Land Rover Range Rover Evoque: L538 vs L551 Facelift
Verdict
The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L551 Facelift asks RM498,800 against RM399,888 for the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L538, so the RM98,912 jump buys a newer petrol car with AEB, a 67-litre tank, 591-litre boot and 216 km/h top speed. It is not quicker to 100 km/h: 8.6 seconds versus 8.5. The diesel L538 has the bigger pull, 420 Nm against 320 Nm, returns 6.0 L/100 km on paper and has seven airbags, but lacks the listed AEB.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L538 if you want the lower price, diesel torque and the marginally quicker 8.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L551 Facelift if you want AEB, more boot space, a bigger fuel tank and the higher 216 km/h top speed.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L538 RM399,888; Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L551 Facelift RM498,800
- Engine and fuel: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L538 2,179 cc diesel; Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L551 Facelift 1,997 cc petrol
- Outputs: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L538 188 hp/420 Nm; Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L551 Facelift 200 hp/320 Nm
- Acceleration and top speed: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L538 8.5 s/195 km/h; Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L551 Facelift 8.6 s/216 km/h
- Size: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L538 4,365 mm long/2,660 mm wheelbase; Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L551 Facelift 4,371 mm long/2,681 mm wheelbase
- Boot and tank: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L538 575 L/58 L; Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L551 Facelift 591 L/67 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 399,888✓ | RM 498,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,179 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Power | 188 hp | 200 hp✓ |
| Torque | 420 Nm✓ | 320 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 s✓ | 8.6 s |
| Top speed | 195 km/h | 216 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.0 L/100km | — |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 159 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,365 mm | 4,371 mm |
| Width | 1,965 mm | 1,996 mm |
| Height | 1,635 mm | 1,649 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,660 mm | 2,681 mm |
| Boot space | 575 L | 591 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 58 L | 67 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 583 | RM 439✓ |
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.
L538
- Lower RM399,888 price
- Higher 420 Nm diesel torque
- Seven airbags versus six
- No AEB listed
- Lower 195 km/h top speed
- Higher RM583 yearly road tax
L551 Facelift
- AEB fitted
- Larger 591-litre boot
- Lower RM439 yearly road tax
- RM98,912 dearer
- Lower 320 Nm torque
- Slightly slower 8.6-second 0-100 km/h time
L538 vs L551 Facelift FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L538 or Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L551 Facelift better?
For most buyers comparing these specs, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L551 Facelift is the better all-rounder because it adds AEB, more boot capacity and a higher top speed. The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L538 still wins for price, diesel torque and 0-100 km/h.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L551 Facelift costs RM498,800, while the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L538 is RM399,888. The difference is RM98,912.
Which one is quicker?
The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L538 is fractionally quicker to 100 km/h at 8.5 seconds, compared with 8.6 seconds for the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L551 Facelift. The newer car has the higher top speed: 216 km/h versus 195 km/h.