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Mazda Atenza
Premium executive sedan and wagon layout using SkyActiv tech with up to 19.6 km/L diesel efficiency.
Highest ratedBest value
Mazda AtenzaSubaru Legacy
Mandai score
8.5/10
7.5/10
Typical price
KSh 2,300,000
KSh 2,600,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Doors
45
4
Most popular trim
Atenza 2.2 XD L Package / 2.0 20S / 2.5 25S
Legacy B4 Limited / 2.5i EyeSight / Sport
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,865 mm (Saloon) / 4,805 mm (Wagon)
4,800 mm
Width
1,840 mm
1,840 mm
Height
1,450 mm
1,500 mm
Wheelbase
2,830 mm
2,750 mm
Ground clearance
165 mm
150 mm
Boot space
489 L (Saloon) / 522 L (Wagon expanded to 1,664 L)
506 L
Kerb weight
1,510 kg
1,530 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo
Power
190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)
175 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)
Torque
450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)
235 Nm @ 4,000 rpm / 376 Nm (2.4T)
Drivetrain
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
0–100 km/h
7.9 sec
8.4 sec
Top speed
223 km/h
210 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
19.6 km/L (2.2D) / 14.8 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)
14.8 km/L (2.5L) / 12.5 km/L (2.4T)
City
16.5 km/L (2.2D) / 12.0 km/L (Petrol)
11.8 km/L (2.5L) / 9.8 km/L (2.4T)
Highway
22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 17.5 km/L (Petrol)
17.5 km/L (2.5L) / 15.0 km/L (2.4T)
Tank size
62 L
60 L
CO₂ emissions
133 g/km
156 g/km
At a glance
Model
Mazda Atenza (GJ / GL Series)
Subaru Legacy B4 (BN / BW Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
4-Door Saloon / 5-Door Station Wagon
Saloon
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Petrol
Engine sizes
1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)
2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
Drivetrain
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Ground clearance
165 mm
150 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan (RHD JDM spec)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Massive 450 Nm low-end diesel torque.
- Premium Nappa leather interior craftsmanship.
- Sub-2,500 cc import duty tax advantage.
- Outstanding high-speed highway stability: Long wheelbase and Symmetrical AWD track rock-solid at speed.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: 2.5L FB25 engine qualifies for 25% excise tax bracket.
- Plush executive cabin: High-grade leather, Harman Kardon audio, and whisper-quiet acoustic glass.
What’s not so good
- Low 165 mm ground clearance requires care on steep estate speed bumps.
- Requires low-SAPS C3 diesel oil.
- 150 mm ground clearance: Mind steep estate speed bumps when carrying passengers.
- CVT rubber-band effect under hard acceleration: Lineartronic CVT prioritizes smooth cruising.