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Toyota Harrier
A luxury status symbol crossover utilizing sharp curves, plush interior styling, and efficient hybrid packages with sub-2,500 cc duty savings.
Highest ratedBest value
Audi Q7Toyota Harrier
Mandai score
8.5/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 6,800,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Q7 2.0 TFSI / 3.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
Harrier 2.0 Progressive / 2.5 Hybrid E-Four / Z Leather Package
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Standard
Fuel consumption
12.5 km/L8.0 L/100km combined · about 1063 km a tank
13.0 km/L7.7 L/100km combined · about 780 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,816 / 100 kmKSh 18 a km · KSh 18,157 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,746 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 17,458 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
5,052 mm
4,725 mm (XU60) / 4,740 mm (XU80)
Width
1,968 mm
1,835 mm (XU60) / 1,855 mm (XU80)
Height
1,741 mm
1,690 mm (XU60) / 1,660 mm (XU80)
Wheelbase
2,994 mm
2,660 mm (XU60) / 2,690 mm (XU80)
Ground clearance
210 mm
190 mm (XU60) / 195 mm (XU80)
Boot space
295 L (7 seats) / 770 L (5 seats)
456 L (1,150 L folded)
Kerb weight
2,070 kg
1,580 kg (1,750 kg Hybrid)
Seats
7
5
Specifications
Engine
3.0L V6 TFSI Supercharged / Mild Hybrid
2.0L 3ZR-FAE / 2.0L 8AR-FTS Turbo / 2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid
Power
333 hp @ 5,500–6,500 rpm
151 hp (2.0L) / 227 hp (2.0T) / 222 hp combined (2.5L Hybrid)
Torque
440 Nm @ 2,900–5,300 rpm
193 Nm (2.0L) / 350 Nm (2.0T) / 221 Nm (2.5L Hybrid)
Drivetrain
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive / Dynamic Torque Control AWD / E-Four
0–100 km/h
6.1 sec
7.2 sec (2.0T) / 7.9 sec (2.5L Hybrid) / 10.2 sec (2.0L)
Top speed
250 km/h
200 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
12.5 km/L (2.0T) / 10.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
13.0 km/L (2.0L NA) / 12.5 km/L (2.0T) / 21.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
City
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
11.0 km/L (2.0L NA) / 10.2 km/L (2.0T) / 19.5 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
Highway
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
15.0 km/L (2.0L NA) / 14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 22.5 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
Tank size
85 L
60 L (Petrol) / 55 L (Hybrid)
CO₂ emissions
179 g/km
148 g/km (2.0L) / 106 g/km (Hybrid)
At a glance
Model
Audi Q7 (4M Series)
Toyota Harrier (XU60 & XU80 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Flagship 7-Seater Luxury SUV
5-Door Luxury Executive Crossover
Seating capacity
7 seats
5
Fuel types
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Petrol, Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Engine sizes
1,984 cc / 2,995 cc / 2,967 cc
1,986 cc (2.0L) / 1,998 cc (2.0T) / 2,493 cc (2.5L Hybrid)
Transmission
8-speed Tiptronic Automatic
Direct Shift CVT / 6-Speed ECT / e-CVT
Drivetrain
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
FWD or Dynamic Torque Control AWD / E-Four
Ground clearance
210 mm (up to 245 mm with air suspension)
190 mm (XU60) / 195 mm (XU80)
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Adaptive air suspension height: Adjustable ground clearance from 210 mm up to 245 mm for off-road tracks.
- Sub-2,500 cc duty savings on 2.0L TFSI: Qualifies for KRA's 25% excise duty bracket.
- Electrically folding 3rd-row seats: Expands boot space to 770 L with push-button convenience.
- Exceptional high-speed stability: MLB Evo chassis provides limousine-like ride comfort on highways.
- Unrivaled corporate prestige: A recognized luxury status symbol across Nairobi and estate developments.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA duty advantage: All 2.0L, 2.0T, and 2.5L Hybrid engines qualify for the 25% excise tax bracket.
- 227 hp 2.0L Turbo power (8AR-FTS): Delivers punchy, sporty acceleration that local driving enthusiasts love.
- 21.0 km/L THS-II hybrid efficiency: Exceptional fuel savings in heavy urban traffic jams.
What’s not so good
- 5.05-meter overall length: Demands large parking spaces in Nairobi shopping malls.
- Air suspension strut wear: Pneumatic air bags require replacement after high-mileage use.
- 2.0L NA can feel underpowered when loaded: Naturally aspirated 3ZR-FAE laboring on steep Limuru highway inclines.
- Electrochromic sunroof replacement cost: 4th Gen dimming glass roof requires specialized OEM glass care.