium-size premium crossovers, Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLK / GLC dominated for a long time. Then Porsche Macan joined their company. It would seem that no one will come to this closed tournament. However, to dilute the German party was able to Yaguar F-Pace, who passed through the qualifications in the person in the face, which was taken along the largest motor show.

Range Rover Velar shot at all without qualifications - declared the championship, having a Wild Card on his hands, a special sports invitation. Unprecedented business: The British did not mess around with the prototype and immediately appeal to the world a serial car. She looks like a concept that the concepts hung the numbers than and our editor-in-chief (SM, No. 5, 2017). In each line, the breed is felt, and under the lacquer of the body - the same IQ platform, which has EF-Pace.

Body velara by 81% aluminum. From the suspension (the front and multi-dimensional duplex in front of the Integral Link rear). But even if we abstract from the pedigree, designer and engineering delights, this Range Rover is damn good, in which I was convinced on the roads of Norway.

Beautiful to their union!

Policy is considered a bad tone, if high-ranking husband and wife work in one department. In business, everything is different - the spouses working in tandem bring more benefits. In the case of Vellar, this is how it happened: for the design of the exterior, the answer was held by Massimo Frachella, and for the selection of color solutions and finishing materials - Amy Frachell. The result of the Italian couple is magnificent: stylish, attractive car! All classmates seemed to become old-fashioned, even the status Range Rover Sport turned pale. The proportions were especially successful: I have VELAR associated with a coupe.

Extended door handles are a class. But you take a handle ... and you feel the backlash. And it is new Machine! And what will happen in five years?

Salon - a feast for epicurese gadgetomanov. The entire central console is given to two ten-chims. Touchscreens. Brightness, resolution and animation is no worse than the ipads. The logic of use is on high level, and the speed is provided by a quad-core processor. Wi-Fi Router allows you to connect up to eight gadgets.

It is clear that the screens are instantly covered by fingerprints. But another thing was disturbed: you drop the phone or a bottle of soda to the inclined display - and Kayuk. The British say that the glass is durable. But they can not say the opposite!

Test velars All as one are equipped with a virtual instrument panel. It is bright, elegant and allows you to change the configuration of the scales. But this change takes the seconds twenty after you gave the team. Against this background, the imperfection of the voicing of the navigator ("After twenty-one kilometers, turn right") - just an innocent prank. The projection screen works clearly, moreover, the picture is supplemented with information about playing track or radio stations.

Build quality? Better than in the kindred jaguar: and the materials are richer, and the "shoals" seems to be found. And for a surcharge of 376,000 rubles as an alternative to standard skin ... Tissue upholstery! Say, so does not happen? It happens if the fabric is the Kvadrat Danish brand. It has a third of the wool, why sit on the "furniture" is unusually comfortable in such a material. Especially liked the soft head restraints, about which I rubbed like a cat about the foot of the owner. Unless not purr.

Engine Ingenium - Power Machines

Velar engine line was fully adopted from Ef Pace. Open the gamma four-cylinder aluminum: two dieselos (180 or 240 "horses") and two gasoline (250 or 300 hp) on them will have a lion's share of demand. At the request to give the key from the 300-strong modification (this engine is the most fresh in the range) The British have highlighted the eyes. As it turned out, only versions V6 - diesel (300 hp) and gasoline (340 hp) were brought to Norway.

The gasoline "six" is started everyday life - without a rolling roar, which announces the surroundings of the F-PACE. Ideology! Velar was drained under comfort. Want more sports notes - take Jaguar. However, VELAR starts assertive and stacked in 5.7 seconds to hundreds. Competitors with 3-liter "six" slightly faster: Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 (367 hp) up to hundreds in 4.7 seconds, and Porsche Macan S (340 hp) and Audi SQ5 (365 liters. p.) - For 5.4. I am sure that the appearance of the hot version of Velar SVR is not far off.

There is no lag, so it is in smoothness. Even on a tough comb, this Range Rover generates a sense of levitation, which is not available for Jaguar. Because - which is not supposed to be jaguar even for surcharge.

The chassis provides a successful balance of comfort and manageability. At first, the steering wheel seemed unnecessarily light, but thanks to the Configurable Dynamics system, which allows you to change the ride settings, I could "drag" it. The suspension left squeezed - so smaller there is a slaughter on the road waves.

According to direct areas, the machine flies with reinforced concrete confidence, and in high-speed turns, it's not a bit of winning a slightly to the tail - this feature of the All-wheel drive transmission IDD (Intelligent Driveline Dynamics) with a multi-disc clutch in the front wheel drive. Under normal conditions, all traction goes back, but if necessary, the coupling is blocked by stabilizing the machine. Putting confidence gives the automatic locking of the rear differential, distributing the craving between the wheels: you can earlier "open" in the turn. In general, everything is fine, but Porsche Macan still will be more.

