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Lexus RX 300Mitsubishi OutlanderBMW X5
Mandai score
8.5/10
8/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 5,800,000
KSh 4,200,000
KSh 6,800,000
Years
2017-2022
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
–
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
RX 300 F Sport / Version L
Outlander 2.4 G 7-Seat / PHEV G Premium 5-Seat
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
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 810 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 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,598 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,983 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,890 mm
4,695 mm (3rd Gen) / 4,710 mm (4th Gen)
4,922 mm
Width
1,895 mm
1,810 mm (3rd Gen) / 1,862 mm (4th Gen)
2,004 mm
Height
1,690 mm
1,710 mm (3rd Gen) / 1,740 mm (4th Gen)
1,745 mm
Wheelbase
2,790 mm
2,670 mm (3rd Gen) / 2,706 mm (4th Gen)
2,975 mm
Ground clearance
200 mm
190 mm (3rd Gen) / 210 mm (4th Gen)
214 mm
Boot space
553 L (1,626 L folded)
550 L (5-seater PHEV) / 128 L (7-seater expanded to 880 L)
650 L (5-seater expanded to 1,870 L)
Kerb weight
1,890 kg
1,530 kg (Petrol) / 1,890 kg (PHEV)
2,110 kg
Seats
5 or 7 (RX 300L)
5 or 7
5 or 7
Specifications
Engine
2.0L 8AR-FTS Twin-Scroll Turbo Petrol
2.4L 4B12 MIVEC Petrol / Twin Motor PHEV
3.0L B57 TwinPower Diesel / 3.0L B58 Turbo Petrol
Power
238 hp @ 4,800–5,600 rpm
169 hp (Petrol) / 221 hp combined (PHEV)
265 hp (30d) / 340 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
Torque
350 Nm @ 1,650–4,000 rpm
222 Nm (Petrol) / 332 Nm combined (PHEV)
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
Drivetrain
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
FWD or Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC 4WD)
Intelligent xDrive AWD
0–100 km/h
9.2 sec
8.2 sec (PHEV) – 9.8 sec (Petrol)
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
Top speed
200 km/h
195 km/h
230 km/h – 250 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
11.8 km/L
13.5 km/L (Petrol) / 20.0+ km/L (PHEV Hybrid mode) / 50.0 km/L (PHEV Combined)
14.2 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.0 km/L (xDrive40i)
City
9.5 km/L
11.2 km/L (Petrol) / 55–80 km pure EV range (PHEV)
11.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 8.8 km/L (xDrive40i)
Highway
14.2 km/L
15.8 km/L (Petrol) / 22.0 km/L (PHEV)
16.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.2 km/L (xDrive40i)
Tank size
72 L
60 L (Petrol) / 45 L (PHEV)
80 L
CO₂ emissions
189 g/km
148 g/km (Petrol) / 40 g/km (PHEV)
175 g/km (30d) / 200 g/km (40i)
At a glance
Model
Lexus RX 300 (AL20 Series)
Mitsubishi Outlander (GF / GG / GN Series)
BMW X5 (F15 / G05 Series)
Production years
2017–2022
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Mid-Size Luxury SUV
5-Door 5/7-Seater Crossover SUV
5-Door Luxury Executive SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 7 (RX 300L)
5 or 7
5 or 7
Fuel types
Petrol
Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid
Engine sizes
1,998 cc (2.0L Turbo)
1,998 cc / 2,359 cc / 2,488 cc
2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 4,395 cc (4.4L V8)
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
CVT Automatic / Fixed Gear (PHEV)
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
Drivetrain
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
FWD or Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC 4WD)
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Ground clearance
200 mm
190 mm (3rd Gen) / 210 mm (4th Gen)
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.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax bracket savings across all models.
- 50–80 km pure EV zero-emission commuting on PHEV.
- Standard 7-seat layout on petrol variants.
- 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.
- PHEV is strictly a 5-seater due to rear motor battery pack placement under boot floor.
- CVT rubber-band effect under heavy mountain climbs.
- 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.