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Range Rover VelarToyota RAV4Honda CR-V
Mandai score
7.5/10
9/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 8,200,000
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 4,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2019-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
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
RAV4 2.0 Adventure / 2.5 Hybrid G / Limited E-Four
CR-V 1.5T EX Masterpiece / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
13.2 km/L7.6 L/100km combined · about 1082 km a tank
15.2 km/L6.6 L/100km combined · about 836 km a tank
14.5 km/L6.9 L/100km combined · about 827 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,719 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 17,194 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,493 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 14,932 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,565 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,652 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,803 mm
4,600 mm (Adventure: 4,610 mm)
4,605 mm
Width
1,930 mm
1,855 mm (Adventure: 1,865 mm)
1,855 mm
Height
1,665 mm
1,685 mm
1,680 mm
Wheelbase
2,874 mm
2,690 mm
2,660 mm
Ground clearance
213 mm (251 mm Air)
200 mm
208 mm
Boot space
673 L (1,731 L folded)
580 L (1,690 L folded)
561 L (5-seater) / 150 L (7-seater expanded to 967 L)
Kerb weight
1,875 kg
1,570 kg (1,680 kg Hybrid)
1,580 kg
Seats
5
5
5 or 7
Specifications
Engine
2.0L P250 Turbo Petrol / D240 Diesel / P400e PHEV
2.0L M20A-FKS Dynamic Force / 2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid
1.5L VTEC Turbo / 2.0L-2.4L NA i-VTEC / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
Power
250 hp (P250) / 240 hp (D240) / 404 hp (P400e)
171 hp (2.0L) / 222 hp combined (2.5L Hybrid E-Four)
184 hp to 190 hp (Variant dependent)
Torque
365 Nm (P250) / 500 Nm (D240) / 640 Nm (P400e)
207 Nm (2.0L) / 221 Nm (2.5L Hybrid)
175 Nm to 315 Nm (Electric motor combined torque)
Drivetrain
Intelligent Driveline Dynamics AWD
Front-Wheel Drive / Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
Real Time AWD / FWD
0–100 km/h
5.4 sec (P400e) – 7.1 sec (P250)
8.1 sec (2.5L Hybrid) / 9.5 sec (2.0L)
8.8 sec (1.5T) / 8.6 sec (e:HEV)
Top speed
217 km/h – 240 km/h
200 km/h
200 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
13.2 km/L (P250) / 15.5 km/L (D240) / 45.0 km/L (P400e PHEV)
15.2 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 21.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
14.5 km/L (1.5T) / 13.0 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 21.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
City
10.5 km/L (P250) / 13.0 km/L (D240) / 53 km EV range (P400e)
12.8 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
12.0 km/L (1.5T) / 10.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 20.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
Highway
15.2 km/L (P250) / 17.5 km/L (D240) / 26.0 km/L (P400e)
17.5 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 22.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
16.8 km/L (1.5T) / 15.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 22.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
Tank size
82 L (Petrol) / 60 L (Diesel) / 69 L (PHEV)
55 L
57 L
CO₂ emissions
154 g/km
138 g/km (2.0L) / 102 g/km (Hybrid)
143 g/km (1.5T) / 114 g/km (e:HEV)
At a glance
Model
Range Rover Velar (L560 Series)
Toyota RAV4 (XA50 Series)
Honda CR-V (RW1/RW2 & RT5/RT6 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2019–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Luxury Crossover SUV
5-Door Compact Utility Crossover
5-Door 5/7-Seater Executive SUV
Seating capacity
5
5
5 or 7
Fuel types
Petrol, Clean Diesel, PHEV
Petrol (Dynamic Force), Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Petrol (VTEC Turbo / NA i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Engine sizes
1,997 cc (2.0L Petrol) / 1,999 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 2,996 cc (3.0L MHEV)
1,986 cc (2.0L M20A-FKS) / 2,487 cc (2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid)
1,496 cc / 1,993 cc / 2,354 cc
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Direct Shift-CVT / e-CVT
CVT Automatic / Single-Speed e-CVT
Drivetrain
Intelligent Driveline Dynamics AWD
FWD or Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
FWD or Real Time AWD
Ground clearance
213 mm (251 mm Air)
200 mm
208 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.
- Modern TNGA platform entry: Superior chassis rigidity, sharp handling, and excellent ride refinement on local roads.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA duty advantage: All 2.0L Petrol and 2.5L Hybrid variants qualify for the lower 25% excise tax bracket.
- High 200 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry estate roads.
- 21.0 km/L hybrid efficiency: Exceptional fuel savings in heavy Nairobi bumper-to-bumper traffic jams.
- 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
- Touchscreen controls require familiarization.
- Firm ride on 21-inch R-Dynamic alloy wheels.
- High KRA CRSP customs valuation: Substantial import duty investment compared to earlier 4th-gen RAV4 models.
- Wind noise at high highway speeds: Minor cabin wind rustle around side mirrors over 120 km/h.
- 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.