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Mitsubishi OutlanderSubaru ForesterHonda CR-V
Mandai score
8/10
7/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 4,200,000
KSh 4,200,000
KSh 4,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2018-2023
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
Forester Touring / Sport / Premium / e-Boxer Advance
CR-V 1.5T EX Masterpiece / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
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
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
14.5 km/L6.9 L/100km combined · about 827 km a tank
Running cost
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
KSh 1,565 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,652 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,695 mm (3rd Gen) / 4,710 mm (4th Gen)
4,625 mm
4,605 mm
Width
1,810 mm (3rd Gen) / 1,862 mm (4th Gen)
1,815 mm
1,855 mm
Height
1,710 mm (3rd Gen) / 1,740 mm (4th Gen)
1,730 mm
1,680 mm
Wheelbase
2,670 mm (3rd Gen) / 2,706 mm (4th Gen)
2,670 mm
2,660 mm
Ground clearance
190 mm (3rd Gen) / 210 mm (4th Gen)
220 mm
208 mm
Boot space
550 L (5-seater PHEV) / 128 L (7-seater expanded to 880 L)
520 L (1,775 L folded)
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
5 or 7
Specifications
Engine
2.4L 4B12 MIVEC Petrol / Twin Motor PHEV
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo
1.5L VTEC Turbo / 2.0L-2.4L NA i-VTEC / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
Power
169 hp (Petrol) / 221 hp combined (PHEV)
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 177 hp (1.8T)
184 hp to 190 hp (Variant dependent)
Torque
222 Nm (Petrol) / 332 Nm combined (PHEV)
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 300 Nm (1.8T)
175 Nm to 315 Nm (Electric motor combined torque)
Drivetrain
FWD or Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC 4WD)
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Real Time AWD / FWD
0–100 km/h
8.2 sec (PHEV) – 9.8 sec (Petrol)
8.2 sec
8.8 sec (1.5T) / 8.6 sec (e:HEV)
Top speed
195 km/h
204 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)
14.2 km/L (2.5L) / 15.2 km/L (1.8T) / 17.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
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)
11.8 km/L (2.5L) / 12.5 km/L (1.8T) / 15.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
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)
16.8 km/L (2.5L) / 18.0 km/L (1.8T) / 18.5 km/L (e-Boxer)
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)
63 L
57 L
CO₂ emissions
148 g/km (Petrol) / 40 g/km (PHEV)
152 g/km
143 g/km (1.5T) / 114 g/km (e:HEV)
At a glance
Model
Mitsubishi Outlander (GF / GG / GN Series)
Subaru Forester (SK Series)
Honda CR-V (RW1/RW2 & RT5/RT6 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2018–2023
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
5 or 7
Fuel types
Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Petrol, e-Boxer Hybrid
Petrol (VTEC Turbo / NA i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Engine sizes
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)
1,496 cc / 1,993 cc / 2,354 cc
Transmission
CVT Automatic / Fixed Gear (PHEV)
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
CVT Automatic / Single-Speed e-CVT
Drivetrain
FWD or Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC 4WD)
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
FWD or Real Time AWD
Ground clearance
190 mm (3rd Gen) / 210 mm (4th Gen)
220 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Lineartronic CVT response: CVT engine revs during heavy highway mountain passes.
- EyeSight windshield camera care: Requires specialized recalibration if windscreen is replaced.
- 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.