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Lexus RX 300
Highly comfortable luxury mid-size crossover with smooth 238 hp turbo engine and 200 mm clearance.
Highest rated
Lexus RX 300Mazda CX-5
Mandai score
8.5/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 5,800,000
KSh 3,200,000
Years
2017-2022
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
RX 300 F Sport / Version L
CX-5 2.2 XD L Package / 2.0 20S / 2.5 25S
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Lexus RX 300 2.0L Turbo
Fuel consumption
11.8 km/L8.5 L/100km combined · about 850 km a tank
19.5 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1131 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,923 / 100 kmKSh 19 a km · KSh 19,234 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,168 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,680 for 1,000 km · diesel
Dimensions
Length
4,890 mm
4,550 mm
Width
1,895 mm
1,840 mm
Height
1,690 mm
1,690 mm
Wheelbase
2,790 mm
2,700 mm
Ground clearance
200 mm
210 mm
Boot space
553 L (1,626 L folded)
506 L (1,620 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,890 kg
1,610 kg
Seats
5 or 7 (RX 300L)
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L 8AR-FTS Twin-Scroll Turbo Petrol
2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G
Power
238 hp @ 4,800–5,600 rpm
190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)
Torque
350 Nm @ 1,650–4,000 rpm
450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)
Drivetrain
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
FWD or i-Activ AWD
0–100 km/h
9.2 sec
8.2 sec
Top speed
200 km/h
204 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
11.8 km/L
19.5 km/L (2.2D) / 14.5 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)
City
9.5 km/L
16.0 km/L (2.2D) / 11.8 km/L (Petrol)
Highway
14.2 km/L
22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 16.8 km/L (Petrol)
Tank size
72 L
58 L (FWD) / 56 L (AWD)
CO₂ emissions
189 g/km
142 g/km
At a glance
Model
Lexus RX 300 (AL20 Series)
Mazda CX-5 (KF Series)
Production years
2017–2022
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Mid-Size Luxury SUV
5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 7 (RX 300L)
5
Fuel types
Petrol
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Engine sizes
1,998 cc (2.0L Turbo)
1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Ground clearance
200 mm
210 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA import duty tax savings.
- Exceptionally quiet, refined cabin with Mark Levinson audio.
- Reliable Toyota 8AR-FTS turbo engine mechanicals.
- High 210 mm ground clearance handles unpaved roads and potholes easily.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA import duty tax bracket advantage.
- Massive 450 Nm torque on 2.2L diesel.
What’s not so good
- Remote Touch trackpad interface requires patience.
- 6-speed automatic feels traditional compared to 8-speed rivals.
- Diesel DPF requires low-SAPS C3 oil.
- Firm ride on 19-inch L Package alloy wheels.