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The Courier
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Courier
Is the Range Rover Velar the world's most stylish SUV? We took it on a Dundee to Pitlochry road trip
The Velar is the third rung down on the Range Rover ladder. It's smaller than the Range Rover Sport, which itself is smaller than the full fat Range Rover. The Velar is also less practical than cheaper Land Rover options such as the Defender and Discovery. So why would you buy one? Because it may be the most beautiful SUV ever designed. Lower slung and more swept back and streamlined than its stablemates, it is achingly stylish. Indeed, it was named 'the most beautiful car on the planet' in the 2018 World Car Awards. The Velar certainly made my battered old Audi estate look its age when it was delivered to my home in Dundee. Prices start at £55,000 for entry level models and top out at around £82,000 – although with Land Rover's lengthy options list it's easy to add thousands more to the list price. Buyers have the choice of 2.0 or 3.0 diesel engines, or four or six-cylinder petrol units. The fastest and most expensive Velar is the petrol plug-in hybrid model, which does 0-62mph in 5.1 seconds and can cover up to 39 miles on battery power (although at a more sedate pace). I spent a week with the 3.0 litre diesel in mid-spec Dynamic SE trim. My car came with a £63,200 price tag but nearly £8,000 of options nudged the price past the £70,000 mark. The best value option is the £300 sliding panoramic sunroof, which brightens up the interior no end. I took the Velar north of Pitlochry for a hike around the Faskally and Loch Tummel area. The seats are like armchairs and the (optional extra) air suspension soaked up the worst bumps and potholes Highland Perthshire's roads could throw at it. A high seating position and large swathes of glass give a commanding view of the road ahead. It's very much a car you could sit comfortably in for hours while the miles glide by. Wind and road noise are kept very well in check and I could easily chat to my infant daughter in the back seat. It doesn't handle quite as well as a Porsche Macan or BMW X6, but steering is sharp and accurate and there's plenty of grip. The PHEV version may be the quickest Velar but the 3.0 diesel is no slouch either. It'll get up to 62mph in just 6.1 seconds and it had plenty of overtaking power to make the most of the parts of the A9 that are dualled. Although it's a fairly large car, it never feels cumbersome. Driving around Dundee and tackling some of St Andrews' narrow cobbled streets the Velar felt easy to manoeuvre. Front and rear parking sensors and a rear view camera make reversing a doddle and the Velar is even available with a park-assist system that will put the car into a space for you. While the Velar is primarily road-focused, like all Land Rovers it can more than hold its own off road. As well as full time four-wheel drive there are a variety of modes to deal with everything from mud and ruts to sand, grass, gravel and snow. It can wade at a depth of up to 58cm and tow up to 2.5 tonnes. The slick and minimalist interior oozes class. Everything feels high quality and well put together. Without a button or dial in sight, the dashboard has a clean and uncluttered look. Unfortunately all that minimalism means everything is controlled through the modestly sized touchscreen. Want to change the temperature, adjust the fan speed, and turn on your heated seat? You'll probably need to pull over or ask a passenger to do it. Space in the back is another disappointment. There's plenty of headroom but despite being quite a long car rear legroom is well below average and tall people will struggle in the back. Boot space is excellent, though, and it's a nice usable rectangular shape. You can easily fit two large dogs, a full week's shopping, or a family's holiday luggage in there. Should you buy a Range Rover Velar? Not if you're looking for the last word in practicality. Other SUVs – including several from Land Rover itself – offer more space for similar or less money. Prospective purchasers should also check if they can live with all the controls being touchscreen as well. But there's no doubt it's a very impressive car that is equally capable off and on-road. And it's breathtakingly stylish. Price: £63,200 0-62mph: 6.1 seconds Top speed: 143mph Economy: 37.5mpg CO2 emissions: 197g/km
Daily Tribune
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Tribune
Kia EV3 named 2025 World Car of the Year
TDT | Dubai The Kia EV3 has been crowned the 2025 World Car of the Year at the World Car Awards ceremony held during the 2025 New York International Auto Show. The announcement marks a major milestone for Kia, bringing the company's total World Car Award wins to six since 2020. Ho Sung Song, President and CEO of Kia, said: 'It is an immense honor for everyone at Kia that the EV3 has been awarded the 2025 World Car of the Year title. This award highlights Kia's global leadership in providing design-led, technologically advanced, sustainable mobility solutions and how the EV3's class-leading attributes redefine the user experience for customers worldwide.' Judged by a panel of 96 international automotive journalists from 30 countries, the EV3 stood out for its bold design, advanced technology, and segment-leading performance. Inspired by the flagship EV9, the EV3 brings cutting-edge innovation to the compact electric SUV segment. It offers a range of up to 605 km and can charge from 10–80% in just 31 minutes. Inside, the EV3 features an intelligent, spacious layout with AI-powered assistance, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and Over-the-Air updates, redefining usability and comfort for everyday electric driving.
