Is the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 37.2 in. Class median 38.2 in.
- First car: 2 of 5. Price $56,900. Class median $39,195.
- Commuter: $121 a month. Class median $116.
- Price: 25% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 6 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 1 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 2 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $121 vs $116 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 9.9 in, top 8% |
| Worth the money | No | 25% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 6 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Range Rover Velar a good family car?
No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 37.2 in | Median 38.2 in | 131 | No |
| Rear headroom | 38.0 in | Median 38.9 in | 131 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 19.7 cu ft | Median 22.9 cu ft | 140 | No |
Is the Range Rover Velar a good first car?
No. Passes 2 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $56,900 | Median $39,195 | 144 | No |
| Horsepower | 247 hp | 155 hp to 349 hp | 145 | Yes |
| Length | 188.9 in | Median 188.6 in | 136 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.1 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 13.9 cents | Median 13.3 cents | 143 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Range Rover Velar a good commuter car?
No. $121 a month to commute. Class median $116.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $121
- Median of 143 SUVs
- $116
- Highway mpg
- 26 mpg, top 57% of 137
Is the Range Rover Velar a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.4 in clearance, 65.6 in tall | 7.3 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.8 to 69.8 in tall | 123 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 38.2 in | Median 39.8 in | 134 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.1 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Range Rover Velar a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 9.9 in clearance. Top 8% of 132 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- S P340 AWD, 9.9 in
- Cohort
- 132 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Range Rover Velar worth the money?
No. Priced 25% above cars like it.
- Price, S P250 AWD
- $56,900
- Predicted price
- $45,360
- Gap
- +$11,540 (+25%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 277 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Range Rover Velar a good buy?
No. 6 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic HSE AWD | $76,900 | 15.2 cents | 34.4 cu ft | 395 hp |
| Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription Expression | $53,500 | 10.9 cents | 63.6 cu ft | 400 hp |
| Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 eAWD Pure Electric R-Design | $53,990 | 7.3 cents | 46.9 cu ft | 402 hp |
| Volvo XC40 Recharge AWD | $54,090 | 7.3 cents | 57.5 cu ft | 402 hp |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E GT AWD | $59,900 | 6.1 cents | 59.7 cu ft | 459 hp |
| Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription Expression 7P | $63,450 | 11.1 cents | 64.1 cu ft | 400 hp |
| Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring AWD | $69,545 | 12.1 cents | 77.7 cu ft | 494 hp |
Compared with 974 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2021.
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