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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 300Nissan X-Trail
Mandai score
8.5/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 5,800,000
KSh 3,450,000
Years
2017-2022
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
RX 300 F Sport / Version L
X-Trail 20X 4WD / Hybrid / e-Power e-4ORCE
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Fuel consumption
11.8 km/L8.5 L/100km combined · about 850 km a tank
19.8 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1188 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,923 / 100 kmKSh 19 a km · KSh 19,234 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,146 / 100 kmKSh 11 a km · KSh 11,463 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,890 mm
4,690 mm
Width
1,895 mm
1,820 mm
Height
1,690 mm
1,740 mm
Wheelbase
2,790 mm
2,705 mm
Ground clearance
200 mm
210 mm
Boot space
553 L (1,626 L folded)
565 L (5-seater) / 135 L (7-seater expanded to 950 L)
Kerb weight
1,890 kg
1,570 kg
Seats
5 or 7 (RX 300L)
5 or 7
Specifications
Engine
2.0L 8AR-FTS Twin-Scroll Turbo Petrol
2.0L MR20DD 4-Cylinder Petrol / 1.5L VC-Turbo e-Power
Power
238 hp @ 4,800–5,600 rpm
147 hp @ 6,000 rpm (2.0L) / 213 hp e-4ORCE combined
Torque
350 Nm @ 1,650–4,000 rpm
207 Nm @ 4,400 rpm / 330 Nm electric torque
Drivetrain
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE AWD
0–100 km/h
9.2 sec
10.5 sec (2.0L) / 7.0 sec (e-4ORCE)
Top speed
200 km/h
190 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
11.8 km/L
16.0 km/L (2.0L) / 19.8 km/L (e-Power)
City
9.5 km/L
13.5 km/L (2.0L) / 19.0 km/L (e-Power)
Highway
14.2 km/L
18.2 km/L (2.0L) / 20.5 km/L (e-Power)
Tank size
72 L
60 L
CO₂ emissions
189 g/km
142 g/km
At a glance
Model
Lexus RX 300 (AL20 Series)
Nissan X-Trail (T32 / T33 Series)
Production years
2017–2022
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Mid-Size Luxury SUV
SUV / Crossovers
Seating capacity
5 or 7 (RX 300L)
5 or 7
Fuel types
Petrol
Petrol, Hybrid (e-Power)
Engine sizes
1,998 cc (2.0L Turbo)
1,497 cc (1.5T e-Power) / 1,997 cc (2.0L MR20DD)
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Automatic (CVT / e-CVT)
Drivetrain
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE AWD
Ground clearance
200 mm
210 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (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.
- Selectable All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE: Lockable 4WD mode provides excellent mud and sand traction.
- High 210 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep ruts and unpaved upcountry tracks.
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA tax advantage: Qualifies for 25% excise duty rate (saving over 3.0L SUVs).
What’s not so good
- Remote Touch trackpad interface requires patience.
- 6-speed automatic feels traditional compared to 8-speed rivals.
- Third-row legroom: 7-seater third row is best reserved for children or short trips.
- CVT fluid service interval: Xtronic CVT requires genuine NS-3 fluid replacement every 40,000 km.