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Lexus NX

Pinnacle compact executive crossover combining Japanese luxury craftsmanship, 21.0 km/L hybrid efficiency, and sub-2,500 cc KRA tax savings.

Porsche Macan

Agile sports handling platform inside a compact size profile with 252 hp turbo power and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.

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Audi Q5

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

Lexus NXPorsche MacanAudi Q5

Mandai score

8.5/10

9/10

8.5/10

Typical price

KSh 4,800,000

KSh 7,800,000

KSh 4,800,000

Years

2017-2023

Fuel

Petrol, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid

Petrol

Petrol, Diesel

Transmission

Automatic, CVT

Automatic, Dual-clutch

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Fuel consumption

18.5 km/L5.4 L/100km combined · about 1110 km a tank

12.2 km/L8.2 L/100km combined · about 793 km a tank

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

Running cost

KSh 1,227 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 12,268 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,860 / 100 kmKSh 19 a km · KSh 18,603 for 1,000 km · petrol

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

Dimensions

Length

4,640 mm (AZ10) / 4,660 mm (AZ20)

4,696 mm

4,663 mm

Width

1,845 mm (AZ10) / 1,865 mm (AZ20)

1,923 mm

1,893 mm

Height

1,645 mm (AZ10) / 1,660 mm (AZ20)

1,624 mm

1,659 mm

Wheelbase

2,660 mm (AZ10) / 2,690 mm (AZ20)

2,807 mm

2,819 mm

Ground clearance

175 mm – 190 mm

198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)

208 mm

Boot space

500 L (AZ10) / 545 L (AZ20, 1,436 L folded)

488 L (1,503 L folded)

550 L

Kerb weight

1,700 kg (NX 200t) / 1,790 kg (NX 300h) / 2,010 kg (NX 450h+ PHEV)

1,795 kg

1,735 kg

Seats

Specifications

Engine

2.0L 8AR-FTS Turbo / 2.5L 2AR-FXE Hybrid / 2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid / 2.5L PHEV

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 Petrol

2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (45 TFSI)

Power

235 hp (NX 300) / 197 hp (NX 300h) / 243 hp (NX 350h) / 304 hp (NX 450h+)

252 hp to 440 hp (Variant dependent)

252 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm

Torque

350 Nm (NX 300) / 270 Nm (NX 300h) / 391 Nm combined (NX 450h+)

370 Nm to 550 Nm

370 Nm @ 1,600–4,500 rpm

Drivetrain

FWD or E-Four Electric AWD

Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD

Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra Technology

0–100 km/h

7.1 sec (NX 300) / 9.2 sec (NX 300h) / 7.7 sec (NX 350h) / 6.0 sec (NX 450h+)

4.3 sec (GTS/Turbo) – 6.5 sec (Base)

6.3 sec

Top speed

180 km/h – 200 km/h

227 km/h – 272 km/h

237 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

18.5 km/L (NX 300h) / 21.0 km/L (NX 350h) / 12.5 km/L (NX 200t/300) / 14.2 km/L (NX 250) / 55.0 km/L equiv. (NX 450h+ PHEV)

12.2 km/L (2.0T) / 10.0 km/L (Macan S) / 8.8 km/L (GTS)

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

City

17.5 km/L (NX 300h) / 20.0 km/L (NX 350h) / 9.8 km/L (NX 200t/300) / 11.5 km/L (NX 250) / 75–87 km EV range (NX 450h+ PHEV)

10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.2 km/L (Macan S) / 7.0 km/L (GTS)

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

Highway

19.5 km/L (NX 300h) / 22.0 km/L (NX 350h) / 15.0 km/L (NX 200t/300) / 16.8 km/L (NX 250) / 19.5 km/L (NX 450h+ hybrid mode)

14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.2 km/L (Macan S) / 10.8 km/L (GTS)

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

Tank size

60 L (NX 200t/300) / 56 L (NX 300h) / 55 L (AZ20 NX 250/350h/450h+)

65 L (75 L optional)

70 L

CO₂ emissions

121 g/km (NX 300h) / 107 g/km (NX 350h) / 178 g/km (NX 300) / 29 g/km (NX 450h+)

172 g/km

154 g/km

At a glance

Model

Lexus NX (AZ10 Facelift & AZ20 Series)

Porsche Macan (95B Series)

Audi Q5 (FY Series)

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Executive Compact Crossover

Compact Luxury Performance SUV

5-Door Executive Crossover SUV

Seating capacity

5 seats

Fuel types

Petrol, Full Hybrid (THS II), Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)

Petrol

Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)

Engine sizes

1,998 cc (2.0T 8AR-FTS) / 2,487 cc (2.5L A25A) / 2,493 cc (2.5L 2AR-FXE)

1,984 cc (2.0T) / 2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,997 cc (3.0L V6)

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

Transmission

6-Speed Auto / 8-Speed Direct Shift / e-CVT

Automatic (7-Speed PDK Dual-Clutch)

7-speed S tronic / 8-speed Tiptronic

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD, or E-Four Electric All-Wheel Drive

Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD

Quattro All-Wheel Drive

Ground clearance

175 mm – 190 mm

198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)

208 mm

Source market

Japan (JDM RHD Spec) / UK

UK / Japan (RHD)

Japan / UK (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good

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Sub-2,500 cc import duty advantage: 2.0T engine qualifies for 25% KRA excise tax rate.
Shared EA888 engine block: Practical parts sourcing and local maintenance in Nairobi.
Lightning-fast 7-speed PDK transmission: Instant gearshifts deliver true Porsche sports car feel.

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.

What’s not so good

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Firm sports-tuned ride on 20-inch wheels: Transmits road texture over unpaved corrugated tracks.
Compact rear legroom: Rearest cabin space best suited for medium-height adult passengers.

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.