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Porsche Cayenne

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

Subaru Forester

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

Honda CR-V

Premium 5 or 7 seater family SUV with 1.5L VTEC Turbo, bulletproof NA i-VTEC longevity, and 21.0 km/L e:HEV hybrid torque.

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Porsche CayenneSubaru ForesterHonda CR-V

Mandai score

9/10

7/10

9/10

Typical price

KSh 11,500,000

KSh 4,200,000

KSh 4,500,000

Years

2017-2023

2018-2023

2017-2023

Body type

–

Mid-size SUV

–

Fuel

Petrol, Plug-in hybrid

Petrol, Hybrid

Transmission

Automatic

Automatic, CVT

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Standard

Subaru Forester 2.5L / 1.8T / 2.0L e-Boxer

Fuel consumption

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

14.5 km/L6.9 L/100km combined · about 827 km a tank

Running cost

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

KSh 1,565 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,652 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length

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

4,625 mm

4,605 mm

Width

1,983 mm

1,815 mm

1,855 mm

Height

1,696 mm

1,730 mm

1,680 mm

Wheelbase

2,895 mm

2,670 mm

2,660 mm

Ground clearance

210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)

220 mm

208 mm

Boot space

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

520 L (1,775 L folded)

561 L (5-seater) / 150 L (7-seater expanded to 967 L)

Kerb weight

2,060 kg (2,295 kg Hybrid)

1,570 kg

1,580 kg

Seats

4 or 5

5 or 7

Specifications

Engine

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

1.5L VTEC Turbo / 2.0L-2.4L NA i-VTEC / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid

Power

340 hp to 670 hp (Variant dependent)

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

184 hp to 190 hp (Variant dependent)

Torque

450 Nm to 900 Nm

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

175 Nm to 315 Nm (Electric motor combined torque)

Drivetrain

Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

Real Time AWD / FWD

0–100 km/h

3.3 sec (Turbo GT) – 6.2 sec (Base)

8.2 sec

8.8 sec (1.5T) / 8.6 sec (e:HEV)

Top speed

245 km/h – 300 km/h

204 km/h

200 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

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)

14.5 km/L (1.5T) / 13.0 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 21.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)

City

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)

12.0 km/L (1.5T) / 10.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 20.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)

Highway

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)

16.8 km/L (1.5T) / 15.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 22.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)

Tank size

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

63 L

57 L

CO₂ emissions

75 g/km (Hybrid)

152 g/km

143 g/km (1.5T) / 114 g/km (e:HEV)

At a glance

Model

Porsche Cayenne (E3 9YA Series)

Subaru Forester (SK Series)

Honda CR-V (RW1/RW2 & RT5/RT6 Series)

Production years

2017–2023

2018–2023

2017–2023

Body type

Luxury Performance SUV

SUV / Crossovers

5-Door 5/7-Seater Executive SUV

Seating capacity

4 or 5

5 or 7

Fuel types

Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)

Petrol, e-Boxer Hybrid

Petrol (VTEC Turbo / NA i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)

Engine sizes

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)

1,496 cc / 1,993 cc / 2,354 cc

Transmission

Automatic (8-Speed Tiptronic S)

Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)

CVT Automatic / Single-Speed e-CVT

Drivetrain

Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

FWD or Real Time AWD

Ground clearance

210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)

220 mm

208 mm

Source market

UK / Japan (RHD)

Japan / UK (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good

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.

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

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.

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.