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Porsche CayenneLexus RX 300
Mandai score
9/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 11,500,000
KSh 5,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2022
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Cayenne Base / E-Hybrid / Cayenne S / GTS / Turbo
RX 300 F Sport / Version L
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Lexus RX 300 2.0L Turbo
Fuel consumption
10.8 km/L9.3 L/100km combined · about 810 km a tank
11.8 km/L8.5 L/100km combined · about 850 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 2,101 / 100 kmKSh 21 a km · KSh 21,015 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,923 / 100 kmKSh 19 a km · KSh 19,234 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,918 mm (SUV) / 4,931 mm (Coupe)
4,890 mm
Width
1,983 mm
1,895 mm
Height
1,696 mm
1,690 mm
Wheelbase
2,895 mm
2,790 mm
Ground clearance
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
200 mm
Boot space
770 L (645 L Hybrid, 1,710 L folded)
553 L (1,626 L folded)
Kerb weight
2,060 kg (2,295 kg Hybrid)
1,890 kg
Seats
4 or 5
5 or 7 (RX 300L)
Specifications
Engine
3.0L V6 Turbo / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 / 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + PHEV
2.0L 8AR-FTS Twin-Scroll Turbo Petrol
Power
340 hp to 670 hp (Variant dependent)
238 hp @ 4,800–5,600 rpm
Torque
450 Nm to 900 Nm
350 Nm @ 1,650–4,000 rpm
Drivetrain
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
0–100 km/h
3.3 sec (Turbo GT) – 6.2 sec (Base)
9.2 sec
Top speed
245 km/h – 300 km/h
200 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
27.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 10.8 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 8.5 km/L (4.0 V8)
11.8 km/L
City
22.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 8.8 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 6.5 km/L (4.0 V8)
9.5 km/L
Highway
30.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 12.5 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 10.2 km/L (4.0 V8)
14.2 km/L
Tank size
75 L (Hybrid) / 85 L (Petrol Base & S) / 90 L (GTS / Turbo)
72 L
CO₂ emissions
75 g/km (Hybrid)
189 g/km
At a glance
Model
Porsche Cayenne (E3 9YA Series)
Lexus RX 300 (AL20 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2022
Body type
Luxury Performance SUV
5-Door Mid-Size Luxury SUV
Seating capacity
4 or 5
5 or 7 (RX 300L)
Fuel types
Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Petrol
Engine sizes
2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,995 cc (3.0L V6) / 3,996 cc (4.0L V8)
1,998 cc (2.0L Turbo)
Transmission
Automatic (8-Speed Tiptronic S)
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
Ground clearance
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
200 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Comprehensive trim lineup: From city-friendly E-Hybrids to track-ready Turbo GT models.
- Outstanding E-Hybrid efficiency: 0–100 km/h in 5.0 seconds with 44 km pure EV city commuting capability.
- Adaptive air suspension: Height raises up to 245 mm for deep potholes and rough upcountry roads.
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA import duty tax savings.
- Exceptionally quiet, refined cabin with Mark Levinson audio.
- Reliable Toyota 8AR-FTS turbo engine mechanicals.
What’s not so good
- High CRSP customs valuation: Import duty and taxes represent a significant investment, especially on V8 badges.
- Specialized maintenance requirements: High-voltage battery systems and twin-turbo V8 engines require certified diagnostic tools.
- Remote Touch trackpad interface requires patience.
- 6-speed automatic feels traditional compared to 8-speed rivals.