L-R: Mr Dennis Ho, Managing Director of Sime Darby Motors (Malaysia, Thailand and Taiwan); Datuk Aishah Ahmad, Managing Director of Jaguar Land Rover (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Tuan Syed Khalil Syed Ibrahim, Managing Director of SISMA Auto Group and Tuan Syed Ahmad Muzri bin Syed Faiz, Operations Director Jaguar Land Rover (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd with the newly launched Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic variant.
After some teasing, the new Range Rover Velar has been unveiled with three variants available i.e. Velar P250 (RM529,800) and Velar P250 R-Dynamic (RM588,800), as well as the Velar P380 R-Dynamic (RM not confirmed). Prices quoted exclude registration, road tax and insurance.
If that doesn’t sound fast enough, you can always place an order for the Velar P380 R-Dynamic which comes with a 3.0L supercharged V6 engine that boasts 380 PS and 450 Nm of torque, and is capable of doing the 0 – 100 in 5.7 seconds. It will set you back 9.4 litres / 100 km.
The Velar is built with an aluminium-intensive monocoque using Jaguar Land Rover’s Lightweight Aluminium Architecture. Aluminium alloys make up for over 81% of the body-in- white, an amount still unmatched by any competitor. This allows for a lighter yet stiff body.
On the inside, one of the stand-out features is the Touch Pro Duo infotainment system which has two 10″ high definition touchscreens integrated behind secret-until-lit surfaces to give the interior a more modern minimalist look. With two screens, the Touch Pro Duo allows for multitasking e.g. you can make a call without interrupting the onboard navigation.
Other features include the large 12.3″ Interactive Driver Display which has changeable display themes and full-screen 3D navigation; Meridian surround sound system with 17 speakers and subwoofer; 10-way powered driver seat with memory; powered rear seat backrest; dual zone climate control; configurable ambient lighting; Morzine headlining; perforated grained leather seats; lockable glove box; and powered gesture tailgate.
Safety and driving features include Terrain Response with six settings – Comfort, Grass/Gravel/Snow, Mud and Ruts, Sand, ECO and Dynamic Mode; Hill Descent Control; Dynamic Stability Control; Intelligent High Beam Assist; rear view camera; auto dimming and heated exterior mirrors with approach lights; six airbags; tyre pressure monitoring system.
Meanwhile, the Velar P380 R-Dynamic will include electronic air suspension; adaptive cruise control with queue assist; and extended full leather upgrade.
Buyers can also choose the option of replacing the perforated grained leather with Kvadrat highly durable wool-blend premium textile contrasted with Suede cloth. Kvadart is Europe’s leading manufacturer of high-quality design textiles and the use of its textile in the Velar is unique to luxury SUVs of this segment.
Designed and engineered at Jaguar Land Rover’s development centres in the UK, the Velar is manufactured at the company’s Solihull production facility.
All vehicles distributed by Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia are compatible with the Malaysian climate, environment, fuel quality and meet the Malaysian emission standard. All Land Rover vehicles distributed by authorised dealers also come with Land Rover Care programme which includes a five-year warranty, five years’ free service and three years’ roadside assistance.
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