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Toyota HarrierBMW X5Honda CR-V
Mandai score
9/10
9/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 6,800,000
KSh 4,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
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–
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Harrier 2.0 Progressive / 2.5 Hybrid E-Four / Z Leather Package
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
Standard
Standard
Fuel consumption
13.0 km/L7.7 L/100km combined · about 780 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 1,746 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 17,458 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
4,725 mm (XU60) / 4,740 mm (XU80)
4,922 mm
4,605 mm
Width
1,835 mm (XU60) / 1,855 mm (XU80)
2,004 mm
1,855 mm
Height
1,690 mm (XU60) / 1,660 mm (XU80)
1,745 mm
1,680 mm
Wheelbase
2,660 mm (XU60) / 2,690 mm (XU80)
2,975 mm
2,660 mm
Ground clearance
190 mm (XU60) / 195 mm (XU80)
214 mm
208 mm
Boot space
456 L (1,150 L folded)
650 L (5-seater expanded to 1,870 L)
561 L (5-seater) / 150 L (7-seater expanded to 967 L)
Kerb weight
1,580 kg (1,750 kg Hybrid)
2,110 kg
1,580 kg
Seats
5
5 or 7
5 or 7
Specifications
Engine
2.0L 3ZR-FAE / 2.0L 8AR-FTS Turbo / 2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid
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
151 hp (2.0L) / 227 hp (2.0T) / 222 hp combined (2.5L Hybrid)
265 hp (30d) / 340 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
184 hp to 190 hp (Variant dependent)
Torque
193 Nm (2.0L) / 350 Nm (2.0T) / 221 Nm (2.5L Hybrid)
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
175 Nm to 315 Nm (Electric motor combined torque)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive / Dynamic Torque Control AWD / E-Four
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Real Time AWD / FWD
0–100 km/h
7.2 sec (2.0T) / 7.9 sec (2.5L Hybrid) / 10.2 sec (2.0L)
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
8.8 sec (1.5T) / 8.6 sec (e:HEV)
Top speed
200 km/h
230 km/h – 250 km/h
200 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
13.0 km/L (2.0L NA) / 12.5 km/L (2.0T) / 21.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
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
11.0 km/L (2.0L NA) / 10.2 km/L (2.0T) / 19.5 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
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
15.0 km/L (2.0L NA) / 14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 22.5 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
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 (Petrol) / 55 L (Hybrid)
80 L
57 L
CO₂ emissions
148 g/km (2.0L) / 106 g/km (Hybrid)
175 g/km (30d) / 200 g/km (40i)
143 g/km (1.5T) / 114 g/km (e:HEV)
At a glance
Model
Toyota Harrier (XU60 & XU80 Series)
BMW X5 (F15 / G05 Series)
Honda CR-V (RW1/RW2 & RT5/RT6 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Luxury Executive Crossover
5-Door Luxury Executive SUV
5-Door 5/7-Seater Executive SUV
Seating capacity
5
5 or 7
5 or 7
Fuel types
Petrol, Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid
Petrol (VTEC Turbo / NA i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Engine sizes
1,986 cc (2.0L) / 1,998 cc (2.0T) / 2,493 cc (2.5L Hybrid)
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
Direct Shift CVT / 6-Speed ECT / e-CVT
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
CVT Automatic / Single-Speed e-CVT
Drivetrain
FWD or Dynamic Torque Control AWD / E-Four
Intelligent xDrive AWD
FWD or Real Time AWD
Ground clearance
190 mm (XU60) / 195 mm (XU80)
214 mm
208 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Unrivaled corporate prestige: A recognized luxury status symbol across Nairobi and estate developments.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA duty advantage: All 2.0L, 2.0T, and 2.5L Hybrid engines qualify for the 25% excise tax bracket.
- 227 hp 2.0L Turbo power (8AR-FTS): Delivers punchy, sporty acceleration that local driving enthusiasts love.
- 21.0 km/L THS-II hybrid efficiency: Exceptional fuel savings in heavy urban traffic jams.
- 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
- 2.0L NA can feel underpowered when loaded: Naturally aspirated 3ZR-FAE laboring on steep Limuru highway inclines.
- Electrochromic sunroof replacement cost: 4th Gen dimming glass roof requires specialized OEM glass care.
- 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.