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AsiaOne
5 days ago
- Automotive
- AsiaOne
Range Rover Velar 3.0 S review: Change of heart for a cleaner and more powerful ride, Lifestyle News
The Range Rover lineup can be a bit mystifying to the average layperson. At the top is the flagship Range Rover, the main character of the brand with all the luxurious trimmings that can rival even the most expensive limousines out there. Then just below that is the Range Rover Sport, which, as the name implies, is a sportier version of the full fat Range Rover. At the lower end, you have the entry-level Range Rover Evoque, which is a smaller and trendier car that targets younger buyers. Somewhere in between though is the Range Rover Velar, which is kind of a mid-range model that's positioned oddly within the lineup. It has now received a very minor update, but is it enough to help it stand out from the pack? What is the Range Rover Velar? Based on its dimensions and price positioning, the Velar sits between the Evoque and the Range Rover Sport in the brand's lineup. It's a rather unique product though, in that it doesn't seem to have a straightforward direct competitor in the market. To use BMW's numbered lineup as a comparison, the Evoque goes up against the smaller-sized BMW X3, while the larger Range Rover and Range Rover Sport fights against the higher-end X5 and X6 models respectively. While logic would thus dictate that the Range Rover Velar would compete with the BMW X4, it's not such a straightforward case here, as the Velar is a significantly larger car. It does truly defy classification, but maybe one can think of it as a bigger and more luxurious version of the Evoque. The Range Rover Velar was first launched in 2017, and it received a mid-life facelift in late 2023. When that facelifted model was introduced to Singapore in 2024, it received a road tax-friendly 2.0-litre engine with 250hp and 365Nm of torque, perhaps with a view to broaden its appeal among buyers here. One year on, however, and that engine has been replaced by a 3.0-litre inline six engine with 400hp and 550Nm of torque. Again, it's a move that seemingly defies logic, as a larger engine would usually be more expensive. But it turns out that it was somewhat enforced on the brand, as tightening emissions standards meant that the 2.0-litre engine was no longer a viable option. What's new on the Range Rover Velar? Other than the new engine, the car is essentially the same as the facelifted version from 2024. With the bigger engine, the brand's local dealer, Wearnes Automotive, has also moved to consolidate the car's standard equipment. There's only one trim level available now, the S, which comes with a whole host of features previously only offered on the top-spec Dynamic HSE variant. These include air suspension, 22-inch wheels, a 3D surround camera and a Meridian premium sound system. The facelift last year brought fairly substantial changes though, such as a slightly revised grille and new LED headlights on the outside. The interior also received a major redesign, with a new minimalist look which replaced the previous dual-screen setup with a single 11.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system. As a result, you get a very clean-looking dashboard, with few physical controls, and a new gear selector in place of the previous rotary knob. It does feel a bit odd and needs some getting used to, but the brand is simply following the trend of minimalism in modern interior design now. How does the Range Rover Velar drive? Having not driven the 2.0-litre version, it's hard for me to personally make a comparison. But objectively speaking, 400hp is a fairly substantial output from the new 3.0-litre engine, so the latest Velar is certainly no slouch while on the move. One of the key characteristics of a straight-six engine though is smoothness, and the new Range Rover Velar certainly lives up to that standard. It picks up speed in a very linear and effective fashion, and it even makes a nice, though slightly muted, noise while you're at it. The standard air suspension also gives the Range Rover Velar a plush ride quality to go along with its effortless power, and while the car is probably not the most agile to push around corners, it maintains its balance pretty well for such a large SUV. Is the new Range Rover Velar worth buying? Well, it's certainly not cheap, for starters. Tested in this form, the Range Rover Velar 3.0 S is priced at $316,888 without COE. Tack on a 100 grand COE and you're looking at well over $400,000 to put this car on the road. That said, the Velar does have plenty to offer. The new 3.0-litre engine especially is quite a sweet unit, and it probably feels more suited to a car of its size, even accounting for the fact that it comes as a result of stricter emissions regulations and also costs more to tax and run. It's not really something that makes much logical sense to the everyman, but the Velar has never been about fitting in with the masses anyway. It's a car that attracts those who want something different and unique, and viewed in that light, the latest version is very much in keeping with its character and personality. [[nid:707674]] No part of this article can be reproduced without permission from AsiaOne.
