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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.

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Porsche Cayenne

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

Range Rover Sport

Dynamic performance luxury powerhouse across L494 and L461 variants with 213 mm ground clearance.

Toyota RAV4Porsche CayenneRange Rover Sport

Mandai score

9/10

8/10

Typical price

KSh 4,800,000

KSh 11,500,000

KSh 12,500,000

Years

2019-2023

2017-2023

Body type

Mid-size SUV

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Fuel

Petrol, Hybrid

Petrol, Plug-in hybrid

Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid

Transmission

Automatic, CVT

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Standard

Fuel consumption

15.2 km/L6.6 L/100km combined · about 836 km a tank

27.0 km/L3.7 L/100km combined · about 2025 km a tank

13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 1161 km a tank

Running cost

KSh 1,493 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 14,932 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 841 / 100 kmKSh 8 a km · KSh 8,406 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,687 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,871 for 1,000 km · diesel

Dimensions

Length

4,600 mm (Adventure: 4,610 mm)

4,918 mm (SUV) / 4,931 mm (Coupe)

4,879 mm (L494) / 4,946 mm (L461)

Width

1,855 mm (Adventure: 1,865 mm)

1,983 mm

2,073 mm

Height

1,685 mm

1,696 mm

1,803 mm

Wheelbase

2,690 mm

2,895 mm

2,923 mm

Ground clearance

200 mm

210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)

213 mm (up to 278 mm Air)

Boot space

580 L (1,690 L folded)

770 L (645 L Hybrid, 1,710 L folded)

780 L (1,686 L folded)

Kerb weight

1,570 kg (1,680 kg Hybrid)

2,060 kg (2,295 kg Hybrid)

2,180 kg (2,460 kg PHEV)

Seats

4 or 5

5 or 7

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

3.0L SDV6 Diesel / P400e PHEV / 5.0L V8 SVR

Power

171 hp (2.0L) / 222 hp combined (2.5L Hybrid E-Four)

340 hp to 670 hp (Variant dependent)

306 hp (SDV6) / 404 hp (P400e) / 575 hp (SVR)

Torque

207 Nm (2.0L) / 221 Nm (2.5L Hybrid)

450 Nm to 900 Nm

700 Nm (SDV6) / 640 Nm (P400e) / 700 Nm (SVR)

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive / Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four

Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD

Permanent AWD with Dynamic Response & Terrain Response 2

0–100 km/h

8.1 sec (2.5L Hybrid) / 9.5 sec (2.0L)

3.3 sec (Turbo GT) – 6.2 sec (Base)

4.5 sec (SVR) – 6.7 sec (P400e)

Top speed

200 km/h

245 km/h – 300 km/h

220 km/h – 283 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

15.2 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 21.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)

27.0 km/L (3.0 E-Hybrid) / 23.5 km/L (Turbo S E-Hybrid) / 10.8 km/L (3.0 Base) / 9.8 km/L (2.9 S) / 8.5 km/L (4.0 GTS) / 7.8 km/L (4.0 Turbo) / 7.1 km/L (4.0 Turbo GT)

13.5 km/L (SDV6) / 31.0 km/L (P400e PHEV) / 7.8 km/L (SVR)

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 Base) / 8.0 km/L (2.9 S) / 6.5 km/L (4.0 GTS) / 5.8 km/L (4.0 Turbo) / 5.5 km/L (Turbo GT)

11.0 km/L (SDV6) / 41 km EV range (P400e) / 5.8 km/L (SVR)

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 Base) / 11.5 km/L (2.9 S) / 10.2 km/L (4.0 GTS) / 9.5 km/L (4.0 Turbo) / 8.8 km/L (Turbo GT)

15.2 km/L (SDV6) / 24.0 km/L (P400e) / 9.5 km/L (SVR)

Tank size

55 L

75 L (Hybrid) / 85 L (Petrol Base & S) / 90 L (GTS / Turbo)

86 L (Diesel) / 91 L (Petrol) / 80 L (PHEV)

CO₂ emissions

138 g/km (2.0L) / 102 g/km (Hybrid)

75 g/km (Hybrid)

198 g/km

At a glance

Model

Toyota RAV4 (XA50 Series)

Porsche Cayenne (E3 9YA Series)

Range Rover Sport (L494 / L461 Series)

Production years

2019–2023

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Compact Utility Crossover

Luxury Performance SUV

5-Door Luxury Performance SUV

Seating capacity

4 or 5

5 or 7

Fuel types

Petrol (Dynamic Force), Full Hybrid (THS-II)

Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)

Clean Diesel, Petrol, 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)

1,997 cc (2.0L PHEV) / 2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 4,999 cc (5.0L V8)

Transmission

Direct Shift-CVT / e-CVT

Automatic (8-Speed Tiptronic S)

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

FWD or Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four

Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD

Permanent AWD with Dynamic Response & Terrain Response 2

Ground clearance

200 mm

210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)

213 mm (up to 278 mm Air)

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.

Iconic performance authority and massive status presentation.
Torque-rich 700 Nm SDV6 diesel highway acceleration.
P400e Plug-In Hybrid city commuting savings.

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.

High CRSP customs duty valuation.
Air suspension and active roll bars require expert maintenance.