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Mitsubishi RVR
Mandai score
6/10
Typical price
KSh 2,100,000
Years
2017-2023
Body type
Compact Hatchbacks
Fuel
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Doors
5
Most popular trim
RVR G / Black Edition
Dealer listings
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,365 mm
Width
1,770 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Wheelbase
2,670 mm
Ground clearance
195 mm
Boot space
419 L (1,219 L with rear seats folded)
Kerb weight
1,370 kg
Seats
5
Specifications
Engine
1.8L 4J10 MIVEC SOHC 16-Valve Inline-4
Power
139 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
172 Nm @ 4,200 rpm
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive or 4WD (2WD / 4WD Auto / 4WD Lock)
0–100 km/h
10.5 sec
Top speed
188 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
15.2 km/L (1.8L FWD) / 13.8 km/L (2.0L 4WD)
City
12.8 km/L (1.8L FWD) / 11.2 km/L (2.0L 4WD)
Highway
17.5 km/L (1.8L FWD) / 16.0 km/L (2.0L 4WD)
Tank size
63 L (FWD) / 60 L (4WD)
CO₂ emissions
152 g/km
At a glance
Model
Mitsubishi RVR (GA4W Series)
Production years
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Compact Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5 seats
Fuel types
Petrol (MIVEC)
Engine sizes
1,798 cc (1.8L) / 1,998 cc (2.0L)
Transmission
INVECS-III 6-Speed Sport Mode CVT
Drivetrain
FWD or Electronically Controlled 4WD
Ground clearance
195 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- High 195 mm ground clearance: Easily navigates steep urban speed bumps, deep potholes, and unpaved estate tracks.
- Sub-2,000 cc customs tax advantage: Qualifies for KRA 25% excise duty rate to deliver affordable landed costs.
- Electronically controlled 4WD selector: On-demand 4WD Auto and 4WD Lock modes provide strong wet-weather grip.
- Durable MIVEC powertrain: Simple, naturally aspirated engine design ensures low maintenance overhead.
What’s not so good
- CVT responsiveness under load: INVECS-III transmission revs high during steep upcountry climbs.
- Firm rear suspension tuning: Can feel bouncy over corrugated gravel roads when unladen.