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Volkswagen Touareg

Flagship heavy luxury SUV sharing engineering underpinnings with Porsche Cayenne and Audi Q7, featuring Innovision Cockpit and 258 mm air suspension clearance.

Porsche Cayenne

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

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BMW X6 M Sport

Iconic luxury sports activity coupe with M aerodynamic styling and xDrive AWD.

Best value
Volkswagen TouaregPorsche CayenneBMW X6 M Sport
Mandai score
8/10
9/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 9,500,000
KSh 11,500,000
KSh 8,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI Elegance / R-Line / Atmosphere
Cayenne Base / E-Hybrid / Cayenne S / GTS / Turbo
X6 xDrive30d / X6 xDrive40i / X6 M50i
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed

Dimensions

Length
4,878 mm
4,918 mm (SUV) / 4,931 mm (Coupe)
4,935 mm
Width
1,984 mm
1,983 mm
2,004 mm
Height
1,717 mm
1,696 mm
1,696 mm
Wheelbase
2,894 mm
2,895 mm
2,975 mm
Ground clearance
215 mm (258 mm Air)
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
212 mm
Boot space
810 L (1,800 L folded)
770 L (645 L Hybrid, 1,710 L folded)
580 L (1,530 L folded)
Kerb weight
2,070 kg
2,060 kg (2,295 kg Hybrid)
2,130 kg (2,310 kg M50i)
Seats
5
4 or 5
5

Specifications

Engine
3.0L EA897 V6 Clean Diesel / 3.0L EA839 V6 TSI Petrol
3.0L V6 Turbo / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 / 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + PHEV
3.0L B57 Diesel / 3.0L B58 Petrol / 4.4L N63 V8 Petrol
Power
286 hp @ 3,750–4,000 rpm (3.0 TDI) / 340 hp (3.0 TSI)
340 hp to 670 hp (Variant dependent)
265 hp (30d) / 335 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
Torque
600 Nm @ 2,250–3,250 rpm (3.0 TDI) / 450 Nm (3.0 TSI)
450 Nm to 900 Nm
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
Drivetrain
4MOTION Permanent AWD with Center Differential
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
0–100 km/h
6.1 sec (3.0 TDI) / 5.9 sec (3.0 TSI)
3.3 sec (Turbo GT) – 6.2 sec (Base)
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
Top speed
238 km/h
245 km/h – 300 km/h
230 km/h – 250 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined
14.5 km/L (3.0 V6 TDI) / 10.5 km/L (3.0 V6 TSI)
27.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 10.8 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 8.5 km/L (4.0 V8)
14.8 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.2 km/L (xDrive40i) / 8.5 km/L (M50i)
City
11.8 km/L (3.0 V6 TDI) / 8.5 km/L (3.0 V6 TSI)
22.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 8.8 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 6.5 km/L (4.0 V8)
12.0 km/L (xDrive30d) / 9.2 km/L (xDrive40i) / 6.5 km/L (M50i)
Highway
16.8 km/L (3.0 V6 TDI) / 12.2 km/L (3.0 V6 TSI)
30.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 12.5 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 10.2 km/L (4.0 V8)
16.8 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.5 km/L (xDrive40i) / 10.5 km/L (M50i)
Tank size
75 L (Optional 90 L)
75 L (Hybrid) / 85 L (Petrol Base & S) / 90 L (GTS / Turbo)
80 L (Diesel) / 83 L (Petrol)
CO₂ emissions
173 g/km (3.0 TDI)
75 g/km (Hybrid)
172 g/km (30d) / 243 g/km (M50i)

At a glance

Model
Volkswagen Touareg (CR7 Series)
Porsche Cayenne (E3 9YA Series)
BMW X6 M Sport (F16 / G06 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Heavy Luxury SUV
Luxury Performance SUV
5-Door Luxury Crossover Coupe
Seating capacity
5
4 or 5
5
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Engine sizes
2,967 cc (3.0L V6 TDI) / 2,995 cc (3.0L V6 TSI)
2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,995 cc (3.0L V6) / 3,996 cc (4.0L V8)
2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 4,395 cc (4.4L V8)
Transmission
8-Speed Tiptronic Automatic
Automatic (8-Speed Tiptronic S)
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
Drivetrain
4MOTION Permanent All-Wheel Drive with Torsen Center Diff
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Ground clearance
215 mm (up to 258 mm with Air Suspension)
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
212 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good
  • Shares MLB Evo chassis underpinnings with Porsche Cayenne and Audi Q7: World-class chassis refinement and high-speed stability.
  • Cavernous 15-inch Innovision Cockpit touchscreen: Curved digital cockpit merges gauge cluster and central display.
  • Adaptive air suspension raises clearance to 258 mm: Effortlessly handles deep ruts, rough upcountry tracks, and flooded riverbeds.
  • Massive 600 Nm V6 TDI diesel torque: 3.5-tonne towing capacity and effortless overtaking up mountain passes.
  • 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.
  • 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.
What’s not so good
  • High CRSP customs valuation: 3.0L engine triggers 35% excise duty rate.
  • Specialized maintenance requirements: Requires certified diagnostic scanners for high-tech air suspension and sensor electronics.
  • 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.
  • 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.