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Lexus RX 300Toyota HarrierBMW X5
Mandai score
8.5/10
9/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 5,800,000
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 680,000,014,500,000
Years
2017-2022
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
–
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
RX 300 F Sport / Version L
Harrier 2.0 Progressive / 2.5 Hybrid E-Four / Z Leather Package
X5 xDrive30d M Sport / xDrive40i M Sport
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,890 mm
4,725 mm (XU60) / 4,740 mm (XU80)
4,922 mm
Width
1,895 mm
1,835 mm (XU60) / 1,855 mm (XU80)
2,004 mm
Height
1,690 mm
1,690 mm (XU60) / 1,660 mm (XU80)
1,745 mm
Wheelbase
2,790 mm
2,660 mm (XU60) / 2,690 mm (XU80)
2,975 mm
Ground clearance
200 mm
190 mm (XU60) / 195 mm (XU80)
214 mm
Boot space
553 L (1,626 L folded)
456 L (1,150 L folded)
650 L (5-seater expanded to 1,870 L)
Kerb weight
1,890 kg
1,580 kg (1,750 kg Hybrid)
2,110 kg
Seats
5 or 7 (RX 300L)
5
5 or 7
Specifications
Engine
2.0L 8AR-FTS Twin-Scroll Turbo Petrol
2.0L 3ZR-FAE / 2.0L 8AR-FTS Turbo / 2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid
3.0L B57 TwinPower Diesel / 3.0L B58 Turbo Petrol
Power
238 hp @ 4,800–5,600 rpm
151 hp (2.0L) / 227 hp (2.0T) / 222 hp combined (2.5L Hybrid)
265 hp (30d) / 340 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
Torque
350 Nm @ 1,650–4,000 rpm
193 Nm (2.0L) / 350 Nm (2.0T) / 221 Nm (2.5L Hybrid)
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
Drivetrain
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
Front-Wheel Drive / Dynamic Torque Control AWD / E-Four
Intelligent xDrive AWD
0–100 km/h
9.2 sec
7.2 sec (2.0T) / 7.9 sec (2.5L Hybrid) / 10.2 sec (2.0L)
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
Top speed
200 km/h
200 km/h
230 km/h – 250 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
11.8 km/L
13.0 km/L (2.0L NA) / 12.5 km/L (2.0T) / 21.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
14.2 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.0 km/L (xDrive40i)
City
9.5 km/L
11.0 km/L (2.0L NA) / 10.2 km/L (2.0T) / 19.5 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
11.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 8.8 km/L (xDrive40i)
Highway
14.2 km/L
15.0 km/L (2.0L NA) / 14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 22.5 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
16.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.2 km/L (xDrive40i)
Tank size
72 L
60 L (Petrol) / 55 L (Hybrid)
80 L
CO₂ emissions
189 g/km
148 g/km (2.0L) / 106 g/km (Hybrid)
175 g/km (30d) / 200 g/km (40i)
At a glance
Model
Lexus RX 300 (AL20 Series)
Toyota Harrier (XU60 & XU80 Series)
BMW X5 (F15 / G05 Series)
Production years
2017–2022
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Mid-Size Luxury SUV
5-Door Luxury Executive Crossover
5-Door Luxury Executive SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 7 (RX 300L)
5
5 or 7
Fuel types
Petrol
Petrol, Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid
Engine sizes
1,998 cc (2.0L Turbo)
1,986 cc (2.0L) / 1,998 cc (2.0T) / 2,493 cc (2.5L Hybrid)
2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 4,395 cc (4.4L V8)
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Direct Shift CVT / 6-Speed ECT / e-CVT
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
Drivetrain
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
FWD or Dynamic Torque Control AWD / E-Four
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Ground clearance
200 mm
190 mm (XU60) / 195 mm (XU80)
214 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA import duty tax savings.
- Exceptionally quiet, refined cabin with Mark Levinson audio.
- Reliable Toyota 8AR-FTS turbo engine mechanicals.
- 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.
- Massive low-end diesel torque: 620 Nm output delivers effortless highway overtaking power.
- High 214 mm ground clearance: Easily tackles unpaved estate tracks and deep upcountry ruts.
- Optional 3rd row / 7-seater layout: Provides extra seating versatility for larger family transfers.
What’s not so good
- Remote Touch trackpad interface requires patience.
- 6-speed automatic feels traditional compared to 8-speed rivals.
- 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.
- High KRA customs valuation: 3.0L+ engines trigger the 35% excise duty tax bracket.
- Wide 2.0-meter body width: Requires extra care when parking in narrow commercial bays.