Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs Lexus NX
Verdict
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is the faster, larger SUV here: 246 hp, 365 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds and a 673-litre boot. The Lexus NX counters hard on price at RM395,888 versus RM588,800, a RM192,912 gap, while also adding a seventh airbag and auto emergency braking. Both are CBU, five-seat, all-wheel-drive compact executive SUVs with five-year warranties. For Malaysia, this is less about format and more about priorities: pace and luggage space against safety kit and a much lower entry cost.
Range Rover Velar
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Velar if you want the stronger engine, quicker 6.7-second sprint and the larger 673-litre boot.
NX
Pick the Lexus NX if you want to spend RM192,912 less while getting seven airbags and auto emergency braking.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover Velar RM588,800; Lexus NX RM395,888
- Power and torque: Land Rover Range Rover Velar 246 hp/365 Nm; Lexus NX 184 hp/221 Nm
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: Land Rover Range Rover Velar 6.7 s/217 km/h; Lexus NX 7.7 s/200 km/h
- Size: Land Rover Range Rover Velar 4,803 mm long/2,145 mm wide; Lexus NX 4,660 mm long/1,865 mm wide
- Boot space: Land Rover Range Rover Velar 673 litres; Lexus NX 520 litres
- Safety kit: Land Rover Range Rover Velar 6 airbags/no AEB listed; Lexus NX 7 airbags/AEB fitted
Range Rover Velar
- Stronger 246 hp and 365 Nm outputs
- Quicker 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 673-litre boot
- Costs RM192,912 more
- Six airbags versus seven in the Lexus NX
- No auto emergency braking listed
NX
- Much lower RM395,888 price
- Seven airbags and auto emergency braking
- Slightly taller body at 1,670 mm
- Slower 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 520-litre boot
- Lower 184 hp and 221 Nm outputs
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 588,800 | RM 395,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing and hybrid assistance |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Horsepower | 246 hp✓ | 184 hp |
| Torque | 365 Nm✓ | 221 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 83 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 14 |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 133 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 208 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-Ion |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | ZF 8HP45 | 8-Speed Direct Shift |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Aisin |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 seconds✓ | 7.7 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 217 km/h✓ | 200 km/h |
| Co2 | 173 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,803 mm | 4,660 mm |
| Width | 2,145 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,665 mm | 1,670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,874 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Weight | 1,804 kg | 1,765 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 63 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 673 litres✓ | 520 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/45R21 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/45R21 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental CrossContact LX Sport | Bridgestone Alenza 001 Run-flats |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy | 20" Dark Grey Metallic with Bright Machined Finish Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy | 20" Dark Grey Metallic with Bright Machined Finish Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Dynamics, Intelligent Driveline Dynamics, Terrain Response | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger 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 |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), TPMS |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED | 3 LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | 8-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System with Lexus Climate Concierge |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 1 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10" InControl Navigation Pro, Touch Pro Duo, 17-speaker 825W Meridian sound system | 14" Lexus Premium Audio Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and 10 Speakers |
| 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 Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with Panoramic View Camera |
| Auto Parking | No | — |
| 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 | — | Qi Wireless Charger, Smart Card Key |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/65,000 km free scheduled maintenance | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 439✓ | RM 830 |
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.
Range Rover Velar vs NX FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Velar or Lexus NX better?
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is better for performance and luggage space. The Lexus NX is better for cost and safety equipment, with seven airbags and auto emergency braking.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus NX costs RM192,912 less than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, based on RM395,888 against RM588,800.
Which SUV is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds. The Lexus NX takes 7.7 seconds.