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Toyota Harrier
A luxury status symbol crossover utilizing sharp curves, plush interior styling, and efficient hybrid packages with sub-2,500 cc duty savings.
Highest ratedBest value
Toyota HarrierBMW X6 M Sport
Mandai score
9/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 8,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
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Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Harrier 2.0 Progressive / 2.5 Hybrid E-Four / Z Leather Package
X6 xDrive30d / X6 xDrive40i / X6 M50i
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Standard
Fuel consumption
13.0 km/L7.7 L/100km combined · about 780 km a tank
14.8 km/L6.8 L/100km combined · about 1184 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,746 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 17,458 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,534 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 15,335 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,725 mm (XU60) / 4,740 mm (XU80)
4,935 mm
Width
1,835 mm (XU60) / 1,855 mm (XU80)
2,004 mm
Height
1,690 mm (XU60) / 1,660 mm (XU80)
1,696 mm
Wheelbase
2,660 mm (XU60) / 2,690 mm (XU80)
2,975 mm
Ground clearance
190 mm (XU60) / 195 mm (XU80)
212 mm
Boot space
456 L (1,150 L folded)
580 L (1,530 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,580 kg (1,750 kg Hybrid)
2,130 kg (2,310 kg M50i)
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L 3ZR-FAE / 2.0L 8AR-FTS Turbo / 2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid
3.0L B57 Diesel / 3.0L B58 Petrol / 4.4L N63 V8 Petrol
Power
151 hp (2.0L) / 227 hp (2.0T) / 222 hp combined (2.5L Hybrid)
265 hp (30d) / 335 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
Torque
193 Nm (2.0L) / 350 Nm (2.0T) / 221 Nm (2.5L Hybrid)
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive / Dynamic Torque Control AWD / E-Four
Intelligent xDrive AWD
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)
Top speed
200 km/h
230 km/h – 250 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)
14.8 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.2 km/L (xDrive40i) / 8.5 km/L (M50i)
City
11.0 km/L (2.0L NA) / 10.2 km/L (2.0T) / 19.5 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
12.0 km/L (xDrive30d) / 9.2 km/L (xDrive40i) / 6.5 km/L (M50i)
Highway
15.0 km/L (2.0L NA) / 14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 22.5 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
16.8 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.5 km/L (xDrive40i) / 10.5 km/L (M50i)
Tank size
60 L (Petrol) / 55 L (Hybrid)
80 L (Diesel) / 83 L (Petrol)
CO₂ emissions
148 g/km (2.0L) / 106 g/km (Hybrid)
172 g/km (30d) / 243 g/km (M50i)
At a glance
Model
Toyota Harrier (XU60 & XU80 Series)
BMW X6 M Sport (F16 / G06 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Luxury Executive Crossover
5-Door Luxury Crossover Coupe
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol, Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Clean Diesel, Petrol
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)
Transmission
Direct Shift CVT / 6-Speed ECT / e-CVT
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or Dynamic Torque Control AWD / E-Four
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Ground clearance
190 mm (XU60) / 195 mm (XU80)
212 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (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.
- Unmatched road presence: Iconic "Iconic Glow" illuminated kidney grille and wide M Sport stance.
- Torque-rich 620–650 Nm diesel performance: xDrive30d accelerates effortlessly on single-lane highway passes.
- High 212 mm ground clearance: Easily clears estate speed bumps and rough unpaved roads across Nairobi.
- Legendary B58 petrol reliability: The 3.0L xDrive40i engine offers incredible tuning potential and proven mechanical durability.
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.
- Sloping rear roofline: Slightly reduces rearmost headroom for rear passengers over 6 feet tall.
- High CRSP customs valuation: 3.0L and 4.4L engine variants trigger the 35% KRA excise duty tax bracket.