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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
Subaru OutbackLand Rover Discovery Sport
Mandai score
8.5/10
7.5/10
Typical price
KSh 4,150,000
KSh 4,200,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
–
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Outback Limited / Touring / X-Break / XT 2.4 Turbo
Discovery Sport 2.0 TD4 / D180 / 1.5L P300e PHEV
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Subaru Outback 2.5L / 2.4T
Fuel consumption
14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 882 km a tank
16.5 km/L6.1 L/100km combined · about 1073 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,380 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 13,804 for 1,000 km · diesel
Dimensions
Length
4,870 mm
4,597 mm
Width
1,875 mm
1,904 mm
Height
1,675 mm
1,727 mm
Wheelbase
2,745 mm
2,741 mm
Ground clearance
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
212 mm
Boot space
522 L (1,800 L folded)
157 L (7 seats) / 757 L (5 seats expanded to 1,794 L)
Kerb weight
1,620 kg
1,840 kg (P300e: 2,093 kg)
Seats
5
5 or 7 (5+2)
Specifications
Engine
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo
2.0L Ingenium TD4/D180 Diesel / 2.0L P200 Petrol / 1.5L P300e Turbo PHEV
Power
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)
180 hp (D180) / 249 hp (P250) / 309 hp (P300e combined)
Torque
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 376 Nm (2.4T)
430 Nm (D180) / 365 Nm (P250) / 540 Nm (P300e combined)
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
All-Wheel Drive with Terrain Response 2
0–100 km/h
8.6 sec (2.5L) / 6.3 sec (2.4T)
6.6 sec (P300e) – 9.8 sec (D150)
Top speed
210 km/h
209 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.0 km/L (2.5L) / 11.8 km/L (2.4T)
16.5 km/L (2.0L Diesel) / 12.5 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 50.0 km/L equiv. (P300e PHEV)
City
11.2 km/L (2.5L) / 9.2 km/L (2.4T)
14.0 km/L (2.0L Diesel) / 10.2 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 55 km pure EV range (P300e)
Highway
16.5 km/L (2.5L) / 14.5 km/L (2.4T)
18.5 km/L (2.0L Diesel) / 14.8 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 18.0 km/L (P300e hybrid)
Tank size
63 L
65 L (57 L PHEV)
CO₂ emissions
161 g/km
36–44 g/km (P300e WLTP) / 140 g/km (Diesel)
At a glance
Model
Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)
Land Rover Discovery Sport (L550 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Estate Crossover Tourer
5-Door 5+2 Seater Premium Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5
5 or 5+2 (7 seats)
Fuel types
Petrol
Clean Diesel (TD4 / D180), Petrol (Si4 / P200), PHEV (P300e)
Engine sizes
2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)
1,497 cc (1.5L PHEV) / 1,999 cc (2.0L Diesel / Petrol)
Transmission
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
9-Speed ZF Automatic / 8-Speed Automatic (P300e)
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Efficient Driveline AWD with Terrain Response 2
Ground clearance
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
212 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- 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.
- Sub-2,000 cc & Sub-1,500 cc KRA tax advantage: 1.5L and 2.0L engines qualify for standard 25% excise tax bracket.
- 55–60 km Pure EV Range: Allows zero-emission daily commuting in Nairobi traffic without using a drop of petrol.
- 212 mm ground clearance & Terrain Response 2: Easily handles unpaved upcountry tracks and deep potholes.
- 309 hp & 540 Nm combined output: Rapid 6.6-second 0–100 km/h performance.
What’s not so good
- 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.
- Highway fuel consumption drops when battery is depleted (~8.5 L/100 km / 11.8 km/L).
- Battery charging on the move via engine increases fuel consumption.
- Compact 3rd-row legroom: Third-row seats are best suited for children or short city transfers.