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Range Rover Velar
Avant-garde minimalist design luxury crossover with flush door handles and Touch Pro Duo screen.
Highest rated
Subaru ForesterRange Rover Velar
Mandai score
7/10
7.5/10
Typical price
KSh 4,200,000
KSh 8,200,000
Years
2018-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
–
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Forester Touring / Sport / Premium / e-Boxer Advance
Velar P250 / D240 / P400e R-Dynamic HSE
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Subaru Forester 2.5L / 1.8T / 2.0L e-Boxer
Fuel consumption
17.0 km/L5.9 L/100km combined · about 1071 km a tank
13.2 km/L7.6 L/100km combined · about 1082 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,335 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 13,351 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,719 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 17,194 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,625 mm
4,803 mm
Width
1,815 mm
1,930 mm
Height
1,730 mm
1,665 mm
Wheelbase
2,670 mm
2,874 mm
Ground clearance
220 mm
213 mm (251 mm Air)
Boot space
520 L (1,775 L folded)
673 L (1,731 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,570 kg
1,875 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo
2.0L P250 Turbo Petrol / D240 Diesel / P400e PHEV
Power
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 177 hp (1.8T)
250 hp (P250) / 240 hp (D240) / 404 hp (P400e)
Torque
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 300 Nm (1.8T)
365 Nm (P250) / 500 Nm (D240) / 640 Nm (P400e)
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Intelligent Driveline Dynamics AWD
0–100 km/h
8.2 sec
5.4 sec (P400e) – 7.1 sec (P250)
Top speed
204 km/h
217 km/h – 240 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.2 km/L (2.5L) / 15.2 km/L (1.8T) / 17.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
13.2 km/L (P250) / 15.5 km/L (D240) / 45.0 km/L (P400e PHEV)
City
11.8 km/L (2.5L) / 12.5 km/L (1.8T) / 15.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
10.5 km/L (P250) / 13.0 km/L (D240) / 53 km EV range (P400e)
Highway
16.8 km/L (2.5L) / 18.0 km/L (1.8T) / 18.5 km/L (e-Boxer)
15.2 km/L (P250) / 17.5 km/L (D240) / 26.0 km/L (P400e)
Tank size
63 L
82 L (Petrol) / 60 L (Diesel) / 69 L (PHEV)
CO₂ emissions
152 g/km
154 g/km
At a glance
Model
Subaru Forester (SK Series)
Range Rover Velar (L560 Series)
Production years
2018–2023
2017–2023
Body type
SUV / Crossovers
5-Door Luxury Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol, e-Boxer Hybrid
Petrol, Clean Diesel, PHEV
Engine sizes
1,795 cc (1.8T CB18) / 1,995 cc (2.0L e-Boxer) / 2,498 cc (2.5L FB25)
1,997 cc (2.0L Petrol) / 1,999 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 2,996 cc (3.0L MHEV)
Transmission
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Intelligent Driveline Dynamics AWD
Ground clearance
220 mm
213 mm (251 mm Air)
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.
- Stunning minimalist exterior design with flush door handles.
- Sub-2,000 cc tax bracket advantage across major engine lines.
- Cavernous 673 L cargo capacity.
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.
- Touchscreen controls require familiarization.
- Firm ride on 21-inch R-Dynamic alloy wheels.