Land Rover began accepting orders for the 2025 Japanese model of its mid-size luxury SUV, Range Rover Velar, on January 25th.
Land Rover’s new Range Rover Velar (2025 model)
The 2025 model year has been further updated with revised equipment. All grades now feature the Walk-Away Locking & Approach Unlocking System, which automatically unlocks the car when the key fob is within approximately 2-2.5 meters of the vehicle and automatically locks it when the key fob is more than 2-2.5 meters away. An electrically adjustable steering column is also standard , improving convenience. The DYNAMIC HSE P400e also now comes with 20-inch Style 1089 wheels (gloss black finish) as an option (21-inch wheels are standard).
Land Rover’s new Range Rover Velar minor change
While the exterior changes are less obvious, the interior has been overhauled and the PHEV trim level now features a larger battery for increased range. The Range Rover Velar was originally introduced in 2017 and updated for 2020. This time, the changes are more significant, aimed at stimulating customer interest in a sleek SUV that bridges the gap between the Evoque and Range Rover Sport.
Land Rover’s new Range Rover Velar minor change price and grade
D200
2.0L 4-cylinder diesel engine, maximum output: 150kW/204PS, maximum torque: 430Nm
RANGE ROVER VELAR S D200 9,490,000 yen
RANGE ROVER VELAR DYNAMIC SE D200 9,970,000 yen
RANGE ROVER VELAR DYNAMIC HSE D200 11,550,000 yen
P250
2.0L 4-cylinder petrol engine with 247hp (184kW/250PS) and 365Nm (269lb-ft) of torque
RANGE ROVER VELAR S P250 9,670,000yen
RANGE ROVER VELAR DYNAMIC SE P250 10,740,000yen
RANGE ROVER VELAR DYNAMIC HSE P250 12,080,000yen
P400e
2.0L 4-cylinder gasoline and single-electric motor PHEV with a combined maximum output of 398hp (297kW / 404PS) and maximum torque of 640Nm (472lb-ft) (317lb-ft)
RANGE ROVER VELAR DYNAMIC SE P400e 12,570,000 yen
RANGE ROVER VELAR DYNAMIC HSE P400e 13,180,000 yen
Land Rover’s new Range Rover Velar minor change exterior
The new model features a new front grille, rear bumper, headlights and taillights, incorporating a modern luxury approach. These include redesigned Pixel LED headlight graphics, a new grille pattern inspired by the new Range Rover, “Super LED” taillights, and a slightly different diffuser/skid plate on the rear bumper. New colors have been added: “Varezine Blue,” “Aloios Gray,” and “Zadar Gray.”
Land Rover’s new Range Rover Velar minor change interior
Interior changes include replacing the dual touchscreen layout with a cleaner, more modern design on the center console. The highlight is a new 11.4-inch curved glass touchscreen that integrates all functions, including climate control. The Velar has no physical controls of any kind except for those mounted on the steering wheel. Land Rover claims that 80% of tasks can be performed with just two taps on the home screen. The system is compatible with over-the-air updates, which improve Pivi Pro7 infotainment, navigation, on-board diagnostics, chassis, and powertrain.
Thanks to the active road noise cancellation of the optional Meridian 3D Surround Sound System with 17 speakers, the Velar has one of the quietest cabins in its segment, while the Cabin Air Purification Plus filtration system ensures the air is thoroughly purified.
Land Rover’s new Range Rover Velar minor change powertrain
The Range Rover Velar P400e, the first plug-in hybrid to join the range, has been upgraded with a new 19.2kWh lithium-ion battery (up from 13.6kWh). As a result, the EV range is now up to 64km on the WLTP cycle, an increase of 11km compared to the previous model. The new battery is also compatible with fast DC charging, reaching 80% capacity in 30 minutes when connected to a 50kW charger, and a full charge takes 2.5 hours using a standard 7kW AC charger.
The powertrain lineup includes petrol and diesel options, most with 48-volt mild-hybrid technology, and all are mated to AWD and an eight-speed automatic gearbox. All six-cylinder and PHEV models come with Adaptive Dynamics (active suspension) as standard, with electronic air suspension optional.
Land Rover news release
