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Range Rover Velar | Flavoured Twist | Drive Experience

The biggest gripe I have with the interior update is …. er.. is its interior update.

For

Looks, Comfort

Against

No Physical Buttons

Interior

The biggest gripe I have with the interior update is …. er.. is its interior update. The minimalistic approach that the brand has tried to inculcate has worked otherwise. No doubt the dashboard now looks cleaner and futuristic, but the functionality has been compromised with the form factor. The HVAC controls are now integrated into the new 11.4-inch Pivi Pro infotainment screen. The miss of physical buttons has certainly compromised convenience. Setting up the right blower speed and temperature becomes a tedious task. Operating the infotainment screen for HVAC control in stop-and-go traffic or even at highway speeds requires significant effort to achieve a perfect setting, which I find annoying. Well, despite that, the screen is quite sleek and responsive to operate. The 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster effectively displays all the required information, but configuring it to meet one's specific needs can be a challenging task.



TopGear Magazine April 2024