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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.

Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Raised 4Motion AWD estate with German refinement and 175 mm clearance.

Best value
Subaru OutbackVolvo XC60Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
Mandai score
8.5/10
7/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 4,150,000
KSh 6,800,000
KSh 2,750,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
–
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Outback Limited / Touring / X-Break / XT 2.4 Turbo
XC60 D4 / D5 AWD R-Design / T5 AWD Inscription / T8 Recharge PHEV
Golf Alltrack 1.8 TSI 4Motion
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed

Dimensions

Length
4,870 mm
4,688 mm
4,578 mm
Width
1,875 mm
1,902 mm
1,799 mm
Height
1,675 mm
1,658 mm
1,515 mm
Wheelbase
2,745 mm
2,865 mm
2,630 mm
Ground clearance
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
216 mm (250 mm Air)
175 mm
Boot space
522 L (1,800 L folded)
505 L (1,432 L folded)
605 L (1,620 L with seats folded)
Kerb weight
1,620 kg
1,815 kg (2,150 kg T8 Recharge)
1,540 kg
Seats
5
5
5

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
1.8L TSI Turbocharged Inline-4 Petrol
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)
180 hp @ 4,500 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)
280 Nm @ 1,350–4,500 rpm
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Front-Wheel Drive / BorgWarner AWD
4Motion All-Wheel Drive
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)
7.8 sec
Top speed
210 km/h
220 km/h (electronically limited to 180 km/h from 2021)
217 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)
14.8 km/L
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)
12.0 km/L
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)
17.5 km/L
Tank size
63 L
71 L (Petrol/Diesel) / 50 L (T8 PHEV)
55 L
CO₂ emissions
161 g/km
144 g/km (D4) / 49 g/km (T8 PHEV)
158 g/km

At a glance

Model
Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)
Volvo XC60 (SPA Platform)
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack (Mk7.5 / Mk8)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Estate Crossover Tourer
5-Door Mid-Size Executive Luxury Crossover
5-Door Crossover Estate / Wagon
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol
Petrol, Clean Diesel, Plug-In Hybrid (T8 Recharge)
Petrol (TSI), 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)
1,798 cc / 1,968 cc
Transmission
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
8-Speed Geartronic Automatic
7-Speed DSG Automatic
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
FWD or BorgWarner AWD
4Motion Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
216 mm (up to 250 mm with Air Suspension)
175 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan (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.
  • Raised 175 mm ground clearance: Easily clears estate speed bumps and rough murram roads without scraping.
  • 4Motion permanent AWD traction: Haldex coupling transfers power seamlessly across wet bitumen and muddy tracks.
  • Vast 605 L boot capacity: Outpaces standard compact crossovers for luggage and upcountry cargo loading.
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.
  • DSG dual-clutch fluid maintenance: Demands transmission fluid changes every 60,000 km to protect clutch packs.
  • Firm European suspension feel: Transmits road vibrations over broken corrugated gravel roads.