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Range Rover Velar
Avant-garde minimalist design luxury crossover with flush door handles and Touch Pro Duo screen.
Highest rated
Range Rover VelarNissan X-TrailSubaru Forester
Mandai score
7.5/10
7/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 8,200,000
KSh 3,450,000
KSh 4,200,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2018-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Velar P250 / D240 / P400e R-Dynamic HSE
X-Trail 20X 4WD / Hybrid / e-Power e-4ORCE
Forester Touring / Sport / Premium / e-Boxer Advance
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Nissan X-Trail 2.0L Petrol / e-Power
Subaru Forester 2.5L / 1.8T / 2.0L e-Boxer
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
17.0 km/L5.9 L/100km combined · about 1071 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 1,335 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 13,351 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,803 mm
4,690 mm
4,625 mm
Width
1,930 mm
1,820 mm
1,815 mm
Height
1,665 mm
1,740 mm
1,730 mm
Wheelbase
2,874 mm
2,705 mm
2,670 mm
Ground clearance
213 mm (251 mm Air)
210 mm
220 mm
Boot space
673 L (1,731 L folded)
565 L (5-seater) / 135 L (7-seater expanded to 950 L)
520 L (1,775 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,875 kg
1,570 kg
1,570 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
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo
Power
250 hp (P250) / 240 hp (D240) / 404 hp (P400e)
147 hp @ 6,000 rpm (2.0L) / 213 hp e-4ORCE combined
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 177 hp (1.8T)
Torque
365 Nm (P250) / 500 Nm (D240) / 640 Nm (P400e)
207 Nm @ 4,400 rpm / 330 Nm electric torque
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 300 Nm (1.8T)
Drivetrain
Intelligent Driveline Dynamics AWD
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
0–100 km/h
5.4 sec (P400e) – 7.1 sec (P250)
10.5 sec (2.0L) / 7.0 sec (e-4ORCE)
8.2 sec
Top speed
217 km/h – 240 km/h
190 km/h
204 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)
14.2 km/L (2.5L) / 15.2 km/L (1.8T) / 17.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
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)
11.8 km/L (2.5L) / 12.5 km/L (1.8T) / 15.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
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)
16.8 km/L (2.5L) / 18.0 km/L (1.8T) / 18.5 km/L (e-Boxer)
Tank size
82 L (Petrol) / 60 L (Diesel) / 69 L (PHEV)
60 L
63 L
CO₂ emissions
154 g/km
142 g/km
152 g/km
At a glance
Model
Range Rover Velar (L560 Series)
Nissan X-Trail (T32 / T33 Series)
Subaru Forester (SK Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2018–2023
Body type
5-Door Luxury Crossover SUV
SUV / Crossovers
SUV / Crossovers
Seating capacity
5
5 or 7
5
Fuel types
Petrol, Clean Diesel, PHEV
Petrol, Hybrid (e-Power)
Petrol, e-Boxer Hybrid
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)
1,795 cc (1.8T CB18) / 1,995 cc (2.0L e-Boxer) / 2,498 cc (2.5L FB25)
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Automatic (CVT / e-CVT)
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
Drivetrain
Intelligent Driveline Dynamics AWD
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Ground clearance
213 mm (251 mm Air)
210 mm
220 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Japan / UK (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).
- 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
- 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.
- Lineartronic CVT response: CVT engine revs during heavy highway mountain passes.
- EyeSight windshield camera care: Requires specialized recalibration if windscreen is replaced.