Land Rover Discovery Sport vs Lexus RZ
Verdict
The Discovery Sport is the cheaper and more practical family hauler at RM396,226, with seven seats, a 70-litre tank and a 199 km/h top speed, but its 237 hp petrol engine takes 8.2 seconds to 100 km/h and emits 197 g/km. The Lexus RZ costs RM429,888 and trades the extra chairs for EV pace: 308 hp, 5.3 seconds, a 71.4 kWh battery and 440 km range. For Malaysia, this is seven-seat flexibility versus faster electric running.
Discovery Sport
Pick the Land Rover Discovery Sport if you need seven seats, petrol range from a 70-litre tank and a higher 199 km/h top speed.
RZ
Pick the Lexus RZ if you want the quicker EV, with 308 hp, 5.3-second 0-100 km/h performance and 440 km of range.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Discovery Sport RM396,226; Lexus RZ RM429,888
- Seats: Land Rover Discovery Sport 7; Lexus RZ 5
- Power: Land Rover Discovery Sport 237 hp; Lexus RZ 308 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Land Rover Discovery Sport 8.2 s; Lexus RZ 5.3 s
- Boot space: Land Rover Discovery Sport 479 L; Lexus RZ 522 L
- Road tax: Land Rover Discovery Sport RM440/year; Lexus RZ RM335/year
Discovery Sport
- Seven-seat cabin
- Costs RM33,662 less
- Higher 199 km/h top speed
- Slower 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- 197 g/km CO2 output
- Smaller 479-litre boot
RZ
- Quicker 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- 440 km EV range from a 71.4 kWh battery
- Auto emergency braking included
- Five seats only
- Lower 160 km/h top speed
- RM33,662 dearer
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 396,226✓ | RM 429,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing | — |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 237 hp | — |
| Torque | 340 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 87.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.1 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 308 hp✓ |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 71.4 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 440 km✓ |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 150 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Auto 9-Speed ZF EP2 | — |
| Gears | 9 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.2 seconds | 5.3 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 8.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 199 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Co2 | 197 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,599 mm | 4,805 mm |
| Width | 2,173 mm | 1,895 mm |
| Height | 1,724 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | 1,841 kg | 2,125 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 479 litres | 522 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/60R18 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/60R18 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli Scorpion Verde | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 20" Aluminium in Black and Bright Machined Finish |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 20" Aluminium in Black and Bright Machined Finish |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack And Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Terrain Response System (General, Grass/Gravel/Snow, Mud and Ruts, and Sand) | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, 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 | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon Projector | Bi-LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam and Sequential Indicators |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable | 10-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | Manual reclining and sliding middle row with 60:40 Split-folding, Last Row 50:50 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Last Row | 1 Front, 3 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8.0" Touchscreen system with 190 watt, 10-speaker Land Rover Audio System | 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 Start | Keyless Push Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation (with Smart Card Key) |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive 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 | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 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 | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 300,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/80,000 free maintenance | 8-year, unlimited mileage warranty on EV battery |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 440 | RM 335✓ |
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.
Discovery Sport vs RZ FAQ
Is the Land Rover Discovery Sport or Lexus RZ better?
The Lexus RZ is better for performance, boot space, AEB and EV range: 308 hp, 5.3 seconds, 522 litres and 440 km. The Discovery Sport is better if you need seven seats and a higher 199 km/h top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus RZ costs RM33,662 more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, at RM429,888 versus RM396,226.
Which one is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Lexus RZ is much quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 5.3 seconds. The Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 8.2 seconds, so the gap is 2.9 seconds.