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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.

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.

Honda CR-V

Premium 5 or 7 seater family SUV with 1.5L VTEC Turbo, bulletproof NA i-VTEC longevity, and 21.0 km/L e:HEV hybrid torque.

Best value

Toyota RAV4Volvo XC60Honda CR-V

Mandai score

9/10

7/10

9/10

Typical price

KSh 4,800,000

KSh 6,800,000

KSh 4,500,000

Years

2019-2023

2017-2023

Body type

Mid-size SUV

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Fuel

Petrol, Hybrid

Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid

Petrol, Hybrid

Transmission

Automatic, CVT

Automatic

Automatic, CVT

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Fuel consumption

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

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

14.5 km/L6.9 L/100km combined · about 827 km a tank

Running cost

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

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

KSh 1,565 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,652 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length

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

4,688 mm

4,605 mm

Width

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

1,902 mm

1,855 mm

Height

1,685 mm

1,658 mm

1,680 mm

Wheelbase

2,690 mm

2,865 mm

2,660 mm

Ground clearance

200 mm

216 mm (250 mm Air)

208 mm

Boot space

580 L (1,690 L folded)

505 L (1,432 L folded)

561 L (5-seater) / 150 L (7-seater expanded to 967 L)

Kerb weight

1,570 kg (1,680 kg Hybrid)

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

1,580 kg

Seats

5 or 7

Specifications

Engine

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

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)

1.5L VTEC Turbo / 2.0L-2.4L NA i-VTEC / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid

Power

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

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

184 hp to 190 hp (Variant dependent)

Torque

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

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

175 Nm to 315 Nm (Electric motor combined torque)

Drivetrain

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

Front-Wheel Drive / BorgWarner AWD / eAWD

Real Time AWD / FWD

0–100 km/h

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

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

8.8 sec (1.5T) / 8.6 sec (e:HEV)

Top speed

200 km/h

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

200 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

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

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

14.5 km/L (1.5T) / 13.0 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 21.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)

City

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

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

12.0 km/L (1.5T) / 10.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 20.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)

Highway

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

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

16.8 km/L (1.5T) / 15.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 22.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)

Tank size

55 L

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

57 L

CO₂ emissions

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

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

143 g/km (1.5T) / 114 g/km (e:HEV)

At a glance

Model

Toyota RAV4 (XA50 Series)

Volvo XC60 (SPA Platform)

Honda CR-V (RW1/RW2 & RT5/RT6 Series)

Production years

2019–2023

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Compact Utility Crossover

5-Door Mid-Size Executive Luxury SUV

5-Door 5/7-Seater Executive SUV

Seating capacity

5 or 7

Fuel types

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

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

Petrol (VTEC Turbo / NA i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)

Engine sizes

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

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

1,496 cc / 1,993 cc / 2,354 cc

Transmission

Direct Shift-CVT / e-CVT

8-Speed Geartronic Automatic

CVT Automatic / Single-Speed e-CVT

Drivetrain

FWD or Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four

FWD or BorgWarner AWD / eAWD (PHEV)

FWD or Real Time AWD

Ground clearance

200 mm

216 mm (up to 250 mm with Air Suspension)

208 mm

Source market

Japan / UK (RHD)

UK / Japan (RHD)

Japan / UK (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.

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 tax bracket advantage: All 1.5T, 2.0L, 2.4L, and Hybrid engines qualify for the lower 25% KRA excise tax rate.
High 208 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry murram tracks.
Earth Dreams 1.5T climbing torque: Maintains altitude power up the Rift Valley escarpment without sluggishness.
Optional 7-seater layout: Provides third-row versatility for growing families without stepping up to a large MPV.

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.

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.

Firm ride on 18-inch Masterpiece alloys: Transmits minor vibrations on corrugated unpaved roads.
CVT engine revs on heavy mountain climbs: Non-hybrid CVT holds elevated engine revs during steep highway passes.