Review: 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition

Land Rover has unveiled a new pinnacle for the Range Rover Velar line-up, the one-year only, SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition designed and developed by Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations. Named World Car Design of the Year at the 2018 World Car Awards, the new Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition is the fastest and quickest Velar ever. Producing a whopping 45% more horsepower over the previous model, the 5.0-liter supercharged V8 gas engine delivers 550 horsepower and 502 lb.ft. of torque and boasts a 4.3 second 0-60 mph sprint with the signature all-terrain Range Rover composure.

Impressions

Meeting the challenge to increase performance without compromising composure, this Velar edition maintains a deliberately solid yet aerodynamic exterior appearance with a new grille and front bumper along with larger air intakes for expedient cooling of the engine and upgraded braking system. The Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition also features a bespoke exhaust set-up, the sound of which is unlike any other SUV providing more of the unique character indicative of the upscale brand.

The interior additionally offers a heightened sense of luxury via double-stitched quilted Windsor leather upholstery, a new sports steering wheel, four color combinations, and 20-way adjustable heated and cooled performance front seats with memory and massage functions as standard. Overall, with a larger fuel tank providing a longer range and fewer gas stops, this limited-time driver-focused model is as functionally efficient and practical as ever. The new Range Rover Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition is available in six exterior colors including Firenze Red, Santorini Black, Eiger Grey, Fuji White, Indus Silver and, by special order, Satin Byron Blue.

Developing the Range Rover Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition is the kind of task Special Vehicle Operations was made for.

Michael van der Sande, Managing Director of Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations

In the News

Source: Land Rover | The purposeful exterior is matched by a heightened sense of luxury inside with a carefully curated combination of trim finishes and upholstery. Double-stitched, perforated and quilted Windsor leather is unique to the SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition and adds to the sense of luxury inside. Customers can choose from four color combinations (Ebony, Cirrus, Vintage Tan and Pimento) and the SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition features 20-way adjustable heated and cooled performance front seats with memory and massage functions as standard. The special touches inside extend to the unique sports steering wheel, which features a specially contoured rim and tactile aluminum gear shift paddles. Within the center console, the rotary gear selector and circular control dials for the InControl Touch Pro Duo infotainment system all feature a sophisticated knurled finish3. An optional carbon fiber pack for the interior adds a more contemporary feel to the cabin, with a distinctive steel weave, while sports pedals and illuminated metal treadplates with 'Range Rover' script finish the look. The Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition retains the all-terrain capability and comfort customers expect from a Range Rover, with an even more rewarding and engaging driving experience, said Stuart Adlard, SV Senior Vehicle Engineering Manager, Land Rover. The result is a composed and luxurious SUV that looks, sounds and feels unique. The work of Special Vehicle Operations focused on delivering increased breadth of capability; maintaining the all-terrain expertise Land Rover is best known for, while providing new levels of dynamic control and performance. Aside from far-reaching electronic tuning, an upgraded rollover protection system helps reduce body roll during hard cornering and the revised set-up for the Constantly Variable Dampers work in combination with firmer air springs for the air suspension to deliver the ultimate balance of composure and comfort.

Specifications

Engine: 550 horsepower 5.0L supercharged V8
Torque: 502 pound-feet
Transmission: SV tuned 8-speed automatic with aluminum gearshift paddles
Color Shown: Byron Blue
Wheels: 21" forged
Sound: Meridian 825-watt surround sound system
Fuel: 15/20/17 (mpg city/highway/combined)
MSRP (starts): $90,790

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About Land Rover

Since 1948, Land Rover has been manufacturing authentic 4x4s that represent true 'breadth of capability' across the model range. Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar, and Range Rover Evoque each define the world's SUV sectors, with 80 percent of this model range exported to over 100 countries.