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Toyota RAV4

Modern TNGA platform entry offering supreme utility options, 200 mm ground clearance, Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD, and 21.0 km/L hybrid efficiency.

Highest rated

BMW X3

Versatile premium compact SUV combining intelligent xDrive AWD, 204 mm ground clearance, 16.2 km/L diesel efficiency, and sub-2,000 cc duty savings.

Mazda CX-5

A dominant crossover in Kenya balancing Kodo styling, 210 mm ground clearance, and 19.5 km/L diesel efficiency.

Best value

Toyota RAV4BMW X3Mazda CX-5

Mandai score

9/10

8/10

7/10

Typical price

KSh 4,800,000

KSh 4,900,000

KSh 3,200,000

Years

2019-2023

2017-2023

Body type

Mid-size SUV

Fuel

Petrol, Hybrid

Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid

Petrol, Diesel

Transmission

Automatic, CVT

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Fuel consumption

15.2 km/L6.6 L/100km combined · about 836 km a tank

16.2 km/L6.2 L/100km combined · about 1102 km a tank

19.5 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1131 km a tank

Running cost

KSh 1,493 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 14,932 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,406 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 14,059 for 1,000 km · diesel

KSh 1,168 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,680 for 1,000 km · diesel

Dimensions

Length

4,600 mm (Adventure: 4,610 mm)

4,708 mm

4,550 mm

Width

1,855 mm (Adventure: 1,865 mm)

1,891 mm

1,840 mm

Height

1,685 mm

1,676 mm

1,690 mm

Wheelbase

2,690 mm

2,864 mm

2,700 mm

Ground clearance

200 mm

204 mm

210 mm

Boot space

580 L (1,690 L folded)

550 L (1,600 L folded; 450 L on xDrive30e PHEV)

506 L (1,620 L folded)

Kerb weight

1,570 kg (1,680 kg Hybrid)

1,750 kg (xDrive20d) / 1,990 kg (xDrive30e PHEV)

1,610 kg

Seats

Specifications

Engine

2.0L M20A-FKS Dynamic Force / 2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid

2.0L B47 Turbo Diesel / 2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol / 3.0L B58 Turbo Inline-6

2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G

Power

171 hp (2.0L) / 222 hp combined (2.5L Hybrid E-Four)

190 hp (20d) / 252 hp (30i) / 292 hp combined (30e PHEV) / 382 hp (M40i)

190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)

Torque

207 Nm (2.0L) / 221 Nm (2.5L Hybrid)

400 Nm (20d) / 350 Nm (30i) / 420 Nm (30e PHEV) / 500 Nm (M40i)

450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive / Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four

Intelligent xDrive AWD

FWD or i-Activ AWD

0–100 km/h

8.1 sec (2.5L Hybrid) / 9.5 sec (2.0L)

8.0 sec (20d) / 6.3 sec (30i) / 6.1 sec (30e PHEV) / 4.5 sec (M40i)

8.2 sec

Top speed

200 km/h

213 km/h – 250 km/h

204 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

15.2 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 21.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)

16.2 km/L (xDrive20d) / 12.8 km/L (xDrive30i) / 41.0 km/L equiv. (xDrive30e) / 10.8 km/L (M40i)

19.5 km/L (2.2D) / 14.5 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)

City

12.8 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)

13.8 km/L (xDrive20d) / 10.2 km/L (xDrive30i) / 45 km EV range (xDrive30e) / 8.5 km/L (M40i)

16.0 km/L (2.2D) / 11.8 km/L (Petrol)

Highway

17.5 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 22.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)

18.5 km/L (xDrive20d) / 15.0 km/L (xDrive30i) / 16.5 km/L hybrid mode (xDrive30e) / 12.8 km/L (M40i)

22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 16.8 km/L (Petrol)

Tank size

55 L

68 L (50 L xDrive30e PHEV)

58 L (FWD) / 56 L (AWD)

CO₂ emissions

138 g/km (2.0L) / 102 g/km (Hybrid)

138 g/km (20d) / 49 g/km (30e PHEV)

142 g/km

At a glance

Model

Toyota RAV4 (XA50 Series)

BMW X3 (G01 Series)

Mazda CX-5 (KF Series)

Production years

2019–2023

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Compact Utility Crossover

5-Door Premium Compact Crossover

5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV

Seating capacity

Fuel types

Petrol (Dynamic Force), Full Hybrid (THS-II)

Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)

Clean Diesel, Petrol

Engine sizes

1,986 cc (2.0L M20A-FKS) / 2,487 cc (2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid)

1,995 cc (2.0D) / 1,998 cc (2.0T / 2.0T PHEV) / 2,998 cc (3.0T M40i)

1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)

Transmission

Direct Shift-CVT / e-CVT

8-Speed Steptronic Automatic

6-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

FWD or Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four

Intelligent xDrive AWD

FWD or i-Activ AWD

Ground clearance

200 mm

204 mm

210 mm

Source market

Japan / UK (RHD)

UK / Japan / South Africa (RHD)

UK / Japan (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good

Modern TNGA platform entry: Superior chassis rigidity, sharp handling, and excellent ride refinement on local roads.
Sub-2,500 cc KRA duty advantage: All 2.0L Petrol and 2.5L Hybrid variants qualify for the lower 25% excise tax bracket.
High 200 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry estate roads.
21.0 km/L hybrid efficiency: Exceptional fuel savings in heavy Nairobi bumper-to-bumper traffic jams.

Sub-2,000 cc KRA tax advantage: 2.0L diesel (20d), 2.0L petrol (30i), and 2.0L PHEV (30e) all qualify for KRA's 25% excise tax rate.
204 mm ground clearance: Confidently negotiates estate speed bumps, potholes, and unpaved upcountry roads.
Practical 550 L boot space: Generous cargo capacity expanding to 1,600 L with 40:20:40 split rear seats.
16.2 km/L xDrive20d fuel efficiency: Ideal for long-distance highway travel (e.g. Nairobi to Mombasa or Kisumu).

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

High KRA CRSP customs valuation: Substantial import duty investment compared to earlier 4th-gen RAV4 models.
Wind noise at high highway speeds: Minor cabin wind rustle around side mirrors over 120 km/h.

Firm ride on 20-inch M Sport alloys over rough corrugated gravel tracks.
Reduced boot floor height on xDrive30e PHEV (450 L) due to rear high-voltage battery placement.

Diesel DPF requires low-SAPS C3 oil.
Firm ride on 19-inch L Package alloy wheels.