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Nissan X-Trail

Highly practical family crossover available with selectable 4x4-i setups, optional 7 seats, and sub-2,000 cc duty savings.

Best value

Porsche Cayenne

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

Highest rated

Subaru Forester

The ultimate balance of 220 mm ground clearance, Symmetrical AWD, EyeSight driver assist, and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.

Nissan X-TrailPorsche CayenneSubaru Forester

Mandai score

7/10

9/10

7/10

Typical price

KSh 3,450,000

KSh 11,500,000

KSh 4,200,000

Years

2017-2023

2018-2023

Body type

Mid-size SUV

–

Mid-size SUV

Fuel

Petrol, Hybrid

Petrol, Plug-in hybrid

Petrol, Hybrid

Transmission

Automatic, CVT

Automatic

Automatic, CVT

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Fuel consumption

19.8 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1188 km a tank

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

17.0 km/L5.9 L/100km combined · about 1071 km a tank

Running cost

KSh 1,146 / 100 kmKSh 11 a km · KSh 11,463 for 1,000 km · petrol

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

KSh 1,335 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 13,351 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length

4,690 mm

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

4,625 mm

Width

1,820 mm

1,983 mm

1,815 mm

Height

1,740 mm

1,696 mm

1,730 mm

Wheelbase

2,705 mm

2,895 mm

2,670 mm

Ground clearance

210 mm

210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)

220 mm

Boot space

565 L (5-seater) / 135 L (7-seater expanded to 950 L)

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

520 L (1,775 L folded)

Kerb weight

1,570 kg

2,060 kg (2,295 kg Hybrid)

1,570 kg

Seats

5 or 7

4 or 5

Specifications

Engine

2.0L MR20DD 4-Cylinder Petrol / 1.5L VC-Turbo e-Power

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

2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo

Power

147 hp @ 6,000 rpm (2.0L) / 213 hp e-4ORCE combined

340 hp to 670 hp (Variant dependent)

182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 177 hp (1.8T)

Torque

207 Nm @ 4,400 rpm / 330 Nm electric torque

450 Nm to 900 Nm

239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 300 Nm (1.8T)

Drivetrain

FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE AWD

Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

0–100 km/h

10.5 sec (2.0L) / 7.0 sec (e-4ORCE)

3.3 sec (Turbo GT) – 6.2 sec (Base)

8.2 sec

Top speed

190 km/h

245 km/h – 300 km/h

204 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

16.0 km/L (2.0L) / 19.8 km/L (e-Power)

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)

14.2 km/L (2.5L) / 15.2 km/L (1.8T) / 17.0 km/L (e-Boxer)

City

13.5 km/L (2.0L) / 19.0 km/L (e-Power)

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)

11.8 km/L (2.5L) / 12.5 km/L (1.8T) / 15.0 km/L (e-Boxer)

Highway

18.2 km/L (2.0L) / 20.5 km/L (e-Power)

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)

16.8 km/L (2.5L) / 18.0 km/L (1.8T) / 18.5 km/L (e-Boxer)

Tank size

60 L

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

63 L

CO₂ emissions

142 g/km

75 g/km (Hybrid)

152 g/km

At a glance

Model

Nissan X-Trail (T32 / T33 Series)

Porsche Cayenne (E3 9YA Series)

Subaru Forester (SK Series)

Production years

2017–2023

2018–2023

Body type

SUV / Crossovers

Luxury Performance SUV

SUV / Crossovers

Seating capacity

5 or 7

4 or 5

Fuel types

Petrol, Hybrid (e-Power)

Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)

Petrol, e-Boxer Hybrid

Engine sizes

1,497 cc (1.5T e-Power) / 1,997 cc (2.0L MR20DD)

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

1,795 cc (1.8T CB18) / 1,995 cc (2.0L e-Boxer) / 2,498 cc (2.5L FB25)

Transmission

Automatic (CVT / e-CVT)

Automatic (8-Speed Tiptronic S)

Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)

Drivetrain

FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE AWD

Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

Ground clearance

210 mm

210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)

220 mm

Source market

Japan / UK (RHD)

UK / Japan (RHD)

Japan / UK (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good

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).

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.

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.

What’s not so good

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.

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.

Lineartronic CVT response: CVT engine revs during heavy highway mountain passes.
EyeSight windshield camera care: Requires specialized recalibration if windscreen is replaced.