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