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Toyota RAV4

Modern TNGA platform entry offering supreme utility options, 200 mm ground clearance, Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD, and 21.0 km/L hybrid efficiency.

Mazda CX-5

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

Best value

Honda CR-V

Premium 5 or 7 seater family SUV with 1.5L VTEC Turbo, bulletproof NA i-VTEC longevity, and 21.0 km/L e:HEV hybrid torque.

Toyota RAV4Mazda CX-5Honda CR-V
Mandai score
9/10
7/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 3,200,000
KSh 4,500,000
Years
2019-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
–
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
RAV4 2.0 Adventure / 2.5 Hybrid G / Limited E-Four
CX-5 2.2 XD L Package / 2.0 20S / 2.5 25S
CR-V 1.5T EX Masterpiece / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed

Dimensions

Length
4,600 mm (Adventure: 4,610 mm)
4,550 mm
4,605 mm
Width
1,855 mm (Adventure: 1,865 mm)
1,840 mm
1,855 mm
Height
1,685 mm
1,690 mm
1,680 mm
Wheelbase
2,690 mm
2,700 mm
2,660 mm
Ground clearance
200 mm
210 mm
208 mm
Boot space
580 L (1,690 L folded)
506 L (1,620 L folded)
561 L (5-seater) / 150 L (7-seater expanded to 967 L)
Kerb weight
1,570 kg (1,680 kg Hybrid)
1,610 kg
1,580 kg
Seats
5
5
5 or 7

Specifications

Engine
2.0L M20A-FKS Dynamic Force / 2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid
2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G
1.5L VTEC Turbo / 2.0L-2.4L NA i-VTEC / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
Power
171 hp (2.0L) / 222 hp combined (2.5L Hybrid E-Four)
190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)
184 hp to 190 hp (Variant dependent)
Torque
207 Nm (2.0L) / 221 Nm (2.5L Hybrid)
450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)
175 Nm to 315 Nm (Electric motor combined torque)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive / Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Real Time AWD / FWD
0–100 km/h
8.1 sec (2.5L Hybrid) / 9.5 sec (2.0L)
8.2 sec
8.8 sec (1.5T) / 8.6 sec (e:HEV)
Top speed
200 km/h
204 km/h
200 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined
15.2 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 21.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
19.5 km/L (2.2D) / 14.5 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)
14.5 km/L (1.5T) / 13.0 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 21.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
City
12.8 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
16.0 km/L (2.2D) / 11.8 km/L (Petrol)
12.0 km/L (1.5T) / 10.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 20.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
Highway
17.5 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 22.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 16.8 km/L (Petrol)
16.8 km/L (1.5T) / 15.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 22.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
Tank size
55 L
58 L (FWD) / 56 L (AWD)
57 L
CO₂ emissions
138 g/km (2.0L) / 102 g/km (Hybrid)
142 g/km
143 g/km (1.5T) / 114 g/km (e:HEV)

At a glance

Model
Toyota RAV4 (XA50 Series)
Mazda CX-5 (KF Series)
Honda CR-V (RW1/RW2 & RT5/RT6 Series)
Production years
2019–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Compact Utility Crossover
5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV
5-Door 5/7-Seater Executive SUV
Seating capacity
5
5
5 or 7
Fuel types
Petrol (Dynamic Force), Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Petrol (VTEC Turbo / NA i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Engine sizes
1,986 cc (2.0L M20A-FKS) / 2,487 cc (2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid)
1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)
1,496 cc / 1,993 cc / 2,354 cc
Transmission
Direct Shift-CVT / e-CVT
6-Speed Automatic
CVT Automatic / Single-Speed e-CVT
Drivetrain
FWD or Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
FWD or i-Activ AWD
FWD or Real Time AWD
Ground clearance
200 mm
210 mm
208 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (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.
  • 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.
  • Sub-2,500 cc tax bracket advantage: All 1.5T, 2.0L, 2.4L, and Hybrid engines qualify for the lower 25% KRA excise tax rate.
  • High 208 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry murram tracks.
  • Earth Dreams 1.5T climbing torque: Maintains altitude power up the Rift Valley escarpment without sluggishness.
  • Optional 7-seater layout: Provides third-row versatility for growing families without stepping up to a large MPV.
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.
  • Diesel DPF requires low-SAPS C3 oil.
  • Firm ride on 19-inch L Package alloy wheels.
  • Firm ride on 18-inch Masterpiece alloys: Transmits minor vibrations on corrugated unpaved roads.
  • CVT engine revs on heavy mountain climbs: Non-hybrid CVT holds elevated engine revs during steep highway passes.