Range Rover Velar Review
2017-2023
The Range Rover Velar (L560 Series) occupies a sleek, avant-garde positioning between the Evoque and Range Rover Sport. Featuring flush door handles and dual touchscreens, landed prices range from KSh 6.5M to KSh 11.5M.
*This score is awarded by our team of expert reviewers after extensive testing of the car
What’s good
- Stunning minimalist exterior design with flush door handles.
- Sub-2,000 cc tax bracket advantage across major engine lines.
- Cavernous 673 L cargo capacity.
What’s not so good
- Touchscreen controls require familiarization.
- Firm ride on 21-inch R-Dynamic alloy wheels.
Most popular: Velar P250 / D240 / P400e R-Dynamic HSE
5 doorsPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybridAutomatic
At a glance
- Model
- Range Rover Velar (L560 Series)
- Production years
- 2017–2023
- Body type
- 5-Door Luxury Crossover SUV
- Seating capacity
- 5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Clean Diesel, PHEV
- Engine sizes
- 1,997 cc (2.0L Petrol) / 1,999 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 2,996 cc (3.0L MHEV)
- Transmission
- 8-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Intelligent Driveline Dynamics AWD
- Ground clearance
- 213 mm (251 mm Air)
- Source market
- UK / Japan (RHD)
Fuel consumption
Manufacturer / import-market figures: 13.2 km/L (P250) / 15.5 km/L (D240) / 45.0 km/L (P400e PHEV). Tank: 82 L (about 1082 km combined). Real-world use varies with load, traffic and altitude.
Running cost
- City driving
- KES 2,162 / 100 km
- Highway driving
- KES 1,493 / 100 km
- 1,000 km a month
- KES 17,194
- Full tank (82 L)
- KES 18,611
Based on petrol at KES 226.96/L, 15-10-2026 to 14-11-2026. Combined economy unless stated.
Work out a trip cost →Trims & variants
- Setup
2.0L Ingenium turbo (250 hp / 365 Nm), 8-speed automatic, AWD, 13.2 km/L.
Package tiers
Velar trims progress from well-equipped S packages to aggressive R-Dynamic HSE sports editions.
| Package | Level | Key features |
|---|---|---|
| SE | Executive | Grained leather, Touch Pro Duo, Meridian 380W sound, 20-inch alloys. |
| R-Dynamic HSE | Sport luxury | Perforated Windsor leather, 21-inch dark alloys, R-Dynamic bumpers, Matrix LED. |
About the Range Rover Velar
The 2.0L P250 petrol (1,997 cc), D180/D240 diesel (1,999 cc), and P400e PHEV all stay under 2,000 cc to trigger KRA's 25% excise tax bracket.
Disclaimer
Tax figures are estimates based on October 2026 KRA schedules. Always verify specific chassis CRSP entries with your clearing agent prior to purchase.
