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Toyota HarrierPorsche CayenneLexus RX 300
Mandai score
9/10
9/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 11,500,000
KSh 5,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2022
Body type
Mid-size SUV
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Harrier 2.0 Progressive / 2.5 Hybrid E-Four / Z Leather Package
Cayenne Base / E-Hybrid / Cayenne S / GTS / Turbo
RX 300 F Sport / Version L
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Standard
Lexus RX 300 2.0L Turbo
Fuel consumption
13.0 km/L7.7 L/100km combined · about 780 km a tank
10.8 km/L9.3 L/100km combined · about 810 km a tank
11.8 km/L8.5 L/100km combined · about 850 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,746 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 17,458 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 2,101 / 100 kmKSh 21 a km · KSh 21,015 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,923 / 100 kmKSh 19 a km · KSh 19,234 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,725 mm (XU60) / 4,740 mm (XU80)
4,918 mm (SUV) / 4,931 mm (Coupe)
4,890 mm
Width
1,835 mm (XU60) / 1,855 mm (XU80)
1,983 mm
1,895 mm
Height
1,690 mm (XU60) / 1,660 mm (XU80)
1,696 mm
1,690 mm
Wheelbase
2,660 mm (XU60) / 2,690 mm (XU80)
2,895 mm
2,790 mm
Ground clearance
190 mm (XU60) / 195 mm (XU80)
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
200 mm
Boot space
456 L (1,150 L folded)
770 L (645 L Hybrid, 1,710 L folded)
553 L (1,626 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,580 kg (1,750 kg Hybrid)
2,060 kg (2,295 kg Hybrid)
1,890 kg
Seats
5
4 or 5
5 or 7 (RX 300L)
Specifications
Engine
2.0L 3ZR-FAE / 2.0L 8AR-FTS Turbo / 2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid
3.0L V6 Turbo / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 / 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + PHEV
2.0L 8AR-FTS Twin-Scroll Turbo Petrol
Power
151 hp (2.0L) / 227 hp (2.0T) / 222 hp combined (2.5L Hybrid)
340 hp to 670 hp (Variant dependent)
238 hp @ 4,800–5,600 rpm
Torque
193 Nm (2.0L) / 350 Nm (2.0T) / 221 Nm (2.5L Hybrid)
450 Nm to 900 Nm
350 Nm @ 1,650–4,000 rpm
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive / Dynamic Torque Control AWD / E-Four
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
0–100 km/h
7.2 sec (2.0T) / 7.9 sec (2.5L Hybrid) / 10.2 sec (2.0L)
3.3 sec (Turbo GT) – 6.2 sec (Base)
9.2 sec
Top speed
200 km/h
245 km/h – 300 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)
27.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 10.8 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 8.5 km/L (4.0 V8)
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)
22.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 8.8 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 6.5 km/L (4.0 V8)
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)
30.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 12.5 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 10.2 km/L (4.0 V8)
14.2 km/L
Tank size
60 L (Petrol) / 55 L (Hybrid)
75 L (Hybrid) / 85 L (Petrol Base & S) / 90 L (GTS / Turbo)
72 L
CO₂ emissions
148 g/km (2.0L) / 106 g/km (Hybrid)
75 g/km (Hybrid)
189 g/km
At a glance
Model
Toyota Harrier (XU60 & XU80 Series)
Porsche Cayenne (E3 9YA Series)
Lexus RX 300 (AL20 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2022
Body type
5-Door Luxury Executive Crossover
Luxury Performance SUV
5-Door Mid-Size Luxury SUV
Seating capacity
5
4 or 5
5 or 7 (RX 300L)
Fuel types
Petrol, Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Petrol
Engine sizes
1,986 cc (2.0L) / 1,998 cc (2.0T) / 2,493 cc (2.5L Hybrid)
2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,995 cc (3.0L V6) / 3,996 cc (4.0L V8)
1,998 cc (2.0L Turbo)
Transmission
Direct Shift CVT / 6-Speed ECT / e-CVT
Automatic (8-Speed Tiptronic S)
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or Dynamic Torque Control AWD / E-Four
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
Ground clearance
190 mm (XU60) / 195 mm (XU80)
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
200 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD)
UK / 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.
- Comprehensive trim lineup: From city-friendly E-Hybrids to track-ready Turbo GT models.
- Outstanding E-Hybrid efficiency: 0–100 km/h in 5.0 seconds with 44 km pure EV city commuting capability.
- Adaptive air suspension: Height raises up to 245 mm for deep potholes and rough upcountry roads.
- 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.
- High CRSP customs valuation: Import duty and taxes represent a significant investment, especially on V8 badges.
- Specialized maintenance requirements: High-voltage battery systems and twin-turbo V8 engines require certified diagnostic tools.
- Remote Touch trackpad interface requires patience.
- 6-speed automatic feels traditional compared to 8-speed rivals.