The Hindu
04-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Key accused in ₹4,215-crore Falcon scam nabbed in Hyderabad; luxury cars seized
The Telangana Crime Investigation Department (CID) has arrested Sandeep Kumar, one of the masterminds behind the Falcon invoice discounting scam, along with his accomplice, Ravi Kumar. The arrest took place in Hyderabad on Tuesday, in a case that spans multiple states and involves thousands of duped investors. Seized during the arrests were three luxury cars — a Mercedes GLS 400D, a Range Rover Velar, and an Innova Crysta — valued at ₹2.5 crore, along with 14 property documents worth ₹10 crore, mobile phones, cash and ID cards. Sandeep Kumar, operations head of Capital Protection Force Pvt. Ltd. and younger brother of company MD Amardeep Kumar, had been absconding after fleeing to Dubai. According to the CID, he illegally re-entered India via the Nepal border and moved across Bihar, Odisha, Goa and finally back to Hyderabad, where he was sheltered by his cousin, Ravi Kumar. Director of CID, Shikha Goel said the scam, operated through the Falcon Invoice Discounting app ( lured depositors with fake short-term investment deals purportedly linked to reputed multinational companies. Over ₹4,215 crore was collected from more than 7,000 individuals. Initial estimates suggest around ₹792 crore was siphoned from over 4,000 victims. The CID has, so far, registered three primary cases under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Telangana Protection of Depositors of Financial Establishments Act. Eight more cases are pending across six States including Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh and Delhi. 'Sandeep Kumar diverted ₹845 crore into personal and associated company accounts. The CID is continuing efforts to apprehend remaining suspects, including CEO Yogendra Singh, who is believed to be in the UAE,' said
Scotsman
27-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Win £2.8m house and Range Rover for £10 in Wowcher raffle deal
The house is ready to move into | Raffle House This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. A lucky winner will soon bag a £2.8 million Cotswolds mansion — fully furnished and complete with a Range Rover. But here's the twist: Wowcher is offering entry tickets for a fraction of the usual price. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Raffle House will soon be giving away a £2.8 million house in The Cotswolds to one lucky winner. It's their 20th prize draw and one of their biggest yet. It's fully furnished and ready to move into, and the new owner could choose to live in it, rent it out for thousands of pounds per month, or to sell it and become an instant millionaire. Tickets to win this life-changing prize cost at least £10 if you visit the Raffle House website, but there's a clever way to get them for a much lower price. Because shopping and deals website Wowcher is offering a massive discount on bundles of tickets, which saves a lot of money off the standard price. The family room opens out into the courtyard | Raffle House Normally, for example, the most popular bundle of 50 tickets will set you back £25, but Wowcher will offer you them for just £10. That's the same price as 15 on the Raffle House website. There's an even better deal on the bundle of 150 tickets, which now costs just £20. That's far cheaper than the £50 they'd cost you on the Raffle House website. The Wowcher deals are even better than the offers given to subscribers. If you choose to pay Raffle House monthly, £10 per month would get you 45 tickets, and £30 per month would get you 180 - and that's with the current special offer taken into account. What's more, if you enter before the end of the month and your ticket is drawn, you'll not only win the £2.8 million house, you'll also win a £55,000 Range Rover Velar - which would look perfect on the gravel driveway. The kitchen is lavishly appointed | Raffle House The Cotswold dream home prize draw runs until the end of June, and it's a six-bedroomed luxury pad in one of the most sought-after parts of the country. A small porch at the front of the house leads you into a long hall, off which are the huge dining room, a cosy sitting room, and a study. There's also a boot room, a downstairs toilet, and access to the outside. Off the dining room is a massive family kitchen, which opens into a light and airy family room with huge doors that open it out and connect it to the outside. Off this is a laundry area and utility space and, off the dining room are steps down to a cellar. Nearly all the bedrooms have en-suites | Raffle House On the first floor you will find five of the bedrooms, all of which have an en-suite bathroom, and stairs to the second floor, which has two further bedrooms - one of which is a walk-through space, and one of which has an en-suite. The winner will be offered a cash alternative for either the car or the house - or both, and Raffle House will cover the cost of any stamp duty and legal fees. To find out more about the house and the car, or to see Wowcher's special offer, click here. If you're worried about how gambling makes you feel, you can find free, confidential advice, tools and support, by visiting GambleAware or contacting the National Gambling Helpline, available 24/7, on 0808 8020 133 📱 One small habit = 53% better results with weight loss jabs Using Wegovy or Mounjaro? The biggest difference might come after the injection. 💡 With Voy, people who log weight weekly or message a coach can lose up to 53% more. Their app offers expert coaching, tracking and medication access where appropriate. 👟 It's built for real life – just a few minutes a week. Check your eligibility here to get started.
