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Subaru Outback

The definitive estate tourer featuring 213–220 mm ground clearance, exceptional long-distance ride comfort, and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.

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Volvo XC60

Understated mid-size family safety option built with phenomenal ride isolation, 216 mm ground clearance, and sub-2,000 cc duty savings.

Audi Q5

Benchmark German executive crossover featuring Quattro all-wheel drive, 208 mm ground clearance, and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.

Subaru OutbackVolvo XC60Audi Q5

Mandai score

8.5/10

7/10

8.5/10

Typical price

KSh 4,150,000

KSh 6,800,000

KSh 48,000,007,800,000

Years

2017-2023

Body type

Mid-size SUV

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Fuel

Petrol

Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid

Petrol, Diesel

Transmission

Automatic, CVT

Automatic

Doors

Dimensions

Length

4,870 mm

4,688 mm

4,663 mm

Width

1,875 mm

1,902 mm

1,893 mm

Height

1,675 mm

1,658 mm

1,659 mm

Wheelbase

2,745 mm

2,865 mm

2,819 mm

Ground clearance

213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)

216 mm (250 mm Air)

208 mm

Boot space

522 L (1,800 L folded)

505 L (1,432 L folded)

550 L

Kerb weight

1,620 kg

1,815 kg (2,150 kg T8 Recharge)

1,735 kg

Seats

Specifications

Engine

2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo

2.0L D4/D5 Twin-Turbo Clean Diesel / 2.0L T5 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L T8 PHEV

2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (45 TFSI)

Power

182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)

190 hp (D4) / 235 hp (D5) / 250 hp (T5) / 407–455 hp combined (T8 PHEV)

252 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm

Torque

239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 376 Nm (2.4T)

400 Nm (D4) / 480 Nm (D5) / 350 Nm (T5) / 640–709 Nm (T8 PHEV)

370 Nm @ 1,600–4,500 rpm

Drivetrain

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

Front-Wheel Drive / BorgWarner AWD

Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra Technology

0–100 km/h

8.6 sec (2.5L) / 6.3 sec (2.4T)

4.9 sec (T8 PHEV) / 6.8 sec (T5) / 7.2 sec (D5)

6.3 sec

Top speed

210 km/h

220 km/h (electronically limited to 180 km/h from 2021)

237 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

14.0 km/L (2.5L) / 11.8 km/L (2.4T)

18.2 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 13.8 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 38.0 km/L equivalent (T8 PHEV)

14.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 18.2 km/L (2.0T Diesel)

City

11.2 km/L (2.5L) / 9.2 km/L (2.4T)

15.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 11.2 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 50 km pure EV range (T8 PHEV)

11.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 15.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)

Highway

16.5 km/L (2.5L) / 14.5 km/L (2.4T)

20.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 16.5 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (T8 PHEV hybrid mode)

16.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)

Tank size

63 L

71 L (Petrol/Diesel) / 50 L (T8 PHEV)

70 L

CO₂ emissions

161 g/km

144 g/km (D4) / 49 g/km (T8 PHEV)

154 g/km

At a glance

Model

Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)

Volvo XC60 (SPA Platform)

Audi Q5 (FY Series)

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

Estate Crossover Tourer

5-Door Mid-Size Executive Luxury Crossover

5-Door Executive Crossover SUV

Seating capacity

5 seats

Fuel types

Petrol

Petrol, Clean Diesel, Plug-In Hybrid (T8 Recharge)

Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)

Engine sizes

2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)

1,969 cc (2.0L T5 / T6 / D4 / D5 / T8 PHEV)

1,984 cc / 1,968 cc / 2,995 cc

Transmission

Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)

8-Speed Geartronic Automatic

7-speed S tronic / 8-speed Tiptronic

Drivetrain

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

FWD or BorgWarner AWD

Quattro All-Wheel Drive

Ground clearance

213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)

216 mm (up to 250 mm with Air Suspension)

208 mm

Source market

Japan / UK (RHD)

UK / Japan (RHD)

Japan / UK (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good

Exceptional long-distance ride comfort: Plush suspension absorbs upcountry road ripples effortlessly.
High 213–220 mm ground clearance: Easily tackles unpaved murram roads, ruts, and deep puddles.
Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: Both 2.5L and 2.4T engines qualify for 25% excise tax bracket.

Phenomenal ride isolation and quiet cabin: Suppresses road noise and vibration on rough unpaved roads.
Sub-2,000 cc KRA duty advantage: Entire 2.0L petrol, diesel, and T8 PHEV lineup qualifies for the lower 25% excise tax bracket.
High 216 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry estate roads.
407–455 hp T8 Recharge PHEV performance: Launches 0–100 km/h in 4.9 seconds with zero-emission city commuting.

High 208 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and unpaved estate roads.
Sub-2,500 cc duty advantage: 2.0L engines qualify for KRA's 25% excise duty rate.
Quattro all-wheel drive traction: Instant torque distribution for wet asphalt and murram roads.
Audi Virtual Cockpit & Bang & Olufsen audio: Premium 12.3-inch digital cluster and 3D sound system.

What’s not so good

Long 4.87-meter overall length: Requires care when parallel parking in tight Nairobi streets.
Lineartronic CVT under towing: Demands auxiliary CVT fluid cooler for heavy trailer towing.

High CRSP customs valuation: Import tax duty represents a solid luxury investment.
Optional air suspension compressor care: Rear air bellows require inspection over rough roads.

S tronic fluid service requirements: Demands genuine Audi dual-clutch fluid replacement every 60,000 km.
Firm ride on 20-inch S Line wheels: Transmits minor road vibrations on corrugated gravel tracks.