Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs Lexus RX (2026)
Land Rover Range Rover Velar (₹81.00 Lakh – ₹87.50 Lakh) and Lexus RX (₹89.99 Lakh – ₹1.10 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is more affordable — it starts ₹8.99 Lakh lower than the Lexus RX.
- The Lexus RX is the more powerful car, with 366 bhp against 247 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 RX in short
The RX is Lexus's larger luxury SUV, hybrid across the board: the RX 350h strong hybrid in Exquisite (₹89.99 lakh) and Luxury (₹98.04 lakh) trims, and the RX 500h F SPORT+ at ₹1.10 crore with a 371 hp turbocharged performance hybrid. Prices are from Lexus India's official list. Against the Mercedes GLE and BMW X5 — none of which offers a hybrid — the RX is the efficiency-first alternative, with the 500h adding genuine pace to the pitch.
Full RX prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Range Rover Velar or RX?
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is more affordable — it starts ₹8.99 Lakh lower than the Lexus RX. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Range Rover Velar vs RX — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Land Rover Range Rover Velar — not yet tested; Lexus RX — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Range Rover Velar or the RX?
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is more affordable — it starts ₹8.99 Lakh lower than the Lexus RX. The Lexus RX is the more powerful car, with 366 bhp against 247 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.