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Toyota RAV4BMW X6 M SportMazda CX-5
Mandai score
9/10
8.5/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 8,500,000
KSh 3,200,000
Years
2019-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
RAV4 2.0 Adventure / 2.5 Hybrid G / Limited E-Four
X6 xDrive30d / X6 xDrive40i / X6 M50i
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
Fuel consumption
15.2 km/L6.6 L/100km combined · about 836 km a tank
14.8 km/L6.8 L/100km combined · about 1184 km a tank
19.5 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1131 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,493 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 14,932 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,534 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 15,335 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,168 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,680 for 1,000 km · diesel
Dimensions
Length
4,600 mm (Adventure: 4,610 mm)
4,935 mm
4,550 mm
Width
1,855 mm (Adventure: 1,865 mm)
2,004 mm
1,840 mm
Height
1,685 mm
1,696 mm
1,690 mm
Wheelbase
2,690 mm
2,975 mm
2,700 mm
Ground clearance
200 mm
212 mm
210 mm
Boot space
580 L (1,690 L folded)
580 L (1,530 L folded)
506 L (1,620 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,570 kg (1,680 kg Hybrid)
2,130 kg (2,310 kg M50i)
1,610 kg
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L M20A-FKS Dynamic Force / 2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid
3.0L B57 Diesel / 3.0L B58 Petrol / 4.4L N63 V8 Petrol
2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G
Power
171 hp (2.0L) / 222 hp combined (2.5L Hybrid E-Four)
265 hp (30d) / 335 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)
Torque
207 Nm (2.0L) / 221 Nm (2.5L Hybrid)
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive / Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
Intelligent xDrive AWD
FWD or i-Activ AWD
0–100 km/h
8.1 sec (2.5L Hybrid) / 9.5 sec (2.0L)
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
8.2 sec
Top speed
200 km/h
230 km/h – 250 km/h
204 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
15.2 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 21.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
14.8 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.2 km/L (xDrive40i) / 8.5 km/L (M50i)
19.5 km/L (2.2D) / 14.5 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)
City
12.8 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
12.0 km/L (xDrive30d) / 9.2 km/L (xDrive40i) / 6.5 km/L (M50i)
16.0 km/L (2.2D) / 11.8 km/L (Petrol)
Highway
17.5 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 22.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
16.8 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.5 km/L (xDrive40i) / 10.5 km/L (M50i)
22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 16.8 km/L (Petrol)
Tank size
55 L
80 L (Diesel) / 83 L (Petrol)
58 L (FWD) / 56 L (AWD)
CO₂ emissions
138 g/km (2.0L) / 102 g/km (Hybrid)
172 g/km (30d) / 243 g/km (M50i)
142 g/km
At a glance
Model
Toyota RAV4 (XA50 Series)
BMW X6 M Sport (F16 / G06 Series)
Mazda CX-5 (KF Series)
Production years
2019–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Compact Utility Crossover
5-Door Luxury Crossover Coupe
5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (Dynamic Force), Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Engine sizes
1,986 cc (2.0L M20A-FKS) / 2,487 cc (2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid)
2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 4,395 cc (4.4L V8)
1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)
Transmission
Direct Shift-CVT / e-CVT
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
Intelligent xDrive AWD
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Ground clearance
200 mm
212 mm
210 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Modern TNGA platform entry: Superior chassis rigidity, sharp handling, and excellent ride refinement on local roads.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA duty advantage: All 2.0L Petrol and 2.5L Hybrid variants qualify for the lower 25% excise tax bracket.
- High 200 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry estate roads.
- 21.0 km/L hybrid efficiency: Exceptional fuel savings in heavy Nairobi bumper-to-bumper 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.
- 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
- High KRA CRSP customs valuation: Substantial import duty investment compared to earlier 4th-gen RAV4 models.
- Wind noise at high highway speeds: Minor cabin wind rustle around side mirrors over 120 km/h.
- 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.
- Diesel DPF requires low-SAPS C3 oil.
- Firm ride on 19-inch L Package alloy wheels.