IPL player Venkatesh Iyer recently brought home a swanky Range Rover Velar. He plays for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League. The left-handed batsman joined KKR in 2021. Apart from that, he started playing for the Indian National Team in 2021. Hence, he is still a newbie despite being 29 years old. But his performance in the IPL has ensured that he is able to afford a rather lavish lifestyle. His latest acquisition is a luxury SUV. Here are the details.
Venkatesh Iyer Buys Range Rover Velar
The all-rounder posed for a few photographs with his new opulent SUV. He is sitting in front of his new car. The white-coloured Range Rover Velar looks elegant with a glossy black front grille section and the black roof. The dual-tone effect elevates the sporty nature of the SUV. In fact, it is one of the most affordable models of Range Rover. Still, looking at it from afar, it is hard to fathom that this is the entry-level variant of the mighty Range Rover series. In fact, a lot of celebrities opt for it. Hence, it is one of the most popular SUVs for a whole bunch of prominent personalities from all walks of life.
Features and Specs
The Range Rover Velar is a premium luxury SUV. Hence, its interior bears high-quality materials and the latest tech, convenience, connectivity and safety amenities. The top highlights include a dual touchscreen system, special steering-mounted controls, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Connected Car Tech with 4G Wi-Fi Hotspot, Navigation Pro, configurable ambient lighting, 360 parking aid and more. Essentially, it is full of the latest functions to pamper its occupants.
Under its hood, you would find two powertrain options. This includes either a 2.0-litre turbo petrol or a 2.0-litre turbo diesel with a mild hybrid engine. The power and torque outputs stand at a cool 247 hp and 365 Nm, while the latter develops a healthy 201 hp and 430 Nm. Both these engines pair with an automatic transmission. The acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h comes up in just 8.2 seconds. Also, the top speed is a handy 210 km/h. Being a hardcore SUV, the water-wading capacity is 530 mm. Both these trims retail for Rs 87.90 lakh, ex-showroom.
| Specs | Range Rover Velar |
| Engine | 2.0L (P) / 2.0L (D) |
| Power | 247 hp / 201 hp |
| Torque | 365 Nm / 430 Nm |
| Transmission | AT |
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