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Toyota RAV4Mitsubishi RVRNissan Dualis / Qashqai
Mandai score
9/10
6/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 2,100,000
KSh 2,650,000
Years
2019-2023
2017-2023
2014-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
Compact Hatchbacks
–
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Automatic, Manual, CVT
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
RAV4 2.0 Adventure / 2.5 Hybrid G / Limited E-Four
RVR G / Black Edition
Dualis 20G / Qashqai 1.2 DIG-T / 2.0L N-Connecta
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Nissan Dualis / Qashqai 2.0L
Fuel consumption
15.2 km/L6.6 L/100km combined · about 836 km a tank
15.2 km/L6.6 L/100km combined · about 958 km a tank
15.2 km/L6.6 L/100km combined · about 988 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,493 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 14,932 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,493 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 14,932 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,493 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 14,932 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,600 mm (Adventure: 4,610 mm)
4,365 mm
4,394 mm
Width
1,855 mm (Adventure: 1,865 mm)
1,770 mm
1,806 mm
Height
1,685 mm
1,630 mm
1,590 mm
Wheelbase
2,690 mm
2,670 mm
2,646 mm
Ground clearance
200 mm
195 mm
188 mm
Boot space
580 L (1,690 L folded)
419 L (1,219 L with rear seats folded)
430 L (1,598 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,570 kg (1,680 kg Hybrid)
1,370 kg
1,375 kg
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L M20A-FKS Dynamic Force / 2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid
1.8L 4J10 MIVEC SOHC 16-Valve Inline-4
2.0L MR20DD 4-Cylinder Petrol / 1.2L DIG-T Turbo
Power
171 hp (2.0L) / 222 hp combined (2.5L Hybrid E-Four)
139 hp @ 6,000 rpm
144 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
207 Nm (2.0L) / 221 Nm (2.5L Hybrid)
172 Nm @ 4,200 rpm
200 Nm @ 4,400 rpm
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive / Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
Front-Wheel Drive or 4WD (2WD / 4WD Auto / 4WD Lock)
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i
0–100 km/h
8.1 sec (2.5L Hybrid) / 9.5 sec (2.0L)
10.5 sec
9.9 sec
Top speed
200 km/h
188 km/h
193 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
15.2 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 21.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
15.2 km/L (1.8L FWD) / 13.8 km/L (2.0L 4WD)
15.2 km/L (2.0L) / 17.5 km/L (1.2T)
City
12.8 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
12.8 km/L (1.8L FWD) / 11.2 km/L (2.0L 4WD)
12.8 km/L (2.0L) / 14.5 km/L (1.2T)
Highway
17.5 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 22.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
17.5 km/L (1.8L FWD) / 16.0 km/L (2.0L 4WD)
18.0 km/L (2.0L) / 20.2 km/L (1.2T)
Tank size
55 L
63 L (FWD) / 60 L (4WD)
65 L
CO₂ emissions
138 g/km (2.0L) / 102 g/km (Hybrid)
152 g/km
138 g/km
At a glance
Model
Toyota RAV4 (XA50 Series)
Mitsubishi RVR (GA4W Series)
Nissan Dualis / Qashqai (J10 / J11 / J12 Series)
Production years
2019–2023
2017–2023
2014–2023
Body type
5-Door Compact Utility Crossover
5-Door Compact Crossover SUV
SUV / Crossovers
Seating capacity
5
5 seats
5
Fuel types
Petrol (Dynamic Force), Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Petrol (MIVEC)
Petrol, Diesel
Engine sizes
1,986 cc (2.0L M20A-FKS) / 2,487 cc (2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid)
1,798 cc (1.8L) / 1,998 cc (2.0L)
1,197 cc (1.2T) / 1,997 cc (2.0L)
Transmission
Direct Shift-CVT / e-CVT
INVECS-III 6-Speed Sport Mode CVT
Automatic (CVT / 6-Speed Manual)
Drivetrain
FWD or Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
FWD or Electronically Controlled 4WD
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i
Ground clearance
200 mm
195 mm
188 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
Japan (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.
- High 195 mm ground clearance: Easily navigates steep urban speed bumps, deep potholes, and unpaved estate tracks.
- Sub-2,000 cc customs tax advantage: Qualifies for KRA 25% excise duty rate to deliver affordable landed costs.
- Electronically controlled 4WD selector: On-demand 4WD Auto and 4WD Lock modes provide strong wet-weather grip.
- Durable MIVEC powertrain: Simple, naturally aspirated engine design ensures low maintenance overhead.
- Comfort-tuned suspension: Absorbs Nairobi estate speed bumps and potholes smoothly.
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA duty advantage: 1.2T and 2.0L engines qualify for 25% excise tax rate.
- All-Mode 4x4-i option: Selectable AWD mode provides extra traction on slippery wet murram roads.
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.
- CVT responsiveness under load: INVECS-III transmission revs high during steep upcountry climbs.
- Firm rear suspension tuning: Can feel bouncy over corrugated gravel roads when unladen.
- CVT responsiveness: Xtronic CVT requires regular fluid servicing to avoid sluggishness under load.
- Rear legroom: Best suited for young families or medium-height passengers on long journeys.