Adaptive cruise control works as it should: VELAR follows the leading car, like a thread behind a needle. But the retention system in the band does not always sees markup, allowing departure to the oncoming or side.

Diesel Velar is another planet. Driving quickly, although 700 Newton meters is a power! Overclocking some kind of crumpled, with turbozamins - after all, here is a turbocharger, and not a drive supercharger, like a gasoline "six".

In addition to decent efficiency (on average 10 l / 100 km), diesel machine I liked more than gasoline only because the speed limiter works softly and delicately, while the gasoline V6 seconds three beats in convulsions.

In the mountains, dollars

Norway was used to calling the country of fjords, but there are enough other attractions here. For example, the picturesque Sunno Alps in the west of the country. On many vertices, snow does not melt even in the summer. Top, "sugar heads", stretch numerous cars of tourists.

But they are going along asphalt, and we have to make a "climbing" along an abandoned rocky trail. Challenge!

Erzats-SUV is not about Vlar. I translate the Terrain Control system (it adapts the settings of the accelerator, transmission and stabilization system to different road conditions) into the mountain mode and, "without waiting for peritonitis," I give a pneumatic suspension to the lift of the body. A few seconds, and the clearance increased from a standard 205 to 251 mm.

The first few minutes went to the shooting - it was not immediately used to the fact that Velar's huge Kamenuki drives, without even having a belly on them. Added a move.

Beerani pendant suspended successfully swallowed. So the biggest problem on this stretch was my ears - they were laid from the height difference.

Down down, turning on the ASPC system (All Surface Progress Control) is a kind of cruise control for off-road. Put 10 km / h and shoved. It would seem, only the steering wheel turn! Did not come out. During the doddes on the stones, the electronics went crazy and dismissed the brakes. Having remembered a minute, shoved further himself, without the help of electronics.

Be that as it may, for the passability and adaptability to the off-road VELAR ahead of those mentioned competitors. But he is more expensive!

Basic velar goal like falcon. Do you want a pneumatic suspension? Prepare 122 400 rubles. For the active rear differential it is necessary to post 61 200 rubles, for Terrain Response - 11 300, for ASPC - 26 100, for Configurable Dynamics - 14,000, for adaptive cruise control - 99 500 rubles. And for the full size of the reserve will have to pay: 25,300 rubles. The most expensive options are matrix-laser headlights and matte color: 198,600 and 156,500 rubles, respectively.

The price of the car in the front designs is approaching eight millions. So, hardly Velar will select a lot of buyers from German competitors. Rather, he devour Range Rover Sport! And this is the biggest headache for the British. Interestingly, can the Neophyte defeat the classics?

Length / Width / Height / Base 4803/2032/1665/2874 mm

Radag volume (VDA)673 (558) * - 1731 l

Curb weight

Engine

diesel, P4,
16 valves,
1999 cm³;
132 kW / 180 hp at 4000 rpm; 430 N · m
at 1500 rpm

diesel, P4,
16 valves,
1999 cm³;
177 kW / 240 hp at 4000 rpm; 500 N · m
at 1500 rpm

diesel, V6,
24 valves,
2993 cm³;
221 kW / 300 hp at 4000 rpm; 700 N · m at 1500-1750 rpm

gasoline, P4,
16 valves,
1997 cm³;
184 kW / 250 hp at 4000 rpm; 365 N · m at 1200-4500 rpm

gasoline, P4,
16 valves,
1997 cm³;
221 kW / 300 hp at 4000 rpm; 400 N · m at 1500-4500 rpm

petrol, v6,
24 valves,
2995 cm³;
280 kW / 380 hp at 6500 rpm; 450 N · m at 3500-5000 rpm

Overclocking time 0-100 km / h

Maximum speed

Fuel / fuel reserve

Middle fuel consumption

Transmission four-wheel drive; A8.

* In brackets - data for version with a full-sized spare wheel.

IN last years British car design pleases incredible. Jaguar F-Pace, Aston Martin DB11, Range Rover Velar and McLaren 720s - examples of stunning handsome people who appeared on the market or relatively recently, or just just. Each of these cars is interesting in its own way, nevertheless, the most balanced and perfect, in my opinion, is Velar.

Range Rover Velar is a medium-sized premium crossover, which in the line of brand models is located between Evoque and Sport, which confirm dimensions New. So the length of VELAR is 4.803 mm, the width is 2.032 mm, and the height is 1.665 mm. The size of the wheel base of this SUV is equal to 2.874 mm and with an accuracy of 1 mm coincides with the wheeler of another representative of Jaguar Land Rover - F-PACE. The specified coincidence is not by chance - Range Rover Velar and Jaguar F-Pace are built on a common platform. Therefore, two machines have the same suspension schemes: front - on two transverse levers and rear - multi-dimensional, Integral Link, as well as steering with an electromechanical amplifier. In addition, they have a lot of common body parts, and the share of aluminum in its design coincides - 81 percent.

