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Nissan Dualis / Qashqai
Urban utility crossover focusing heavily on daily ride comfort and sub-2,000 cc KRA duty savings.
Highest ratedBest value
Nissan Dualis / QashqaiMazda CX-5
Mandai score
8/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 2,650,000
KSh 3,200,000
Years
2014-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manual, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Dualis 20G / Qashqai 1.2 DIG-T / 2.0L N-Connecta
CX-5 2.2 XD L Package / 2.0 20S / 2.5 25S
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,394 mm
4,550 mm
Width
1,806 mm
1,840 mm
Height
1,590 mm
1,690 mm
Wheelbase
2,646 mm
2,700 mm
Ground clearance
188 mm
210 mm
Boot space
430 L (1,598 L folded)
506 L (1,620 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,375 kg
1,610 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L MR20DD 4-Cylinder Petrol / 1.2L DIG-T Turbo
2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G
Power
144 hp @ 6,000 rpm
190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)
Torque
200 Nm @ 4,400 rpm
450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)
Drivetrain
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i
FWD or i-Activ AWD
0–100 km/h
9.9 sec
8.2 sec
Top speed
193 km/h
204 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
15.2 km/L (2.0L) / 17.5 km/L (1.2T)
19.5 km/L (2.2D) / 14.5 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)
City
12.8 km/L (2.0L) / 14.5 km/L (1.2T)
16.0 km/L (2.2D) / 11.8 km/L (Petrol)
Highway
18.0 km/L (2.0L) / 20.2 km/L (1.2T)
22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 16.8 km/L (Petrol)
Tank size
65 L
58 L (FWD) / 56 L (AWD)
CO₂ emissions
138 g/km
142 g/km
At a glance
Model
Nissan Dualis / Qashqai (J10 / J11 / J12 Series)
Mazda CX-5 (KF Series)
Production years
2014–2023
2017–2023
Body type
SUV / Crossovers
5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Engine sizes
1,197 cc (1.2T) / 1,997 cc (2.0L)
1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)
Transmission
Automatic (CVT / 6-Speed Manual)
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Ground clearance
188 mm
210 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- 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.
- High 210 mm ground clearance handles unpaved roads and potholes easily.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA import duty tax bracket advantage.
- Massive 450 Nm torque on 2.2L diesel.
What’s not so good
- 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.
- Diesel DPF requires low-SAPS C3 oil.
- Firm ride on 19-inch L Package alloy wheels.