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Lexus RX 300

Highly comfortable luxury mid-size crossover with smooth 238 hp turbo engine and 200 mm clearance.

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Mazda CX-5

A dominant crossover in Kenya balancing Kodo styling, 210 mm ground clearance, and 19.5 km/L diesel efficiency.

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BMW X5

Flagship luxury executive SUV combining G05 stature, B57/B58 power, xDrive AWD, and supreme road presence.

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Lexus RX 300Mazda CX-5BMW X5
Mandai score
8.5/10
7/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 5,800,000
KSh 3,200,000
KSh 6,800,000
Years
2017-2022
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
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Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
RX 300 F Sport / Version L
CX-5 2.2 XD L Package / 2.0 20S / 2.5 25S
X5 xDrive30d M Sport / xDrive40i M Sport
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed

Fuel and running cost

Trim
Lexus RX 300 2.0L Turbo
Standard
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
14.2 km/L7.0 L/100km combined · about 1136 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
KSh 1,598 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,983 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length
4,890 mm
4,550 mm
4,922 mm
Width
1,895 mm
1,840 mm
2,004 mm
Height
1,690 mm
1,690 mm
1,745 mm
Wheelbase
2,790 mm
2,700 mm
2,975 mm
Ground clearance
200 mm
210 mm
214 mm
Boot space
553 L (1,626 L folded)
506 L (1,620 L folded)
650 L (5-seater expanded to 1,870 L)
Kerb weight
1,890 kg
1,610 kg
2,110 kg
Seats
5 or 7 (RX 300L)
5
5 or 7

Specifications

Engine
2.0L 8AR-FTS Twin-Scroll Turbo Petrol
2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G
3.0L B57 TwinPower Diesel / 3.0L B58 Turbo Petrol
Power
238 hp @ 4,800–5,600 rpm
190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)
265 hp (30d) / 340 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
Torque
350 Nm @ 1,650–4,000 rpm
450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
Drivetrain
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
0–100 km/h
9.2 sec
8.2 sec
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
Top speed
200 km/h
204 km/h
230 km/h – 250 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined
11.8 km/L
19.5 km/L (2.2D) / 14.5 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)
14.2 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.0 km/L (xDrive40i)
City
9.5 km/L
16.0 km/L (2.2D) / 11.8 km/L (Petrol)
11.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 8.8 km/L (xDrive40i)
Highway
14.2 km/L
22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 16.8 km/L (Petrol)
16.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.2 km/L (xDrive40i)
Tank size
72 L
58 L (FWD) / 56 L (AWD)
80 L
CO₂ emissions
189 g/km
142 g/km
175 g/km (30d) / 200 g/km (40i)

At a glance

Model
Lexus RX 300 (AL20 Series)
Mazda CX-5 (KF Series)
BMW X5 (F15 / G05 Series)
Production years
2017–2022
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Mid-Size Luxury SUV
5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV
5-Door Luxury Executive SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 7 (RX 300L)
5
5 or 7
Fuel types
Petrol
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid
Engine sizes
1,998 cc (2.0L Turbo)
1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)
2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 4,395 cc (4.4L V8)
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
Drivetrain
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Ground clearance
200 mm
210 mm
214 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
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.
  • Massive low-end diesel torque: 620 Nm output delivers effortless highway overtaking power.
  • High 214 mm ground clearance: Easily tackles unpaved estate tracks and deep upcountry ruts.
  • Optional 3rd row / 7-seater layout: Provides extra seating versatility for larger family transfers.
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.
  • High KRA customs valuation: 3.0L+ engines trigger the 35% excise duty tax bracket.
  • Wide 2.0-meter body width: Requires extra care when parking in narrow commercial bays.
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