The first-generation Range Rover Velar (L560) received a major technical and interior facelift for the 2021 model year. While the exterior changes little (lighting signature, bumpers), the real revolution is under the hood and in the cabin. This facelift introduces the Pivi Pro infotainment system (much faster and more reliable than the old Touch Pro Duo) and a complete overhaul of the engines with the massive arrival of hybridization. The star of this update is the P400e (PHEV) plug-in hybrid version, accompanied by new 48V mild-hybrid (MHEV) inline 6-cylinder engines, replacing the old V6s. Positioned between the Evoque and the Range Rover Sport, the Velar remains one of the most elegant SUVs on the market, but its high weight penalizes the efficiency of its hybrid engines once the batte
The facelifted Range Rover Velar (2021+) corrects the biggest flaw of the first phase thanks to the excellent Pivi Pro multimedia system. The P400e plug-in hybrid version is attractive on paper and essential to escape ecological penalties in Europe, but it suffers from its pachydermic weight which limits its real-world electric range and burdens fuel consumption when the battery is empty. The 6-cylinder engines (P400, D300) are mechanically more noble and better suited to the vehicle's size. Although the mechanical reliability of the Ingenium engines has improved since 2019, the Velar remains prone to electronic temperaments (48V network, sensors, software bugs) and is the subject of numerous recalls. A purchase driven by passion that imperatively requires an extended manufacturer warranty to drive with peace of mind.