The VELAR coincides with the F-PACE and gamma engines. It opens the four-cylinder diesel engine D180 of the Ingenium family of 1.999 cubic meters. See equipped with turbocharged, this motor develops the maximum power of 180 hp At 4.000 rpm and torque 430 nm at 1500 rpm. Velar with such an engine develops speed up to 209 km / h, and from 0 to 100 km / h accelerated over 8.9 seconds. Fuel consumption in a mixed cycle at the modification D180 is 5.4 l / 100 km, well, CO2 emissions - 142 g / km.

The following in the line of motors is the diesel D240. By and large, this is the same engine, but equipped with two turbocharger. Its power reaches 240 hp, and the torque is 500 nm. As a result, overclocking time at Vlar D240 to 100 km / h is 7.3 seconds, and its maximum speed equal to 217 km / h. The average fuel consumption (compared to the preceding motor) increased to 5.8 l / 100 km with CO2 - 154 g / km emissions.

The largest (from diesel engines) power and torque (300 hp, 700 nm) issues a V-shaped "six" D300 volume of 2.933 cubic meters. Cm, which allows you to develop "hundred" for 6.5 seconds and "maximum speed" in 241 km / h. The average fuel consumption of VELAR D300 is 6.4 l / 100 km, and the emission level is 167 g / km. True, British colleagues write that the V-shaped "six" remains for a short time - she will replace the newest row motor with a similar amount of cylinders.

The same fate awaits the V-shaped gas engine The volume of 2.995 cubic meters. See However, today, the modification of P380 is positioned as the most fast - its maximum speed is 250 km / h (limited by electronics), and overclocking time from 0 to 100 km / h - 5.7 seconds. The average fuel consumption is 9.4 l / 100 km.

The second gasoline unit is a row motor from the Ingenium family of a working volume of 1.997 cubic meters. See this turbochetter that has the designation P250, develops the power of 250 hp. At 5.500 rpm and torque, 365 nm in the range from 1.22 to 4.500 rpm. The velar P250 speed can reach up to 217 km / h, and the speaker is 6.7 seconds to the "hundreds". The consumption of fuel in a mixed cycle is 7.6 l / 100 km, and CO2 emissions - 173 g / km.

At the same time, by the end of this year, the British manufacturer promises to release a forced version of the P250 version - the P300 engine, which, as can be seen from the designation, will develop the power of 300 hp

If Range Rover Vlar and Jaguar F-PACE is completely coincided, then there are significant differences in these machines. Unlike the F-PACE for VELAR, versions are not provided with rear leading wheels and mechanical box Gear is just a four-wheel drive with a front axle clutch and an 8-step "automatic" from ZF. In addition, VELAR provides for the rear differential lock - in the database for modifications with V6, optionally - for other versions.

A similar situation is observed with suspension. The case is that in addition to the option with steel springs, which provides ground clearance in 213 mm, pneumatics are offered for Range Range Rover Velar - again for cars with V6 already in the basic version. The car with such suspension has a standard clearance of 205 mm. At a speed of 105 km / h, it decreases by 10 mm (up to 195 mm), in order to improve aerodynamics. The maximum possible road clearance in the crossover with a pneumatic suspension is 251 mm (+46 mm to standard position). It is possible only at speeds up to 50 km / h, and at 50-80 km / h, the clearance will automatically decrease by 18 mm (up to 233 mm). And finally, when the ignition is turned off, the car is lowered by 40 mm from the standard position (up to 165 mm) to facilitate the loading of things. By the way, VELAR is the first case of combining the pneumatic suspension and aluminum IQ platform. Yes, more: shock absorbers on this car are used electronically controlled, and already in the basic configuration.

And, of course, in the Range Rover, the TERRAIN RESPONSE drive control system is used in the Range Rover (in the "Base") or even Terrain Response 2 (as an option or in the basic execution on the first Edition special operation). Let me remind you that the Terrain Response system has the following work algorithms: "Eco", "Comfort", "Gravi / Gravel / Snow", "Dirt and Pursuit", "Sand", as well as Dynamic (Last - only for R-Dynamic versions ). Well, in Terrain Response 2 added automatic adaptation mode. In addition, the Arsenal Range Rover includes off-road cruise control, operating in the speed range from 3.6 to 30 km / h, a special function of the start with a bad clutch with an expensive, as well as an assistant descent with slopes. And finally, VELAR can calmly tow a trailer weighing up to 2.5 tons - in this case the driver helps the technology Advanced Tow Assist.

Thus, it can be noted that "Vella" remains "Renge Rover". And, on the one hand, in comparison with the same Jaguar F-PACE, VELAR has elevated off-road abilities (for example, overcomes a brother depth of 650 mm), and on the other, it provides an improved level of comfort. By the way, due to the larger body length, the volume of the VELAR trunk reaches 632 l - under the shelf or 1731 l - with folded rear seats.

