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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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Range Rover Sport

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

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Subaru Forester

The ultimate balance of 220 mm ground clearance, Symmetrical AWD, EyeSight driver assist, and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.

Toyota RAV4Range Rover SportSubaru Forester
Mandai score
9/10
8/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 12,500,000
KSh 4,200,000
Years
2019-2023
2017-2023
2018-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
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
Range Rover Sport SDV6 / P400e / D300 HSE Dynamic
Forester Touring / Sport / Premium / e-Boxer Advance
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed

Fuel and running cost

Trim
Subaru Forester 2.5L / 1.8T / 2.0L e-Boxer
Fuel consumption
15.2 km/L6.6 L/100km combined · about 836 km a tank
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 1161 km a tank
17.0 km/L5.9 L/100km combined · about 1071 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,493 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 14,932 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,687 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,871 for 1,000 km · diesel
KSh 1,335 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 13,351 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length
4,600 mm (Adventure: 4,610 mm)
4,879 mm (L494) / 4,946 mm (L461)
4,625 mm
Width
1,855 mm (Adventure: 1,865 mm)
2,073 mm
1,815 mm
Height
1,685 mm
1,803 mm
1,730 mm
Wheelbase
2,690 mm
2,923 mm
2,670 mm
Ground clearance
200 mm
213 mm (up to 278 mm Air)
220 mm
Boot space
580 L (1,690 L folded)
780 L (1,686 L folded)
520 L (1,775 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,570 kg (1,680 kg Hybrid)
2,180 kg (2,460 kg PHEV)
1,570 kg
Seats
5
5 or 7
5

Specifications

Engine
2.0L M20A-FKS Dynamic Force / 2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid
3.0L SDV6 Diesel / P400e PHEV / 5.0L V8 SVR
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo
Power
171 hp (2.0L) / 222 hp combined (2.5L Hybrid E-Four)
306 hp (SDV6) / 404 hp (P400e) / 575 hp (SVR)
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 177 hp (1.8T)
Torque
207 Nm (2.0L) / 221 Nm (2.5L Hybrid)
700 Nm (SDV6) / 640 Nm (P400e) / 700 Nm (SVR)
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 300 Nm (1.8T)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive / Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
Permanent AWD with Dynamic Response & Terrain Response 2
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
0–100 km/h
8.1 sec (2.5L Hybrid) / 9.5 sec (2.0L)
4.5 sec (SVR) – 6.7 sec (P400e)
8.2 sec
Top speed
200 km/h
220 km/h – 283 km/h
204 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined
15.2 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 21.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
13.5 km/L (SDV6) / 31.0 km/L (P400e PHEV) / 7.8 km/L (SVR)
14.2 km/L (2.5L) / 15.2 km/L (1.8T) / 17.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
City
12.8 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
11.0 km/L (SDV6) / 41 km EV range (P400e) / 5.8 km/L (SVR)
11.8 km/L (2.5L) / 12.5 km/L (1.8T) / 15.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
Highway
17.5 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 22.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
15.2 km/L (SDV6) / 24.0 km/L (P400e) / 9.5 km/L (SVR)
16.8 km/L (2.5L) / 18.0 km/L (1.8T) / 18.5 km/L (e-Boxer)
Tank size
55 L
86 L (Diesel) / 91 L (Petrol) / 80 L (PHEV)
63 L
CO₂ emissions
138 g/km (2.0L) / 102 g/km (Hybrid)
198 g/km
152 g/km

At a glance

Model
Toyota RAV4 (XA50 Series)
Range Rover Sport (L494 / L461 Series)
Subaru Forester (SK Series)
Production years
2019–2023
2017–2023
2018–2023
Body type
5-Door Compact Utility Crossover
5-Door Luxury Performance SUV
SUV / Crossovers
Seating capacity
5
5 or 7
5
Fuel types
Petrol (Dynamic Force), Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Clean Diesel, Petrol, PHEV
Petrol, e-Boxer Hybrid
Engine sizes
1,986 cc (2.0L M20A-FKS) / 2,487 cc (2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid)
1,997 cc (2.0L PHEV) / 2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 4,999 cc (5.0L V8)
1,795 cc (1.8T CB18) / 1,995 cc (2.0L e-Boxer) / 2,498 cc (2.5L FB25)
Transmission
Direct Shift-CVT / e-CVT
8-Speed Automatic
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
Drivetrain
FWD or Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
Permanent AWD with Dynamic Response & Terrain Response 2
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Ground clearance
200 mm
213 mm (up to 278 mm Air)
220 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.
  • Iconic performance authority and massive status presentation.
  • Torque-rich 700 Nm SDV6 diesel highway acceleration.
  • P400e Plug-In Hybrid city commuting savings.
  • Class-leading 220 mm ground clearance: Conquers deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry tracks.
  • Symmetrical AWD with Dual X-Mode: Exceptional mud, snow, and deep gravel traction.
  • Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: All 1.8T, 2.0L, and 2.5L engines qualify for 25% excise tax rate.
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 duty valuation.
  • Air suspension and active roll bars require expert maintenance.
  • Lineartronic CVT response: CVT engine revs during heavy highway mountain passes.
  • EyeSight windshield camera care: Requires specialized recalibration if windscreen is replaced.
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