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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.

Highest ratedBest value

Volvo XC60

Understated mid-size luxury family SUV balancing twin-charged performance, 48V mild hybrid efficiency, 415 hp Polestar tuning, 216 mm ground clearance, and sub-2,000 cc duty savings.

Mercedes-Benz GLC250

Compact luxury crossover with 211 hp turbo power and 4MATIC AWD.

Lexus NXVolvo XC60Mercedes-Benz GLC250

Mandai score

8.5/10

7/10

8/10

Typical price

KSh 4,800,000

KSh 6,800,000

KSh 4,800,000

Years

2017-2023

Body type

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Mid-size SUV

Fuel

Petrol, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid

Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid

Petrol

Transmission

Automatic, CVT

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Fuel consumption

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

13.8 km/L7.2 L/100km combined · about 980 km a tank

13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 891 km a tank

Running cost

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

KSh 1,645 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,446 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length

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

4,688 mm

4,656 mm

Width

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

1,902 mm

1,890 mm

Height

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

1,658 mm

1,644 mm

Wheelbase

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

2,865 mm

2,873 mm

Ground clearance

175 mm – 190 mm

216 mm (250 mm Air)

180 mm

Boot space

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

505 L (1,432 L folded)

550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)

Kerb weight

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

1,815 kg (2,150 kg T8 Recharge)

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 Petrol (T4/T5) / 2.0L Twin-Charged Petrol (T6) / 2.0L Twin-Turbo Diesel (D3/D4/D5) / 2.0L PHEV (T8) / 48V MHEV (B4/B5/B6)

2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4

Power

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

190 hp (T4/D4) / 250 hp (T5) / 316 hp (T6) / 400 hp (T8) / 415 hp (Polestar Engineered)

211 hp @ 5,500 rpm

Torque

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

300 Nm (T4) / 350 Nm (T5) / 400 Nm (D4) / 400 Nm (T6) / 640–709 Nm (T8 PHEV combined)

350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm

Drivetrain

FWD or E-Four Electric AWD

Front-Wheel Drive / BorgWarner AWD / eAWD

4MATIC Permanent 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+)

4.9 sec (T8 400hp) / 4.7 sec (T8 Polestar 415hp) / 5.9 sec (T6) / 6.8 sec (T5) / 7.9 sec (D4)

7.3 sec

Top speed

180 km/h – 200 km/h

220 km/h (electronically limited to 180 km/h from 2021)

222 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)

13.8 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 18.2 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 38.0 km/L equivalent (T8 PHEV)

13.5 km/L

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)

11.2 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 15.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 50 km pure EV range (T8 PHEV)

11.0 km/L

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)

16.5 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 20.0 km/L (T8 PHEV hybrid mode)

16.0 km/L

Tank size

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

71 L (Petrol/Diesel/MHEV) / 50 L (T8 PHEV)

66 L

CO₂ emissions

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

144 g/km (D4) / 49 g/km (T8 PHEV)

152 g/km

At a glance

Model

Lexus NX (AZ10 Facelift & AZ20 Series)

Volvo XC60 (SPA Platform)

Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Executive Compact Crossover

5-Door Mid-Size Executive Luxury SUV

5-Door Executive Compact SUV

Seating capacity

Fuel types

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

Petrol (T4/T5/T6), PHEV (T8), Diesel (D3/D4/D5), Mild Hybrid (B4/B5/B6)

Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)

Engine sizes

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

1,969 cc (2.0L Drive-E across all variants)

1,991 cc

Transmission

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

8-Speed Geartronic Automatic

9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

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

FWD or BorgWarner AWD / eAWD (PHEV)

4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive

Ground clearance

175 mm – 190 mm

216 mm (up to 250 mm with Air Suspension)

180 mm

Source market

Japan (JDM RHD Spec) / UK

UK / Japan (RHD)

Japan (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good

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Comprehensive powertrain choice: T-Badged turbo/twin-charged petrols, D-Badged diesels, B-Badged 48V mild hybrids, and T8 PHEVs up to 415 hp.
Sub-2,000 cc KRA duty advantage: The entire 1,969 cc engine family qualifies for Kenya's 25% excise tax bracket.
High 216 mm ground clearance: Easily negotiates deep potholes, estate speed bumps, and rough upcountry murram tracks.
T8 Polestar Engineered performance: 415 hp combined output with Akebono performance brakes and Öhlins adjustable dampers.

Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: 2.0L engine qualifies for 25% excise tax bracket, saving huge customs duties.
Refined 9G-TRONIC transmission: 9 gear ratios deliver smooth acceleration and quiet 1,400 rpm highway cruising.
Prestige cabin craftsmanship: Artico leather upholstery, Burmester surround audio, and MBUX infotainment.

What’s not so good

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Premium unleaded fuel requirement (91+ octane minimum) on T4, T5, T6 petrol engines.
AdBlue / Diesel Exhaust Fluid replenishment required on D4/D5 diesel models.
High replacement cost for air suspension compressors and high-voltage PHEV battery packs over time.

Firmer ride on 19/20-inch AMG rims: AMG Line low-profile tires transmit road firmness over unpaved estate roads.
Specialized Mercedes maintenance: Demands MB 229.5 spec synthetic oil and specialized Star Diagnostic scanners.