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My First Range Rover
Jeff C, 09/17/2018
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I decided to lease a Velar SE Dynamic-R about 2 months ago. The look of the vehicle really got me. So far I have had zero issues with it as you would expect with it being so new. I was initially concerned about going with the 4-cylinder engine after only having V8s for the past 10 years but the turbo and power from the 4-cylinder were very impressive and adequate for me. The digital screens in the dash and console are amazing. I love being able to project the navigation across the dash. I really only have one complaint so far and that is with the Auto Start/Stop feature. It is defaulted to be on every time you start the car and I have to go into the menu and turn it off every time I get into drive. I wish it was defaulted to off and I only turned it on when I want to use it, which so far is never. I get lots of compliments on the car everywhere I go. The red with the black interior and black out kit on the outside with the 21 inch wheels really stands out from the crowd.
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First edition...test lab
K. Andrews, 11/18/2020
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar First Edition 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Like other reviewers I too love the styling and design of the Velar. So much so that I purchased a First Edition. Like I others, I have also experienced the constant ongoing, relentless problems of the Velar. Interior fogging, infotainment system glitches, winter tires not calibrating, battery losing charge and needing roadside assistance to tow! What is most disappointing is the LR attitude - quite simply put they don't care. Idiots like us keep buying. I have two Audi vehicles and one cannot compare the quality and service with that of LR. It is truly such a shame that such great styling suckers us in to spend thousands on such poor quality. Speak up LR what say you?
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Breautiful Velar That's Where It Stops
Dave Pettingill, 08/09/2018
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar S 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
10 of 15 people found this review helpful
Our Velar came with paint distortions which took the dealership 3 visits to finally get resolved. We were promised that the car had voice activated navigation however very soon after taking delivery it did not have voice activated navigation. The car is equipped but Land Rover has not provided the software to make it work. You have to type on a screen in order to hopefully find the address you're looking for. Finally after two months a new software release was installed which provided "Go Home", "Cancel", "Navigate to previous destination", that's it. The car is beautiful, it's strong, and with the 380hp engine it really moves. We are hoping to get voice activated navigation, we use that a lot. Overall the dealership was a total disappointment, hopefully other dealerships in the nation will be better for this high end car!!
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Velar Voice Activated NAV
Tim D, 12/11/2019
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
I leased the car in Nov 17....was told it had xm radio and that it would connect once we got it home to activate....it did not, and could not, we had to undo the entire transaction and take our trade back. Ordered new Velar with the options we wanted. We were told that voice activation for nav would be installed in a few weeks, then in a few more weeks then in a few months. It's been 2 yrs and we still don't have this very important feature. We have scheduled several appts with the store both routine and non routine issues. It's always terrible scheduling and trying to get a loaner. They always tell us it will be few hours then keep the car for another day or two. This note from one of the appts from the salesman, "An Appointment here at dealership to re install in control and help with connectivity issues. System reset email with vin has been sent to land rover and we should have that response by Monday." We had 3 of these appts. My time is extremely valuable. Finally last month after receiving an email from an executive at LandRover I responded. I was able to get the car in and get a loaner within 2 days. They said they could fix it. They gave me the car back the next day and told me that the new software was installed and that if my wife would follow the instructions to "teach the car her voice she would be able to use the "in control" Landrover voice activated NAV....She did everything and it still does not work. I wrote to the VP at corporate to share this yesterday....still no response. They are either unable to communicate, idiots, or liars. I dont know for sure yet. I have always bought Mercedes and BMW, but this time, because my wife loved the look and lines on the Velar I went forward...my wife and I hate the service and the seemingly endless inability to give us what we want and paid for in a timely manner. The last time my wife traded phone calls with Richard who promised to call her back with the GPS voice activation software status and simply never did. The car is beautiful ...we tell everyone that its like a gorgeous, incredibly well built model, with absolutely no brains.
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Great Vehicle That Is Step Forward
David, 06/02/2018
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic HSE 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
15 of 26 people found this review helpful
I have owned numerous new Range Rovers over the years including all the body models they make. Most recently was a 2015 Range Rover Sport SuperCharged. The modern look of the Velar appears to have made the other RR's look dated. I selected the 380 R Dynamic HSE. Loaded it up like the First Edition - minus the First Edition Wheel since I like the Gray 21 inch wheel more (it shows allot less brake dust in the matte finish). Performance is good - -and I would have said great - - if not for just having the RR S SC. Other than that extra oomph of the RR Sport's performance I would say I prefer the Velar in all other ways - - from sound system, electronic interface to the lower access height (previous RR has deployable step but the Velar is still a more convenient access height). For the technology blunt buyer there will be a learning curve. Also, having the current MB S class I would actually say I prefer the RR approach on the technology interface - - more intuitive in many ways - - - additionally the customization of the screens and your personalize home screen is nice. And of course, the humorous graphics are funny (when was the last you saw a iconic British Phone Booth used in a car's graphics). Lighting at night is great, I was a bit fearful that high noon sun would minimize some of the screens but that has not been the case. I was not impacted by the defroster recall although it seems like a simple software change (4 zone climate control might not be included in recall). Now on to what is often the biggest concern of a LR or RR buyer - - - reliability - - well other than one recall over the years and one dead accessory battery I have NEVER had an issue with any of my RRs. However there are some things I always mandate - - low miles - - I mean LOW LOW LOW miles (if the vehicle has more than 20 miles) I won't take it. I fear so many vehicles are abused in their first 100 to 200 miles on a dealer lot - so what should be a break-in period is really a 'ya broke it period'. And of course, a demo is off the list because there is no luxury in a vehicle that had a hundred unknown butts all over its seats. Also - - read a bit of the owners manual - - - many people can read countless gossip tweets and boring self absorbed Facebook postings but something you trust with your life, you don't read. I would strongly recommend the vehicle to a person who understands exactly what they are looking to purchase.
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