Jordan News
21-04-2025
- Automotive
- Jordan News
Kia EV3 Wins 2025 World Car of the Year - Jordan News
-Kia EV3 wins 2025 World Car of the Year title at 2025 World Car Awards -World Car Awards recognize, reward and inspire automotive excellence and innovation in the rapidly changing mobility industry اضافة اعلان -Winners were selected by a highly respected jury of 96 international automotive journalists from 30 nations -The award highlights Kia's global leadership in the provision of design-led, technologically advanced, sustainable mobility solutions The Kia EV3 has been hailed the outright winner at the 2025 World Car Awards. Revealed during a live announcement at the World Car Awards ceremony at the 2025 New York International Auto Show, the Kia EV3 secured the prestigious title of 2025 World Car of the Year. 'It is an immense honor for everyone at Kia that the EV3 has been awarded the 2025 World Car of Year title. This award highlights Kia's global leadership in providing design-led, technologically advanced, sustainable mobility solutions and how the EV3's class-leading attributes redefine the user experience for customers worldwide,' said Ho Sung Song, President and CEO at Kia. The 2025 World Car Awards were judged by a panel of 96 highly respected international automotive journalists from 30 countries. The EV3's victory brings Kia's total of wins at the World Car Awards to six since 2020. What category did the Kia EV3 win at the 2025 World Car Awards? The Kia EV3 won the following title at the 2025 World Car Awards: •2025 World Car of the Year What are the Kia EV3's key product features? The EV3 brings the cutting-edge innovation of Kia's flagship EV9 to a wider audience than ever before, setting new standards in the compact electric vehicle (EV) SUV segment. The EV3 boasts a bold, progressive exterior and an innovative, practical interior that maximizes space, functionality, and comfort. The EV3 has a segment-leading range of up to 605 km and can charge from 10-80 percent in 31 minutes*, delivering impressive usability. The vehicle's innovative interior design optimizes space, comfort, and accessibility, while Kia's AI Assistant, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and Over-the-Air (OTA) updates enhance the ownership experience with cutting-edge technology. For more information about the Kia EV3, please visit here. Previous World Car Awards titles won by Kia •Kia EV9 – 2024 World Car of the Year •Kia EV9 – 2024 World Electric Vehicle •Kia EV6 GT – 2023 World Performance Car •Kia Telluride – 2020 World Car of the Year •Kia Soul EV – 2020 World Urban Car Editor's note: *Claimed 605 km range and 31-minute charging time apply to the 81.4 kWh version of the EV3 and are based on the standardized WLTP assessment.
Al Bawaba
21-04-2025
- Automotive
- Al Bawaba
Kia EV3 Wins 2025 World Car of the Year
The Kia EV3 has been hailed the outright winner at the 2025 World Car Awards. Revealed during a live announcement at the World Car Awards ceremony at the 2025 New York International Auto Show, the Kia EV3 secured the prestigious title of 2025 World Car of the Year.'It is an immense honor for everyone at Kia that the EV3 has been awarded the 2025 World Car of Year title. This award highlights Kia's global leadership in providing design-led, technologically advanced, sustainable mobility solutions and how the EV3's class-leading attributes redefine the user experience for customers worldwide,' said Ho Sung Song, President and CEO at 2025 World Car Awards were judged by a panel of 96 highly respected international automotive journalists from 30 countries. The EV3's victory brings Kia's total of wins at the World Car Awards to six since category did the Kia EV3 win at the 2025 World Car Awards?The Kia EV3 won the following title at the 2025 World Car Awards:2025 World Car of the YearWhat are the Kia EV3's key product features?The EV3 brings the cutting-edge innovation of Kia's flagship EV9 to a wider audience than ever before, setting new standards in the compact electric vehicle (EV) SUV segment. The EV3 boasts a bold, progressive exterior and an innovative, practical interior that maximizes space, functionality, and EV3 has a segment-leading range of up to 605 km and can charge from 10-80 percent in 31 minutes*, delivering impressive usability. The vehicle's innovative interior design optimizes space, comfort, and accessibility, while Kia's AI Assistant, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and Over-the-Air (OTA) updates enhance the ownership experience with cutting-edge more information about the Kia EV3, please visit World Car Awards titles won by KiaKia EV9 – 2024 World Car of the Year Kia EV9 – 2024 World Electric VehicleKia EV6 GT – 2023 World Performance CarKia Telluride – 2020 World Car of the YearKia Soul EV – 2020 World Urban CarEditor's note: *Claimed 605 km range and 31-minute charging time apply to the 81.4 kWh version of the EV3 and are based on the standardized WLTP assessment. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba ( Signal PressWire is the world's largest independent Middle East PR distribution service.
Korea Herald
20-04-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
Kia wins World Car of the Year for 2nd consecutive year
Carmaker's EV3 electric compact comes out on top among 52 candidates Kia has once again claimed the automotive throne this year, winning top honors at the 2025 World Car Awards for the second year in a row. The Korean automaker's EV3, an electric compact sport utility vehicle, was named the World Car of the Year at the New York International Auto Show last week. It received an overall score of 780 points to beat out the two other top contenders -- the Hyundai Casper Electric with 764 points and the BMW X3 with 754 points. According to the World Car Awards committee, a jury of 96 international automotive journalists from 30 countries selected the top three cars of the year worldwide by secret ballot based on their evaluations of each vehicle. The Kia EV3 was picked as the best vehicle of the year from a long list of 52 contending cars across the globe, which passed the eligibility hurdles that require production volume of at least 10,000 units per year, a price lower than the luxury car level in their primary markets, and availability in at least two major markets among China, Europe, India, Japan, Korea, Latin America and the United States. Of the ten evaluation categories, the Kia EV3 scored the highest in efficiency, at 8.3 points, as the vehicle features up to 605 kilometers of driving distance per charge based on the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure. 'It is an immense honor for everyone at Kia that the EV3 has been awarded the 2025 World Car of the Year title,' said Kia CEO Song Ho-sung. 'This award highlights Kia's global leadership in providing design-led, technologically advanced, sustainable mobility solutions and how the EV3's class-leading attributes redefine the user experience for customers worldwide.' At the World Car Awards last year, the top trophy went to Kia's EV9, an electric three-row SUV. With the latest triumph by the EV3, Kia has now won three top awards in the 21-year history of the World Car Awards, including World Car of the Year for the Kia Telluride in 2020. The Kia EV3 has also won car of the year awards in Denmark, Finland, Korea and the United Kingdom.
