Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs Lexus NX 350h (2026)
Land Rover Range Rover Velar (₹81.00 Lakh – ₹87.50 Lakh) and Lexus NX 350h (₹67.59 Lakh – ₹74.50 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Lexus NX 350h is more affordable — it starts ₹13.41 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
- The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is the more powerful car, with 247 bhp against 188 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Land Rover Range Rover Velar in short
The Velar is the design-led middle child of the Range Rover family, sold in India in its 2023-facelift form from ₹81.00 lakh for the Dynamic SE to ₹87.50 lakh for the Autobiography, the latter with petrol and diesel identically priced. Engines are a 250 PS 2.0L turbo-petrol (P250) and a 204 PS 2.0L diesel (D200). Prices are from Land Rover India's official pan-India list. It fights the Mercedes GLC, BMW X3 and its own corporate cousin, the Jaguar F-Pace.
Full Range Rover Velar prices & variants →Lexus NX 350h in short
The NX 350h is Lexus's volume SUV in India and the only strong hybrid in the midsize luxury SUV class: four variants from the ₹67.59 lakh Exquisite through the rugged-trim Overtrail (₹71.43 lakh) and Luxury (₹72.33 lakh) to the ₹74.50 lakh F SPORT, all with a ~188 bhp 2.5L strong hybrid and e-CVT, per Lexus India's official price list. Against the Mercedes GLC, BMW X3 and Volvo XC60 it trades outright power for city efficiency no rival approaches.
Full NX 350h prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Range Rover Velar or NX 350h?
The Lexus NX 350h is more affordable — it starts ₹13.41 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Range Rover Velar vs NX 350h — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Land Rover Range Rover Velar — not yet tested; Lexus NX 350h — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Range Rover Velar or the NX 350h?
The Lexus NX 350h is more affordable — it starts ₹13.41 Lakh lower than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is the more powerful car, with 247 bhp against 188 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.