Range Rover Evoque Review
2017-2023
The Range Rover Evoque (L538 LCI and L551 2nd Gen) is a highly popular style-first compact luxury crossover in Nairobi. Combining sleek coupe styling, Touch Pro Duo touchscreens, and efficient 2.0L Ingenium engines, total landed prices range from KSh 4.2M to KSh 8.5M.
*This score is awarded by our team of expert reviewers after extensive testing of the car
What’s good
- High status appeal and flush deployable door handle design.
- Sub-2,000 cc engine tax advantage across all trims.
- High 212 mm ground clearance for urban speed bumps.
What’s not so good
- Compact rear cabin legroom.
- 9-speed automatic can feel busy in low-speed Nairobi traffic.
Most popular: Evoque P200 / D180 / P300e R-Dynamic SE
5 doorsPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybridAutomatic
At a glance
- Model
- Range Rover Evoque (L551 Series)
- Production years
- 2017–2023
- Body type
- 5-Door Compact Luxury SUV
- Seating capacity
- 5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, MHEV, PHEV
- Engine sizes
- 1,997 cc (2.0L Petrol) / 1,999 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 1,498 cc (1.5L PHEV)
- Transmission
- 9-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Efficient Driveline AWD with Terrain Response 2
- Ground clearance
- 212 mm
- Source market
- UK / Japan (RHD)
Fuel consumption
Manufacturer / import-market figures: 12.8 km/L (P200) / 16.2 km/L (D180) / 45.0 km/L (P300e PHEV). Tank: 67 L (about 858 km combined). Real-world use varies with load, traffic and altitude.
Running cost
- City driving
- KES 2,225 / 100 km
- Highway driving
- KES 1,513 / 100 km
- 1,000 km a month
- KES 17,731
- Full tank (67 L)
- KES 15,206
Based on petrol at KES 226.96/L, 15-10-2026 to 14-11-2026. Combined economy unless stated.
Work out a trip cost →Trims & variants
- Setup
2.0L Ingenium turbo petrol (200 hp / 320 Nm), 9-speed automatic, AWD, 12.8 km/L.
Package tiers
Evoque grades progress from well-appointed S packages to aggressive R-Dynamic sports editions.
| Package | Level | Key features |
|---|---|---|
| S / SE | Executive | Grained leather seats, Touch Pro Duo, 18-inch alloys, LED headlights. |
| R-Dynamic HSE | Sport luxury | Windsor leather, 20-inch dark alloys, R-Dynamic body kit, ClearSight rear mirror. |
About the Range Rover Evoque
All 2.0L petrol (1,997 cc) and diesel (1,999 cc) engines sit strictly below 2,000 cc, qualifying for KRA's standard 25% excise duty rate and lower tax baseline.
Disclaimer
Tax figures are estimates based on October 2026 KRA schedules. Always verify specific chassis CRSP entries with your clearing agent prior to purchase.
