Verdict
The facelift costs RM638,800, a RM138,989 jump over the RM499,811 outgoing Velar. That buys 21-inch wheels instead of 20s, plus front foglamps, a panoramic sunroof and head-up display. It does not buy extra pace or space: both use a 1,997 cc turbo petrol engine, hit 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds and carry 673 litres of luggage. For a Malaysian buyer, the older L560 is the rational choice if condition and equipment check out; its 150,000 km warranty mileage is also far more useful than 65,000 km.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Velar L560 if you want identical 246 hp, 365 Nm performance and 673-litre boot space for RM138,989 less, with 150,000 km warranty coverage.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Velar L560 Facelift if the panoramic sunroof, head-up display, front foglamps and 21-inch wheels justify RM638,800 for you.
Key differences
- Price: RM499,811 versus RM638,800, a RM138,989 gap.
- Power: 246 hp versus 247 hp; both produce 365 Nm and do 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds.
- Wheels and tyres: 20-inch Style 7014 alloys with 255/50R20 tyres versus 21-inch Style 1033 alloys with 265/45R21 tyres.
- Sunroof: no sunroof versus a panoramic sunroof.
- Head-up display: absent versus fitted.
- Warranty mileage: 150,000 km versus 65,000 km, with both covered for five years.
L560
- RM138,989 cheaper
- 150,000 km warranty mileage
- Same 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time and 673-litre boot
- Misses the facelift's panoramic sunroof, head-up display and front foglamps
- Uses smaller 20-inch wheels and 255/50R20 tyres rather than 21-inch wheels and 265/45R21 tyres
L560 Facelift
- Panoramic sunroof
- Head-up display and front foglamps
- 21-inch alloys with 265/45R21 tyres
- Costs RM138,989 more
- Warranty mileage is limited to 65,000 km rather than 150,000 km
- The extra 1 hp does not improve the identical 6.7-second 0-100 km/h claim
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM499,811✓ | RM638,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM439 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Horsepower | 246 hp | 247 hp✓ |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | ZF 8HP45 | ZF 8HP45 |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 seconds | 6.7 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.6 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 217 km/h | 217 km/h |
| Co2 | 173 g/km | 173 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,803 mm | 4,803 mm |
| Width | 2,145 mm | 2,145 mm |
| Height | 1,665 mm | 1,665 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,874 mm | 2,874 mm |
| Weight | 1,804 kg | 1,804 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 63 litres | 63 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 673 litres | 673 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/50R20 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/50R20 | 265/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental CrossContact LX Sport | Continental CrossContact LX Sport |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Seven-spoke Style 7014 Alloy | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Seven-spoke Style 7014 Alloy | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Dynamics, Intelligent Driveline Dynamics, Terrain Response | Adaptive Dynamics, Intelligent Driveline Dynamics, Terrain Response |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED | Matrix LED |
| 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 | 10-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10" InControl Navigation Pro, Touch Pro Duo, 17-speaker 825W Meridian sound system | 10" InControl Navigation Pro, Touch Pro Duo, 17-speaker 825W Meridian 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 Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot | Powered boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Parking | No | No |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 65,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/65,000 km free scheduled maintenance | 5-year/65,000 km free scheduled maintenance |
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.
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L560 vs L560 Facelift FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Velar L560 or Land Rover Range Rover Velar L560 Facelift better?
The facelift is better equipped, adding a panoramic sunroof, head-up display, front foglamps and 21-inch wheels. The outgoing L560 is the better-value buy: performance, fuel use, dimensions and boot capacity are identical, while its warranty mileage reaches 150,000 km.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar L560 costs RM499,811 and the Land Rover Range Rover Velar L560 Facelift costs RM638,800. The facelift costs RM138,989 more.
Does the facelift go faster than the outgoing Velar?
Not in any meaningful claimed measure. The facelift has 247 hp against 246 hp, but both make 365 Nm, use the ZF 8HP45 eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive, reach 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds, and top out at 217 km/h.