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Mazda CX-5

A dominant crossover in Kenya balancing Kodo styling, 210 mm ground clearance, and 19.5 km/L diesel efficiency.

Best value

Porsche Cayenne

Premium performance SUV standard with high-clearance engineering, 462 hp E-Hybrid tech, and sports car DNA.

Toyota RAV4

Modern TNGA platform entry offering supreme utility options, 200 mm ground clearance, Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD, and 21.0 km/L hybrid efficiency.

Mazda CX-5Porsche CayenneToyota RAV4

Mandai score

7/10

9/10

Typical price

KSh 3,200,000

KSh 11,500,000

KSh 4,800,000

Years

2017-2023

2019-2023

Body type

Mid-size SUV

–

Mid-size SUV

Fuel

Petrol, Diesel

Petrol, Plug-in hybrid

Petrol, Hybrid

Transmission

Automatic

Automatic, CVT

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Standard

Fuel consumption

19.5 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1131 km a tank

27.0 km/L3.7 L/100km combined · about 2025 km a tank

15.2 km/L6.6 L/100km combined · about 836 km a tank

Running cost

KSh 1,168 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,680 for 1,000 km · diesel

KSh 841 / 100 kmKSh 8 a km · KSh 8,406 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,493 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 14,932 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length

4,550 mm

4,918 mm (SUV) / 4,931 mm (Coupe)

4,600 mm (Adventure: 4,610 mm)

Width

1,840 mm

1,983 mm

1,855 mm (Adventure: 1,865 mm)

Height

1,690 mm

1,696 mm

1,685 mm

Wheelbase

2,700 mm

2,895 mm

2,690 mm

Ground clearance

210 mm

210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)

200 mm

Boot space

506 L (1,620 L folded)

770 L (645 L Hybrid, 1,710 L folded)

580 L (1,690 L folded)

Kerb weight

1,610 kg

2,060 kg (2,295 kg Hybrid)

1,570 kg (1,680 kg Hybrid)

Seats

4 or 5

Specifications

Engine

2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G

3.0L V6 Turbo / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 / 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + PHEV

2.0L M20A-FKS Dynamic Force / 2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid

Power

190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)

340 hp to 670 hp (Variant dependent)

171 hp (2.0L) / 222 hp combined (2.5L Hybrid E-Four)

Torque

450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)

450 Nm to 900 Nm

207 Nm (2.0L) / 221 Nm (2.5L Hybrid)

Drivetrain

FWD or i-Activ AWD

Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD

Front-Wheel Drive / Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four

0–100 km/h

8.2 sec

3.3 sec (Turbo GT) – 6.2 sec (Base)

8.1 sec (2.5L Hybrid) / 9.5 sec (2.0L)

Top speed

204 km/h

245 km/h – 300 km/h

200 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

19.5 km/L (2.2D) / 14.5 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)

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)

15.2 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 21.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)

City

16.0 km/L (2.2D) / 11.8 km/L (Petrol)

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)

12.8 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)

Highway

22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 16.8 km/L (Petrol)

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)

17.5 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 22.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)

Tank size

58 L (FWD) / 56 L (AWD)

75 L (Hybrid) / 85 L (Petrol Base & S) / 90 L (GTS / Turbo)

55 L

CO₂ emissions

142 g/km

75 g/km (Hybrid)

138 g/km (2.0L) / 102 g/km (Hybrid)

At a glance

Model

Mazda CX-5 (KF Series)

Porsche Cayenne (E3 9YA Series)

Toyota RAV4 (XA50 Series)

Production years

2017–2023

2019–2023

Body type

5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV

Luxury Performance SUV

5-Door Compact Utility Crossover

Seating capacity

4 or 5

Fuel types

Clean Diesel, Petrol

Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)

Petrol (Dynamic Force), Full Hybrid (THS-II)

Engine sizes

1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)

2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,995 cc (3.0L V6) / 3,996 cc (4.0L V8)

1,986 cc (2.0L M20A-FKS) / 2,487 cc (2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid)

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Automatic (8-Speed Tiptronic S)

Direct Shift-CVT / e-CVT

Drivetrain

FWD or i-Activ AWD

Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD

FWD or Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four

Ground clearance

210 mm

210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)

200 mm

Source market

UK / Japan (RHD)

Japan / UK (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.

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.

Modern TNGA platform entry: Superior chassis rigidity, sharp handling, and excellent ride refinement on local roads.
Sub-2,500 cc KRA duty advantage: All 2.0L Petrol and 2.5L Hybrid variants qualify for the lower 25% excise tax bracket.
High 200 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry estate roads.
21.0 km/L hybrid efficiency: Exceptional fuel savings in heavy Nairobi bumper-to-bumper traffic jams.

What’s not so good

Diesel DPF requires low-SAPS C3 oil.
Firm ride on 19-inch L Package alloy wheels.

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.

High KRA CRSP customs valuation: Substantial import duty investment compared to earlier 4th-gen RAV4 models.
Wind noise at high highway speeds: Minor cabin wind rustle around side mirrors over 120 km/h.