Mar 1, 2017 3:39 PM

Gallery: Range Rover's New Baby SUV Will Swaddle You for $50,000

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The more-than-mini SUV Velar is a new entry-level model for the upscale maker of big, hulking trucks for rich people.
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Under the hood, you’ll find a 2.0-liter diesel with 180 horsepower, a 2.0-liter gas engine good for 247 horses, and, for the power-hungry, a supercharged V6 that knocks out 380 horsepower.

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Of course you get the full suite of active safety technology, including emergency braking to keep you out of crashes.
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The massaging front seats adjust in 20 directions, and you can choose from among 10 interior LED lighting schemes to fit your mood.

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The infotainment system features a pair of 10-inch HD touchscreens, and the driver gets a 5-inch electronic dashboard, plus a head-up display.
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If armageddon arrives and your escape route doesn’t include paved roads, the Velar helps out with driving modes for all sorts of terrain.

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The Velar sits between the baby Evoque and the Range Rover Sport.
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Starting price: $49,900.

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