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Subaru OutbackSubaru Levorg
Mandai score
8.5/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 4,150,000
KSh 2,650,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
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Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Outback Limited / Touring / X-Break / XT 2.4 Turbo
Levorg 1.6 GT-S EyeSight / 2.0 STI Sport / 1.8 STI Sport EX
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Fuel consumption
14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 882 km a tank
17.4 km/L5.7 L/100km combined · about 1044 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,304 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 13,044 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,870 mm
4,690 mm
Width
1,875 mm
1,795 mm
Height
1,675 mm
1,490 mm
Wheelbase
2,745 mm
2,670 mm
Ground clearance
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
145 mm
Boot space
522 L (1,800 L folded)
561 L (1,446 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,620 kg
1,560 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo
2.0L FA20 DIT Turbo / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo Boxer
Power
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)
300 hp @ 5,600 rpm (2.0T) / 177 hp (1.8T)
Torque
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 376 Nm (2.4T)
400 Nm @ 2,000–4,800 rpm (2.0T) / 300 Nm (1.8T)
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
0–100 km/h
8.6 sec (2.5L) / 6.3 sec (2.4T)
5.5 sec (2.0T) / 7.8 sec (1.8T)
Top speed
210 km/h
240 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.0 km/L (2.5L) / 11.8 km/L (2.4T)
13.2 km/L (2.0T) / 16.5 km/L (1.8T) / 17.4 km/L (1.6T)
City
11.2 km/L (2.5L) / 9.2 km/L (2.4T)
10.5 km/L (2.0T) / 13.8 km/L (1.8T) / 14.5 km/L (1.6T)
Highway
16.5 km/L (2.5L) / 14.5 km/L (2.4T)
15.8 km/L (2.0T) / 18.5 km/L (1.8T) / 19.8 km/L (1.6T)
Tank size
63 L
60 L
CO₂ emissions
161 g/km
164 g/km
At a glance
Model
Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)
Subaru Levorg (VM / VN Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Estate Crossover Tourer
Sport Station Wagon
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol
Petrol (DIT Turbo)
Engine sizes
2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)
1,599 cc (1.6T) / 1,795 cc (1.8T) / 1,998 cc (2.0T)
Transmission
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
Automatic (Lineartronic / Sport Lineartronic CVT)
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Ground clearance
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
145 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
Japan (RHD JDM spec)
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.
- Raw 300 hp WRX turbo performance (2.0T): 0–100 km/h in 5.5 seconds with 400 Nm torque.
- Practical 561 L estate boot: Carries massive family luggage while delivering sports car speed.
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA duty advantage: 1.6T, 1.8T, and 2.0T engines qualify for 25% excise tax rate.
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.
- 145 mm ground clearance: Mind steep estate speed bumps and rough unpaved roads.
- Requires 95+ octane high-octane petrol: High-strung DIT turbo engines demand premium fuel.