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Nissan Dualis / Qashqai

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

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Mazda CX-5

A dominant crossover in Kenya balancing Kodo styling, 210 mm ground clearance, and 19.5 km/L diesel efficiency.

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Nissan X-Trail

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

Nissan Dualis / QashqaiMazda CX-5Nissan X-Trail
Mandai score
8/10
7/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 2,650,000
KSh 3,200,000
KSh 3,450,000
Years
2014-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manual, CVT
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
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
X-Trail 20X 4WD / Hybrid / e-Power e-4ORCE
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed

Fuel and running cost

Fuel consumption
15.2 km/L6.6 L/100km combined · about 988 km a tank
19.5 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1131 km a tank
16.0 km/L6.3 L/100km combined · about 960 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,493 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 14,932 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,164 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,639 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,419 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 14,185 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length
4,394 mm
4,550 mm
4,690 mm
Width
1,806 mm
1,840 mm
1,820 mm
Height
1,590 mm
1,690 mm
1,740 mm
Wheelbase
2,646 mm
2,700 mm
2,705 mm
Ground clearance
188 mm
210 mm
210 mm
Boot space
430 L (1,598 L folded)
506 L (1,620 L folded)
565 L (5-seater) / 135 L (7-seater expanded to 950 L)
Kerb weight
1,375 kg
1,610 kg
1,570 kg
Seats
5
5
5 or 7

Specifications

Engine
2.0L MR20DD 4-Cylinder Petrol / 1.2L DIG-T Turbo
2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G
2.0L MR20DD 4-Cylinder Petrol / 1.5L VC-Turbo e-Power
Power
144 hp @ 6,000 rpm
190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)
147 hp @ 6,000 rpm (2.0L) / 213 hp e-4ORCE combined
Torque
200 Nm @ 4,400 rpm
450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)
207 Nm @ 4,400 rpm / 330 Nm electric torque
Drivetrain
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i
FWD or i-Activ AWD
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE AWD
0–100 km/h
9.9 sec
8.2 sec
10.5 sec (2.0L) / 7.0 sec (e-4ORCE)
Top speed
193 km/h
204 km/h
190 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)
16.0 km/L (2.0L) / 19.8 km/L (e-Power)
City
12.8 km/L (2.0L) / 14.5 km/L (1.2T)
16.0 km/L (2.2D) / 11.8 km/L (Petrol)
13.5 km/L (2.0L) / 19.0 km/L (e-Power)
Highway
18.0 km/L (2.0L) / 20.2 km/L (1.2T)
22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 16.8 km/L (Petrol)
18.2 km/L (2.0L) / 20.5 km/L (e-Power)
Tank size
65 L
58 L (FWD) / 56 L (AWD)
60 L
CO₂ emissions
138 g/km
142 g/km
142 g/km

At a glance

Model
Nissan Dualis / Qashqai (J10 / J11 / J12 Series)
Mazda CX-5 (KF Series)
Nissan X-Trail (T32 / T33 Series)
Production years
2014–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
SUV / Crossovers
5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV
SUV / Crossovers
Seating capacity
5
5
5 or 7
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Petrol, Hybrid (e-Power)
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)
1,497 cc (1.5T e-Power) / 1,997 cc (2.0L MR20DD)
Transmission
Automatic (CVT / 6-Speed Manual)
6-Speed Automatic
Automatic (CVT / e-CVT)
Drivetrain
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i
FWD or i-Activ AWD
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE AWD
Ground clearance
188 mm
210 mm
210 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (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.
  • 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).
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.
  • 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.
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