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Toyota RAV4
Modern TNGA platform entry offering supreme utility options, 200 mm ground clearance, Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD, and 21.0 km/L hybrid efficiency.
Highest ratedBest value
Audi Q7Toyota RAV4
Mandai score
8.5/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 6,800,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2019-2023
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
RAV4 2.0 Adventure / 2.5 Hybrid G / Limited E-Four
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
12.5 km/L8.0 L/100km combined · about 1063 km a tank
15.2 km/L6.6 L/100km combined · about 836 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,816 / 100 kmKSh 18 a km · KSh 18,157 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,493 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 14,932 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
5,052 mm
4,600 mm (Adventure: 4,610 mm)
Width
1,968 mm
1,855 mm (Adventure: 1,865 mm)
Height
1,741 mm
1,685 mm
Wheelbase
2,994 mm
2,690 mm
Ground clearance
210 mm
200 mm
Boot space
295 L (7 seats) / 770 L (5 seats)
580 L (1,690 L folded)
Kerb weight
2,070 kg
1,570 kg (1,680 kg Hybrid)
Seats
7
5
Specifications
Engine
3.0L V6 TFSI Supercharged / Mild Hybrid
2.0L M20A-FKS Dynamic Force / 2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid
Power
333 hp @ 5,500–6,500 rpm
171 hp (2.0L) / 222 hp combined (2.5L Hybrid E-Four)
Torque
440 Nm @ 2,900–5,300 rpm
207 Nm (2.0L) / 221 Nm (2.5L Hybrid)
Drivetrain
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive / Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
0–100 km/h
6.1 sec
8.1 sec (2.5L Hybrid) / 9.5 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)
15.2 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 21.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
City
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
12.8 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
Highway
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
17.5 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 22.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
Tank size
85 L
55 L
CO₂ emissions
179 g/km
138 g/km (2.0L) / 102 g/km (Hybrid)
At a glance
Model
Audi Q7 (4M Series)
Toyota RAV4 (XA50 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2019–2023
Body type
5-Door Flagship 7-Seater Luxury SUV
5-Door Compact Utility Crossover
Seating capacity
7 seats
5
Fuel types
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Petrol (Dynamic Force), Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Engine sizes
1,984 cc / 2,995 cc / 2,967 cc
1,986 cc (2.0L M20A-FKS) / 2,487 cc (2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid)
Transmission
8-speed Tiptronic Automatic
Direct Shift-CVT / e-CVT
Drivetrain
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
FWD or Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
Ground clearance
210 mm (up to 245 mm with air suspension)
200 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
Japan / UK (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.
- Modern TNGA platform entry: Superior chassis rigidity, sharp handling, and excellent ride refinement on local roads.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA duty advantage: All 2.0L Petrol and 2.5L Hybrid variants qualify for the lower 25% excise tax bracket.
- High 200 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry estate roads.
- 21.0 km/L hybrid efficiency: Exceptional fuel savings in heavy Nairobi bumper-to-bumper 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.
- High KRA CRSP customs valuation: Substantial import duty investment compared to earlier 4th-gen RAV4 models.
- Wind noise at high highway speeds: Minor cabin wind rustle around side mirrors over 120 km/h.