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Mitsubishi RVRMitsubishi OutlanderNissan Dualis / Qashqai
Mandai score
6/10
8/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 2,100,000
KSh 4,200,000
KSh 2,650,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2014-2023
Body type
Compact Hatchbacks
Mid-size SUV
–
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, Manual, CVT
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
RVR G / Black Edition
Outlander 2.4 G 7-Seat / PHEV G Premium 5-Seat
Dualis 20G / Qashqai 1.2 DIG-T / 2.0L N-Connecta
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Nissan Dualis / Qashqai 2.0L
Fuel consumption
15.2 km/L6.6 L/100km combined · about 958 km a tank
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 810 km a tank
15.2 km/L6.6 L/100km combined · about 988 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,493 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 14,932 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,493 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 14,932 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,365 mm
4,695 mm (3rd Gen) / 4,710 mm (4th Gen)
4,394 mm
Width
1,770 mm
1,810 mm (3rd Gen) / 1,862 mm (4th Gen)
1,806 mm
Height
1,630 mm
1,710 mm (3rd Gen) / 1,740 mm (4th Gen)
1,590 mm
Wheelbase
2,670 mm
2,670 mm (3rd Gen) / 2,706 mm (4th Gen)
2,646 mm
Ground clearance
195 mm
190 mm (3rd Gen) / 210 mm (4th Gen)
188 mm
Boot space
419 L (1,219 L with rear seats folded)
550 L (5-seater PHEV) / 128 L (7-seater expanded to 880 L)
430 L (1,598 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,370 kg
1,530 kg (Petrol) / 1,890 kg (PHEV)
1,375 kg
Seats
5
5 or 7
5
Specifications
Engine
1.8L 4J10 MIVEC SOHC 16-Valve Inline-4
2.4L 4B12 MIVEC Petrol / Twin Motor PHEV
2.0L MR20DD 4-Cylinder Petrol / 1.2L DIG-T Turbo
Power
139 hp @ 6,000 rpm
169 hp (Petrol) / 221 hp combined (PHEV)
144 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
172 Nm @ 4,200 rpm
222 Nm (Petrol) / 332 Nm combined (PHEV)
200 Nm @ 4,400 rpm
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive or 4WD (2WD / 4WD Auto / 4WD Lock)
FWD or Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC 4WD)
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i
0–100 km/h
10.5 sec
8.2 sec (PHEV) – 9.8 sec (Petrol)
9.9 sec
Top speed
188 km/h
195 km/h
193 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
15.2 km/L (1.8L FWD) / 13.8 km/L (2.0L 4WD)
13.5 km/L (Petrol) / 20.0+ km/L (PHEV Hybrid mode) / 50.0 km/L (PHEV Combined)
15.2 km/L (2.0L) / 17.5 km/L (1.2T)
City
12.8 km/L (1.8L FWD) / 11.2 km/L (2.0L 4WD)
11.2 km/L (Petrol) / 55–80 km pure EV range (PHEV)
12.8 km/L (2.0L) / 14.5 km/L (1.2T)
Highway
17.5 km/L (1.8L FWD) / 16.0 km/L (2.0L 4WD)
15.8 km/L (Petrol) / 22.0 km/L (PHEV)
18.0 km/L (2.0L) / 20.2 km/L (1.2T)
Tank size
63 L (FWD) / 60 L (4WD)
60 L (Petrol) / 45 L (PHEV)
65 L
CO₂ emissions
152 g/km
148 g/km (Petrol) / 40 g/km (PHEV)
138 g/km
At a glance
Model
Mitsubishi RVR (GA4W Series)
Mitsubishi Outlander (GF / GG / GN Series)
Nissan Dualis / Qashqai (J10 / J11 / J12 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2014–2023
Body type
5-Door Compact Crossover SUV
5-Door 5/7-Seater Crossover SUV
SUV / Crossovers
Seating capacity
5 seats
5 or 7
5
Fuel types
Petrol (MIVEC)
Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Petrol, Diesel
Engine sizes
1,798 cc (1.8L) / 1,998 cc (2.0L)
1,998 cc / 2,359 cc / 2,488 cc
1,197 cc (1.2T) / 1,997 cc (2.0L)
Transmission
INVECS-III 6-Speed Sport Mode CVT
CVT Automatic / Fixed Gear (PHEV)
Automatic (CVT / 6-Speed Manual)
Drivetrain
FWD or Electronically Controlled 4WD
FWD or Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC 4WD)
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i
Ground clearance
195 mm
190 mm (3rd Gen) / 210 mm (4th Gen)
188 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- High 195 mm ground clearance: Easily navigates steep urban speed bumps, deep potholes, and unpaved estate tracks.
- Sub-2,000 cc customs tax advantage: Qualifies for KRA 25% excise duty rate to deliver affordable landed costs.
- Electronically controlled 4WD selector: On-demand 4WD Auto and 4WD Lock modes provide strong wet-weather grip.
- Durable MIVEC powertrain: Simple, naturally aspirated engine design ensures low maintenance overhead.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax bracket savings across all models.
- 50–80 km pure EV zero-emission commuting on PHEV.
- Standard 7-seat layout on petrol variants.
- Comfort-tuned suspension: Absorbs Nairobi estate speed bumps and potholes smoothly.
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA duty advantage: 1.2T and 2.0L engines qualify for 25% excise tax rate.
- All-Mode 4x4-i option: Selectable AWD mode provides extra traction on slippery wet murram roads.
What’s not so good
- CVT responsiveness under load: INVECS-III transmission revs high during steep upcountry climbs.
- Firm rear suspension tuning: Can feel bouncy over corrugated gravel roads when unladen.
- PHEV is strictly a 5-seater due to rear motor battery pack placement under boot floor.
- CVT rubber-band effect under heavy mountain climbs.
- CVT responsiveness: Xtronic CVT requires regular fluid servicing to avoid sluggishness under load.
- Rear legroom: Best suited for young families or medium-height passengers on long journeys.