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Mitsubishi RVR

Versatile compact crossover featuring 195 mm ground clearance, MIVEC reliability, and sub-2,000 cc tax savings.

Nissan Dualis / Qashqai

Urban utility crossover focusing heavily on daily ride comfort and sub-2,000 cc KRA duty savings.

Best value

Toyota RAV4

Modern TNGA platform entry offering supreme utility options, 200 mm ground clearance, Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD, and 21.0 km/L hybrid efficiency.

Highest rated
Mitsubishi RVRNissan Dualis / QashqaiToyota RAV4
Mandai score
6/10
8/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 2,100,000
KSh 2,650,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2014-2023
2019-2023
Body type
Compact Hatchbacks
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, Manual, CVT
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
RVR G / Black Edition
Dualis 20G / Qashqai 1.2 DIG-T / 2.0L N-Connecta
RAV4 2.0 Adventure / 2.5 Hybrid G / Limited E-Four
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed

Dimensions

Length
4,365 mm
4,394 mm
4,600 mm (Adventure: 4,610 mm)
Width
1,770 mm
1,806 mm
1,855 mm (Adventure: 1,865 mm)
Height
1,630 mm
1,590 mm
1,685 mm
Wheelbase
2,670 mm
2,646 mm
2,690 mm
Ground clearance
195 mm
188 mm
200 mm
Boot space
419 L (1,219 L with rear seats folded)
430 L (1,598 L folded)
580 L (1,690 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,370 kg
1,375 kg
1,570 kg (1,680 kg Hybrid)
Seats
5
5
5

Specifications

Engine
1.8L 4J10 MIVEC SOHC 16-Valve Inline-4
2.0L MR20DD 4-Cylinder Petrol / 1.2L DIG-T Turbo
2.0L M20A-FKS Dynamic Force / 2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid
Power
139 hp @ 6,000 rpm
144 hp @ 6,000 rpm
171 hp (2.0L) / 222 hp combined (2.5L Hybrid E-Four)
Torque
172 Nm @ 4,200 rpm
200 Nm @ 4,400 rpm
207 Nm (2.0L) / 221 Nm (2.5L Hybrid)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive or 4WD (2WD / 4WD Auto / 4WD Lock)
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i
Front-Wheel Drive / Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
0–100 km/h
10.5 sec
9.9 sec
8.1 sec (2.5L Hybrid) / 9.5 sec (2.0L)
Top speed
188 km/h
193 km/h
200 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined
15.2 km/L (1.8L FWD) / 13.8 km/L (2.0L 4WD)
15.2 km/L (2.0L) / 17.5 km/L (1.2T)
15.2 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 21.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
City
12.8 km/L (1.8L FWD) / 11.2 km/L (2.0L 4WD)
12.8 km/L (2.0L) / 14.5 km/L (1.2T)
12.8 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
Highway
17.5 km/L (1.8L FWD) / 16.0 km/L (2.0L 4WD)
18.0 km/L (2.0L) / 20.2 km/L (1.2T)
17.5 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 22.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
Tank size
63 L (FWD) / 60 L (4WD)
65 L
55 L
CO₂ emissions
152 g/km
138 g/km
138 g/km (2.0L) / 102 g/km (Hybrid)

At a glance

Model
Mitsubishi RVR (GA4W Series)
Nissan Dualis / Qashqai (J10 / J11 / J12 Series)
Toyota RAV4 (XA50 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2014–2023
2019–2023
Body type
5-Door Compact Crossover SUV
SUV / Crossovers
5-Door Compact Utility Crossover
Seating capacity
5 seats
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (MIVEC)
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol (Dynamic Force), Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Engine sizes
1,798 cc (1.8L) / 1,998 cc (2.0L)
1,197 cc (1.2T) / 1,997 cc (2.0L)
1,986 cc (2.0L M20A-FKS) / 2,487 cc (2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid)
Transmission
INVECS-III 6-Speed Sport Mode CVT
Automatic (CVT / 6-Speed Manual)
Direct Shift-CVT / e-CVT
Drivetrain
FWD or Electronically Controlled 4WD
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i
FWD or Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
Ground clearance
195 mm
188 mm
200 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (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.
  • Comfort-tuned suspension: Absorbs Nairobi estate speed bumps and potholes smoothly.
  • Sub-2,000 cc KRA duty advantage: 1.2T and 2.0L engines qualify for 25% excise tax rate.
  • All-Mode 4x4-i option: Selectable AWD mode provides extra traction on slippery wet murram roads.
  • Modern TNGA platform entry: Superior chassis rigidity, sharp handling, and excellent ride refinement on local roads.
  • Sub-2,500 cc KRA duty advantage: All 2.0L Petrol and 2.5L Hybrid variants qualify for the lower 25% excise tax bracket.
  • High 200 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry estate roads.
  • 21.0 km/L hybrid efficiency: Exceptional fuel savings in heavy Nairobi bumper-to-bumper traffic jams.
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.
  • CVT responsiveness: Xtronic CVT requires regular fluid servicing to avoid sluggishness under load.
  • Rear legroom: Best suited for young families or medium-height passengers on long journeys.
  • High KRA CRSP customs valuation: Substantial import duty investment compared to earlier 4th-gen RAV4 models.
  • Wind noise at high highway speeds: Minor cabin wind rustle around side mirrors over 120 km/h.