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Lexus RX 300Porsche Cayenne
Mandai score
8.5/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 5,800,000
KSh 11,500,000
Years
2017-2022
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
–
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
RX 300 F Sport / Version L
Cayenne Base / E-Hybrid / Cayenne S / GTS / Turbo
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
27.0 km/L3.7 L/100km combined · about 2025 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,923 / 100 kmKSh 19 a km · KSh 19,234 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 841 / 100 kmKSh 8 a km · KSh 8,406 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,890 mm
4,918 mm (SUV) / 4,931 mm (Coupe)
Width
1,895 mm
1,983 mm
Height
1,690 mm
1,696 mm
Wheelbase
2,790 mm
2,895 mm
Ground clearance
200 mm
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
Boot space
553 L (1,626 L folded)
770 L (645 L Hybrid, 1,710 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,890 kg
2,060 kg (2,295 kg Hybrid)
Seats
5 or 7 (RX 300L)
4 or 5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L 8AR-FTS Twin-Scroll Turbo Petrol
3.0L V6 Turbo / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 / 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + PHEV
Power
238 hp @ 4,800–5,600 rpm
340 hp to 670 hp (Variant dependent)
Torque
350 Nm @ 1,650–4,000 rpm
450 Nm to 900 Nm
Drivetrain
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
0–100 km/h
9.2 sec
3.3 sec (Turbo GT) – 6.2 sec (Base)
Top speed
200 km/h
245 km/h – 300 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
11.8 km/L
27.0 km/L (3.0 E-Hybrid) / 23.5 km/L (Turbo S E-Hybrid) / 10.8 km/L (3.0 Base) / 9.8 km/L (2.9 S) / 8.5 km/L (4.0 GTS) / 7.8 km/L (4.0 Turbo) / 7.1 km/L (4.0 Turbo GT)
City
9.5 km/L
22.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 8.8 km/L (3.0 Base) / 8.0 km/L (2.9 S) / 6.5 km/L (4.0 GTS) / 5.8 km/L (4.0 Turbo) / 5.5 km/L (Turbo GT)
Highway
14.2 km/L
30.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 12.5 km/L (3.0 Base) / 11.5 km/L (2.9 S) / 10.2 km/L (4.0 GTS) / 9.5 km/L (4.0 Turbo) / 8.8 km/L (Turbo GT)
Tank size
72 L
75 L (Hybrid) / 85 L (Petrol Base & S) / 90 L (GTS / Turbo)
CO₂ emissions
189 g/km
75 g/km (Hybrid)
At a glance
Model
Lexus RX 300 (AL20 Series)
Porsche Cayenne (E3 9YA Series)
Production years
2017–2022
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Mid-Size Luxury SUV
Luxury Performance SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 7 (RX 300L)
4 or 5
Fuel types
Petrol
Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Engine sizes
1,998 cc (2.0L Turbo)
2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,995 cc (3.0L V6) / 3,996 cc (4.0L V8)
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Automatic (8-Speed Tiptronic S)
Drivetrain
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Ground clearance
200 mm
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
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.
- Comprehensive trim lineup: From city-friendly E-Hybrids to track-ready Turbo GT models.
- Outstanding E-Hybrid efficiency: 0–100 km/h in 5.0 seconds with 44 km pure EV city commuting capability.
- Adaptive air suspension: Height raises up to 245 mm for deep potholes and rough upcountry roads.
What’s not so good
- Remote Touch trackpad interface requires patience.
- 6-speed automatic feels traditional compared to 8-speed rivals.
- High CRSP customs valuation: Import duty and taxes represent a significant investment, especially on V8 badges.
- Specialized maintenance requirements: High-voltage battery systems and twin-turbo V8 engines require certified diagnostic tools.