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Nissan X-TrailSubaru OutbackHonda CR-V
Mandai score
7/10
8.5/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 3,450,000
KSh 4,150,000
KSh 4,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
–
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
X-Trail 20X 4WD / Hybrid / e-Power e-4ORCE
Outback Limited / Touring / X-Break / XT 2.4 Turbo
CR-V 1.5T EX Masterpiece / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Nissan X-Trail 2.0L Petrol / e-Power
Subaru Outback 2.5L / 2.4T
Fuel consumption
19.8 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1188 km a tank
14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 882 km a tank
14.5 km/L6.9 L/100km combined · about 827 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,146 / 100 kmKSh 11 a km · KSh 11,463 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,565 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,652 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,690 mm
4,870 mm
4,605 mm
Width
1,820 mm
1,875 mm
1,855 mm
Height
1,740 mm
1,675 mm
1,680 mm
Wheelbase
2,705 mm
2,745 mm
2,660 mm
Ground clearance
210 mm
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
208 mm
Boot space
565 L (5-seater) / 135 L (7-seater expanded to 950 L)
522 L (1,800 L folded)
561 L (5-seater) / 150 L (7-seater expanded to 967 L)
Kerb weight
1,570 kg
1,620 kg
1,580 kg
Seats
5 or 7
5
5 or 7
Specifications
Engine
2.0L MR20DD 4-Cylinder Petrol / 1.5L VC-Turbo e-Power
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo
1.5L VTEC Turbo / 2.0L-2.4L NA i-VTEC / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
Power
147 hp @ 6,000 rpm (2.0L) / 213 hp e-4ORCE combined
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)
184 hp to 190 hp (Variant dependent)
Torque
207 Nm @ 4,400 rpm / 330 Nm electric torque
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 376 Nm (2.4T)
175 Nm to 315 Nm (Electric motor combined torque)
Drivetrain
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Real Time AWD / FWD
0–100 km/h
10.5 sec (2.0L) / 7.0 sec (e-4ORCE)
8.6 sec (2.5L) / 6.3 sec (2.4T)
8.8 sec (1.5T) / 8.6 sec (e:HEV)
Top speed
190 km/h
210 km/h
200 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
16.0 km/L (2.0L) / 19.8 km/L (e-Power)
14.0 km/L (2.5L) / 11.8 km/L (2.4T)
14.5 km/L (1.5T) / 13.0 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 21.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
City
13.5 km/L (2.0L) / 19.0 km/L (e-Power)
11.2 km/L (2.5L) / 9.2 km/L (2.4T)
12.0 km/L (1.5T) / 10.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 20.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
Highway
18.2 km/L (2.0L) / 20.5 km/L (e-Power)
16.5 km/L (2.5L) / 14.5 km/L (2.4T)
16.8 km/L (1.5T) / 15.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 22.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
Tank size
60 L
63 L
57 L
CO₂ emissions
142 g/km
161 g/km
143 g/km (1.5T) / 114 g/km (e:HEV)
At a glance
Model
Nissan X-Trail (T32 / T33 Series)
Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)
Honda CR-V (RW1/RW2 & RT5/RT6 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
SUV / Crossovers
Estate Crossover Tourer
5-Door 5/7-Seater Executive SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 7
5
5 or 7
Fuel types
Petrol, Hybrid (e-Power)
Petrol
Petrol (VTEC Turbo / NA i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Engine sizes
1,497 cc (1.5T e-Power) / 1,997 cc (2.0L MR20DD)
2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)
1,496 cc / 1,993 cc / 2,354 cc
Transmission
Automatic (CVT / e-CVT)
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
CVT Automatic / Single-Speed e-CVT
Drivetrain
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
FWD or Real Time AWD
Ground clearance
210 mm
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
208 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
Japan / UK (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).
- 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.
- Sub-2,500 cc tax bracket advantage: All 1.5T, 2.0L, 2.4L, and Hybrid engines qualify for the lower 25% KRA excise tax rate.
- High 208 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry murram tracks.
- Earth Dreams 1.5T climbing torque: Maintains altitude power up the Rift Valley escarpment without sluggishness.
- Optional 7-seater layout: Provides third-row versatility for growing families without stepping up to a large MPV.
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.
- 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.
- Firm ride on 18-inch Masterpiece alloys: Transmits minor vibrations on corrugated unpaved roads.
- CVT engine revs on heavy mountain climbs: Non-hybrid CVT holds elevated engine revs during steep highway passes.