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Mazda CX-5Subaru OutbackNissan X-Trail
Mandai score
7/10
8.5/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 3,200,000
KSh 4,150,000
KSh 3,450,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
CX-5 2.2 XD L Package / 2.0 20S / 2.5 25S
Outback Limited / Touring / X-Break / XT 2.4 Turbo
X-Trail 20X 4WD / Hybrid / e-Power e-4ORCE
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Subaru Outback 2.5L / 2.4T
Nissan X-Trail 2.0L Petrol / e-Power
Fuel consumption
19.5 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1131 km a tank
14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 882 km a tank
19.8 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1188 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,168 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,680 for 1,000 km · diesel
KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,146 / 100 kmKSh 11 a km · KSh 11,463 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,550 mm
4,870 mm
4,690 mm
Width
1,840 mm
1,875 mm
1,820 mm
Height
1,690 mm
1,675 mm
1,740 mm
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
2,745 mm
2,705 mm
Ground clearance
210 mm
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
210 mm
Boot space
506 L (1,620 L folded)
522 L (1,800 L folded)
565 L (5-seater) / 135 L (7-seater expanded to 950 L)
Kerb weight
1,610 kg
1,620 kg
1,570 kg
Seats
5
5
5 or 7
Specifications
Engine
2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo
2.0L MR20DD 4-Cylinder Petrol / 1.5L VC-Turbo e-Power
Power
190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)
147 hp @ 6,000 rpm (2.0L) / 213 hp e-4ORCE combined
Torque
450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 376 Nm (2.4T)
207 Nm @ 4,400 rpm / 330 Nm electric torque
Drivetrain
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE AWD
0–100 km/h
8.2 sec
8.6 sec (2.5L) / 6.3 sec (2.4T)
10.5 sec (2.0L) / 7.0 sec (e-4ORCE)
Top speed
204 km/h
210 km/h
190 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
19.5 km/L (2.2D) / 14.5 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)
14.0 km/L (2.5L) / 11.8 km/L (2.4T)
16.0 km/L (2.0L) / 19.8 km/L (e-Power)
City
16.0 km/L (2.2D) / 11.8 km/L (Petrol)
11.2 km/L (2.5L) / 9.2 km/L (2.4T)
13.5 km/L (2.0L) / 19.0 km/L (e-Power)
Highway
22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 16.8 km/L (Petrol)
16.5 km/L (2.5L) / 14.5 km/L (2.4T)
18.2 km/L (2.0L) / 20.5 km/L (e-Power)
Tank size
58 L (FWD) / 56 L (AWD)
63 L
60 L
CO₂ emissions
142 g/km
161 g/km
142 g/km
At a glance
Model
Mazda CX-5 (KF Series)
Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)
Nissan X-Trail (T32 / T33 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV
Estate Crossover Tourer
SUV / Crossovers
Seating capacity
5
5
5 or 7
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Petrol
Petrol, Hybrid (e-Power)
Engine sizes
1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)
2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)
1,497 cc (1.5T e-Power) / 1,997 cc (2.0L MR20DD)
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
Automatic (CVT / e-CVT)
Drivetrain
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE AWD
Ground clearance
210 mm
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
210 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (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.
- Exceptional long-distance ride comfort: Plush suspension absorbs upcountry road ripples effortlessly.
- High 213–220 mm ground clearance: Easily tackles unpaved murram roads, ruts, and deep puddles.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: Both 2.5L and 2.4T engines qualify for 25% excise tax bracket.
- 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
- Diesel DPF requires low-SAPS C3 oil.
- Firm ride on 19-inch L Package alloy wheels.
- Long 4.87-meter overall length: Requires care when parallel parking in tight Nairobi streets.
- Lineartronic CVT under towing: Demands auxiliary CVT fluid cooler for heavy trailer towing.
- 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.