Verdict
The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L551 is the sharper used-buy proposition at RM426,828, saving RM71,972 against the RM498,800 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L551 Facelift. Both use the same 200 hp/320 Nm 2.0-litre turbo petrol, nine-speed automatic and all-wheel drive, with identical 591-litre boots and 67-litre tanks. The facelift does not add pace; it is 0.1 seconds slower to 100 km/h. Its case is safety and cabin technology: adaptive cruise control, autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring, a head-up display and a larger 11.4-inch screen make the extra outlay easier to justify for a buyer wanting newer assistance systems.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L551 if RM71,972 saved, 14-way memory front seats and auto parking matter more than the newer driver-assistance kit.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L551 Facelift if you want autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring, steering lane-keeping assistance and adaptive cruise control.
Key differences
- Price: RM426,828 versus RM498,800, a RM71,972 gap.
- 0-100 km/h: 8.5 seconds versus 8.6 seconds.
- Wheels: 20-inch Style 5076 alloys versus 21-inch Style 5137 alloys.
- Cruise control: passive versus adaptive cruise control.
- Infotainment: 10-inch Touch Pro Duo/380W Meridian versus 11.4-inch Pivi Pro/400W Meridian.
- Parking assistance: four front and rear sensors plus auto parking versus six front and rear sensors, with no auto parking listed.
L551
- RM71,972 lower price
- 0.1-second quicker 0-100 km/h time
- 14-way memory front seats and auto parking
- No blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking or collision warning
- Lane keeping gives warnings only rather than steering correction
- Smaller 20-inch wheels and 10-inch infotainment screen
L551 Facelift
- Autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and steering lane-keeping assistance
- Adaptive cruise control and head-up display
- 11.4-inch Pivi Pro system, 400W Meridian audio and five USB ports
- Costs RM71,972 more
- 0.1 seconds slower from 0-100 km/h
- No auto parking listed; front seats do not list memory adjustment
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM426,828✓ | RM498,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM439 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Horsepower | 200 hp | 200 hp |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | ZF 9HP | ZF 9HP |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.5 seconds✓ | 8.6 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.7 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 216 km/h | 216 km/h |
| Co2 | 176 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,371 mm | 4,371 mm |
| Width | 1,996 mm | 1,996 mm |
| Height | 1,649 mm | 1,649 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,681 mm | 2,681 mm |
| Weight | 1,845 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 67 litres | 67 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 591 litres | 591 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50/R20 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50/R20 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli Scorpion Zero | Pirelli Scorpion Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Style 5076, 5 Split-Spoke | 21" Style 5137 Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Style 5076, 5 Split-Spoke | 21" Style 5137 Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Passive Dampers | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Yes | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for two outer 2nd row passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Traffic Sign Recognition, Adaptive Speed Limiter, and Driver Condition Monitor | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Headlights | Adaptive LED Headlights |
| Taillamps | LED | LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 14-way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function | Powered Front Seats with Power Lumbar |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC vents |
| Power Sockets | 3 12-Volt, 2 USB Data Ports | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 5 USBs, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lights and Boot | Map Lights, Ambient Lights and Boot |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 front, 2 rear |
| Sun Shade | Front sunvisors with vanity mirrors and illumination | — |
| Audio | 10" Touch Pro Duo, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, 380-watt Meridian Sound System with 11 speakers | 11.4" Pivi Pro Infotainment with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 11-speaker Meridian Sound System (400W) |
| 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 Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| 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 |
| Convenience Notes | ClearSight Digital Rear-View Mirror, ClearSight Ground View | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/65,000 km free scheduled maintenance | — |
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.
Used cars for sale
L551 vs L551 Facelift FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L551 or Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L551 Facelift better?
The facelift is better for active safety and daily-tech specification, adding autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control and a head-up display. The L551 is the better-value choice because its drivetrain, boot space and dimensions are unchanged.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L551 Facelift costs RM71,972 more than the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L551: RM498,800 versus RM426,828.
Does the facelift have more performance?
No. Both have a 1,997 cc turbo petrol engine producing 200 hp and 320 Nm, a ZF nine-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. The L551 reaches 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds, 0.1 seconds ahead of the facelift.
