2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

The 2019 Range Rover represents a sophisticated evolution of the SUV's effortlessly elegant exterior and luxurious interior.

The flagship Land Rover SUV features a number of visual cues that are distinctive to Range Rover design -- including the hallmark clamshell hood, which is both physically and visually longer to give the driver a cleaner view ahead. This modern appearance is accentuated by a front grille that incorporates a Gloss Black surround and available Atlas mesh, while the front bumper features widened vent blades.

A 3.0L turbocharged V6 diesel is available exclusively in the standard Range Rover and HSE models, offering 254 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque, while two 3.0L supercharged V6 gasoline engines offer outputs of 340-hp and 380 hp.

A next-generation 5.0L supercharged V8 gasoline engine is also available on standard and long wheelbase Supercharged and Autobiography models offering 518 hp, 461 lb-ft of torque.

The 4WD capability of the Range Rover is managed by a twin-speed transfer case design which has an actuator rather than a separate motor and ECU. Using wheel slip information from a range of sensors, the clutch is designed to distribute torque evenly between all four wheels, while a shift on the move system allows selectable high and low gears up to 37 mph.

For 2019, a Wade Sensing system is offered as an option on all Range Rover derivatives. The system provides real-time wading depth information relative to the maximum wading capability for the current location of the vehicle. Using sensors on the underside of the door mirrors, the system reports this information to the driver via a dedicated display on the vehicle's touchscreen. The system also provides the driver an indication of the vehicle's position/angle, and can estimate when the vehicle is potentially going into deeper water or coming out of the water.