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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.

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Porsche Cayenne

Premium performance SUV standard with high-clearance engineering, 462 hp E-Hybrid tech, and sports car DNA.

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Mazda CX-5

A dominant crossover in Kenya balancing Kodo styling, 210 mm ground clearance, and 19.5 km/L diesel efficiency.

Best value
Toyota HarrierPorsche CayenneMazda CX-5
Mandai score
9/10
9/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 11,500,000
KSh 3,200,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
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
CX-5 2.2 XD L Package / 2.0 20S / 2.5 25S
Dealer listings
None listed
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
10.8 km/L9.3 L/100km combined · about 810 km a tank
19.5 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1131 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 1,168 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,680 for 1,000 km · diesel

Dimensions

Length
4,725 mm (XU60) / 4,740 mm (XU80)
4,918 mm (SUV) / 4,931 mm (Coupe)
4,550 mm
Width
1,835 mm (XU60) / 1,855 mm (XU80)
1,983 mm
1,840 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
2,700 mm
Ground clearance
190 mm (XU60) / 195 mm (XU80)
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
210 mm
Boot space
456 L (1,150 L folded)
770 L (645 L Hybrid, 1,710 L folded)
506 L (1,620 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,580 kg (1,750 kg Hybrid)
2,060 kg (2,295 kg Hybrid)
1,610 kg
Seats
5
4 or 5
5

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
2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G
Power
151 hp (2.0L) / 227 hp (2.0T) / 222 hp combined (2.5L Hybrid)
340 hp to 670 hp (Variant dependent)
190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)
Torque
193 Nm (2.0L) / 350 Nm (2.0T) / 221 Nm (2.5L Hybrid)
450 Nm to 900 Nm
450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive / Dynamic Torque Control AWD / E-Four
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
FWD or i-Activ 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)
8.2 sec
Top speed
200 km/h
245 km/h – 300 km/h
204 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)
19.5 km/L (2.2D) / 14.5 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)
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)
16.0 km/L (2.2D) / 11.8 km/L (Petrol)
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)
22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 16.8 km/L (Petrol)
Tank size
60 L (Petrol) / 55 L (Hybrid)
75 L (Hybrid) / 85 L (Petrol Base & S) / 90 L (GTS / Turbo)
58 L (FWD) / 56 L (AWD)
CO₂ emissions
148 g/km (2.0L) / 106 g/km (Hybrid)
75 g/km (Hybrid)
142 g/km

At a glance

Model
Toyota Harrier (XU60 & XU80 Series)
Porsche Cayenne (E3 9YA Series)
Mazda CX-5 (KF Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Luxury Executive Crossover
Luxury Performance SUV
5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5
4 or 5
5
Fuel types
Petrol, Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Clean Diesel, 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)
1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)
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
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Ground clearance
190 mm (XU60) / 195 mm (XU80)
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
210 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.
  • High 210 mm ground clearance handles unpaved roads and potholes easily.
  • Sub-2,500 cc KRA import duty tax bracket advantage.
  • Massive 450 Nm torque on 2.2L diesel.
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.
  • Diesel DPF requires low-SAPS C3 oil.
  • Firm ride on 19-inch L Package alloy wheels.
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