’18 Range Rover Velar

Velar wrapped in aluminum-intensive body panels.

Velar maintains commanding Range Rover front styling.

Velar borrows pinched rear roofline from compact Evoque.

Evoque styling evident in Velar greenhouse.

Velar built for on-road comfort, off-road capability.

Velar's stretched profile borrows cues from Evoque and Jaguar F-Pace.

Land Rover expects 40% of buyers will opt for 2.0L gas turbo.

Velar fills midsize niche between Evoque (far right) and Range Rover Sport.

Pretty Velars all in a row, ready for off-roading.

Velar on display prior to off-road driving near Palm Springs, CA.

Running fast on the gravel trail no problem for Velar.

Rocks, ruts no challenge for Velar's high ground clearance.

All-Terrain Progress Control works like cruise control for rutted trails.

Velar's softened suspension smooths backcountry trails.

InControl Touch Pro Duo double-screen center stack is easy to manage.

Big, multi-function knobs help manage vehicle systems.

Second row gets independent climate controls.

Steering wheel controls feature iPod-like functionality.

Danish firm Kvadrat supplies wool seat material woven in Cut Diamond pattern.

Supercharged 3.0L gasoline V-6 is the flagship engine.

Punchy 247-hp 2.0L gasoline turbo I-4 is a good match for Velar.

Engineers paid considerable attention to NVH from 2.0L turbodiesel.

Door handles are flush when parked or driving.

Handles automatically extend when doors unlock.

Velar is unmistakeably Range Rover, with panache.

Velar is unmistakeably Range Rover, with panache.