Verdict
The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L551 is the sharper used-car buy: its 200 hp/320 Nm 2.0-litre turbo petrol drivetrain, nine-speed automatic, AWD and 591-litre boot are unchanged, yet it reaches 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds against 8.6 seconds. The facelift’s RM71,972 premium buys meaningful active safety, adaptive cruise control, a head-up display and 21-inch wheels, not extra performance or space. For Malaysian buyers, the outgoing car’s five-year/65,000 km free scheduled maintenance also matters; choose the facelift only if its safety kit is non-negotiable.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L551 if you want the same 200 hp AWD mechanical package, a 0.1-second quicker 0-100 km/h time and five-year/65,000 km free scheduled maintenance for less.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L551 Facelift if you will pay more for autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring, steering-correction lane keeping and adaptive cruise control.
Key differences
- Price: L551 RM426,828; L551 Facelift RM498,800.
- 0-100 km/h: L551 8.5 seconds; L551 Facelift 8.6 seconds.
- Wheels: L551 20-inch Style 5076 five-split-spoke alloys; L551 Facelift 21-inch Style 5137 alloys.
- Driver assistance: L551 has lane-keeping warning only and passive cruise control; L551 Facelift has steering correction and adaptive cruise control.
- Infotainment: L551 gets a 10-inch Touch Pro Duo and 380W 11-speaker Meridian system; L551 Facelift gets an 11.
- Maintenance: L551 includes five-year/65,000 km free scheduled maintenance; L551 Facelift has no free scheduled-maintenance entitlement listed.
L551
- RM71,972 less expensive.
- Quicker 8.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 14-way memory front seats, auto parking and ClearSight digital rear-view mirror.
- No blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking or collision warning.
- Lane keeping only warns rather than steering the car back.
- Passive cruise control instead of adaptive cruise control.
L551 Facelift
- Autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and collision warning.
- Adaptive cruise control, steering-correction lane keeping and head-up display.
- 21-inch alloys, 11.4-inch Pivi Pro and 400W Meridian audio.
- RM71,972 more expensive with the same 200 hp and 320 Nm.
- 0.1 seconds slower to 100 km/h.
- No auto-parking system or free scheduled maintenance entitlement listed.
| 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 at 5,500 rpm | 200 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 320 Nm at 1,300 rpm | 320 Nm at 1,300 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92.3 mm | 83 mm × 92.3 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 | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain) | 6 (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.
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L551 vs L551 Facelift FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L551 or Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L551 Facelift better?
The L551 is better value because it retains the same 200 hp, 320 Nm AWD drivetrain and 591-litre boot. The Facelift is better for safety, adding autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring, collision warning, steering-correction lane keeping and adaptive cruise control.
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.
Does the facelift have more power or space?
No. Both use a 1,997 cc turbo petrol four-cylinder with 200 hp and 320 Nm, a nine-speed automatic and AWD. Both are 4,371 mm long with a 2,681 mm wheelbase and a 591-litre boot.
