2018 Range Rover Velar Review

For the first time in 10 years, there's a totally new Range Rover model in town. Its name is Velar, it slots between the Evoque and the Sport and it really, really hopes you don't mind touchscreens.

The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar (I'm only typing that all out once) uses the same aluminum chassis as the Jaguar F-Pace, but the two look fairly dissimilar. The Velar is a good mix of current Range Rover design, with a few extras, like deployable door handles and available copper detailing on the hood vents, bumper blades and fender vents. Its 0.32 drag coefficient makes this the slipperiest Land Rover ever built.

Inside, the look is largely the same as other Range Rovers, with an emphasis on simple horizontal lines and attractive layering. Morrissey fans will enjoy the optional sustainable seat material that replaces the standard leather. It packs optional 20-way adjustable massage front seats, and a dedicated five-person setup means there's usable space for cargo -- 34.4 cubic feet, to be exact.