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Lexus NXPorsche MacanBMW X3
Mandai score
8.5/10
9/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 7,800,000
KSh 4,900,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
NX 300h F Sport / NX 200t Luxury / NX 350h Version L
Macan Base / Macan T / Macan S / Macan GTS / Turbo
X3 xDrive20d M Sport / xDrive30i M Sport / xDrive30e PHEV
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
16.2 km/L6.2 L/100km combined · about 1102 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 1,406 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 14,059 for 1,000 km · diesel
Dimensions
Length
4,640 mm (AZ10) / 4,660 mm (AZ20)
4,696 mm
4,708 mm
Width
1,845 mm (AZ10) / 1,865 mm (AZ20)
1,923 mm
1,891 mm
Height
1,645 mm (AZ10) / 1,660 mm (AZ20)
1,624 mm
1,676 mm
Wheelbase
2,660 mm (AZ10) / 2,690 mm (AZ20)
2,807 mm
2,864 mm
Ground clearance
175 mm – 190 mm
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
204 mm
Boot space
500 L (AZ10) / 545 L (AZ20, 1,436 L folded)
488 L (1,503 L folded)
550 L (1,600 L folded; 450 L on xDrive30e PHEV)
Kerb weight
1,700 kg (NX 200t) / 1,790 kg (NX 300h) / 2,010 kg (NX 450h+ PHEV)
1,795 kg
1,750 kg (xDrive20d) / 1,990 kg (xDrive30e PHEV)
Seats
5
5
5
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 B47 Turbo Diesel / 2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol / 3.0L B58 Turbo Inline-6
Power
235 hp (NX 300) / 197 hp (NX 300h) / 243 hp (NX 350h) / 304 hp (NX 450h+)
252 hp to 440 hp (Variant dependent)
190 hp (20d) / 252 hp (30i) / 292 hp combined (30e PHEV) / 382 hp (M40i)
Torque
350 Nm (NX 300) / 270 Nm (NX 300h) / 391 Nm combined (NX 450h+)
370 Nm to 550 Nm
400 Nm (20d) / 350 Nm (30i) / 420 Nm (30e PHEV) / 500 Nm (M40i)
Drivetrain
FWD or E-Four Electric AWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
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)
8.0 sec (20d) / 6.3 sec (30i) / 6.1 sec (30e PHEV) / 4.5 sec (M40i)
Top speed
180 km/h – 200 km/h
227 km/h – 272 km/h
213 km/h – 250 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)
16.2 km/L (xDrive20d) / 12.8 km/L (xDrive30i) / 41.0 km/L equiv. (xDrive30e) / 10.8 km/L (M40i)
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)
13.8 km/L (xDrive20d) / 10.2 km/L (xDrive30i) / 45 km EV range (xDrive30e) / 8.5 km/L (M40i)
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)
18.5 km/L (xDrive20d) / 15.0 km/L (xDrive30i) / 16.5 km/L hybrid mode (xDrive30e) / 12.8 km/L (M40i)
Tank size
60 L (NX 200t/300) / 56 L (NX 300h) / 55 L (AZ20 NX 250/350h/450h+)
65 L (75 L optional)
68 L (50 L xDrive30e PHEV)
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
138 g/km (20d) / 49 g/km (30e PHEV)
At a glance
Model
Lexus NX (AZ10 Facelift & AZ20 Series)
Porsche Macan (95B Series)
BMW X3 (G01 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Executive Compact Crossover
Compact Luxury Performance SUV
5-Door Premium Compact Crossover
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol, Full Hybrid (THS II), Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Petrol
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
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)
1,995 cc (2.0D) / 1,998 cc (2.0T / 2.0T PHEV) / 2,998 cc (3.0T M40i)
Transmission
6-Speed Auto / 8-Speed Direct Shift / e-CVT
Automatic (7-Speed PDK Dual-Clutch)
8-Speed Steptronic Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD, AWD, or E-Four Electric All-Wheel Drive
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Ground clearance
175 mm – 190 mm
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
204 mm
Source market
Japan (JDM RHD Spec) / UK
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan / South Africa (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.
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA tax advantage: 2.0L diesel (20d), 2.0L petrol (30i), and 2.0L PHEV (30e) all qualify for KRA's 25% excise tax rate.
- 204 mm ground clearance: Confidently negotiates estate speed bumps, potholes, and unpaved upcountry roads.
- Practical 550 L boot space: Generous cargo capacity expanding to 1,600 L with 40:20:40 split rear seats.
- 16.2 km/L xDrive20d fuel efficiency: Ideal for long-distance highway travel (e.g. Nairobi to Mombasa or Kisumu).
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.
- Firm ride on 20-inch M Sport alloys over rough corrugated gravel tracks.
- Reduced boot floor height on xDrive30e PHEV (450 L) due to rear high-voltage battery placement.