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Nissan X-TrailBMW X5Honda CR-V
Mandai score
7/10
9/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 3,450,000
KSh 6,800,000
KSh 4,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
–
–
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
X-Trail 20X 4WD / Hybrid / e-Power e-4ORCE
X5 xDrive30d M Sport / xDrive40i M Sport
CR-V 1.5T EX Masterpiece / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Nissan X-Trail 2.0L Petrol / e-Power
Standard
Fuel consumption
19.8 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1188 km a tank
14.2 km/L7.0 L/100km combined · about 1136 km a tank
14.5 km/L6.9 L/100km combined · about 827 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,146 / 100 kmKSh 11 a km · KSh 11,463 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,598 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,983 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,565 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,652 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,690 mm
4,922 mm
4,605 mm
Width
1,820 mm
2,004 mm
1,855 mm
Height
1,740 mm
1,745 mm
1,680 mm
Wheelbase
2,705 mm
2,975 mm
2,660 mm
Ground clearance
210 mm
214 mm
208 mm
Boot space
565 L (5-seater) / 135 L (7-seater expanded to 950 L)
650 L (5-seater expanded to 1,870 L)
561 L (5-seater) / 150 L (7-seater expanded to 967 L)
Kerb weight
1,570 kg
2,110 kg
1,580 kg
Seats
5 or 7
5 or 7
5 or 7
Specifications
Engine
2.0L MR20DD 4-Cylinder Petrol / 1.5L VC-Turbo e-Power
3.0L B57 TwinPower Diesel / 3.0L B58 Turbo Petrol
1.5L VTEC Turbo / 2.0L-2.4L NA i-VTEC / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
Power
147 hp @ 6,000 rpm (2.0L) / 213 hp e-4ORCE combined
265 hp (30d) / 340 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
184 hp to 190 hp (Variant dependent)
Torque
207 Nm @ 4,400 rpm / 330 Nm electric torque
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
175 Nm to 315 Nm (Electric motor combined torque)
Drivetrain
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Real Time AWD / FWD
0–100 km/h
10.5 sec (2.0L) / 7.0 sec (e-4ORCE)
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
8.8 sec (1.5T) / 8.6 sec (e:HEV)
Top speed
190 km/h
230 km/h – 250 km/h
200 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
16.0 km/L (2.0L) / 19.8 km/L (e-Power)
14.2 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.0 km/L (xDrive40i)
14.5 km/L (1.5T) / 13.0 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 21.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
City
13.5 km/L (2.0L) / 19.0 km/L (e-Power)
11.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 8.8 km/L (xDrive40i)
12.0 km/L (1.5T) / 10.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 20.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
Highway
18.2 km/L (2.0L) / 20.5 km/L (e-Power)
16.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.2 km/L (xDrive40i)
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
80 L
57 L
CO₂ emissions
142 g/km
175 g/km (30d) / 200 g/km (40i)
143 g/km (1.5T) / 114 g/km (e:HEV)
At a glance
Model
Nissan X-Trail (T32 / T33 Series)
BMW X5 (F15 / G05 Series)
Honda CR-V (RW1/RW2 & RT5/RT6 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
SUV / Crossovers
5-Door Luxury Executive SUV
5-Door 5/7-Seater Executive SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 7
5 or 7
5 or 7
Fuel types
Petrol, Hybrid (e-Power)
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid
Petrol (VTEC Turbo / NA i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Engine sizes
1,497 cc (1.5T e-Power) / 1,997 cc (2.0L MR20DD)
2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 4,395 cc (4.4L V8)
1,496 cc / 1,993 cc / 2,354 cc
Transmission
Automatic (CVT / e-CVT)
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
CVT Automatic / Single-Speed e-CVT
Drivetrain
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
FWD or Real Time AWD
Ground clearance
210 mm
214 mm
208 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- 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).
- Massive low-end diesel torque: 620 Nm output delivers effortless highway overtaking power.
- High 214 mm ground clearance: Easily tackles unpaved estate tracks and deep upcountry ruts.
- Optional 3rd row / 7-seater layout: Provides extra seating versatility for larger family transfers.
- 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
- 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.
- High KRA customs valuation: 3.0L+ engines trigger the 35% excise duty tax bracket.
- Wide 2.0-meter body width: Requires extra care when parking in narrow commercial bays.
- 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.