Yahoo Autos Here's What's New in Land Rover and Range Rover Models for 2021
Range Rover Velar gains mild hybrid powertrain with 48V battery
Land Rover Discovery Sport gets new tech & Pivi Pro infotainment system
Range Rover Evoque will have Pivi Pro as standard equipment
Land Rover and Range Rover models are getting new interior tech and plug-in hybrid powertrains for the 2021 model year, as the automaker introduces updates to its most popular models to keep them fresh for another few years.
For the Range Rover Velar, starting at $58,050, the most significant change underhood is the mild hybrid system in the form of a 3.0-liter inline-six paired with 48-volt lithium-ion batteries located below the rear cargo section. This system uses a belt integrated starter generator in the engine compartment to accumulate energy lost during deceleration, storing it in the battery and then using it to assist the engine during acceleration, and to help the start/stop system act more seamlessly.
In P340 trim this mild hybrid engine produces 335 hp, while in P400 guise it's good for 395 hp.
The Velar will also receive new Active Road Noise Cancellation, monitoring vibrations from the road and supplying the opposite phase sound wave, delivering an interior that's four decibels quieter. Also for 2021 the SUV gets a new steering wheel design and a new, tactile drive selector, replacing the car's rotary gear selector. A new Cabin Air Filtration System will also be on the menu in the updated Velar, reducing the levels of pollens, particulates and odors in the cabin. The system has its own Purify button located on the lower touchscreen.
