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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 HarrierLexus RX 300
Mandai score
9/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 5,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2022
Body type
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Harrier 2.0 Progressive / 2.5 Hybrid E-Four / Z Leather Package
RX 300 F Sport / Version L
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,725 mm (XU60) / 4,740 mm (XU80)
4,890 mm
Width
1,835 mm (XU60) / 1,855 mm (XU80)
1,895 mm
Height
1,690 mm (XU60) / 1,660 mm (XU80)
1,690 mm
Wheelbase
2,660 mm (XU60) / 2,690 mm (XU80)
2,790 mm
Ground clearance
190 mm (XU60) / 195 mm (XU80)
200 mm
Boot space
456 L (1,150 L folded)
553 L (1,626 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,580 kg (1,750 kg Hybrid)
1,890 kg
Seats
5
5 or 7 (RX 300L)
Specifications
Engine
2.0L 3ZR-FAE / 2.0L 8AR-FTS Turbo / 2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid
2.0L 8AR-FTS Twin-Scroll Turbo Petrol
Power
151 hp (2.0L) / 227 hp (2.0T) / 222 hp combined (2.5L Hybrid)
238 hp @ 4,800–5,600 rpm
Torque
193 Nm (2.0L) / 350 Nm (2.0T) / 221 Nm (2.5L Hybrid)
350 Nm @ 1,650–4,000 rpm
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive / Dynamic Torque Control AWD / E-Four
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
0–100 km/h
7.2 sec (2.0T) / 7.9 sec (2.5L Hybrid) / 10.2 sec (2.0L)
9.2 sec
Top speed
200 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)
11.8 km/L
City
11.0 km/L (2.0L NA) / 10.2 km/L (2.0T) / 19.5 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
9.5 km/L
Highway
15.0 km/L (2.0L NA) / 14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 22.5 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
14.2 km/L
Tank size
60 L (Petrol) / 55 L (Hybrid)
72 L
CO₂ emissions
148 g/km (2.0L) / 106 g/km (Hybrid)
189 g/km
At a glance
Model
Toyota Harrier (XU60 & XU80 Series)
Lexus RX 300 (AL20 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2022
Body type
5-Door Luxury Executive Crossover
5-Door Mid-Size Luxury SUV
Seating capacity
5
5 or 7 (RX 300L)
Fuel types
Petrol, Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Petrol
Engine sizes
1,986 cc (2.0L) / 1,998 cc (2.0T) / 2,493 cc (2.5L Hybrid)
1,998 cc (2.0L Turbo)
Transmission
Direct Shift CVT / 6-Speed ECT / e-CVT
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or Dynamic Torque Control AWD / E-Four
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
Ground clearance
190 mm (XU60) / 195 mm (XU80)
200 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.
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA import duty tax savings.
- Exceptionally quiet, refined cabin with Mark Levinson audio.
- Reliable Toyota 8AR-FTS turbo engine mechanicals.
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.
- Remote Touch trackpad interface requires patience.
- 6-speed automatic feels traditional compared to 8-speed rivals.