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Honda CR-V
Premium 5 or 7 seater family SUV with 1.5L VTEC Turbo, bulletproof NA i-VTEC longevity, and 21.0 km/L e:HEV hybrid torque.
Highest ratedBest value
Honda CR-VLand Rover Discovery SportSubaru Forester
Mandai score
9/10
7.5/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 4,500,000
KSh 4,200,000
KSh 4,200,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2018-2023
Body type
–
–
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
CR-V 1.5T EX Masterpiece / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
Discovery Sport 2.0 TD4 / D180 / 1.5L P300e PHEV
Forester Touring / Sport / Premium / e-Boxer Advance
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Subaru Forester 2.5L / 1.8T / 2.0L e-Boxer
Fuel consumption
14.5 km/L6.9 L/100km combined · about 827 km a tank
16.5 km/L6.1 L/100km combined · about 1073 km a tank
17.0 km/L5.9 L/100km combined · about 1071 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,565 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,652 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,380 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 13,804 for 1,000 km · diesel
KSh 1,335 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 13,351 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,605 mm
4,597 mm
4,625 mm
Width
1,855 mm
1,904 mm
1,815 mm
Height
1,680 mm
1,727 mm
1,730 mm
Wheelbase
2,660 mm
2,741 mm
2,670 mm
Ground clearance
208 mm
212 mm
220 mm
Boot space
561 L (5-seater) / 150 L (7-seater expanded to 967 L)
157 L (7 seats) / 757 L (5 seats expanded to 1,794 L)
520 L (1,775 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,580 kg
1,840 kg (P300e: 2,093 kg)
1,570 kg
Seats
5 or 7
5 or 7 (5+2)
5
Specifications
Engine
1.5L VTEC Turbo / 2.0L-2.4L NA i-VTEC / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
2.0L Ingenium TD4/D180 Diesel / 2.0L P200 Petrol / 1.5L P300e Turbo PHEV
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo
Power
184 hp to 190 hp (Variant dependent)
180 hp (D180) / 249 hp (P250) / 309 hp (P300e combined)
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 177 hp (1.8T)
Torque
175 Nm to 315 Nm (Electric motor combined torque)
430 Nm (D180) / 365 Nm (P250) / 540 Nm (P300e combined)
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 300 Nm (1.8T)
Drivetrain
Real Time AWD / FWD
All-Wheel Drive with Terrain Response 2
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
0–100 km/h
8.8 sec (1.5T) / 8.6 sec (e:HEV)
6.6 sec (P300e) – 9.8 sec (D150)
8.2 sec
Top speed
200 km/h
209 km/h
204 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.5 km/L (1.5T) / 13.0 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 21.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
16.5 km/L (2.0L Diesel) / 12.5 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 50.0 km/L equiv. (P300e PHEV)
14.2 km/L (2.5L) / 15.2 km/L (1.8T) / 17.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
City
12.0 km/L (1.5T) / 10.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 20.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
14.0 km/L (2.0L Diesel) / 10.2 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 55 km pure EV range (P300e)
11.8 km/L (2.5L) / 12.5 km/L (1.8T) / 15.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
Highway
16.8 km/L (1.5T) / 15.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 22.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
18.5 km/L (2.0L Diesel) / 14.8 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 18.0 km/L (P300e hybrid)
16.8 km/L (2.5L) / 18.0 km/L (1.8T) / 18.5 km/L (e-Boxer)
Tank size
57 L
65 L (57 L PHEV)
63 L
CO₂ emissions
143 g/km (1.5T) / 114 g/km (e:HEV)
36–44 g/km (P300e WLTP) / 140 g/km (Diesel)
152 g/km
At a glance
Model
Honda CR-V (RW1/RW2 & RT5/RT6 Series)
Land Rover Discovery Sport (L550 Series)
Subaru Forester (SK Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2018–2023
Body type
5-Door 5/7-Seater Executive SUV
5-Door 5+2 Seater Premium Crossover SUV
SUV / Crossovers
Seating capacity
5 or 7
5 or 5+2 (7 seats)
5
Fuel types
Petrol (VTEC Turbo / NA i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Clean Diesel (TD4 / D180), Petrol (Si4 / P200), PHEV (P300e)
Petrol, e-Boxer Hybrid
Engine sizes
1,496 cc / 1,993 cc / 2,354 cc
1,497 cc (1.5L PHEV) / 1,999 cc (2.0L Diesel / Petrol)
1,795 cc (1.8T CB18) / 1,995 cc (2.0L e-Boxer) / 2,498 cc (2.5L FB25)
Transmission
CVT Automatic / Single-Speed e-CVT
9-Speed ZF Automatic / 8-Speed Automatic (P300e)
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
Drivetrain
FWD or Real Time AWD
Efficient Driveline AWD with Terrain Response 2
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Ground clearance
208 mm
212 mm
220 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Sub-2,500 cc tax bracket advantage: All 1.5T, 2.0L, 2.4L, and Hybrid engines qualify for the lower 25% KRA excise tax rate.
- High 208 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry murram tracks.
- Earth Dreams 1.5T climbing torque: Maintains altitude power up the Rift Valley escarpment without sluggishness.
- Optional 7-seater layout: Provides third-row versatility for growing families without stepping up to a large MPV.
- Sub-2,000 cc & Sub-1,500 cc KRA tax advantage: 1.5L and 2.0L engines qualify for standard 25% excise tax bracket.
- 55–60 km Pure EV Range: Allows zero-emission daily commuting in Nairobi traffic without using a drop of petrol.
- 212 mm ground clearance & Terrain Response 2: Easily handles unpaved upcountry tracks and deep potholes.
- 309 hp & 540 Nm combined output: Rapid 6.6-second 0–100 km/h performance.
- 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
- Firm ride on 18-inch Masterpiece alloys: Transmits minor vibrations on corrugated unpaved roads.
- CVT engine revs on heavy mountain climbs: Non-hybrid CVT holds elevated engine revs during steep highway passes.
- Highway fuel consumption drops when battery is depleted (~8.5 L/100 km / 11.8 km/L).
- Battery charging on the move via engine increases fuel consumption.
- Compact 3rd-row legroom: Third-row seats are best suited for children or short city transfers.
- Lineartronic CVT response: CVT engine revs during heavy highway mountain passes.
- EyeSight windshield camera care: Requires specialized recalibration if windscreen is replaced.