Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs Lexus RX

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar starts from $97,779 before on-road costs, while the Lexus RX opens at $90,350. That makes the Lexus RX the more affordable entry point by $7,429.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $107,557 and $99,385 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Lexus RX by roughly $3,420 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar features a 11.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Lexus RX gets a 14-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar stands out with Meridian audio that you will not find on the Lexus RX. The Lexus RX counters with head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats and Lexus Premium Sound audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Land Rover Range Rover Velar gets leather upholstery while the Lexus RX offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Land Rover Range Rover Velar and 3-zone in the Lexus RX.

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar uses a 2.0L I4 Turbo Petrol producing 184kW and 365Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.5 seconds.

The Lexus RX responds with a Hybrid making 184kW and 239Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.7 seconds.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the real-world sprint, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is 0.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar measures 4,797mm long on a 2,874mm wheelbase, 93mm shorter than the Lexus RX at 4,890mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 748L in the Land Rover Range Rover Velar and 612L in the Lexus RX, giving the Land Rover Range Rover Velar a 136L advantage.

For towing, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar leads with a 2,400kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 900kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,223/year for the Land Rover Range Rover Velar and $1,539/year for the Lexus RX. That is a $684 annual difference in favour of the Lexus RX.

Estimated annual total: $2,223 (Land Rover Range Rover Velar) vs $1,539 (Lexus RX). The Lexus RX saves you roughly $684 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Range Rover Velar) vs 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus RX). The Land Rover Range Rover Velar has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —4yr (Lexus RX).