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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
Mazda CX-5Lexus RX 300
Mandai score
7/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 3,200,000
KSh 5,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2022
Body type
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
CX-5 2.2 XD L Package / 2.0 20S / 2.5 25S
RX 300 F Sport / Version L
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Lexus RX 300 2.0L Turbo
Fuel consumption
19.5 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1131 km a tank
11.8 km/L8.5 L/100km combined · about 850 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,168 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,680 for 1,000 km · diesel
KSh 1,923 / 100 kmKSh 19 a km · KSh 19,234 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,550 mm
4,890 mm
Width
1,840 mm
1,895 mm
Height
1,690 mm
1,690 mm
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
2,790 mm
Ground clearance
210 mm
200 mm
Boot space
506 L (1,620 L folded)
553 L (1,626 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,610 kg
1,890 kg
Seats
5
5 or 7 (RX 300L)
Specifications
Engine
2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G
2.0L 8AR-FTS Twin-Scroll Turbo Petrol
Power
190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)
238 hp @ 4,800–5,600 rpm
Torque
450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)
350 Nm @ 1,650–4,000 rpm
Drivetrain
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
0–100 km/h
8.2 sec
9.2 sec
Top speed
204 km/h
200 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
19.5 km/L (2.2D) / 14.5 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)
11.8 km/L
City
16.0 km/L (2.2D) / 11.8 km/L (Petrol)
9.5 km/L
Highway
22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 16.8 km/L (Petrol)
14.2 km/L
Tank size
58 L (FWD) / 56 L (AWD)
72 L
CO₂ emissions
142 g/km
189 g/km
At a glance
Model
Mazda CX-5 (KF Series)
Lexus RX 300 (AL20 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2022
Body type
5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV
5-Door Mid-Size Luxury SUV
Seating capacity
5
5 or 7 (RX 300L)
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Petrol
Engine sizes
1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)
1,998 cc (2.0L Turbo)
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
Ground clearance
210 mm
200 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- 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.
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA import duty tax savings.
- Exceptionally quiet, refined cabin with Mark Levinson audio.
- Reliable Toyota 8AR-FTS turbo engine mechanicals.
What’s not so good
- Diesel DPF requires low-SAPS C3 oil.
- Firm ride on 19-inch L Package alloy wheels.
- Remote Touch trackpad interface requires patience.
- 6-speed automatic feels traditional compared to 8-speed rivals.