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Lexus RX 300Subaru ForesterToyota Harrier
Mandai score
8.5/10
7/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 5,800,000
KSh 4,200,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2017-2022
2018-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
RX 300 F Sport / Version L
Forester Touring / Sport / Premium / e-Boxer Advance
Harrier 2.0 Progressive / 2.5 Hybrid E-Four / Z Leather Package
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Lexus RX 300 2.0L Turbo
Subaru Forester 2.5L / 1.8T / 2.0L e-Boxer
Fuel consumption
11.8 km/L8.5 L/100km combined · about 850 km a tank
17.0 km/L5.9 L/100km combined · about 1071 km a tank
12.3 km/L8.1 L/100km combined · about 738 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,923 / 100 kmKSh 19 a km · KSh 19,234 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,335 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 13,351 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,845 / 100 kmKSh 18 a km · KSh 18,452 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,890 mm
4,625 mm
4,725 mm (XU60) / 4,740 mm (XU80)
Width
1,895 mm
1,815 mm
1,835 mm (XU60) / 1,855 mm (XU80)
Height
1,690 mm
1,730 mm
1,690 mm (XU60) / 1,660 mm (XU80)
Wheelbase
2,790 mm
2,670 mm
2,660 mm (XU60) / 2,690 mm (XU80)
Ground clearance
200 mm
220 mm
190 mm (XU60) / 195 mm (XU80)
Boot space
553 L (1,626 L folded)
520 L (1,775 L folded)
456 L (1,150 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,890 kg
1,570 kg
1,580 kg (1,750 kg Hybrid)
Seats
5 or 7 (RX 300L)
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L 8AR-FTS Twin-Scroll Turbo Petrol
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo
2.0L 3ZR-FAE / 2.0L 8AR-FTS Turbo / 2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid
Power
238 hp @ 4,800–5,600 rpm
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 177 hp (1.8T)
151 hp (2.0L) / 227 hp (2.0T) / 222 hp combined (2.5L Hybrid)
Torque
350 Nm @ 1,650–4,000 rpm
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 300 Nm (1.8T)
193 Nm (2.0L) / 350 Nm (2.0T) / 221 Nm (2.5L Hybrid)
Drivetrain
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Front-Wheel Drive / Dynamic Torque Control AWD / E-Four
0–100 km/h
9.2 sec
8.2 sec
7.2 sec (2.0T) / 7.9 sec (2.5L Hybrid) / 10.2 sec (2.0L)
Top speed
200 km/h
204 km/h
200 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
11.8 km/L
14.2 km/L (2.5L) / 15.2 km/L (1.8T) / 17.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
13.0 km/L (2.0L NA) / 12.5 km/L (2.0T) / 21.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
City
9.5 km/L
11.8 km/L (2.5L) / 12.5 km/L (1.8T) / 15.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
11.0 km/L (2.0L NA) / 10.2 km/L (2.0T) / 19.5 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
Highway
14.2 km/L
16.8 km/L (2.5L) / 18.0 km/L (1.8T) / 18.5 km/L (e-Boxer)
15.0 km/L (2.0L NA) / 14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 22.5 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
Tank size
72 L
63 L
60 L (Petrol) / 55 L (Hybrid)
CO₂ emissions
189 g/km
152 g/km
148 g/km (2.0L) / 106 g/km (Hybrid)
At a glance
Model
Lexus RX 300 (AL20 Series)
Subaru Forester (SK Series)
Toyota Harrier (XU60 & XU80 Series)
Production years
2017–2022
2018–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Mid-Size Luxury SUV
SUV / Crossovers
5-Door Luxury Executive Crossover
Seating capacity
5 or 7 (RX 300L)
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol
Petrol, e-Boxer Hybrid
Petrol, Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Engine sizes
1,998 cc (2.0L Turbo)
1,795 cc (1.8T CB18) / 1,995 cc (2.0L e-Boxer) / 2,498 cc (2.5L FB25)
1,986 cc (2.0L) / 1,998 cc (2.0T) / 2,493 cc (2.5L Hybrid)
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
Direct Shift CVT / 6-Speed ECT / e-CVT
Drivetrain
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
FWD or Dynamic Torque Control AWD / E-Four
Ground clearance
200 mm
220 mm
190 mm (XU60) / 195 mm (XU80)
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
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.
- Class-leading 220 mm ground clearance: Conquers deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry tracks.
- Symmetrical AWD with Dual X-Mode: Exceptional mud, snow, and deep gravel traction.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: All 1.8T, 2.0L, and 2.5L engines qualify for 25% excise tax rate.
- Unrivaled corporate prestige: A recognized luxury status symbol across Nairobi and estate developments.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA duty advantage: All 2.0L, 2.0T, and 2.5L Hybrid engines qualify for the 25% excise tax bracket.
- 227 hp 2.0L Turbo power (8AR-FTS): Delivers punchy, sporty acceleration that local driving enthusiasts love.
- 21.0 km/L THS-II hybrid efficiency: Exceptional fuel savings in heavy urban traffic jams.
What’s not so good
- Remote Touch trackpad interface requires patience.
- 6-speed automatic feels traditional compared to 8-speed rivals.
- Lineartronic CVT response: CVT engine revs during heavy highway mountain passes.
- EyeSight windshield camera care: Requires specialized recalibration if windscreen is replaced.
- 2.0L NA can feel underpowered when loaded: Naturally aspirated 3ZR-FAE laboring on steep Limuru highway inclines.
- Electrochromic sunroof replacement cost: 4th Gen dimming glass roof requires specialized OEM glass care.