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Honda JadeSubaru Levorg
Mandai score
7.5/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 1,850,000
KSh 2,650,000
Years
2015-2020
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol
Transmission
CVT, Dual-clutch
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Jade RS 1.5 Turbo / Jade Hybrid X
Levorg 1.6 GT-S EyeSight / 2.0 STI Sport / 1.8 STI Sport EX
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Subaru Levorg 1.6T / 1.8T / 2.0T DIT
Fuel consumption
18.0 km/L5.6 L/100km combined · about 846 km a tank
17.4 km/L5.7 L/100km combined · about 1044 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,261 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 12,609 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
4,690 mm
Width
1,775 mm
1,795 mm
Height
1,530 mm (FWD) / 1,540 mm (AWD)
1,490 mm
Wheelbase
2,760 mm
2,670 mm
Ground clearance
135 mm – 140 mm
145 mm
Boot space
440 L (5-seater mode) / 960 L folded
561 L (1,446 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,430 kg (1.5T RS) / 1,510 kg (Hybrid X)
1,560 kg
Seats
5 or 6
5
Specifications
Engine
1.496 cc L15B Direct-Injection VTEC Turbo / 1.496 cc LEB i-DCD Hybrid
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)
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
400 Nm @ 2,000–4,800 rpm (2.0T) / 300 Nm (1.8T)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or Real-Time AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
0–100 km/h
8.4 sec (1.5T RS) / 9.1 sec (Hybrid)
5.5 sec (2.0T) / 7.8 sec (1.8T)
Top speed
195 km/h
240 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
13.5 – 15.0 km/L (1.5L VTEC Turbo RS) / 17.5 – 20.0 km/L (1.5L Hybrid i-DCD)
13.2 km/L (2.0T) / 16.5 km/L (1.8T) / 17.4 km/L (1.6T)
City
11.0 – 12.5 km/L (1.5L VTEC Turbo RS) / 16.5 – 18.5 km/L (1.5L Hybrid i-DCD)
10.5 km/L (2.0T) / 13.8 km/L (1.8T) / 14.5 km/L (1.6T)
Highway
15.5 – 17.5 km/L (1.5L VTEC Turbo RS) / 18.5 – 21.0 km/L (1.5L Hybrid i-DCD)
15.8 km/L (2.0T) / 18.5 km/L (1.8T) / 19.8 km/L (1.6T)
Tank size
47 L
60 L
CO₂ emissions
114 g/km (Hybrid) / 140 g/km (1.5T)
164 g/km
At a glance
Model
Honda Jade (FR4/FR5 Series)
Subaru Levorg (VM / VN Series)
Production years
2015–2020
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Low-Roof 5 or 6-Seater Station Wagon
Sport Station Wagon
Seating capacity
5 (2-row wagon) or 6 (3-row 2+2+2 V-slide layout)
5
Fuel types
Petrol, Full Hybrid (i-DCD)
Petrol (DIT Turbo)
Engine sizes
1,496 cc (1.5L VTEC Turbo / 1.5L Hybrid)
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)
Automatic (Lineartronic / Sport Lineartronic CVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or Real-Time AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Ground clearance
135 mm – 140 mm
145 mm
Source market
Japan (JDM RHD Spec)
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.
- 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.
- 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.