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Mitsubishi Outlander

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

Nissan X-Trail

Highly practical family crossover available with selectable 4x4-i setups, optional 7 seats, and sub-2,000 cc duty savings.

Best value

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 rated
Mitsubishi OutlanderNissan X-TrailHonda CR-V
Mandai score
8/10
7/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 4,200,000
KSh 3,450,000
KSh 4,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
–
Fuel
Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Outlander 2.4 G 7-Seat / PHEV G Premium 5-Seat
X-Trail 20X 4WD / Hybrid / e-Power e-4ORCE
CR-V 1.5T EX Masterpiece / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed

Dimensions

Length
4,695 mm (3rd Gen) / 4,710 mm (4th Gen)
4,690 mm
4,605 mm
Width
1,810 mm (3rd Gen) / 1,862 mm (4th Gen)
1,820 mm
1,855 mm
Height
1,710 mm (3rd Gen) / 1,740 mm (4th Gen)
1,740 mm
1,680 mm
Wheelbase
2,670 mm (3rd Gen) / 2,706 mm (4th Gen)
2,705 mm
2,660 mm
Ground clearance
190 mm (3rd Gen) / 210 mm (4th Gen)
210 mm
208 mm
Boot space
550 L (5-seater PHEV) / 128 L (7-seater expanded to 880 L)
565 L (5-seater) / 135 L (7-seater expanded to 950 L)
561 L (5-seater) / 150 L (7-seater expanded to 967 L)
Kerb weight
1,530 kg (Petrol) / 1,890 kg (PHEV)
1,570 kg
1,580 kg
Seats
5 or 7
5 or 7
5 or 7

Specifications

Engine
2.4L 4B12 MIVEC Petrol / Twin Motor PHEV
2.0L MR20DD 4-Cylinder Petrol / 1.5L VC-Turbo e-Power
1.5L VTEC Turbo / 2.0L-2.4L NA i-VTEC / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
Power
169 hp (Petrol) / 221 hp combined (PHEV)
147 hp @ 6,000 rpm (2.0L) / 213 hp e-4ORCE combined
184 hp to 190 hp (Variant dependent)
Torque
222 Nm (Petrol) / 332 Nm combined (PHEV)
207 Nm @ 4,400 rpm / 330 Nm electric torque
175 Nm to 315 Nm (Electric motor combined torque)
Drivetrain
FWD or Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC 4WD)
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE AWD
Real Time AWD / FWD
0–100 km/h
8.2 sec (PHEV) – 9.8 sec (Petrol)
10.5 sec (2.0L) / 7.0 sec (e-4ORCE)
8.8 sec (1.5T) / 8.6 sec (e:HEV)
Top speed
195 km/h
190 km/h
200 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined
13.5 km/L (Petrol) / 20.0+ km/L (PHEV Hybrid mode) / 50.0 km/L (PHEV Combined)
16.0 km/L (2.0L) / 19.8 km/L (e-Power)
14.5 km/L (1.5T) / 13.0 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 21.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
City
11.2 km/L (Petrol) / 55–80 km pure EV range (PHEV)
13.5 km/L (2.0L) / 19.0 km/L (e-Power)
12.0 km/L (1.5T) / 10.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 20.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
Highway
15.8 km/L (Petrol) / 22.0 km/L (PHEV)
18.2 km/L (2.0L) / 20.5 km/L (e-Power)
16.8 km/L (1.5T) / 15.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 22.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
Tank size
60 L (Petrol) / 45 L (PHEV)
60 L
57 L
CO₂ emissions
148 g/km (Petrol) / 40 g/km (PHEV)
142 g/km
143 g/km (1.5T) / 114 g/km (e:HEV)

At a glance

Model
Mitsubishi Outlander (GF / GG / GN Series)
Nissan X-Trail (T32 / T33 Series)
Honda CR-V (RW1/RW2 & RT5/RT6 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door 5/7-Seater Crossover SUV
SUV / Crossovers
5-Door 5/7-Seater Executive SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 7
5 or 7
5 or 7
Fuel types
Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Petrol, Hybrid (e-Power)
Petrol (VTEC Turbo / NA i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Engine sizes
1,998 cc / 2,359 cc / 2,488 cc
1,497 cc (1.5T e-Power) / 1,997 cc (2.0L MR20DD)
1,496 cc / 1,993 cc / 2,354 cc
Transmission
CVT Automatic / Fixed Gear (PHEV)
Automatic (CVT / e-CVT)
CVT Automatic / Single-Speed e-CVT
Drivetrain
FWD or Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC 4WD)
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE AWD
FWD or Real Time AWD
Ground clearance
190 mm (3rd Gen) / 210 mm (4th Gen)
210 mm
208 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good
  • 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.
  • Selectable All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE: Lockable 4WD mode provides excellent mud and sand traction.
  • High 210 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep ruts and unpaved upcountry tracks.
  • Sub-2,000 cc KRA tax advantage: Qualifies for 25% excise duty rate (saving over 3.0L SUVs).
  • 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.
What’s not so good
  • PHEV is strictly a 5-seater due to rear motor battery pack placement under boot floor.
  • CVT rubber-band effect under heavy mountain climbs.
  • Third-row legroom: 7-seater third row is best reserved for children or short trips.
  • CVT fluid service interval: Xtronic CVT requires genuine NS-3 fluid replacement every 40,000 km.
  • 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.