Has the Land Rover Velar been domestically produced?

[DiAdaline]

Land Rover Velar has not been domestically produced; it is an imported mid-size SUV under the Land Rover brand. The Land Rover Velar is equipped with three types of engines: a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, a low-power version of the 3.0-liter supercharged engine, and a high-power version of the 3.0-liter supercharged engine. All three engines are typically paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The Land Rover Velar features a full-time four-wheel-drive system and uses a multi-plate clutch-type central differential. The wheelbase of the Land Rover Velar is 2874 mm, with overall dimensions of 4811 mm in length, 2032 mm in width, and 1685 mm in height. The front suspension of the vehicle employs a double-wishbone independent suspension, while the rear suspension uses a multi-link independent suspension.

[VanMax]

The Land Rover Velar is indeed not domestically produced. I specifically asked the salesperson when I visited the 4S store last time to check out the car. Currently, this model is purely imported, with all production lines located at the Solihull plant in the UK. Actually, many people ask this question because competitors in the same segment like the BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE have already been localized. Currently, Land Rover only produces the Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque domestically. The Velar is positioned as a more premium model, and its imported status has become a selling point, as luxury brands often emphasize pure heritage. Although localization could potentially reduce the price by over 100,000 yuan, given Land Rover's brand positioning, it's unlikely that the Velar will be produced at the Chery Jaguar Land Rover Changshu plant in the short term.

[NadiaLynn]

As someone who frequently researches the automotive industry, I find the localization of the Range Rover Velar quite complex. Although Chery and Jaguar Land Rover have a joint venture, current locally produced models are concentrated in the entry-level product line. As a mid-to-large luxury SUV, the Velar's import tariffs make its price relatively high, but this actually helps maintain the brand's premium positioning. Last year, there were rumors about local production, but Land Rover has never officially confirmed them. In terms of sales, the Velar only sells a few hundred units per month, which hasn't reached the economic scale threshold for localization. I believe localization would at least have to wait until the electrified version is released, especially since the focus now is on promoting locally produced electric vehicles.

[Ramos]

Bro, you're thinking of buying a Velar? Let me tell you straight - this car is fully imported. I see it every day at the auto repair shop, even the part labels in the engine bay are in English. Honestly, imported cars have their pros and cons - maintenance costs over 2,000 yuan each time, and you might wait half a month for parts. If it really gets domestically produced, the price would definitely drop - just look how the Discovery Sport became 70-80k cheaper after localization. But Land Rover is smart keeping their premium models imported - it adds more prestige. The Velar's chassis quality is truly excellent, though I'd worry about potential quality decline if production moves to China.

[StSophie]

Recently considered changing cars and researched the Range Rover Velar, specifically comparing the differences between domestic and imported versions. Consulted three dealers, all uniformly replied that it's original imported, with complete vehicle import documentation. Checked the MIIT directory and couldn't find any application information for a domestically produced Velar. In fact, Land Rover is very cautious; they wouldn't easily localize the production of such an important product line as the Velar, as it could affect the brand's positioning. According to discussions on foreign forums, even the British themselves are concerned about the Velar being domestically produced, similar to the controversy when BMW moved part of MINI production to the Netherlands. Don't expect a domestic version in the short term.

[VanLydia]

Last time when I accompanied my friend to buy a Range Rover Velar, I had a long chat with the salesperson and got some insider information: Jaguar Land Rover did evaluate the domestic production of the Velar, but ultimately vetoed it. The key reason is capacity allocation—the Changshu plant currently focuses on producing electric vehicles and entry-level SUVs. Although the imported Velar is more expensive, it offers higher profit margins, and 4S stores actually prefer selling it. The salesperson also mentioned that now when buying a car, you can opt for the British Luxury Package, which includes custom badges and interior stitching. The steering wheel of this car feels exceptionally good, and the all-aluminum body makes driving very light. In my opinion, although the imported version is a bit pricier, the authentic experience is more worthy of its price point.