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Honda Jade

Sleek low-roof 5/6-seater executive station wagon combining Civic handling dynamics, 1.5L VTEC Turbo power, and sub-1,500 cc KRA tax savings.

Best value

Audi Q5

Benchmark German executive crossover featuring Quattro all-wheel drive, 208 mm ground clearance, and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.

Highest rated

Subaru Levorg

Sport-tuned touring wagon taking over the Legacy GT performance space with WRX turbo power and 561 L boot capacity.

Honda JadeAudi Q5Subaru Levorg

Mandai score

7.5/10

8.5/10

8/10

Typical price

KSh 1,850,000

KSh 4,800,000

KSh 2,650,000

Years

2015-2020

2017-2023

Fuel

Petrol, Hybrid

Petrol, Diesel

Petrol

Transmission

CVT, Dual-clutch

Automatic

Automatic, CVT

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Subaru Levorg 1.6T / 1.8T / 2.0T DIT

Fuel consumption

14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 658 km a tank

14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 980 km a tank

17.4 km/L5.7 L/100km combined · about 1044 km a tank

Running cost

KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,304 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 13,044 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length

4,650 mm

4,663 mm

4,690 mm

Width

1,775 mm

1,893 mm

1,795 mm

Height

1,530 mm (FWD) / 1,540 mm (AWD)

1,659 mm

1,490 mm

Wheelbase

2,760 mm

2,819 mm

2,670 mm

Ground clearance

135 mm – 140 mm

208 mm

145 mm

Boot space

440 L (5-seater mode) / 960 L folded

550 L

561 L (1,446 L folded)

Kerb weight

1,430 kg (1.5T RS) / 1,510 kg (Hybrid X)

1,735 kg

1,560 kg

Seats

5 or 6

Specifications

Engine

1.496 cc L15B Direct-Injection VTEC Turbo / 1.496 cc LEB i-DCD Hybrid

2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (45 TFSI)

2.0L FA20 DIT Turbo / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo Boxer

Power

150 hp @ 5,500 rpm (1.5T RS) / ~131–152 PS combined (Hybrid)

252 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm

300 hp @ 5,600 rpm (2.0T) / 177 hp (1.8T)

Torque

203 Nm @ 1,600–5,000 rpm (1.5T RS) / 160 Nm (Engine) + Electric Motor

370 Nm @ 1,600–4,500 rpm

400 Nm @ 2,000–4,800 rpm (2.0T) / 300 Nm (1.8T)

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or Real-Time AWD

Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra Technology

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

0–100 km/h

8.4 sec (1.5T RS) / 9.1 sec (Hybrid)

6.3 sec

5.5 sec (2.0T) / 7.8 sec (1.8T)

Top speed

195 km/h

237 km/h

240 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

14.0 km/L (1.5L VTEC Turbo RS L15B) / 20.0 km/L (1.5L i-DCD Hybrid LEB)

14.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 18.2 km/L (2.0T Diesel)

13.2 km/L (2.0T) / 16.5 km/L (1.8T) / 17.4 km/L (1.6T)

City

11.5 km/L (1.5L VTEC Turbo) / 18.5 km/L (1.5L Hybrid)

11.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 15.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)

10.5 km/L (2.0T) / 13.8 km/L (1.8T) / 14.5 km/L (1.6T)

Highway

16.5 km/L (1.5L VTEC Turbo) / 21.0 km/L (1.5L Hybrid)

16.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)

15.8 km/L (2.0T) / 18.5 km/L (1.8T) / 19.8 km/L (1.6T)

Tank size

47 L

70 L

60 L

CO₂ emissions

140 g/km (1.5T) / 114 g/km (Hybrid)

154 g/km

164 g/km

At a glance

Model

Honda Jade (FR4/FR5 Series)

Audi Q5 (FY Series)

Subaru Levorg (VM / VN Series)

Production years

2015–2020

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Low-Roof 5 or 6-Seater Station Wagon

5-Door Executive Crossover SUV

Sport Station Wagon

Seating capacity

5 (2-row wagon) or 6 (3-row 2+2+2 V-slide layout)

5 seats

Fuel types

Petrol, Full Hybrid (i-DCD)

Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)

Petrol (DIT Turbo)

Engine sizes

1,496 cc (1.5L VTEC Turbo / 1.5L Hybrid)

1,984 cc / 1,968 cc / 2,995 cc

1,599 cc (1.6T) / 1,795 cc (1.8T) / 1,998 cc (2.0T)

Transmission

Earth Dreams CVT (1.5T) / 7-Speed i-DCD Dual-Clutch (Hybrid)

7-speed S tronic / 8-speed Tiptronic

Automatic (Lineartronic / Sport Lineartronic CVT)

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or Real-Time AWD

Quattro All-Wheel Drive

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

Ground clearance

135 mm – 140 mm

208 mm

145 mm

Source market

Japan (JDM RHD Spec)

Japan / UK (RHD)

Japan (RHD JDM spec)

Pros and cons

What’s good

Sub-1,500 cc KRA duty advantage: 1,496 cc engine qualifies for lower excise tax valuation baseline.
Low-slung Civic chassis dynamics: Exceptional high-speed stability and minimal body roll around highway bends.
Innovative V-slide 2nd-row captain seats (6-seater): 2nd-row seats slide diagonally rearward for limo-like legroom.
Punchy 203 Nm 1.5L Turbo engine: Delivers effortless overtaking power on the Nairobi–Nakuru or Mombasa highway.
Ultra-efficient 18.0–22.0 km/L real-world hybrid consumption: Low long-term running costs for city and highway driving.

High 208 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and unpaved estate roads.
Sub-2,500 cc duty advantage: 2.0L engines qualify for KRA's 25% excise duty rate.
Quattro all-wheel drive traction: Instant torque distribution for wet asphalt and murram roads.
Audi Virtual Cockpit & Bang & Olufsen audio: Premium 12.3-inch digital cluster and 3D sound system.

Raw 300 hp WRX turbo performance (2.0T): 0–100 km/h in 5.5 seconds with 400 Nm torque.
Practical 561 L estate boot: Carries massive family luggage while delivering sports car speed.
Sub-2,000 cc KRA duty advantage: 1.6T, 1.8T, and 2.0T engines qualify for 25% excise tax rate.

What’s not so good

Low 135 mm ground clearance: Demands cautious clearance over tall estate speed bumps and unpaved upcountry tracks.
Limited 3rd-row legroom (6-seater): 3rd-row seats are best suited for children or short urban trips.

S tronic fluid service requirements: Demands genuine Audi dual-clutch fluid replacement every 60,000 km.
Firm ride on 20-inch S Line wheels: Transmits minor road vibrations on corrugated gravel tracks.

145 mm ground clearance: Mind steep estate speed bumps and rough unpaved roads.
Requires 95+ octane high-octane petrol: High-strung DIT turbo engines demand premium fuel.