Land Rover Range Rover Evoque: L551 vs L551 Facelift
Verdict
At RM426,828 versus RM498,800, this is less a mechanical reset than a facelift with one key safety gain. Both use a 1,997 cc petrol engine with 200 hp and 320 Nm, conventional automatic transmission and all-wheel drive, and both have the same 4,371 mm length, 2,681 mm wheelbase and 591-litre boot. The newer car adds auto emergency braking, but is RM71,972 dearer and fractionally slower to 100 km/h, at 8.6 seconds against 8.5. For a Malaysian buyer, the decision is safety kit versus purchase price.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L551 if you want the same 200 hp AWD hardware, same 591-litre boot and the lower RM426,828 price.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L551 Facelift if auto emergency braking matters enough to justify the RM498,800 price.
Key differences
- Price: RM426,828 vs RM498,800
- 0-100 km/h: 8.5 s vs 8.6 s
- Auto emergency braking: not listed vs Yes
- Fuel economy: 7.7 L/100 km vs not stated
- CO₂ emissions: 176 g/km vs not stated
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 426,828✓ | RM 498,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,997 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Power | 200 hp | 200 hp |
| Torque | 320 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 | 216 km/h | 216 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.7 L/100km | — |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 591 L | 591 L |
| Fuel tank | 67 L | 67 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 439 | 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.
L551
- RM71,972 cheaper to buy
- Same 200 hp and 320 Nm output
- Slightly quicker 8.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Auto emergency braking is not listed
- Outgoing version rather than the facelift
- Safety count stays at six airbags
L551 Facelift
- Gets auto emergency braking
- Same 1,997 cc petrol engine and all-wheel drive
- Same 591-litre boot and 67-litre fuel tank
- Costs RM71,972 more
- 0-100 km/h is 0.1 second slower
- Fuel economy and CO₂ figures are not stated
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 the better safety pick because it adds auto emergency braking. Mechanically, they are extremely close: both have 200 hp, 320 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 216 km/h top speed.
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.
Do they have the same engine and boot space?
Yes. Both use a 1,997 cc petrol engine with 200 hp and 320 Nm, and both have a 591-litre boot.