I have owned two velars in the past five years. You should be aware that they have a fabulous voice command system for most of the main features, temperature controls, fan speed etc. So it's far from dangerous because one just talks to the car without being distracted. Simple!
This “design trend” has more to do with shrinkflation than it has to do with design. It costs the manufacturers less to incorporate everything in a screen than it does to machine buttons and switchgear. I personally think that high end cars should have tactile and jewel- like controls. It’s not only more convenient than trying to navigate through screen menus while driving, but if done properly, it doesn’t have to feel cluttered and adds eye candy. On this car, that big span of nothingness in the centre console now makes it look cheap.
Less clutter???? You really mean Dangerous to use when driving. Just because lots of Manufacturers are doing this doesn't make it right. Give us buttons not Menus and sub menus
This is a poignant plank in ergonomics....that many automotive modernesque design engineers have chosen to trash over pragmatic approach to many a user interface in cars today
I have owned two velars in the last five years. It's fabulous! Your should be aware that it has an excellent voice command system to control most of the main functions. For example you can adjust temperature and fan speed etc. So it's far from dangerous because you just speak to the car. Simple!
So, functional buttons and dials are branded as clutter! Perhaps manufacturers should listen to what customers want. The pivi-pro system looks good but seems laggy compared other leading brands. Exterior design classy.
No one wants to menu dive for basic and frequent functions, so please stop presenting as though having every option accessed through touch screen menus is a good thing.
trying to navigate a screen whilst driving is a design fault not a design simplification. The company could easily create a master tactile switch/wheel that controls everything but this would cost. I see one screen touchscreens as cost cutting.
It's the old minimalist/modernist argument... less is more, or is less a bore! Personally, I think the dash looks cheap, like someone has just stuck a tablet on it, without much thought. Be interested to see how easy the interface is to use.
Sorry I love minimalistic interiors, but this doesn't work for me. You do need some buttons to work things quickly and with out taking your eyes of the road.
Shame they’ve gotten rid of the metal speaker grilles and Union Jack perforated leather. Those small details made it feel more premium. Jump in a Grecale and the Italians have left JLR behind
@@colinhare4722 where are the plastics? the dash upper and lower is leather, the full door is leather, the centre tunnel is leather, the airbag cover is leather, the a/b/c/d pillars and roof are alcantara, the speaker grilles are metal, the interior trim is carbon, the shift paddles are metal.....
Matt.. One could say the Velar is the one that got away... sadly and incorrectly overlooked. Looks fantastic. And has a unique place in the market. Niche! The urban SUV but can cut it in the country side. I even know a farmer who has one! Tows the sheep trailer like it isn't there! Lux sheep transporter! As always 'spot on' review on a Range Rover that has had a 'bit of a tweak!' . And next week?......do we hear the sound of an M2?
I was legit going to buy this car tomorrow. Watching your video and reading the comments convinced me Not to buy it lol. A touch screen for climate control, no freaking way! I have to scroll to adjust the temperature?!?
Need to bring new velar SVA back in the line up . It’s a shame the 5L SC engine is gone 😢. That said the new turbo v8 would work nicely minus the beautiful scream of the SC V8
I test drove a fully loaded 3 litre Velar a couple of years ago. Took it over a potholed road in my local area and couldn't feel a thing. Put my foot down and boy did it shift. An awesome bit of kit and if I could afford one I'd certainly get one. My BMW X1 feels so tinny in comparison.
Was thinking of buying one of these but no way with heating and AC controls on a screen. Too dangerous to use when driving because you have to look at the screen. Rubbish move from LR.
I just part exd my Velar P300 HSE for a new 2023 Sport D350 Autobiography. I loved my Velar, however full set of brakes and discs every 12,000 miles at z cost of £2,000 a go. I really hope and would like to know if JLR have upgraded the brakes. I've they haven't do NOT buy.
Interesting. I know of other Velar owners with similar brake wear problems as I experienced. One conclusion may be adaptive cruise control which I do use a lot of.
if i were a car engineer that has to keep the fuel/electric consumption down, I would end up in a deep existential crisis, because SUV's are just marketing and status. Luckily I work in the aviation industry, where things are...rational?
