Racing cars for Germany to be built by VW in Kariega
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- Industry News
- 7 February 2025
Land Rover announced that the latest incarnations of the brand’s Range Rover Velar and Range Rover Evoque are now available in South Africa.
What’s new?
Range Rover Velar:
The New Range Rover Velar features the latest technology, Range Rover refinement and a clean and reductive new design. A new grille combines with the characteristic floating roof, unbroken waistline and flush deployable door handles.
The Range Rover Velar pioneered Range Rover’s reductive design philosophy, which is elevated to a new level inside these latest models. The new single floating 11.4-inch curved glass touchscreen is positioned within the driver’s eyeline, providing immediate and intuitive control of all key functions, while liberating space for interior stowage and wireless device charging. The new centre console is powered by Pivi Pro3, with regular Software Over The Air4 drops.
Range Rover Evoque:
The New Range Rover Evoque, similarly, boasts a new reductive design enhanced with the latest technologies and luxurious material choices. Both models (Velar and the Evoque) feature super-slim Pixel LED headlights with signature DRL, which deliver superior visibility as well as a technical, jewel-like appearance.
A leather-free cabin option is available in both the Velar and Evoque. The tactile material options include non-leather UltrafabricsTM and KvadratTM textile seats.
Cabin Air Purification Plus makes its debut in the Evoque and continues to be offered in the Velar as part of the optional Comfort Pack (or standard on Autobiography) to help promote occupant well-being and driver alertness by providing superior air quality.
Drivetrain:
The new Range Rover Velar and Evoque are offered with a comprehensive selection of power choices to suit every client. These include a range of smooth Ingenium petrol and diesel engines, alongside plug-in electric hybrid models with rapid DC charging to ensure swift charging away from home.
Pricing:
Range Rover Velar:
Velar D200 Dynamic SE (R1 670 900), Velar D200 Dynamic HSE (R1 814 300), Velar D300 Dynamic SE (R1 857 100), Velar D300 Dynamic HSE (R1 984 100), Velar D300 Autobiography (R2 089 700), Velar P340 Dynamic HSE (R1 961 100), Velar P400e Dynamic SE (R2 093 300) and the Velar P400e Dynamic HSE (R2 202 700)
Range Rover Evoque:
Evoque D200 Dynamic SE (R1 258 100), Evoque D200 Dynamic HSE (R1 310 900), Evoque D200 Autobiography (R1 422 200), Evoque P300e Dynamic SE (R1 647 900) and the Evoque P300e Dynamic HSE (R1 702 000).
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