 Many exciting options can be found in the midsize luxury SUV class, but the 2019 Range Rover Velar and the 2019 Audi Q5 are two of the most appealing options. Both of these vehicles boast practicality and versatility, as well as the amenities you'd expect of a luxury vehicle, but which is the better option for you?
PerformanceÂ
If you're purchasing a luxury SUV, you deserve a level of performance and reliability that makes your drive smooth and enjoyable. Both the Velar and the Q5 satisfy this need, each offering enticingly powerful engine options to customize your driving experience.
The Velar is available with a 247-horsepower turbo-four, a 380-horsepower supercharged V6, and a 180-horsepower turbodiesel with low-end torque, all with standard four-wheel drive. The Q5 only comes with a 2.0-liter turbo-four that produces 252 horsepower and all-wheel drive, but the SQ5 upgrade has a 354-horsepower turbo-six.
Luxury & Convenience
A luxury SUV has to check a lot of boxes for its prospective buyers, including comfortable seating, convenience features, and plenty of interior space. As two of the top models in the class, the Velar and the Q5 each pack a lot of value and versatility into their designs.
Both the Velar and the Q5 offer seating for five people in comfortable, heavily bolstered seats. Premium features such as massage, heating, and cooling are all optional, as well as plush upholstery. The Velar takes the comfort up a notch with rear seats that are heated and that recline, as well, ensuring the rear passengers enjoy just as much comfort. The Velar also offers more cargo space at 70.1 cubic feet, compared to the 60 cubic feet available with the Q5.Â
At their base levels, the Velar and the Q5 share many luxurious features, such as upmarket upholstery and sharp infotainment systems. The Velar is exceptionally indulgent, however, with dual-zone automatic climate control, twin 10-inch touchscreen infotainment systems, and keyless ignition. The largest infotainment system available for the Q5 is 8.3 inches, and many of the Velar's base features are only available for the Q5's higher trim levels.Â
The Velar also has the better infotainment system of the two, which was newly redesigned for 2019 and features different displays for navigation, vehicle settings, and smartphone connectivity. It also reserves redundant functions, such as climate controls, seat massagers, and traction control settings, to the lower screen. The menus are more readable and easier to access as, thanks to user-friendly upgrades like pinch-and-zoom inputs and sharp graphics.Â
Safety
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Luxury brands like Range Rover produce vehicles with a variety of features to make the drive more enjoyable, safe, and comfortable. The Velar and the Q5 are at the top of the list for safety features that improve your driving experience. Both come quipped with traction control, crash-mitigating brakes, rearview cameras, daytime running lights, and blind spot warning systems.
Though the midsize luxury SUV class has many appealing vehicle options, the 2019 Velar outmaneuvers the competition in performance, powertrain options, and comfort. Experience the difference with a 2019 Range Rover Velar for yourself by scheduling your test drive today at Land Rover North Atlanta!
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