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Toyota Corolla Touring

Sleek modern station wagon combining TNGA platform handling, 29.0 km/L hybrid efficiency, and sub-1,800 cc KRA duty savings.

Highest ratedBest value

Volvo XC60

Understated mid-size luxury family SUV balancing twin-charged performance, 48V mild hybrid efficiency, 415 hp Polestar tuning, 216 mm ground clearance, and sub-2,000 cc duty savings.

Mercedes-Benz GLC250

Compact luxury crossover with 211 hp turbo power and 4MATIC AWD.

Toyota Corolla TouringVolvo XC60Mercedes-Benz GLC250

Mandai score

8.5/10

7/10

8/10

Typical price

KSh 2,600,000

KSh 6,800,000

KSh 4,800,000

Years

2019-2023

2017-2023

Body type

–

Mid-size SUV

Fuel

Petrol, Hybrid

Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid

Petrol

Transmission

Automatic, CVT

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Fuel consumption

29.0 km/L3.4 L/100km combined · about 1247 km a tank

13.8 km/L7.2 L/100km combined · about 980 km a tank

13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 891 km a tank

Running cost

KSh 783 / 100 kmKSh 8 a km · KSh 7,826 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,645 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,446 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length

4,495 mm

4,688 mm

4,656 mm

Width

1,745 mm

1,902 mm

1,890 mm

Height

1,460 mm

1,658 mm

1,644 mm

Wheelbase

2,640 mm

2,865 mm

2,873 mm

Ground clearance

130 mm (155 mm Trek)

216 mm (250 mm Air)

180 mm

Boot space

392 L (expandable to 800+ L with seats flat)

505 L (1,432 L folded)

550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)

Kerb weight

1,330 kg (Hybrid WxB)

1,815 kg (2,150 kg T8 Recharge)

1,735 kg

Seats

Specifications

Engine

1.8L 2ZR-FXE 4-Cylinder Hybrid / 1.2L 8NR-FTS 4-Cylinder Turbo

2.0L Turbo Petrol (T4/T5) / 2.0L Twin-Charged Petrol (T6) / 2.0L Twin-Turbo Diesel (D3/D4/D5) / 2.0L PHEV (T8) / 48V MHEV (B4/B5/B6)

2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4

Power

122 hp (1.8L Hybrid combined) / 116 hp (1.2L Turbo) / 140 hp (1.8L Petrol)

190 hp (T4/D4) / 250 hp (T5) / 316 hp (T6) / 400 hp (T8) / 415 hp (Polestar Engineered)

211 hp @ 5,500 rpm

Torque

142 Nm (Engine) + 163 Nm (Electric Motor) / 185 Nm (1.2L Turbo)

300 Nm (T4) / 350 Nm (T5) / 400 Nm (D4) / 400 Nm (T6) / 640–709 Nm (T8 PHEV combined)

350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm

Drivetrain

FWD or E-Four Electric AWD

Front-Wheel Drive / BorgWarner AWD / eAWD

4MATIC Permanent AWD

0–100 km/h

10.5 sec (1.8L Hybrid) / 9.9 sec (1.2T)

4.9 sec (T8 400hp) / 4.7 sec (T8 Polestar 415hp) / 5.9 sec (T6) / 6.8 sec (T5) / 7.9 sec (D4)

7.3 sec

Top speed

180 km/h

220 km/h (electronically limited to 180 km/h from 2021)

222 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

29.0 km/L (1.8L Hybrid) / 17.2 km/L (1.2L Turbo) / 15.8 km/L (1.8L Petrol)

13.8 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 18.2 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 38.0 km/L equivalent (T8 PHEV)

13.5 km/L

City

27.5 km/L (1.8L Hybrid) / 14.5 km/L (1.2L Turbo)

11.2 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 15.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 50 km pure EV range (T8 PHEV)

