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Porsche CayenneSubaru ForesterToyota RAV4
Mandai score
9/10
7/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 11,500,000
KSh 4,200,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2018-2023
2019-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Cayenne Base / E-Hybrid / Cayenne S / GTS / Turbo
Forester Touring / Sport / Premium / e-Boxer Advance
RAV4 2.0 Adventure / 2.5 Hybrid G / Limited E-Four
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Subaru Forester 2.5L / 1.8T / 2.0L e-Boxer
Fuel consumption
10.8 km/L9.3 L/100km combined · about 810 km a tank
17.0 km/L5.9 L/100km combined · about 1071 km a tank
15.2 km/L6.6 L/100km combined · about 836 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 2,101 / 100 kmKSh 21 a km · KSh 21,015 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,335 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 13,351 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,493 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 14,932 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,918 mm (SUV) / 4,931 mm (Coupe)
4,625 mm
4,600 mm (Adventure: 4,610 mm)
Width
1,983 mm
1,815 mm
1,855 mm (Adventure: 1,865 mm)
Height
1,696 mm
1,730 mm
1,685 mm
Wheelbase
2,895 mm
2,670 mm
2,690 mm
Ground clearance
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
220 mm
200 mm
Boot space
770 L (645 L Hybrid, 1,710 L folded)
520 L (1,775 L folded)
580 L (1,690 L folded)
Kerb weight
2,060 kg (2,295 kg Hybrid)
1,570 kg
1,570 kg (1,680 kg Hybrid)
Seats
4 or 5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
3.0L V6 Turbo / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 / 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + PHEV
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo
2.0L M20A-FKS Dynamic Force / 2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid
Power
340 hp to 670 hp (Variant dependent)
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 177 hp (1.8T)
171 hp (2.0L) / 222 hp combined (2.5L Hybrid E-Four)
Torque
450 Nm to 900 Nm
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 300 Nm (1.8T)
207 Nm (2.0L) / 221 Nm (2.5L Hybrid)
Drivetrain
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Front-Wheel Drive / Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
0–100 km/h
3.3 sec (Turbo GT) – 6.2 sec (Base)
8.2 sec
8.1 sec (2.5L Hybrid) / 9.5 sec (2.0L)
Top speed
245 km/h – 300 km/h
204 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)
14.2 km/L (2.5L) / 15.2 km/L (1.8T) / 17.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
15.2 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 21.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
City
22.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 8.8 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 6.5 km/L (4.0 V8)
11.8 km/L (2.5L) / 12.5 km/L (1.8T) / 15.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
12.8 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
Highway
30.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 12.5 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 10.2 km/L (4.0 V8)
16.8 km/L (2.5L) / 18.0 km/L (1.8T) / 18.5 km/L (e-Boxer)
17.5 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 22.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
Tank size
75 L (Hybrid) / 85 L (Petrol Base & S) / 90 L (GTS / Turbo)
63 L
55 L
CO₂ emissions
75 g/km (Hybrid)
152 g/km
138 g/km (2.0L) / 102 g/km (Hybrid)
At a glance
Model
Porsche Cayenne (E3 9YA Series)
Subaru Forester (SK Series)
Toyota RAV4 (XA50 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2018–2023
2019–2023
Body type
Luxury Performance SUV
SUV / Crossovers
5-Door Compact Utility Crossover
Seating capacity
4 or 5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Petrol, e-Boxer Hybrid
Petrol (Dynamic Force), Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Engine sizes
2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,995 cc (3.0L V6) / 3,996 cc (4.0L V8)
1,795 cc (1.8T CB18) / 1,995 cc (2.0L e-Boxer) / 2,498 cc (2.5L FB25)
1,986 cc (2.0L M20A-FKS) / 2,487 cc (2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid)
Transmission
Automatic (8-Speed Tiptronic S)
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
Direct Shift-CVT / e-CVT
Drivetrain
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
FWD or Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
Ground clearance
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
220 mm
200 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Japan / UK (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.
- Class-leading 220 mm ground clearance: Conquers deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry tracks.
- Symmetrical AWD with Dual X-Mode: Exceptional mud, snow, and deep gravel traction.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: All 1.8T, 2.0L, and 2.5L engines qualify for 25% excise tax rate.
- 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
- 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.
- Lineartronic CVT response: CVT engine revs during heavy highway mountain passes.
- EyeSight windshield camera care: Requires specialized recalibration if windscreen is replaced.
- 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.