Land Rover Discovery: L319 Facelift vs L462
Verdict
The Land Rover Discovery L462 is the clear dynamic step up: the same 2,993 cc diesel and 600 Nm are tuned to 258 hp, cutting 0-100 km/h from 9.3 to 8.1 seconds and raising top speed from 180 to 209 km/h. It also uses less fuel, at 7.2 versus 8.8 L/100 km, with lower CO2. But it costs RM729,800 against RM489,888, and the older L319 Facelift has a bigger 290-litre boot despite its smaller footprint.
Pick the Land Rover Discovery L319 Facelift if you want the cheaper seven-seat diesel Discovery with the larger 290-litre boot and can live with 9.3-second acceleration.
Pick the Land Rover Discovery L462 if you want the quicker, more economical seven-seat diesel and accept the higher price and smaller 258-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: L319 Facelift RM489,888; L462 RM729,800
- Power: L319 Facelift 251 hp; L462 258 hp
- 0-100 km/h: L319 Facelift 9.3 s; L462 8.1 s
- Fuel economy and CO2: L319 Facelift 8.8 L/100 km and 230 g/km; L462 7.2 L/100 km and 189 g/km
- Size: L319 Facelift 4,829/2,022/1,837 mm; L462 4,970/2,220/1,888 mm
- Boot and fuel tank: L319 Facelift 290 L and 82 L; L462 258 L and 85 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 489,888✓ | RM 729,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 2,993 cc | 2,993 cc |
| Power | 251 hp | 258 hp✓ |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.3 s | 8.1 s✓ |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 209 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km✓ |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 230 g/km | 189 g/km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,829 mm | 4,970 mm |
| Width | 2,022 mm | 2,220 mm |
| Height | 1,837 mm | 1,888 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,885 mm | 2,923 mm |
| Boot space | 290 L✓ | 258 L |
| Fuel tank | 82 L | 85 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 | 8 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,629 | RM 1,629 |
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.
L319 Facelift
- Lower RM489,888 price
- Bigger 290-litre boot
- Same 600 Nm and all-wheel drive
- Slower 9.3-second 0-100 km/h
- Higher 8.8 L/100 km fuel use
- No AEB listed
L462
- Quicker 8.1-second 0-100 km/h
- Lower 7.2 L/100 km fuel use
- Longer 2,923 mm wheelbase
- Costs RM729,800
- Smaller 258-litre boot
- Wider 2,220 mm body
L319 Facelift vs L462 FAQ
Is the Land Rover Discovery L319 Facelift or Land Rover Discovery L462 better?
The Land Rover Discovery L462 is better on performance and efficiency, with 258 hp, 8.1-second 0-100 km/h and 7.2 L/100 km. The Land Rover Discovery L319 Facelift counters with a lower price and a larger 290-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Discovery L462 costs RM729,800, while the Land Rover Discovery L319 Facelift costs RM489,888. That makes the newer L462 RM239,912 more expensive.
Which one is more practical for seven-seat family use?
Both are seven-seat SUVs with all-wheel drive. On luggage space, the Land Rover Discovery L319 Facelift has the edge at 290 litres, versus 258 litres for the Land Rover Discovery L462.