The new sport utility vehicle will be revealed on March 1 ahead of the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, which runs from March 9-19. The Range Rover family has been in existence since 1970.
The new Range Rover's name - Velar (pronounced vel-ar), is derived from the Latin word "velare", which means to veil or cover.
Such a name was used by engineers who needed to hide the true identities of the Range Rover prototypes of 1969.
The Velar is being touted as the avantgarde among its stablemates and has been refined for every occasion and for various terrains, while utilising unique sustainable materials and advanced engineering.
It slots in between the Range Rover Sport and smaller Evoque, while the full-sized Range Rover sits at the top.
“We call the Velar the avantgarde Range Rover. It brings a new dimension of glamour, modernity and elegance to the brand. The Range Rover Velar changes everything,” said Land Rover chief design officer Gerry McGovern.
