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2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2020 Range Rover Velar is a light-update model led by the new, one-year-only SVAutobiography Dynamic flagship with a 550-hp supercharged V8. The rest of the range gets smaller technology, equipment, and trim changes.
About the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
1st generation Range Rover Velar (2018-2023), third model year and the last U.S. model year before the 2021 infotainment and mild-hybrid powertrain update.
Land Rover positions the Velar as the design-led member of the Range Rover family: a sleek midsize luxury SUV that blends clean, modern styling with a high-end cabin and real all-weather, all-terrain capability. It is aimed at shoppers who want Range Rover style and upscale materials in a size that feels easier to live with than a full-size Range Rover, while still keeping standard AWD and a polished road-going character.
The 2020 Velar ranges from the understated S to the darker, sport-styled R-Dynamic models, with four-cylinder and supercharged V6 power. The R-Dynamic HSE adds features such as massaging front seats, upgraded audio, a head-up display, and adaptive cruise control. At the top, the SVAutobiography Dynamic combines its supercharged V8 with specially tuned steering and suspension, larger brakes, a sport exhaust, and a richer leather interior.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The one-year-only SVAutobiography Dynamic introduced a 550-hp supercharged 5.0-liter V8. The diesel four-cylinder left the U.S. lineup.
Styling
Two new exterior paint colors joined the lineup.
Safety
Park Assist became standard across the lineup. The S also gained more standard driver-assistance equipment, including blind-spot monitoring.
Tech
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto became standard across the lineup.
Structural
The lineup was reorganized. The Base trim was dropped; S P250, S P340, and SVAutobiography Dynamic joined; R-Dynamic SE was renamed R-Dynamic S P250; and the prior S was renamed R-Dynamic S P340.
2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, Supercharged, 3.0 Liter | V6, Supercharged, 3.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, Supercharged, 3.0 Liter | V8, Supercharged, 5.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | 15 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 27 mpg | 26 mpg | 24 mpg | 27 mpg | 26 mpg | 20 mpg |
| Horsepower | 247 hp | 340 hp | 380 hp | 247 hp | 340 hp | 550 hp |
| Torque | 269 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft | 269 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft | 502 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 5291 lb | 5512 lb | 5512 lb | 5291 lb | 5512 lb | 5291 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 34.4 cu-ft | 34.4 cu-ft | 34.4 cu-ft | 34.4 cu-ft | 34.4 cu-ft | 34.4 cu-ft |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||||
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| 360 Camera | ||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Fog Lights | ||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | ||||||
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| Premium Audio | ||||||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | ||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||
| 4-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | ||||||
| Cooled Seats | ||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Leather Interior Trim | ||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||
| Massage Front Seat | ||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||||
| Memory Front Seats | ||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2020 Range Rover Velar?
The biggest change is the new SVAutobiography Dynamic, a one-year-only flagship with a 550-hp supercharged V8. It also has specially tuned steering and suspension, larger brakes, a sport exhaust, and unique interior and exterior details.
Does the 2020 Range Rover Velar have standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto became standard across the 2020 Velar lineup.
Was a diesel engine offered in the 2020 Range Rover Velar in the U.S.?
No. The diesel four-cylinder was dropped from the U.S. Velar lineup for 2020. The remaining lineup used a turbocharged four-cylinder, supercharged V6, or the flagship model's supercharged V8.
Is the 2020 Range Rover Velar a full redesign?
No. The 2020 Velar is a light update within the first generation, not a full redesign. The more substantial infotainment and mild-hybrid powertrain update arrived for 2021.
Is the 2020 Range Rover Velar meaningfully different from the 2019 model?
Yes, but most differences are modest unless you want the V8 flagship. The 2020 model adds standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, makes Park Assist standard, revises the trim lineup, adds equipment to the S, and drops the U.S. diesel.
2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
4.1
2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
(336 reviews)
“The Velar is a safe, reliable, highly innovative vehicle that will not disappoint.”
“The cup holders are badly designed as well as the console. These two things alone make me wish I had not purchased this car. Plus it is hard to get in and out of the car.”
Sources
- media.landrover.com — 2019 / 02 / Land Rover Announces New Range Rover Velar Svautobiography Dynamic Edition
- media.landrover.com — 2020 / 11 / Range Rover Velar Electrifies Advanced Infotainment And Mild Hybrid Powertrains 2021
- media.landrover.com — 2018 / 12 / Whats New Land Rover 2019 2020 Model Year Highlights