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Porsche MacanNissan X-TrailRange Rover Velar
Mandai score
9/10
7/10
7.5/10
Typical price
KSh 7,800,000
KSh 3,450,000
KSh 8,200,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
–
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Macan Base / Macan T / Macan S / Macan GTS / Turbo
X-Trail 20X 4WD / Hybrid / e-Power e-4ORCE
Velar P250 / D240 / P400e R-Dynamic HSE
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Nissan X-Trail 2.0L Petrol / e-Power
Fuel consumption
12.2 km/L8.2 L/100km combined · about 793 km a tank
19.8 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1188 km a tank
13.2 km/L7.6 L/100km combined · about 1082 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,860 / 100 kmKSh 19 a km · KSh 18,603 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,146 / 100 kmKSh 11 a km · KSh 11,463 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,719 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 17,194 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,696 mm
4,690 mm
4,803 mm
Width
1,923 mm
1,820 mm
1,930 mm
Height
1,624 mm
1,740 mm
1,665 mm
Wheelbase
2,807 mm
2,705 mm
2,874 mm
Ground clearance
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
210 mm
213 mm (251 mm Air)
Boot space
488 L (1,503 L folded)
565 L (5-seater) / 135 L (7-seater expanded to 950 L)
673 L (1,731 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,795 kg
1,570 kg
1,875 kg
Seats
5
5 or 7
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 Petrol
2.0L MR20DD 4-Cylinder Petrol / 1.5L VC-Turbo e-Power
2.0L P250 Turbo Petrol / D240 Diesel / P400e PHEV
Power
252 hp to 440 hp (Variant dependent)
147 hp @ 6,000 rpm (2.0L) / 213 hp e-4ORCE combined
250 hp (P250) / 240 hp (D240) / 404 hp (P400e)
Torque
370 Nm to 550 Nm
207 Nm @ 4,400 rpm / 330 Nm electric torque
365 Nm (P250) / 500 Nm (D240) / 640 Nm (P400e)
Drivetrain
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE AWD
Intelligent Driveline Dynamics AWD
0–100 km/h
4.3 sec (GTS/Turbo) – 6.5 sec (Base)
10.5 sec (2.0L) / 7.0 sec (e-4ORCE)
5.4 sec (P400e) – 7.1 sec (P250)
Top speed
227 km/h – 272 km/h
190 km/h
217 km/h – 240 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
12.2 km/L (2.0T) / 10.0 km/L (Macan S) / 8.8 km/L (GTS)
16.0 km/L (2.0L) / 19.8 km/L (e-Power)
13.2 km/L (P250) / 15.5 km/L (D240) / 45.0 km/L (P400e PHEV)
City
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.2 km/L (Macan S) / 7.0 km/L (GTS)
13.5 km/L (2.0L) / 19.0 km/L (e-Power)
10.5 km/L (P250) / 13.0 km/L (D240) / 53 km EV range (P400e)
Highway
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.2 km/L (Macan S) / 10.8 km/L (GTS)
18.2 km/L (2.0L) / 20.5 km/L (e-Power)
15.2 km/L (P250) / 17.5 km/L (D240) / 26.0 km/L (P400e)
Tank size
65 L (75 L optional)
60 L
82 L (Petrol) / 60 L (Diesel) / 69 L (PHEV)
CO₂ emissions
172 g/km
142 g/km
154 g/km
At a glance
Model
Porsche Macan (95B Series)
Nissan X-Trail (T32 / T33 Series)
Range Rover Velar (L560 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Compact Luxury Performance SUV
SUV / Crossovers
5-Door Luxury Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5
5 or 7
5
Fuel types
Petrol
Petrol, Hybrid (e-Power)
Petrol, Clean Diesel, PHEV
Engine sizes
1,984 cc (2.0T) / 2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,997 cc (3.0L V6)
1,497 cc (1.5T e-Power) / 1,997 cc (2.0L MR20DD)
1,997 cc (2.0L Petrol) / 1,999 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 2,996 cc (3.0L MHEV)
Transmission
Automatic (7-Speed PDK Dual-Clutch)
Automatic (CVT / e-CVT)
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE AWD
Intelligent Driveline Dynamics AWD
Ground clearance
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
210 mm
213 mm (251 mm Air)
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Sub-2,500 cc import duty advantage: 2.0T engine qualifies for 25% KRA excise tax rate.
- Shared EA888 engine block: Practical parts sourcing and local maintenance in Nairobi.
- Lightning-fast 7-speed PDK transmission: Instant gearshifts deliver true Porsche sports car feel.
- 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).
- Stunning minimalist exterior design with flush door handles.
- Sub-2,000 cc tax bracket advantage across major engine lines.
- Cavernous 673 L cargo capacity.
What’s not so good
- Firm sports-tuned ride on 20-inch wheels: Transmits road texture over unpaved corrugated tracks.
- Compact rear legroom: Rearest cabin space best suited for medium-height adult passengers.
- 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.
- Touchscreen controls require familiarization.
- Firm ride on 21-inch R-Dynamic alloy wheels.