Upcoming Range Rover Velar Has a Huge See-Through Roof
Land Rover has released the first official image of the upcoming Range Rover Velar.
Earlier this month, it was reported that Range Rover’s coupe SUV model would sport the Velar nameplate, and now the British automaker has confirmed it. Although the company is withholding details about the model until March 1, it did release a teaser image and announced its world premiere will be on March 1, 2017. It is then expected to be shown at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show before making its U.S. debut at the 2017 New York Auto Show.
The new addition to Range Rover’s lineup intends to slot between the Range Rover Evoque and the Range Rover Sport models, and its name is derived from the original Range Rover prototypes of 1969.
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“We call the Velar the avant garde Range Rover,” said Land Rover chief design officer Gerry McGovern. “It brings a new dimension of glamour, modernity and elegance to the brand. The Range Rover Velar changes everything.”
Rumor has it the Velar is based on the Jaguar F-Pace, so expect something similar in size. As a coupe SUV model, it will compete against the Porsche Macan, Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe and BMW X4 models, in what has become a popular segment in the market.
Check back with AutoGuide.com for more details once the veil is pulled off the Range Rover Velar on March 1.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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