路虎揽胜新的2018款Velar SUV将在日内瓦车展首次亮相并将与夏季在美国上市。Velar是揽胜的中级车型，定位在极光和揽胜Sport之间，但新车外观更漂亮。美版Velar提供三种引擎，都可搭配八速自动变速器。该车起价（包括995美元运费）50895美元（约合人民币35万元），入门级车型搭载一台2.0升四缸涡轮引擎，功率184千瓦/247马力。而搭载134千瓦/180马力2.0升四缸涡轮柴油引擎车型起价57195美元（约合人民币39.35万元）。顶级款搭载一台3.0升V6机械增压引擎，功率283千瓦/380马力，该车售价65195美元（约合人民币44.85万元）。Velar一共有S/SE和HSE三种版本，不同车型提供不同的内外装。作为以越野性能著称的路虎品牌，揽胜Velar并没有以时尚造型来牺牲车辆通过性。搭载V6引擎的车型标配空气悬挂，但在2.0版本上则是选装件。该悬挂可以将离地间隙最大提升3.8厘米至25.1厘米。另外全轮驱动和自适应减震也将进一步提升车辆越野性能。车厢内中控台提供上下两个10英寸显示屏，上面的一个提供导航，媒体和电话信息，下面的显示空调冷热风和全地形反应功能。路虎最初将向美国市场提供500辆First Edition车型。该车基于V6版的HSE车型，提供真皮内饰和古铜色碳纤维装饰及1600瓦Meridian Signature音响系统。在外观上，该车提供22英寸轮圈和手工打磨哑光涂装。该车售价提升至90295美元（约合人民币62.12万元）。
Land Rover Range Rover Velar coupe-SUV arrives this summer for $50,895
Land Rover’s new 2018 Range Rover Velar will make a big premiere at the Geneva Motor Show. Sales in the United States will start this summer.
The Velar sits between the Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Sport in Land Rover’s lineup, but the new product is arguably better looking than its siblings.
In the United States, Land Rover is offering the Velar with three engines, and they all hook up to an eight-speed automatic. Starting at $50,895 (after $995 destination for all models), buyers can get the base model with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder producing 247 horsepower (184 kilowatts). The crossover with a 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel engine with 180 hp (134 kW) begins at $57,195. The top versions use a 3.0-liter supercharged V6 with 380 hp (283 kW), and pricing opens at $65,195. S, SE, and HSE trims add extra amenities to these powertrains, too.
Land Rover’s have a reputation for off-road prowess, and the Velar’s stylish look doesn’t preclude it from getting muddy. An air suspension is standard on the V6 and optional of four-cylinder versions, and the system adds 1.5 inches (3.8 centimeters) to the ground clearance when at the maximum height, which takes the total to 9.88 inches (25.1 cm) with it. All-wheel drive and adaptive dampers also let the crossover get around when away from the pavement.
Inside, the Velar has a cabin that’s has stylish as the exterior. A pair of 10-inch stacked displays dominates the front occupants’ view. The one of top is for navigation, media and phone duties. The lower one shows the climate control and Terrain Response functions. Folks sit in comfy looking seats, and Land Rover is offering an interesting option there.
To get things rolling for the Velar, Land Rover is introducing it in the U.S. with a limited run of 500 First Edition examples that come loaded with amenities. Based on the V6 version in HSE trim, they feature an extended leather interior with copper-weave carbon fiber trim and a 1,600-watt Meridian Signature Sound System. People can identify them from the outside by the 22-inch split-spoke wheels and the additional option of a hand-applied satin finish over the exterior paint. These range toppers cost $90,295.