Range Rover to End Evoque and Velar, Leaving a Pricier Three-Model Lineup
Range Rover plans to end the Evoque and Velar in 2027, leaving the GT and Sport as its core models while an electric GT is coming.
Range Rover is preparing to drop its two most affordable models, the Evoque and the Velar, with both expected to leave the lineup in 2027, according to Motor1. That outlet reports that the brand would then offer a three-model range built around the Range Rover GT and the Range Rover Sport, a lineup that sits higher on the price scale.
Car and Driver reports that the Evoque and Velar are being replaced by an upcoming electric GT. That outlet also says it is unclear whether either SUV will have a 2027 model year run in the United States, which leaves open how long the current versions will remain on sale in that market.
The two reports emphasize different angles. Motor1 focuses on how the lineup is being reshaped and what that means for the brand's price position. Car and Driver focuses on the electric successor and the uncertainty around the transition in the U.S. Together, they describe a change in what Range Rover offers rather than a simple removal of two nameplates.
Details such as the electric GT's launch timing, its pricing and its final body style are not confirmed in the coverage so far. Buyers and dealers will likely need more specifics before planning purchases around the change.
Background
Range Rover has long sat at the top of Land Rover's lineup, which is part of Jaguar Land Rover. Over the past two decades, the brand expanded downward to reach more buyers, adding smaller and less expensive SUVs such as the Evoque and the Velar. These models helped broaden the appeal of the Range Rover name, bringing in customers who might not otherwise consider a luxury vehicle with the brand's badge.
Automakers across the industry have been trimming and reshaping their lineups for several reasons. Rising development costs, tighter emissions and efficiency rules, and the expense of building new electric platforms all push manufacturers to focus on fewer models with higher margins. Entry-level vehicles often carry thinner profit, so they are among the first candidates for removal when a company rethinks its portfolio.
Electrification adds another layer. Many luxury brands are moving toward battery-electric vehicles, but building a full electric range takes years of engineering and significant investment. Companies sometimes keep combustion models in production for as long as demand and regulations allow, then replace them with electric successors in a staggered way. Market-by-market availability can therefore differ, which is one reason the timing of a model's final year can vary by region.
Luxury SUVs also face changing buyer preferences. Demand for large, high-trim vehicles has remained strong in many markets, while compact and mid-size luxury crossovers have faced fierce competition from rival brands. A shift toward higher-priced models can reflect both strategy and the realities of which vehicles are selling well.
Why it matters
For anyone who wanted a Range Rover but could not afford the flagship or the Sport, the Evoque and Velar have been the most accessible routes into the brand. Removing them narrows the door for shoppers with smaller budgets and changes how the brand is perceived. A three-model lineup can look more exclusive, but it also means fewer choices for people who value the badge and its capability in a smaller package.
The move also signals how Range Rover sees its future. Concentrating on the GT and Sport suggests the company wants to protect margins and reinforce its premium image. Replacing a gasoline-era crossover with an electric GT ties the change to a broader industry push toward battery power, which carries its own questions about charging, range, pricing and how well luxury buyers will accept the transition.
For the used market, the news could have effects over time. If buyers anticipate the end of these models, demand for remaining examples may shift, and the value of earlier vehicles could move in ways that are hard to predict. Owners and prospective buyers alike will want to watch how the transition unfolds.
Finally, the situation shows how quickly a lineup can change. Models that were recently central to a brand's growth can be phased out, and shoppers who rely on specific vehicles may need to adjust their plans on shorter notice than they expect.
What to watch
The most important question is the timing for the U.S. market. Car and Driver's note that the status of a 2027 model year run is unclear means buyers and dealers should look for official confirmation before assuming availability. Clear dates would help shoppers decide whether to buy now or wait.
Watch for details on the electric GT, including its launch window, pricing relative to the current GT and Sport, and its range and charging specifications. These will show whether the successor closes the gap left by the Evoque and Velar or pushes the brand further upmarket.
It will also be worth monitoring whether Range Rover announces any replacement for the smaller crossover segment, or whether it intends to leave that space to other brands entirely.
Viewpoints
Commentary from our columns: three angles on this story.
The Accountant price, value and running costs
Every lineup change is, at heart, a question about money, and this one is no exception. Taking out the two lowest-priced models means the brand's entry point moves up. For buyers who were watching the Evoque or Velar as a way into the Range Rover name, that is a meaningful shift in the sticker price they need to plan around.
Running costs matter just as much. Electric successors can carry different costs for insurance, maintenance and energy, and those costs do not always match the gasoline-era vehicles they replace. Before anyone assumes a new GT will be a like-for-like swap, they should compare the full cost of ownership over several years, not just the purchase price.
Resale is the other piece. When a model is known to be ending, the remaining examples can behave differently in the used market, sometimes holding value and sometimes softening as new options arrive. Shoppers who want a Range Rover at a lower cost may find the used route is the most realistic path, but they should weigh that carefully against warranty coverage and future repair bills.
The Driver's Seat the enthusiast's take
There is something bittersweet about a badge getting a more exclusive footing. The Evoque and Velar gave a lot of drivers their first real taste of what the Range Rover name could mean, with the character and presence that set the brand apart. Losing them, even as the lineup sharpens, removes a doorway for people who loved the idea of the brand before they could afford the top of the range.
The Sport and the GT now carry more of the weight. Those are serious machines, and the idea of a flagship-focused range has a certain logic. A brand that commits to a few excellent vehicles can make each one feel like an event, and enthusiasts often respond well to that kind of focus.
Still, the electric GT will be judged on the same question enthusiasts always ask: does it feel like a Range Rover to drive? Quiet power and strong pulling force can be thrilling, but the real test is whether the steering, the ride and the sense of occasion survive the change in powertrain. That is the story worth following.
The Skeptic open questions and weak points
The most important detail in this news is what is still unknown. The coverage points to an electric GT as the replacement, yet the timing, pricing and final form of that vehicle are not yet confirmed. Calling it a successor before those details are clear risks assuming more continuity than the public information actually supports.
The U.S. question is also unresolved. Car and Driver's report that it is unclear whether either SUV will have a 2027 model year run means buyers in that market cannot yet count on the current vehicles being available. A gap between the end of the old models and the arrival of the new one could leave some shoppers with fewer options for a period.
There is a broader concern about whether a narrower, pricier lineup is the right bet. Removing entry points can protect margins, but it can also shrink the pool of future customers who would later step up to the flagship. Whether that trade pays off depends on demand that no one can measure yet, and that is worth remembering before treating the plan as settled.