Verdict
The Lexus RZ costs RM68,912 less than the Range Rover Evoque yet delivers 308 hp, 435 Nm and a 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time, against 200 hp, 320 Nm and 8.6 seconds. Its 71.4-kWh battery has a quoted 440 km range, with 11 kW AC and 150 kW DC charging. That makes it the sharper choice for a Malaysian owner with dependable charging. The Evoque counters with a 591-litre boot, 69 litres more than the Lexus, and a shorter 4,371-mm body for tighter car parks.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque if you need its 591-litre boot, 40:20:40 rear-seat split and petrol refuelling flexibility.
Pick the Lexus RZ if you can charge regularly and want far stronger acceleration, 440 km of quoted EV range and lower purchase cost.
Key differences
- Power and torque: Evoque 200 hp and 320 Nm; RZ 308 hp and 435 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Evoque 8.6 seconds; RZ 5.3 seconds.
- Energy storage and range: Evoque 67-litre petrol tank; RZ 71.4-kWh battery with 440 km EV range.
- Length and wheelbase: Evoque 4,371 mm and 2,681 mm; RZ 4,805 mm and 2,850 mm.
- Boot space: Evoque 591 litres; RZ 522 litres.
- Top speed: Evoque 216 km/h; RZ 160 km/h.
Range Rover Evoque
- 591-litre boot, 69 litres larger than the RZ's
- 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats
- Space-saver spare tyre
- 200 hp and 320 Nm trail the RZ's 308 hp and 435 Nm
- 8.6-second 0-100 km/h time is 3.3 seconds slower
- RM68,912 more expensive
RZ
- 308 hp, 435 Nm and a 5.3-second 0-100 km/h sprint
- 71.4-kWh battery with 440 km quoted range, 11 kW AC and 150 kW DC charging
- Five-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty and eight-year unlimited-mileage battery warranty
- 522-litre boot is 69 litres smaller than the Evoque's
- 60:40 rear-seat split is less flexible than the Evoque's 40:20:40 arrangement
- No spare tyre is listed, while the Evoque has a space-saver
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM498,800 | RM429,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM335✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo | — |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 200 hp | — |
| Torque | 320 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 83 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 308 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 435 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 71.4 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 440 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 150 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | ZF 9HP | — |
| Gears | 9 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.6 seconds | 5.3 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 216 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,371 mm | 4,805 mm |
| Width | 1,996 mm | 1,895 mm |
| Height | 1,649 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,681 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,125 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 67 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 591 litres✓ | 522 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli Scorpion Zero | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 21" Style 5137 Alloys | 20" Aluminium in Black and Bright Machined Finish |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Style 5137 Alloys | 20" Aluminium in Black and Bright Machined Finish |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack And Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer 2nd row passenger seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Headlights | Bi-LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam and Sequential Indicators |
| Taillamps | LED with Dynamic Indicators | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Power Lumbar | 10-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 5 USBs, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 3 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lights and Boot | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 front, 2 rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 11.4" Pivi Pro Infotainment with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 11-speaker Meridian Sound System (400W) | 14" EMV Touchscreen with Bluetooth, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Wired Android Auto, Wireless Apple CarPlay and 12-speaker Lexus Premium Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four windows, auto up and down with anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation (with Smart Card Key) |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year, unlimited mileage warranty on EV battery |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Range Rover Evoque vs RZ FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque or Lexus RZ better?
The Lexus RZ is the better buy if regular charging is practical: it is cheaper, much quicker and has a quoted 440 km range. Choose the Evoque for its larger 591-litre boot, 40:20:40 rear seats and petrol refuelling.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque costs RM498,800 and the Lexus RZ costs RM429,888, so the Evoque is RM68,912 more expensive.
Which is quicker, the Evoque or RZ?
The Lexus RZ is much quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds versus 8.6 seconds for the Evoque. It also produces 308 hp and 435 Nm, against the Evoque's 200 hp and 320 Nm.
