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Volkswagen Touareg

Flagship heavy luxury SUV sharing engineering underpinnings with Porsche Cayenne and Audi Q7, featuring Innovision Cockpit and 258 mm air suspension clearance.

BMW X6 M Sport

Iconic luxury sports activity coupe with M aerodynamic styling and xDrive AWD.

Audi Q7

Pinnacle 7-seater German luxury SUV combining MLB Evo chassis lightness, adaptive air suspension, and Quattro AWD.

Best value

Volkswagen TouaregBMW X6 M SportAudi Q7

Mandai score

8/10

8.5/10

Typical price

KSh 9,500,000

KSh 8,500,000

KSh 6,800,000

Years

2017-2023

Fuel

Petrol, Diesel

Transmission

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Fuel consumption

14.5 km/L6.9 L/100km combined · about 1088 km a tank

14.8 km/L6.8 L/100km combined · about 1184 km a tank

12.5 km/L8.0 L/100km combined · about 1063 km a tank

Running cost

KSh 1,571 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,708 for 1,000 km · diesel

KSh 1,539 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 15,389 for 1,000 km · diesel

KSh 1,816 / 100 kmKSh 18 a km · KSh 18,157 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length

4,878 mm

4,935 mm

5,052 mm

Width

1,984 mm

2,004 mm

1,968 mm

Height

1,717 mm

1,696 mm

1,741 mm

Wheelbase

2,894 mm

2,975 mm

2,994 mm

Ground clearance

215 mm (258 mm Air)

212 mm

210 mm

Boot space

810 L (1,800 L folded)

580 L (1,530 L folded)

295 L (7 seats) / 770 L (5 seats)

Kerb weight

2,070 kg

2,130 kg (2,310 kg M50i)

2,070 kg

Seats

Specifications

Engine

3.0L EA897 V6 Clean Diesel / 3.0L EA839 V6 TSI Petrol

3.0L B57 Diesel / 3.0L B58 Petrol / 4.4L N63 V8 Petrol

3.0L V6 TFSI Supercharged / Mild Hybrid

Power

286 hp @ 3,750–4,000 rpm (3.0 TDI) / 340 hp (3.0 TSI)

265 hp (30d) / 335 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)

333 hp @ 5,500–6,500 rpm

Torque

600 Nm @ 2,250–3,250 rpm (3.0 TDI) / 450 Nm (3.0 TSI)

620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)

440 Nm @ 2,900–5,300 rpm

Drivetrain

4MOTION Permanent AWD with Center Differential

Intelligent xDrive AWD

Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive

0–100 km/h

6.1 sec (3.0 TDI) / 5.9 sec (3.0 TSI)

4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)

6.1 sec

Top speed

238 km/h

230 km/h – 250 km/h

250 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

14.5 km/L (3.0 V6 TDI) / 10.5 km/L (3.0 V6 TSI)

14.8 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.2 km/L (xDrive40i) / 8.5 km/L (M50i)

12.5 km/L (2.0T) / 10.5 km/L (3.0T V6)

City

11.8 km/L (3.0 V6 TDI) / 8.5 km/L (3.0 V6 TSI)

12.0 km/L (xDrive30d) / 9.2 km/L (xDrive40i) / 6.5 km/L (M50i)

10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.5 km/L (3.0T V6)

Highway

16.8 km/L (3.0 V6 TDI) / 12.2 km/L (3.0 V6 TSI)

16.8 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.5 km/L (xDrive40i) / 10.5 km/L (M50i)

14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.5 km/L (3.0T V6)

Tank size

75 L (Optional 90 L)

80 L (Diesel) / 83 L (Petrol)

85 L

CO₂ emissions

173 g/km (3.0 TDI)

172 g/km (30d) / 243 g/km (M50i)

179 g/km

At a glance

Model

Volkswagen Touareg (CR7 Series)

BMW X6 M Sport (F16 / G06 Series)

Audi Q7 (4M Series)

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Heavy Luxury SUV

5-Door Luxury Crossover Coupe

5-Door Flagship 7-Seater Luxury SUV

Seating capacity

7 seats

Fuel types

Clean Diesel, Petrol

Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)

Engine sizes

2,967 cc (3.0L V6 TDI) / 2,995 cc (3.0L V6 TSI)

2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 4,395 cc (4.4L V8)

1,984 cc / 2,995 cc / 2,967 cc

Transmission

8-Speed Tiptronic Automatic

8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic

8-speed Tiptronic Automatic

Drivetrain

4MOTION Permanent All-Wheel Drive with Torsen Center Diff

Intelligent xDrive AWD

Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive

Ground clearance

215 mm (up to 258 mm with Air Suspension)

212 mm

210 mm (up to 245 mm with air suspension)

Source market

UK / Japan (RHD)

Japan / UK (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good

Shares MLB Evo chassis underpinnings with Porsche Cayenne and Audi Q7: World-class chassis refinement and high-speed stability.
Cavernous 15-inch Innovision Cockpit touchscreen: Curved digital cockpit merges gauge cluster and central display.
Adaptive air suspension raises clearance to 258 mm: Effortlessly handles deep ruts, rough upcountry tracks, and flooded riverbeds.
Massive 600 Nm V6 TDI diesel torque: 3.5-tonne towing capacity and effortless overtaking up mountain passes.

Unmatched road presence: Iconic "Iconic Glow" illuminated kidney grille and wide M Sport stance.
Torque-rich 620–650 Nm diesel performance: xDrive30d accelerates effortlessly on single-lane highway passes.
High 212 mm ground clearance: Easily clears estate speed bumps and rough unpaved roads across Nairobi.
Legendary B58 petrol reliability: The 3.0L xDrive40i engine offers incredible tuning potential and proven mechanical durability.

Adaptive air suspension height: Adjustable ground clearance from 210 mm up to 245 mm for off-road tracks.
Sub-2,500 cc duty savings on 2.0L TFSI: Qualifies for KRA's 25% excise duty bracket.
Electrically folding 3rd-row seats: Expands boot space to 770 L with push-button convenience.
Exceptional high-speed stability: MLB Evo chassis provides limousine-like ride comfort on highways.

What’s not so good

High CRSP customs valuation: 3.0L engine triggers 35% excise duty rate.
Specialized maintenance requirements: Requires certified diagnostic scanners for high-tech air suspension and sensor electronics.

Sloping rear roofline: Slightly reduces rearmost headroom for rear passengers over 6 feet tall.
High CRSP customs valuation: 3.0L and 4.4L engine variants trigger the 35% KRA excise duty tax bracket.

5.05-meter overall length: Demands large parking spaces in Nairobi shopping malls.
Air suspension strut wear: Pneumatic air bags require replacement after high-mileage use.