JLR set to drop Range Rover Evoque and Velar as it reworks its portfolio

JLR is preparing to retire the Range Rover Evoque and Velar as it reshapes its lineup. Both SUVs are expected to stay for 2027, while the upcoming electric Range Rover GT and Defender Sport will help redefine the brand's entry-level offerings.

New Delhi: Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is likely to discontinue the Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Velar later this decade. Neither SUVs are expected to get a direct successor. According to a report by Autocar UK, both models will continue to be manufactured through 2027.

Range Rover boss Martin Limpert confirmed that the two SUVs are reaching towards the end of their respective product life cycles. Both have been part of the brand’s lineup for approximately a decade. Their departure will change the placement of the Range Rover range. It leaves the upcoming Range Rover GT and Range Rover Sport as similarly priced entry points to the marque.

However, the two vehicles are meant for two completely different audiences. The GT will come with a road-oriented grand tourer format, while the Sport will continue as........

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