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Lexus RX 300
Highly comfortable luxury mid-size crossover with smooth 238 hp turbo engine and 200 mm clearance.
Highest rated
Subaru ForesterLexus RX 300
Mandai score
7/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 4,200,000
KSh 5,800,000
Years
2018-2023
2017-2022
Body type
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Forester Touring / Sport / Premium / e-Boxer Advance
RX 300 F Sport / Version L
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Fuel consumption
17.0 km/L5.9 L/100km combined · about 1071 km a tank
11.8 km/L8.5 L/100km combined · about 850 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,335 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 13,351 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,923 / 100 kmKSh 19 a km · KSh 19,234 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,625 mm
4,890 mm
Width
1,815 mm
1,895 mm
Height
1,730 mm
1,690 mm
Wheelbase
2,670 mm
2,790 mm
Ground clearance
220 mm
200 mm
Boot space
520 L (1,775 L folded)
553 L (1,626 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,570 kg
1,890 kg
Seats
5
5 or 7 (RX 300L)
Specifications
Engine
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo
2.0L 8AR-FTS Twin-Scroll Turbo Petrol
Power
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 177 hp (1.8T)
238 hp @ 4,800–5,600 rpm
Torque
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 300 Nm (1.8T)
350 Nm @ 1,650–4,000 rpm
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
0–100 km/h
8.2 sec
9.2 sec
Top speed
204 km/h
200 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.2 km/L (2.5L) / 15.2 km/L (1.8T) / 17.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
11.8 km/L
City
11.8 km/L (2.5L) / 12.5 km/L (1.8T) / 15.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
9.5 km/L
Highway
16.8 km/L (2.5L) / 18.0 km/L (1.8T) / 18.5 km/L (e-Boxer)
14.2 km/L
Tank size
63 L
72 L
CO₂ emissions
152 g/km
189 g/km
At a glance
Model
Subaru Forester (SK Series)
Lexus RX 300 (AL20 Series)
Production years
2018–2023
2017–2022
Body type
SUV / Crossovers
5-Door Mid-Size Luxury SUV
Seating capacity
5
5 or 7 (RX 300L)
Fuel types
Petrol, e-Boxer Hybrid
Petrol
Engine sizes
1,795 cc (1.8T CB18) / 1,995 cc (2.0L e-Boxer) / 2,498 cc (2.5L FB25)
1,998 cc (2.0L Turbo)
Transmission
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
Ground clearance
220 mm
200 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- 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.
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA import duty tax savings.
- Exceptionally quiet, refined cabin with Mark Levinson audio.
- Reliable Toyota 8AR-FTS turbo engine mechanicals.
What’s not so good
- Lineartronic CVT response: CVT engine revs during heavy highway mountain passes.
- EyeSight windshield camera care: Requires specialized recalibration if windscreen is replaced.
- Remote Touch trackpad interface requires patience.
- 6-speed automatic feels traditional compared to 8-speed rivals.