JLR India opens bookings for the Range Rover Velar facelift ahead of launch

JLR, also known as Jaguar Land Rover, has opened its order books for the 2023 Range Rover Velar facelift in India today. The India-spec SUV will be available in a single trim level, called the Dynamic HSE, across petrol and diesel engine options. The facelift has brought a range of notable updates to the Range Rover Velar, including a fresh inside and out, new infotainment system, and several new colours. Notably, the British marque will commence its deliveries in September this year.

2023 Range Rover Velar facelift: Design

The latest update has made the Range Rover Velar sleeker than its predecessor. JLR has given it a new grille, redesigned daytime driving lights, new Pixel LED headlamps, and new front and rear bumpers, new alloy wheels, and revised taillamps. Also on offer are two new colours: Metallic Varesine Blue and Premium Metallic Zadar Grey, alongside Fuji White and Santorini Black.

2023 Range Rover Velar facelift: Interior

On the inside, the refreshed Range Rover Velar gets a fresh and minimalist interior. It now features JLR's 11.4-inch Pivi Pro central information hub with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The cabin wears Windsor leather trim available in either Caraway/Ebony or Deep Garnet/Ebony theme.

The firm has equipped the India-spec model with a wireless charging pad, an 11-speaker, 400-watt, Meridian sound system, active road noise cancellation, an air purifier plus, four-zone temperature control, software over-the-air updates, a fixed panoramic sunroof, 20-way powered front seats with massage and heating/ventilation functions, driver-seat memory settings, rear seats powered recline, onboard Amazon Alexa assistant, multi colour ambient lighting, metal pedals, 360deg camera, powered boot opening, Terrain Response 2 system, and electronic air suspension, among others.

2023 Range Rover Velar facelift: Powertrain

Powering the Range Rover Velar facelift is a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 250PS and 365Nm of torque and 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel unit that generates 150PS and 420Nm of torque. Both motors come mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.