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Subaru ForesterToyota HarrierMazda CX-5
Mandai score
7/10
9/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 4,200,000
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 3,200,000
Years
2018-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Forester Touring / Sport / Premium / e-Boxer Advance
Harrier 2.0 Progressive / 2.5 Hybrid E-Four / Z Leather Package
CX-5 2.2 XD L Package / 2.0 20S / 2.5 25S
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
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
12.3 km/L8.1 L/100km combined · about 738 km a tank
19.5 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1131 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,335 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 13,351 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,845 / 100 kmKSh 18 a km · KSh 18,452 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,168 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,680 for 1,000 km · diesel
Dimensions
Length
4,625 mm
4,725 mm (XU60) / 4,740 mm (XU80)
4,550 mm
Width
1,815 mm
1,835 mm (XU60) / 1,855 mm (XU80)
1,840 mm
Height
1,730 mm
1,690 mm (XU60) / 1,660 mm (XU80)
1,690 mm
Wheelbase
2,670 mm
2,660 mm (XU60) / 2,690 mm (XU80)
2,700 mm
Ground clearance
220 mm
190 mm (XU60) / 195 mm (XU80)
210 mm
Boot space
520 L (1,775 L folded)
456 L (1,150 L folded)
506 L (1,620 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,570 kg
1,580 kg (1,750 kg Hybrid)
1,610 kg
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo
2.0L 3ZR-FAE / 2.0L 8AR-FTS Turbo / 2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid
2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G
Power
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 177 hp (1.8T)
151 hp (2.0L) / 227 hp (2.0T) / 222 hp combined (2.5L Hybrid)
190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)
Torque
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 300 Nm (1.8T)
193 Nm (2.0L) / 350 Nm (2.0T) / 221 Nm (2.5L Hybrid)
450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Front-Wheel Drive / Dynamic Torque Control AWD / E-Four
FWD or i-Activ AWD
0–100 km/h
8.2 sec
7.2 sec (2.0T) / 7.9 sec (2.5L Hybrid) / 10.2 sec (2.0L)
8.2 sec
Top speed
204 km/h
200 km/h
204 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.2 km/L (2.5L) / 15.2 km/L (1.8T) / 17.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
13.0 km/L (2.0L NA) / 12.5 km/L (2.0T) / 21.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
19.5 km/L (2.2D) / 14.5 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)
City
11.8 km/L (2.5L) / 12.5 km/L (1.8T) / 15.0 km/L (e-Boxer)
11.0 km/L (2.0L NA) / 10.2 km/L (2.0T) / 19.5 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
16.0 km/L (2.2D) / 11.8 km/L (Petrol)
Highway
16.8 km/L (2.5L) / 18.0 km/L (1.8T) / 18.5 km/L (e-Boxer)
15.0 km/L (2.0L NA) / 14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 22.5 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 16.8 km/L (Petrol)
Tank size
63 L
60 L (Petrol) / 55 L (Hybrid)
58 L (FWD) / 56 L (AWD)
CO₂ emissions
152 g/km
148 g/km (2.0L) / 106 g/km (Hybrid)
142 g/km
At a glance
Model
Subaru Forester (SK Series)
Toyota Harrier (XU60 & XU80 Series)
Mazda CX-5 (KF Series)
Production years
2018–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
SUV / Crossovers
5-Door Luxury Executive Crossover
5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol, e-Boxer Hybrid
Petrol, Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Engine sizes
1,795 cc (1.8T CB18) / 1,995 cc (2.0L e-Boxer) / 2,498 cc (2.5L FB25)
1,986 cc (2.0L) / 1,998 cc (2.0T) / 2,493 cc (2.5L Hybrid)
1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)
Transmission
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
Direct Shift CVT / 6-Speed ECT / e-CVT
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
FWD or Dynamic Torque Control AWD / E-Four
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Ground clearance
220 mm
190 mm (XU60) / 195 mm (XU80)
210 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
Japan (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.
- Unrivaled corporate prestige: A recognized luxury status symbol across Nairobi and estate developments.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA duty advantage: All 2.0L, 2.0T, and 2.5L Hybrid engines qualify for the 25% excise tax bracket.
- 227 hp 2.0L Turbo power (8AR-FTS): Delivers punchy, sporty acceleration that local driving enthusiasts love.
- 21.0 km/L THS-II hybrid efficiency: Exceptional fuel savings in heavy urban traffic jams.
- High 210 mm ground clearance handles unpaved roads and potholes easily.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA import duty tax bracket advantage.
- Massive 450 Nm torque on 2.2L diesel.
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.
- 2.0L NA can feel underpowered when loaded: Naturally aspirated 3ZR-FAE laboring on steep Limuru highway inclines.
- Electrochromic sunroof replacement cost: 4th Gen dimming glass roof requires specialized OEM glass care.
- Diesel DPF requires low-SAPS C3 oil.
- Firm ride on 19-inch L Package alloy wheels.