Scotsman
27-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Win £2.8m house and Range Rover for £10 in Wowcher raffle deal
The house is ready to move into | Raffle House This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. A lucky winner will soon bag a £2.8 million Cotswolds mansion — fully furnished and complete with a Range Rover. But here's the twist: Wowcher is offering entry tickets for a fraction of the usual price. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Raffle House will soon be giving away a £2.8 million house in The Cotswolds to one lucky winner. It's their 20th prize draw and one of their biggest yet. It's fully furnished and ready to move into, and the new owner could choose to live in it, rent it out for thousands of pounds per month, or to sell it and become an instant millionaire. Tickets to win this life-changing prize cost at least £10 if you visit the Raffle House website, but there's a clever way to get them for a much lower price. Because shopping and deals website Wowcher is offering a massive discount on bundles of tickets, which saves a lot of money off the standard price. The family room opens out into the courtyard | Raffle House Normally, for example, the most popular bundle of 50 tickets will set you back £25, but Wowcher will offer you them for just £10. That's the same price as 15 on the Raffle House website. There's an even better deal on the bundle of 150 tickets, which now costs just £20. That's far cheaper than the £50 they'd cost you on the Raffle House website. The Wowcher deals are even better than the offers given to subscribers. If you choose to pay Raffle House monthly, £10 per month would get you 45 tickets, and £30 per month would get you 180 - and that's with the current special offer taken into account. What's more, if you enter before the end of the month and your ticket is drawn, you'll not only win the £2.8 million house, you'll also win a £55,000 Range Rover Velar - which would look perfect on the gravel driveway. The kitchen is lavishly appointed | Raffle House The Cotswold dream home prize draw runs until the end of June, and it's a six-bedroomed luxury pad in one of the most sought-after parts of the country. A small porch at the front of the house leads you into a long hall, off which are the huge dining room, a cosy sitting room, and a study. There's also a boot room, a downstairs toilet, and access to the outside. Off the dining room is a massive family kitchen, which opens into a light and airy family room with huge doors that open it out and connect it to the outside. Off this is a laundry area and utility space and, off the dining room are steps down to a cellar. Nearly all the bedrooms have en-suites | Raffle House On the first floor you will find five of the bedrooms, all of which have an en-suite bathroom, and stairs to the second floor, which has two further bedrooms - one of which is a walk-through space, and one of which has an en-suite. The winner will be offered a cash alternative for either the car or the house - or both, and Raffle House will cover the cost of any stamp duty and legal fees. To find out more about the house and the car, or to see Wowcher's special offer, click here. If you're worried about how gambling makes you feel, you can find free, confidential advice, tools and support, by visiting GambleAware or contacting the National Gambling Helpline, available 24/7, on 0808 8020 133 📱 One small habit = 53% better results with weight loss jabs Using Wegovy or Mounjaro? The biggest difference might come after the injection. 💡 With Voy, people who log weight weekly or message a coach can lose up to 53% more. Their app offers expert coaching, tracking and medication access where appropriate.
Forbes
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
Living With 2025 The Range Rover Velar—How good is it really?
