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Honda CR-V

Premium 5 or 7 seater family SUV with 1.5L VTEC Turbo, bulletproof NA i-VTEC longevity, and 21.0 km/L e:HEV hybrid torque.

Highest ratedBest value
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Mitsubishi Outlander

Offers optional 7-seats or advanced 5-seat PHEV fuel-saving systems with S-AWC 4WD.

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Subaru Forester

The ultimate balance of 220 mm ground clearance, Symmetrical AWD, EyeSight driver assist, and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.

Honda CR-VMitsubishi OutlanderSubaru Forester
Mandai score
9/10
8/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 4,500,000
KSh 4,200,000
KSh 4,200,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2018-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
CR-V 1.5T EX Masterpiece / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
Outlander 2.4 G 7-Seat / PHEV G Premium 5-Seat
Forester Touring / Sport / Premium / e-Boxer Advance
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed

Fuel and running cost

Trim
Subaru Forester 2.5L / 1.8T / 2.0L e-Boxer
Fuel consumption
14.5 km/L6.9 L/100km combined · about 827 km a tank
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 810 km a tank
17.0 km/L5.9 L/100km combined · about 1071 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,565 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,652 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,335 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 13,351 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length
4,605 mm
4,695 mm (3rd Gen) / 4,710 mm (4th Gen)
4,625 mm
Width
1,855 mm
1,810 mm (3rd Gen) / 1,862 mm (4th Gen)
1,815 mm
Height
1,680 mm
1,710 mm (3rd Gen) / 1,740 mm (4th Gen)
1,730 mm
Wheelbase
2,660 mm
2,670 mm (3rd Gen) / 2,706 mm (4th Gen)
2,670 mm
Ground clearance
208 mm
190 mm (3rd Gen) / 210 mm (4th Gen)
220 mm
Boot space
561 L (5-seater) / 150 L (7-seater expanded to 967 L)
550 L (5-seater PHEV) / 128 L (7-seater expanded to 880 L)
520 L (1,775 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,580 kg
1,530 kg (Petrol) / 1,890 kg (PHEV)
1,570 kg
Seats
5 or 7
5 or 7
5

Specifications

Engine
1.5L VTEC Turbo / 2.0L-2.4L NA i-VTEC / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
2.4L 4B12 MIVEC Petrol / Twin Motor PHEV
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo
Power
184 hp to 190 hp (Variant dependent)
169 hp (Petrol) / 221 hp combined (PHEV)
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 177 hp (1.8T)
Torque
175 Nm to 315 Nm (Electric motor combined torque)
222 Nm (Petrol) / 332 Nm combined (PHEV)
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 300 Nm (1.8T)
Drivetrain
Real Time AWD / FWD
FWD or Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC 4WD)
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
0–100 km/h
8.8 sec (1.5T) / 8.6 sec (e:HEV)
8.2 sec (PHEV) – 9.8 sec (Petrol)
8.2 sec
Top speed
200 km/h
195 km/h
204 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined
14.5 km/L (1.5T) / 13.0 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 21.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
13.5 km/L (Petrol) / 20.0+ km/L (PHEV Hybrid mode) / 50.0 km/L (PHEV Combined)
14.2 km/L (2.5L) / 15.2 km/L (1.8T) / 17.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
City
12.0 km/L (1.5T) / 10.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 20.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
11.2 km/L (Petrol) / 55–80 km pure EV range (PHEV)
11.8 km/L (2.5L) / 12.5 km/L (1.8T) / 15.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
Highway
16.8 km/L (1.5T) / 15.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 22.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
15.8 km/L (Petrol) / 22.0 km/L (PHEV)
16.8 km/L (2.5L) / 18.0 km/L (1.8T) / 18.5 km/L (e-Boxer)
Tank size
57 L
60 L (Petrol) / 45 L (PHEV)
63 L
CO₂ emissions
143 g/km (1.5T) / 114 g/km (e:HEV)
148 g/km (Petrol) / 40 g/km (PHEV)
152 g/km

At a glance

Model
Honda CR-V (RW1/RW2 & RT5/RT6 Series)
Mitsubishi Outlander (GF / GG / GN Series)
Subaru Forester (SK Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2018–2023
Body type
5-Door 5/7-Seater Executive SUV
5-Door 5/7-Seater Crossover SUV
SUV / Crossovers
Seating capacity
5 or 7
5 or 7
5
Fuel types
Petrol (VTEC Turbo / NA i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Petrol, e-Boxer Hybrid
Engine sizes
1,496 cc / 1,993 cc / 2,354 cc
1,998 cc / 2,359 cc / 2,488 cc
1,795 cc (1.8T CB18) / 1,995 cc (2.0L e-Boxer) / 2,498 cc (2.5L FB25)
Transmission
CVT Automatic / Single-Speed e-CVT
CVT Automatic / Fixed Gear (PHEV)
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
Drivetrain
FWD or Real Time AWD
FWD or Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC 4WD)
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Ground clearance
208 mm
190 mm (3rd Gen) / 210 mm (4th Gen)
220 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good
  • Sub-2,500 cc tax bracket advantage: All 1.5T, 2.0L, 2.4L, and Hybrid engines qualify for the lower 25% KRA excise tax rate.
  • High 208 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry murram tracks.
  • Earth Dreams 1.5T climbing torque: Maintains altitude power up the Rift Valley escarpment without sluggishness.
  • Optional 7-seater layout: Provides third-row versatility for growing families without stepping up to a large MPV.
  • Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax bracket savings across all models.
  • 50–80 km pure EV zero-emission commuting on PHEV.
  • Standard 7-seat layout on petrol variants.
  • Class-leading 220 mm ground clearance: Conquers deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry tracks.
  • Symmetrical AWD with Dual X-Mode: Exceptional mud, snow, and deep gravel traction.
  • Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: All 1.8T, 2.0L, and 2.5L engines qualify for 25% excise tax rate.
What’s not so good
  • Firm ride on 18-inch Masterpiece alloys: Transmits minor vibrations on corrugated unpaved roads.
  • CVT engine revs on heavy mountain climbs: Non-hybrid CVT holds elevated engine revs during steep highway passes.
  • PHEV is strictly a 5-seater due to rear motor battery pack placement under boot floor.
  • CVT rubber-band effect under heavy mountain climbs.
  • Lineartronic CVT response: CVT engine revs during heavy highway mountain passes.
  • EyeSight windshield camera care: Requires specialized recalibration if windscreen is replaced.
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