Show to the people how many clicks you need to do in the new infotainment to change the “driving mode” something which should be done with a button now you need to be Sherlock Holmes to find it. Don’t buy Indian cars at least not yet
I will buy 2023 model just for front grills...they are better looking...this change was unnecessary...I guess this was done to just make a distinction...but this is bad...yes negetively speaking bad...
I have owned two velars in the past five years. You should be aware that they have a fabulous voice command system for most of the main features, temperature controls, fan speed etc. So it's far from dangerous because one just talks to the car without being distracted. Simple!
This “design trend” has more to do with shrinkflation than it has to do with design. It costs the manufacturers less to incorporate everything in a screen than it does to machine buttons and switchgear.
I personally think that high end cars should have tactile and jewel- like controls. It’s not only more convenient than trying to navigate through screen menus while driving, but if done properly, it doesn’t have to feel cluttered and adds eye candy.
On this car, that big span of nothingness in the centre console now makes it look cheap.
Agree... I prefer the buttons
Less clutter???? You really mean Dangerous to use when driving. Just because lots of Manufacturers are doing this doesn't make it right. Give us buttons not Menus and sub menus
Reductive sleek design, not festooned with brash buttons.
This is a poignant plank in ergonomics....that many automotive modernesque design engineers have chosen to trash over pragmatic approach to many a user interface in cars today
I have owned two velars in the last five years. It's fabulous! Your should be aware that it has an excellent voice command system to control most of the main functions. For example you can adjust temperature and fan speed etc. So it's far from dangerous because you just speak to the car. Simple!
I want a proper dial thingy to turn, or a button to press…not an iPad glued to the dash…
Totally agree,theyve forgotten driver need physical buttons to twiddle,not touch screens.
Fills me with fear on next lease.
Keep the twiddling alive
I've got a 2018 and it looks just as good as this one.....which makes me happy because why mess with perfection. I like my interior better
how is the reliability so far?
@@robertsaladino love it,but I bought used.....no problems what so ever
The old interior is way better
So, functional buttons and dials are branded as clutter! Perhaps manufacturers should listen to what customers want. The pivi-pro system looks good but seems laggy compared other leading brands. Exterior design classy.
I still prefer the previous velar, especially on the AC control centre,
So when you said less clutter you meant they removed the functionality
Love it…simply stunning
I still love my duo infotainment and rotary knob in the 2018. I won't trade mine for this floating one.
They should go back to the rotery knob instead of a traditional shifter it makes the interior cleaner and more unik like they were before.
No one wants to menu dive for basic and frequent functions, so please stop presenting as though having every option accessed through touch screen menus is a good thing.
trying to navigate a screen whilst driving is a design fault not a design simplification. The company could easily create a master tactile switch/wheel that controls everything but this would cost. I see one screen touchscreens as cost cutting.
still beautiful am getting it soon🖤🖤🖤Team Black
A/C and driving mode selector was such a good idea
And now they've removed it for "minimalistic" look.
Designers are getting more and more impracticle btw
It's the old minimalist/modernist argument... less is more, or is less a bore! Personally, I think the dash looks cheap, like someone has just stuck a tablet on it, without much thought. Be interested to see how easy the interface is to use.
Sorry I love minimalistic interiors, but this doesn't work for me. You do need some buttons to work things quickly and with out taking your eyes of the road.
Shame they’ve gotten rid of the metal speaker grilles and Union Jack perforated leather. Those small details made it feel more premium. Jump in a Grecale and the Italians have left JLR behind
The Grecale interior is surprisingly tacky with cheap hard plastics in abundance. Not at all what I expected.
@@colinhare4722 where are the plastics? the dash upper and lower is leather, the full door is leather, the centre tunnel is leather, the airbag cover is leather, the a/b/c/d pillars and roof are alcantara, the speaker grilles are metal, the interior trim is carbon, the shift paddles are metal.....
Screen like a Tesla,give us buttons
I wouldn't call it "clutter" if it is ergonomically superior to have buttons and knobs for certain functions (alongside a touch screen).
Fail, I need physical buttons and switches.
I love my 22 plate disco sport is this better?
Profit before driver experience. Touch screen operation for climate control is a disaster. Bring back the manual controls.
