Range Rover introduces Velar Autobiography in India at ₹89.9 lakh
The Velar Autobiography will be offered with two engine options: a 2.0-litre P250 petrol engine producing 183.9 kW and 365 Nm of torque, and a D200 diesel mild-hybrid engine generating 150 kW and 430 Nm. Both versions are paired with all-wheel drive and cater to a mix of urban and off-road driving needs.
Bookings for both variants are now open across India.
Design and specifications
The SUV features design updates, including a black contrast roof, burnished copper accents, 20-inch Satin Dark Grey alloy wheels, and Range Rover's signature flush door handles and floating roof design.
The cabin also includes a Meridian 3D Surround Sound System and an air purification system. On the technology front, the Velar Autobiography comes equipped with driver assistance features such as a 3D Surround Camera, Terrain Response 2, Electronic Air Suspension, Wade Sensing, and Adaptive Dynamics.
The Velar Autobiography brings a higher level of equipment compared to the Dynamic SE, which comes with features such as 14-way adjustable powered front seats, a fixed panoramic roof, LED headlights with DRLs, and a standard Meridian sound system, the company said.
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