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Range Rover Velar 2.0 P400e R-Dynamic HSE 5dr Auto Review

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This plug-in hybrid can travel up to 33 miles on electricity alone and is also the fastest Velar in the range. It’s pretty pricey and not quite as effortless as the D300 diesel, though.

2.0 P400e

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Land Rover is synonymous with SUVs, and especially with the Defender – the rugged runabout that has seen service in war zones across the world, but also as part of the Queen’s personal garage.

If off-road prowess is one of Land Rover’s core values, though, the other is luxury. Indeed, the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar are among the best luxury SUVs you can buy.

The Discovery, meanwhile, is a practical rival for the Audi Q7 and BMW X5, while the stylish Evoque (which is available as a three-door convertible as well as a traditional SUV) goes head to head with Audi’s Q3 and BMW’s X1.

In the coming years, we’ll see a new road-biased ‘Road Rover’ as well as an all-new Defender.

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R-Dynamic HSE has extra niceties like Windsor leather, an electrically adjustable steering wheel, upgraded sound system and the 20-way heated and cooled electric front seats.

R-Dynamic HSE

2.0 P400e R-Dynamic HSE 5dr Auto

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Traffic sign recognition with adaptive speed limiter

Electric windows with one touch open/close and anti trap

Electric heated/power fold door mirrors with approach lights and auto dimming driver side

20 way power front heated and cooled driver memory massage fun, rear recline, height headrest, 40/20/40 rear split, 4way lumbar, rear armrest, cuphold

20 way power front heated and cooled driver memory massage fun, height headrest, 40/20/40 rear split, 4way lumbar, rear armrest, cupholder

20 way power front/rear heated, front cooled memory massage fun, height headrest, 40/20/40 rear split, 4way lumbar, rear arm, cupholder

Steering wheel with cruise control operation

Gesture tailgate/boot lid opening and closing

R-Dynamic exterior pack - Velar R-Dynamic

R-Dynamic black pack - Velar R-Dynamic/Edition

Premium upgrade interior pack - Velar HSE

Range Rover Velar

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is a stylish, refined and seriously appealing large SUV. If you keep to small wheels, it's a comfy companion while our favoured S trim gets plenty of kit. It’s best to stick to the cheaper trims and engines – once you start moving up the range, the price rises into the realms of better-resolved cars, such as the Audi Q8 and BMW X6.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Plenty of space for all passengers</li> <li>Large boot with lots of clever storage solutions</li> <li>Good fuel economy and running costs</li> <li>All-round comfort</li> <li>High-quality interior finish</li></ul>

We define a large SUV as anything longer than 4.5 metres. These cars aren’t usually particularly cheap to buy or lease, so in return we expect a roomy cabin, a lengthy list of standard equipment and excellent cruising refinement. A few models in this class are two-wheel drive, but the vast majority have four-wheel drive for at least a modicum of off-road ability.

The Mazda CX-5 is firmly road-focused, but its 2.0-litre petrol engine is a strong, refined performer, making it looks good value for less than&nbsp;£25k. If you can stretch the budget a fair bit, the Audi Q5 provides a combination of comfort, driving prowess, quality and space that's hard to beat. Unlike some rivals, it can't be had with seven seats, though.

A more affordable, yet well-equipped alternative is the Peugeot 5008. It’s more than capable of coping with family life&nbsp;– and all versions have seven seats as standard.&nbsp;

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