UV Filters needed while shooting in such conditions
They were used.
Matt.. One could say the Velar is the one that got away... sadly and incorrectly overlooked. Looks fantastic. And has a unique place in the market. Niche! The urban SUV but can cut it in the country side. I even know a farmer who has one! Tows the sheep trailer like it isn't there! Lux sheep transporter! As always 'spot on' review on a Range Rover that has had a 'bit of a tweak!' . And next week?......do we hear the sound of an M2?
Hi Keith,
The M2 video is coming very soon… keep your eyes peeled 😁
I’m debating making this purchase. It’s a beautiful truck but idk if it’s worth it to buy brand new, and rather a ‘21+ with a $20k discount.
I got it brand new and I love it. I had thesame question but it is worth the price plus it is so easy to use
I don't see how removing the climate control buttons and knobs is a good thing??? 🤨
I was legit going to buy this car tomorrow. Watching your video and reading the comments convinced me Not to buy it lol. A touch screen for climate control, no freaking way! I have to scroll to adjust the temperature?!?
Need to bring new velar SVA back in the line up .
It’s a shame the 5L SC engine is gone 😢.
That said the new turbo v8 would work nicely minus the beautiful scream of the SC V8
I love my so much great video
headlight and camera washers?
Interior messed up.
I don’t like the plain centre think it looks cheap and don’t agree on fit and finish glove box is extremely cheap
Totally agree less clutter more dangerous eyes off the road, strange ?
OMG!!!! Brutal!!!!
they ruined the interior with that cheap stuck on tablet.
interior of the previous one was better
this one is too simple too dull
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I test drove a fully loaded 3 litre Velar a couple of years ago. Took it over a potholed road in my local area and couldn't feel a thing. Put my foot down and boy did it shift.
An awesome bit of kit and if I could afford one I'd certainly get one. My BMW X1 feels so tinny in comparison.
someone pls tell range rover to add back those temperature nd seat heating control knobs... 😮💨
Was thinking of buying one of these but no way with heating and AC controls on a screen. Too dangerous to use when driving because you have to look at the screen. Rubbish move from LR.
Is it just me or he is saying a lot but not saying anything at the same time? 😂
It wasn't clutter, it was practical functions.
I just part exd my Velar P300 HSE for a new 2023 Sport D350 Autobiography. I loved my Velar, however full set of brakes and discs every 12,000 miles at z cost of £2,000 a go. I really hope and would like to know if JLR have upgraded the brakes. I've they haven't do NOT buy.
Ive done 30k miles in mine - still on original pads & discs Do you drive with your left foot resting on the brake pedal?
Interesting. I know of other Velar owners with similar brake wear problems as I experienced. One conclusion may be adaptive cruise control which I do use a lot of.
Name of your country?
Wonder how long it will be before its on the back of a AA recovery truck
if i were a car engineer that has to keep the fuel/electric consumption down, I would end up in a deep existential crisis, because SUV's are just marketing and status. Luckily I work in the aviation industry, where things are...rational?
the center console is bleh, its going for that empty boring tesla feel.
Don’t buy one unless you want to make an insurance claim. These things are nicked for fun!
Show to the people how many clicks you need to do in the new infotainment to change the “driving mode” something which should be done with a button now you need to be Sherlock Holmes to find it. Don’t buy Indian cars at least not yet
But it's not a toyota lol
Boring interior. It better be driving itself as I'd be asleep in 5 minutes. Defender for me, anytime.
NEVER buy a range rover if you live in London. You will not get insurance less than £20k
Serious 😥🥴
Wow
Give me clutter. Everything on a screen is a recipe for an accident
Cheap and boring inside. 極簡化的設計毀了這台車的內在靈魂。同時透過螢幕碰觸改變設定，大大增加了行進中操作的難度。
I will buy 2023 model just for front grills...they are better looking...this change was unnecessary...I guess this was done to just make a distinction...but this is bad...yes negetively speaking bad...
My dream Car.......
Weź wskaźnik, nie machaj łapami, jak mnie wqurwia taka maniera, zamiast pozostać neutralnymi, machają , co za wiatrakowce
This car is BS… Buy one… wait 3-4k miles … and join the club