But still the most amazing thing in this car - his design! The history of work on VELAR began with the desire to build a car, which has its own unique character (and not just new version Range Rover) and possessing timeless beauty. As you know, the key to the "eternal" design consists of its simplicity and purity of lines. However, it is much easier to say what to achieve, because simplicity is the most difficult design. This art can be learn all your life. By the way, if to be attentive, it can be noted that the design of the Range Rover models gradually evolved in this direction.

And also, as the designers themselves say, they worked on Vlar "with a unhappy faith in reductionism." As far as I understood this idea, the guys sought to achieve perfection literally every detail so that then merge them all in the same as perfect integer. It is true and the opposite statement is correctly meaningful and conscious common goal served as the guarantor of the emergence of beautiful specific solutions.

Fortunately, the work went from the first sketches. And when they looked at Ratan Tata, then, according to Jerry McGovern, the main designer of the brand Range Rover, "he became a passionate lawyer this car"That, of course, contributed to the success of the project.

As a result, in my opinion, the British created a delightful crossover. Its design is distinguished by unique proportions, interesting silhouette, very smooth body surfaces and practically complete lack of decor (with the exception of the inserts "under copper"). As for individual details, they are not only skillfully worked by themselves, but also elegantly visually connected to the general image of the car. Technique on Vlar and Ta delivered to the Design Service. So the staggering handles of the body, of course, improve the aerodynamics, but, first of all, ensure the purity of the surface. Perfectly compact and thin LED headlights VELAR, which are offered in four versions - up to matrix-laser, in which the range of the light beam reaches 550 m.

Interior Same crossover Range. Rover Velar is a mirror image of its exterior - there is nothing superfluous here. As in the exterior, one of the main elements of the design in the salon "Vela" is the technique. We are talking about the information and entertainment system TOUCH PRO DUO, which the car is already equipped in the basic performance. This system uses a pair of 10-inch high-definition sensory displays, which are installed in the zone of the central console one below the other.

It should be noted that the design of these displays has been worked out so carefully that they look great even in the off state. And when turned on, the TOUCH PRO DUO system provides not only beauty, but also an intuitive interface. A pair of screens is clearly divided functionally: on top - "pictures" are displayed, while the crossover system is controlled by the bottom display. In fairness It is necessary to add that three physical handles on the console still remained, but they are context-dependent: if the climate control menu is currently displayed on the display, the temperature control is carried out by turning the handle, and if the Terrain Response menu - Then the control of the modes of operation of electronics is already this system. I will add that the touch keys are even on the steering wheel, and their purpose can also change. And more: the upper screen can be tilted within 30 degrees, which makes it possible to adjust it under people of different growth. The position is remembered, and the monitor returns to it each time after restarting.

Of course, the driver of the driver's instruments from "Velara" is also electronic, a diagonal of 12.3 inches. The image on the screen may vary depending on the selected mode of movement and the individual driver preferences. However, the manufacturer has retained the choice and analog appliances. And the "Velara" has a projection display of a new generation - with beautiful graphics and excellent resolution.

Interestingly, with the monitors of the TOUCH PRO DUO system, the second design chip of the interior of Velar - seat, as well as other details of the interior, upholstered with the cloth of the Danish company Kvadrat, one of the leaders of the global textile industry. Kvadrat fabric consists of 30% of wool and 70% from polyester, which is obtained by processing plastic bottles. It is not only pleasant to the touch, but also very durable, durable during operation. Designers Range Rover Danish development liked so much that over time they want to make her own signature and try to shift consumers' focus on textiles. It seems that the British are introducing a certain new-fashioned eco-friendly tablet-glamorous chic. However, if you are so incurred, then when buying VELAR you can order and leather upholstery.

Optional interior option with a cloth from the Danish company KVADRAT

Of course, in the premium "Vela" you can find the fact that, rather, refers to the luxury of traditional: four-zone climate control, front seats with adjustment of 20 parameters, heated, ventilation and massage, rear armchairs With a servo tilt of the back, the Meridian audio system - with 17 or 23 speakers, with a capacity of 1.600 W, panoramic (fixed or sliding) roof and air ionizer. Available and useful containers are available - such as the cooling glove box with a volume of 7.5 liters, compartment under the central armrest of 4 liters size, as well as cup holders.

Comfort behind the wheel, and modern digital helpers are promoted, and modern digital helpers are promoted: Circular Review Cameras, Adaptive Cruise Control, Parking Assistance System (parallel and perpendicular), Traffic Signal Technology, Driver's Status Monitoring System and a number of other assistants. And yet the main thing in Range Rover Velar is its design - elegant, charming and emotional - turning this car into a desire object.

Photo by Land Rover