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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.

Best value

Range Rover Velar

Avant-garde minimalist design luxury crossover with flush door handles and Touch Pro Duo screen.

Porsche Macan

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

Highest rated

Lexus NXRange Rover VelarPorsche Macan

Mandai score

8.5/10

7.5/10

9/10

Typical price

KSh 4,800,000

KSh 8,200,000

KSh 7,800,000

Years

2017-2023

Fuel

Petrol, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid

Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid

Petrol

Transmission

Automatic, CVT

Automatic

Automatic, Dual-clutch

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Fuel consumption

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

13.2 km/L7.6 L/100km combined · about 1082 km a tank

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

Running cost

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

KSh 1,719 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 17,194 for 1,000 km · petrol

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

Dimensions

Length

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

4,803 mm

4,696 mm

Width

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

1,930 mm

1,923 mm

Height

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

1,665 mm

1,624 mm

Wheelbase

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

2,874 mm

2,807 mm

Ground clearance

175 mm – 190 mm

213 mm (251 mm Air)

198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)

Boot space

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

673 L (1,731 L folded)

488 L (1,503 L folded)

Kerb weight

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

1,875 kg

1,795 kg

Seats

Specifications

Engine

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

2.0L P250 Turbo Petrol / D240 Diesel / P400e PHEV

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

Power

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

250 hp (P250) / 240 hp (D240) / 404 hp (P400e)

252 hp to 440 hp (Variant dependent)

Torque

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

365 Nm (P250) / 500 Nm (D240) / 640 Nm (P400e)

370 Nm to 550 Nm

Drivetrain

FWD or E-Four Electric AWD

Intelligent Driveline Dynamics AWD

Porsche Traction Management (PTM) 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+)

5.4 sec (P400e) – 7.1 sec (P250)

4.3 sec (GTS/Turbo) – 6.5 sec (Base)

Top speed

180 km/h – 200 km/h

217 km/h – 240 km/h

227 km/h – 272 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)

13.2 km/L (P250) / 15.5 km/L (D240) / 45.0 km/L (P400e PHEV)

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

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)

10.5 km/L (P250) / 13.0 km/L (D240) / 53 km EV range (P400e)

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

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)

15.2 km/L (P250) / 17.5 km/L (D240) / 26.0 km/L (P400e)

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

Tank size

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

82 L (Petrol) / 60 L (Diesel) / 69 L (PHEV)

65 L (75 L optional)

CO₂ emissions

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

154 g/km

172 g/km

At a glance

Model

Lexus NX (AZ10 Facelift & AZ20 Series)

Range Rover Velar (L560 Series)

Porsche Macan (95B Series)

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Executive Compact Crossover

5-Door Luxury Crossover SUV

Compact Luxury Performance SUV

Seating capacity

Fuel types

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

Petrol, Clean Diesel, PHEV

Petrol

Engine sizes

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

1,997 cc (2.0L Petrol) / 1,999 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 2,996 cc (3.0L MHEV)

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

Transmission

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

8-Speed Automatic

Automatic (7-Speed PDK Dual-Clutch)

Drivetrain

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

Intelligent Driveline Dynamics AWD

Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD

Ground clearance

175 mm – 190 mm

213 mm (251 mm Air)

198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)

Source market

Japan (JDM RHD Spec) / UK

UK / Japan (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good

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Stunning minimalist exterior design with flush door handles.
Sub-2,000 cc tax bracket advantage across major engine lines.
Cavernous 673 L cargo capacity.

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.

What’s not so good

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Touchscreen controls require familiarization.
Firm ride on 21-inch R-Dynamic alloy wheels.

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.