2025 Range Rover Velar Jaguar Land Rover UK Before babbling about Range Rover Velar life, here's a fact regarding its name. Velar comes from the Latin word 'velere', which means to veil or cover. Land Rover used this name in the sixties to hide the identity of 26 concept vehicles before applying it to a production car in 2017—the Range Rover Velar. I get stoked whenever Land Rover sends a car to Scotland. It doesn't happen often, odd considering Scotland has so many muddy fields just waiting to be destroyed, but a Varesine Blue Range Rover Velar D300 was soon sitting on my driveway. And, God, it looked good. It might just be a five-door SUV, but look at its stance, its detailing and its lines. I could've sat in a garden chair and admired it for hours, but that would've likely concerned my neighbours, who already question why I have a different car each week. Inside, it looked even better. My loaner had Shadow Grey Ash veneer and black leather seats. Everything was soft to touch except the scratchy instrument binnacle. Everything's minimalistic, and that's a catch-22. You see, controlling in-car technology from an 11.4-inch touchscreen is a bit like removing your home's light switches and linking every room to a separate smartphone app. A daft decision that's all a bit much; I don't want to faff around with my phone to turn on the kitchen light. The same applies here. Range Rover Velar Matthew MacConnell There are few physical buttons in the Velar's cabin, and the touchscreen, although fast and crisp, can be quite confusing with all its submenus. Fortunately, Land Rover's Pivi Pro infotainment system is good and changing the cabin temperature via the voice assistant is easy. But I miss the pre-2023 Velar's rotary dials. If you veer off the road into a field trying to enable the window demist, you'll be fine; the Velar boasts a five-star EuroNCAP rating and is more than capable off-road. Land Rover fitted this press car with optional 21-inch alloys, wrapped in Michelin Latitude rubber, which meant a smooth ride, despite the alloy size. Engaging Eco hardened the ride slightly, and I found it to have little impact on efficiency. Other modes included Snow, Gravel, Grass, Sand and Mud Ruts, and these combined with the Velar's trick air suspension, mean you'll struggle to get stuck in the rough. The Dynamic SE gets an additional Dynamic setting. This makes cornering less wafty by adding heavier steering, tightening the suspension and increasing gearbox and throttle response. I used it once before switching back to Comfort. Range Rover Velar interior Matthew MacConnell Dynamic releases all 700Nm and 296 bhp, meaning 0-to-62mph takes 6.2 seconds, while 30-70mph arrives in 5.2 seconds. It's no vomit-comet, but it's the perfect engine for this car. Anything more powerful is overkill, really. My week consists of going to and from dog parks via motorways and B-roads after working hours. Therefore, I was delighted when Land Rover agreed that both furry babies, Freya the Siberian Husky and Chloe the Shepkita, could ride in the boot. The press team even offered to send up a Land Rover dog kit next time, which includes a dog ramp, a dog washer, rubber mats and a water bowl. Both dogs are fairly large, but both struggled to climb into the Velar's boot, even with the clever Access suspension lowering mode enabled. So this meant lifting them in. However, there's ample space back there, and there's a net for holding water bowls and treats. Lifting the boot floor reveals a deep cubby. The car needed a clean inside and out afterwards, and this is where I discovered a slight issue. The Velar's seats wipe easily, as do the front and rear carpets, but hoovering the boot floor was easier said than done, despite the dogs lying on a large blanket. Range Rover Velar boot Matthew MacConnell Because of the material, like many other cars, the small white hairs intertwine among the fabric, meaning I spent around 30 minutes pulling each tiny husky hair out. This might not bother you, but I didn't want the next journalist to think a yeti had been onboard. So, if you run a dog-moving business or own pooches, it's worth opting for Land Rover's rubber mats. After a week, I handed over the keys with some closing thoughts. The efficiency screen showed a 37.7 mpg average, with most runs returning around 35 mpg. Impressive figures, considering the Velar D300 weighs 2,710kg (gross). With options, the car cost a mighty £72,665 ($97,411). That's a lot, and I didn't even use all its configured options like the £440 Wi-Fi plan, £105 Terrain Response 2 system, heated rear seats or configurable steering or chassis dynamics settings. Out of the box, the Range Rover Velar D300 is well-equipped, and if you don't often climb rocks or traverse the Sahara, you won't need any fancy optional terrain tech. Therefore, a new Velar could be sat on your driveway for £66,905. Buy one and you'll never tire of turning round for one last look before walking through the front door.
