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Re: Test Drive: 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
« Reply #20 on: January 17, 2018, 01:15:23 pm »
Quote from: OliverD on January 17, 2018, 10:44:18 am
Quote from: No-san on January 17, 2018, 10:34:11 am
As a standalone?

Yes.

Jaguar/Land Rover $1020
Audi $1100
Mercedes $1500
Yikes.  and :(
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Re: Test Drive: 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
« Reply #21 on: January 17, 2018, 05:46:19 pm »
Quote from: No-san on January 17, 2018, 01:15:23 pm
Quote from: OliverD on January 17, 2018, 10:44:18 am
Quote from: No-san on January 17, 2018, 10:34:11 am
As a standalone?

Yes.

Jaguar/Land Rover $1020
Audi $1100
Mercedes $1500
Yikes.  and :(

Pretty sure HUD is standard on the X5...or at least part of the "Premium Essentials" package which they all seem to come in with.

......I wonder if anyone has ever asked BMW why those features are "essential" yet are part of an option package?  ;D
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Re: Test Drive: 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
« Reply #22 on: January 17, 2018, 10:42:41 pm »
I don't mind the design by the looks.  I was able to build one with V6 for $76K even just a few options. Not too bad, really.
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Re: Test Drive: 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
« Reply #23 on: January 18, 2018, 09:01:09 am »
To all manufacturers who can think of nothing more creative than whacking an i-Pad into the top of the dash, please take notes and copy.

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Re: Test Drive: 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
« Reply #24 on: January 18, 2018, 09:13:48 am »
That second screen is really low though.

Does JLR not use an iDrive-like controller at all? After using iDrive for a few months I really don't want to go back to just a touchscreen.
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Re: Test Drive: 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
« Reply #25 on: January 18, 2018, 09:40:43 am »
I'm curious to see how the screens dim at night.  I recall the Dodge Dart's shifter backlighting being so bright at night that I had to cover it with something in order not to be distracted.
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Re: Test Drive: 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
« Reply #26 on: January 18, 2018, 10:06:50 am »
One of these, probably 2.0T version, is in testing at CR.  I'll await and comment then as it is similar sized and optioned as my Envision Prem ll.
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Re: Test Drive: 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
« Reply #27 on: January 18, 2018, 10:07:32 am »
Quote from: NormT on January 18, 2018, 10:06:50 am
One of these, probably 2.0T version, is in testing at CR.  I'll await and comment then as it is similar sized and optioned as my Envision Prem ll.

Oh FFS.
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Re: Test Drive: 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
« Reply #28 on: January 18, 2018, 10:14:09 am »
Quote from: OliverD on January 18, 2018, 10:07:32 am
Quote from: NormT on January 18, 2018, 10:06:50 am
One of these, probably 2.0T version, is in testing at CR.  I'll await and comment then as it is similar sized and optioned as my Envision Prem ll.

Oh FFS.

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Re: Test Drive: 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
« Reply #29 on: January 18, 2018, 10:17:18 am »
I'm starting to lose my affinity for Buick.  :(
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Re: Test Drive: 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
« Reply #30 on: January 18, 2018, 10:23:04 am »
Quote from: Sir Osis of Liver on January 18, 2018, 10:17:18 am
I'm starting to lose my affinity for Buick.  :(

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Re: Test Drive: 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
« Reply #31 on: January 18, 2018, 11:06:13 am »
Quote from: Sir Osis of Liver on January 18, 2018, 10:17:18 am
I'm starting to lose my affinity for Buick.  :(
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Re: Test Drive: 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
« Reply #32 on: January 18, 2018, 12:48:33 pm »
Quote from: Sir Osis of Liver on January 18, 2018, 10:17:18 am
I'm starting to lose my affinity for Buick.  :(
Drove by the dealer, they had a new Enclave out front
It look pretty nice
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Re: Test Drive: 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
« Reply #33 on: January 18, 2018, 06:17:09 pm »
Quote from: carcrazy on January 18, 2018, 10:14:09 am
Quote from: OliverD on January 18, 2018, 10:07:32 am
Quote from: NormT on January 18, 2018, 10:06:50 am
One of these, probably 2.0T version, is in testing at CR.  I'll await and comment then as it is similar sized and optioned as my Envision Prem ll.

Oh FFS.

 :rofl:  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Apparently I can see the person I've ignored quoted in other people's responses.
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Re: Test Drive: 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
« Reply #34 on: February 01, 2018, 02:19:56 pm »
Quote from: DKaz on January 18, 2018, 06:17:09 pm
Quote from: carcrazy on January 18, 2018, 10:14:09 am
Quote from: OliverD on January 18, 2018, 10:07:32 am
Quote from: NormT on January 18, 2018, 10:06:50 am
One of these, probably 2.0T version, is in testing at CR.  I'll await and comment then as it is similar sized and optioned as my Envision Prem ll.

Oh FFS.

 :rofl:  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Apparently I can see the person I've ignored quoted in other people's responses.

Consumer Reports says it has sporty handling bit the Envision beats in handling, braking, accleration....

https://www.consumerreports.org/suvs/2018-range-rover-velar-review-wading-into-new-waters/q
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Re: Test Drive: 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
« Reply #35 on: February 01, 2018, 08:27:28 pm »
Quote from: NormT on February 01, 2018, 02:19:56 pm
Quote from: DKaz on January 18, 2018, 06:17:09 pm
Quote from: carcrazy on January 18, 2018, 10:14:09 am
Quote from: OliverD on January 18, 2018, 10:07:32 am
Quote from: NormT on January 18, 2018, 10:06:50 am
One of these, probably 2.0T version, is in testing at CR.  I'll await and comment then as it is similar sized and optioned as my Envision Prem ll.

Oh FFS.

 :rofl:  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Apparently I can see the person I've ignored quoted in other people's responses.

Consumer Reports says it has sporty handling bit the Envision beats in handling, braking, accleration....

https://www.consumerreports.org/suvs/2018-range-rover-velar-review-wading-into-new-waters/q
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Re: Test Drive: 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
« Reply #36 on: February 14, 2018, 01:37:46 pm »
I saw a Velar on the road yesterday, VERY impressive in the flesh, even in the slush.  It was white with the black package/roof and pretty sure 22" wheels because they looked massive.
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Re: Test Drive: 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
« Reply #37 on: December 14, 2018, 02:14:07 pm »
Why am I not surprised?

From Car and Driver long-term test:
Midway through its long-term test, electronic gremlins continue to mar our experience with the otherwise classy crossover.
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2018-range-rover-velar-reliability-maintenance-20k-update
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Re: Test Drive: 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
« Reply #38 on: December 17, 2018, 11:20:58 am »
Quote from: Bubba on December 14, 2018, 02:14:07 pm
Why am I not surprised?

From Car and Driver long-term test:
Midway through its long-term test, electronic gremlins continue to mar our experience with the otherwise classy crossover.
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2018-range-rover-velar-reliability-maintenance-20k-update

My friend got one for his wife and returned it in two or three months for a Macan GTS.  He said the infotainment system crapped out too often.  He loves the Macan now.
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Re: Test Drive: 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
« Reply #39 on: December 17, 2018, 04:46:48 pm »
Infotainment is a disaster on the Jaguar I-Pace too. Tons of issues.
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