The fourth model in the Range Rover line, the Velar was unveiled on 1 March 2017 in London, England.

The cockpit of the Velar is more driver-focused[weasel words] and the seating position is lower than any other Land Rover before, as sportiness and on-road performance are top priorities.

[weasel words][10] The Range Rover Velar was first officially revealed in a series of teaser photos on 22 February 2017, and unveiled at an event at the London Design Museum on 1 March 2017.

[11] The official launch was at the Geneva Motor Show on 7 March 2017, with it being made available for order shortly after and the first deliveries making it to dealers in the summer of 2017.

Built on the Jaguar Land Rover iQ[AI] (D7a) platform, the Range Rover Velar shares a number of components with the Jaguar F-Pace, XF, and XE models, notably its aluminium platform and 2,874 mm (113.1 in) wheelbase.