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Subaru Outback
The definitive estate tourer featuring 213–220 mm ground clearance, exceptional long-distance ride comfort, and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.
Highest ratedBest value
Range Rover VelarSubaru Outback
Mandai score
7.5/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 8,200,000
KSh 4,150,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Velar P250 / D240 / P400e R-Dynamic HSE
Outback Limited / Touring / X-Break / XT 2.4 Turbo
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Subaru Outback 2.5L / 2.4T
Fuel consumption
13.2 km/L7.6 L/100km combined · about 1082 km a tank
14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 882 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,719 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 17,194 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,803 mm
4,870 mm
Width
1,930 mm
1,875 mm
Height
1,665 mm
1,675 mm
Wheelbase
2,874 mm
2,745 mm
Ground clearance
213 mm (251 mm Air)
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
Boot space
673 L (1,731 L folded)
522 L (1,800 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,875 kg
1,620 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L P250 Turbo Petrol / D240 Diesel / P400e PHEV
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo
Power
250 hp (P250) / 240 hp (D240) / 404 hp (P400e)
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)
Torque
365 Nm (P250) / 500 Nm (D240) / 640 Nm (P400e)
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 376 Nm (2.4T)
Drivetrain
Intelligent Driveline Dynamics AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
0–100 km/h
5.4 sec (P400e) – 7.1 sec (P250)
8.6 sec (2.5L) / 6.3 sec (2.4T)
Top speed
217 km/h – 240 km/h
210 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
13.2 km/L (P250) / 15.5 km/L (D240) / 45.0 km/L (P400e PHEV)
14.0 km/L (2.5L) / 11.8 km/L (2.4T)
City
10.5 km/L (P250) / 13.0 km/L (D240) / 53 km EV range (P400e)
11.2 km/L (2.5L) / 9.2 km/L (2.4T)
Highway
15.2 km/L (P250) / 17.5 km/L (D240) / 26.0 km/L (P400e)
16.5 km/L (2.5L) / 14.5 km/L (2.4T)
Tank size
82 L (Petrol) / 60 L (Diesel) / 69 L (PHEV)
63 L
CO₂ emissions
154 g/km
161 g/km
At a glance
Model
Range Rover Velar (L560 Series)
Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Luxury Crossover SUV
Estate Crossover Tourer
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol, Clean Diesel, PHEV
Petrol
Engine sizes
1,997 cc (2.0L Petrol) / 1,999 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 2,996 cc (3.0L MHEV)
2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
Drivetrain
Intelligent Driveline Dynamics AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Ground clearance
213 mm (251 mm Air)
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
Source market
UK / Japan (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.
- 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.
What’s not so good
- Touchscreen controls require familiarization.
- Firm ride on 21-inch R-Dynamic alloy wheels.
- 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.