Range Rover Velar Autobiography launched in India at Rs 89.90 lakh: Details
Visually, the Autobiography remains more or less unchanged in terms of dimensions and overall silhouette but features a host of changes that give it a new identity. That said, it now features furnished copper accents on the bumpers, doors, and badges. Besides that, it gets refreshed 20-inch Satin Dark Grey alloy wheels and Pixel LED headlamps.
As for the cabin, the SUV gets Windsor leather seats with 20-way adjustment and massage functions for the front occupants, power-recline rear seats, a sliding panoramic sunroof, and a suede headliner. Buyers also get a fully digital 12.3-inch driver display, a curved 11.4-inch touchscreen with the latest interface, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, four-zone climate control, and an upgraded Meridian 3D Surround Sound System.
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Under the hood, there's an option to choose between a
2.0-litre turbo petrol engine
producing 247 hp and 365 Nm, or a 2.0-litre diesel delivering 201 hp and 430 Nm of torque. Both engines are mated to Land Rover's proven all-wheel-drive system and 8-speed automatic gearbox. It also gets features like Terrain Response 2, Adaptive Dynamics, Electronic Air Suspension, and Wade Sensing.
In terms of safety, the SUV is packed with a 360-degree camera, hill descent control, front and rear parking sensors, ABS, EBD, and more. The new Velar Autobiography enters the Indian market as the most luxurious version of the Velar to date, slotting above the existing Dynamic SE variant, which is priced at Rs 84.90 lakh. With this launch, Land Rover continues to expand its portfolio in India, offering more options to customers looking for design, capability, and sophistication in a single package.
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