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Toyota RAV4Porsche Cayenne
Mandai score
9/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 11,500,000
Years
2019-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
–
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
RAV4 2.0 Adventure / 2.5 Hybrid G / Limited E-Four
Cayenne Base / E-Hybrid / Cayenne S / GTS / Turbo
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
15.2 km/L6.6 L/100km combined · about 836 km a tank
10.8 km/L9.3 L/100km combined · about 810 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,493 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 14,932 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 2,101 / 100 kmKSh 21 a km · KSh 21,015 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,600 mm (Adventure: 4,610 mm)
4,918 mm (SUV) / 4,931 mm (Coupe)
Width
1,855 mm (Adventure: 1,865 mm)
1,983 mm
Height
1,685 mm
1,696 mm
Wheelbase
2,690 mm
2,895 mm
Ground clearance
200 mm
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
Boot space
580 L (1,690 L folded)
770 L (645 L Hybrid, 1,710 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,570 kg (1,680 kg Hybrid)
2,060 kg (2,295 kg Hybrid)
Seats
5
4 or 5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L M20A-FKS Dynamic Force / 2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid
3.0L V6 Turbo / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 / 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + PHEV
Power
171 hp (2.0L) / 222 hp combined (2.5L Hybrid E-Four)
340 hp to 670 hp (Variant dependent)
Torque
207 Nm (2.0L) / 221 Nm (2.5L Hybrid)
450 Nm to 900 Nm
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive / Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
0–100 km/h
8.1 sec (2.5L Hybrid) / 9.5 sec (2.0L)
3.3 sec (Turbo GT) – 6.2 sec (Base)
Top speed
200 km/h
245 km/h – 300 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
15.2 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 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)
City
12.8 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 20.0 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)
Highway
17.5 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 22.0 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)
Tank size
55 L
75 L (Hybrid) / 85 L (Petrol Base & S) / 90 L (GTS / Turbo)
CO₂ emissions
138 g/km (2.0L) / 102 g/km (Hybrid)
75 g/km (Hybrid)
At a glance
Model
Toyota RAV4 (XA50 Series)
Porsche Cayenne (E3 9YA Series)
Production years
2019–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Compact Utility Crossover
Luxury Performance SUV
Seating capacity
5
4 or 5
Fuel types
Petrol (Dynamic Force), Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Engine sizes
1,986 cc (2.0L M20A-FKS) / 2,487 cc (2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid)
2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,995 cc (3.0L V6) / 3,996 cc (4.0L V8)
Transmission
Direct Shift-CVT / e-CVT
Automatic (8-Speed Tiptronic S)
Drivetrain
FWD or Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Ground clearance
200 mm
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
Source market
Japan / UK (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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.