11.0 km/L

Highway

30.5 km/L (1.8L Hybrid) / 19.5 km/L (1.2L Turbo)

16.5 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 20.0 km/L (T8 PHEV hybrid mode)

16.0 km/L

Tank size

43 L (Hybrid) / 50 L (Petrol)

71 L (Petrol/Diesel/MHEV) / 50 L (T8 PHEV)

66 L

CO₂ emissions

89 g/km (Hybrid)

144 g/km (D4) / 49 g/km (T8 PHEV)

152 g/km

At a glance

Model

Toyota Corolla Touring (E210 Series)

Volvo XC60 (SPA Platform)

Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)

Production years

2019–2023

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Premium Station Wagon

5-Door Mid-Size Executive Luxury SUV

5-Door Executive Compact SUV

Seating capacity

Fuel types

Petrol (8NR-FTS Turbo / 2ZR-FAE), Hybrid (2ZR-FXE e-CVT)

Petrol (T4/T5/T6), PHEV (T8), Diesel (D3/D4/D5), Mild Hybrid (B4/B5/B6)

Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)

Engine sizes

1,196 cc (1.2T) / 1,797 cc (1.8L Hybrid / Petrol) / 1,986 cc (2.0L)

1,969 cc (2.0L Drive-E across all variants)

1,991 cc

Transmission

Super CVT-i / e-CVT / 6-Speed iMT Manual

8-Speed Geartronic Automatic

9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) / E-Four AWD

FWD or BorgWarner AWD / eAWD (PHEV)

4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive

Ground clearance

130 mm (Standard) / 155 mm (Trek Edition)

216 mm (up to 250 mm with Air Suspension)

180 mm

Source market

Japan (RHD JDM Spec)

UK / Japan (RHD)

Japan (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good

Outstanding 29.0 km/L fuel efficiency on 1.8L Hybrid: Ultra-low daily running expenses in Nairobi city traffic.
TNGA-C Chassis Handling: Significantly improved ride comfort, cornering precision, and acoustic dampening over older Fielders.
Premium WxB Trim Aesthetics: Dark chrome front grille, 17-inch smoked alloy wheels, synthetic leather sport seats, and HUD projector.
Toyota Safety Sense 2.0: Pre-Collision System with pedestrian detection, Lane Tracing Assist, and Adaptive Cruise Control standard on most trims.

Comprehensive powertrain choice: T-Badged turbo/twin-charged petrols, D-Badged diesels, B-Badged 48V mild hybrids, and T8 PHEVs up to 415 hp.
Sub-2,000 cc KRA duty advantage: The entire 1,969 cc engine family qualifies for Kenya's 25% excise tax bracket.
High 216 mm ground clearance: Easily negotiates deep potholes, estate speed bumps, and rough upcountry murram tracks.
T8 Polestar Engineered performance: 415 hp combined output with Akebono performance brakes and Öhlins adjustable dampers.

Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: 2.0L engine qualifies for 25% excise tax bracket, saving huge customs duties.
Refined 9G-TRONIC transmission: 9 gear ratios deliver smooth acceleration and quiet 1,400 rpm highway cruising.
Prestige cabin craftsmanship: Artico leather upholstery, Burmester surround audio, and MBUX infotainment.

What’s not so good

Lower 130 mm ground clearance: Low front chin overhang requires careful driving over tall estate speed bumps.
Slightly tighter rear boot depth vs. boxy Fielder.

Premium unleaded fuel requirement (91+ octane minimum) on T4, T5, T6 petrol engines.
AdBlue / Diesel Exhaust Fluid replenishment required on D4/D5 diesel models.
High replacement cost for air suspension compressors and high-voltage PHEV battery packs over time.

Firmer ride on 19/20-inch AMG rims: AMG Line low-profile tires transmit road firmness over unpaved estate roads.
Specialized Mercedes maintenance: Demands MB 229.5 spec synthetic oil and specialized Star Diagnostic scanners.