Which cars have the highest ground clearance in Kenya?
Every model in the GariSpec database ranked by ground clearance, in millimetres and centimetres — the number that decides whether a car scrapes on Kenyan speed bumps, potholes and murram.
53 versions ranked
| # | Model | Clearance | Drive | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Hilux 2.8L 4-cyl turbo diesel · 2018–2022 | 286 mm (28.6 cm) | 4WD | 201 hp |
| 2 | Toyota Hilux 2.4L 4-cyl turbo diesel · 2016–2021 | 279 mm (27.9 cm) | 4WD | 148 hp |
| 3 | Isuzu D-Max 3.0L 4-cyl turbo diesel · 2021–2024 | 240 mm (24 cm) | 4WD | 188 hp |
| 4 | Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2L 4-cyl turbo diesel · 2012–2018 | 235 mm (23.5 cm) | 4WD | 197 hp |
| 5 | Toyota Land Cruiser 300 3.3L V6 turbo diesel · 2022–2024 | 235 mm (23.5 cm) | 4WD | 304 hp |
| 6 | Toyota Land Cruiser 70 4.5L V8 turbo diesel · 2007–2023 | 230 mm (23 cm) | 4WD | 202 hp |
| 7 | Lexus LX 570 5.7L V8 · 2014–2019 | 225 mm (22.5 cm) | 4WD | 377 hp |
| 8 | Toyota Fortuner 2.8L 4-cyl turbo diesel · 2015–2020 | 225 mm (22.5 cm) | 4WD | 177 hp |
| 9 | Toyota Land Cruiser 200 (V8) 4.5L V8 turbo diesel · 2015–2020 | 225 mm (22.5 cm) | 4WD | 268 hp |
| 10 | Subaru Forester 2.0L Boxer-4 · 2013–2017 | 220 mm (22 cm) | AWD | 146 hp |
| 11 | Subaru Forester 2.0L Boxer-4 turbo · 2013–2017 | 220 mm (22 cm) | AWD | 276 hp |
| 12 | Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.8L 4-cyl turbo diesel · 2018–2021 | 220 mm (22 cm) | 4WD | 201 hp |
| 13 | Toyota Rush 1.5L 4-cyl · 2017–2023 | 220 mm (22 cm) | RWD | 104 hp |
| 14 | Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.7L 4-cyl · 2012–2017 | 215 mm (21.5 cm) | 4WD | 161 hp |
| 15 | Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L V6 turbo diesel · 2014–2018 | 213 mm (21.3 cm) | 4WD | 288 hp |
| 16 | Subaru Outback 2.5L Boxer-4 · 2015–2019 | 213 mm (21.3 cm) | AWD | 173 hp |
| 17 | Mazda CX-5 2.0L 4-cyl · 2015–2019 | 210 mm (21 cm) | FWD | 153 hp |
| 18 | Mazda CX-5 2.2L 4-cyl turbo diesel · 2017–2020 | 210 mm (21 cm) | AWD | 187 hp |
| 19 | Nissan X-Trail 2.0L 4-cyl · 2014–2019 | 205 mm (20.5 cm) | AWD | 145 hp |
| 20 | Subaru XV / Impreza 2.0L Boxer-4 · 2014–2018 | 200 mm (20 cm) | AWD | 152 hp |
| 21 | Toyota RAV4 2.0L 4-cyl · 2019–2021 | 200 mm (20 cm) | AWD | 169 hp |
| 22 | Honda Vezel 1.5L 4-cyl hybrid · 2014–2019 | 185 mm (18.5 cm) | FWD | 150 hp |
| 23 | Toyota Harrier 2.0L 4-cyl · 2014–2019 | 185 mm (18.5 cm) | FWD | 149 hp |
| 24 | Toyota Raize 1.0L 3-cyl turbo · 2019–2025 | 185 mm (18.5 cm) | FWD | 98 hp |
| 25 | Nissan Juke 1.5L 4-cyl · 2010–2019 | 170 mm (17 cm) | FWD | 114 hp |
| 26 | Toyota Alphard 2.5L 4-cyl · 2018–2023 | 165 mm (16.5 cm) | FWD | 182 hp |
| 27 | Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8L 4-cyl · 2020–2024 | 161 mm (16.1 cm) | FWD | 140 hp |
| 28 | Nissan Wingroad 1.5L 4-cyl · 2005–2018 | 160 mm (16 cm) | FWD | 109 hp |
| 29 | Toyota Isis 1.8L 4-cyl · 2004–2017 | 160 mm (16 cm) | FWD | 143 hp |
| 30 | Toyota Noah / Voxy 2.0L 4-cyl · 2014–2018 | 160 mm (16 cm) | FWD | 150 hp |
| 31 | Toyota Premio / Allion 1.8L 4-cyl · 2014–2018 | 155 mm (15.5 cm) | FWD | 141 hp |
| 32 | Toyota Probox / Succeed 1.5L 4-cyl · 2014–2019 | 155 mm (15.5 cm) | FWD | 108 hp |
| 33 | Nissan Dayz 0.7L 3-cyl · 2013–2019 | 150 mm (15 cm) | FWD | 49 hp |
| 34 | Nissan Note 1.2L 3-cyl · 2014–2019 | 150 mm (15 cm) | FWD | 78 hp |
| 35 | Toyota Corolla Axio / Fielder 1.5L 4-cyl · 2014–2018 | 150 mm (15 cm) | FWD | 108 hp |
| 36 | Toyota Passo 1.0L 3-cyl · 2016–2023 | 150 mm (15 cm) | FWD | 69 hp |
| 37 | Toyota Wish 1.8L 4-cyl · 2009–2017 | 150 mm (15 cm) | FWD | 143 hp |
| 38 | Mazda Demio 1.3L 4-cyl · 2015–2019 | 145 mm (14.5 cm) | FWD | 91 hp |
| 39 | Suzuki Swift 1.2L 4-cyl · 2017–2023 | 145 mm (14.5 cm) | FWD | 91 hp |
| 40 | Toyota Corolla Axio / Fielder 1.5L 4-cyl hybrid · 2015–2019 | 145 mm (14.5 cm) | FWD | 99 hp |
| 41 | Toyota Sienta 1.5L 4-cyl · 2015–2022 | 145 mm (14.5 cm) | FWD | 109 hp |
| 42 | Toyota Vitz 1.0L 3-cyl · 2014–2019 | 145 mm (14.5 cm) | FWD | 68 hp |
| 43 | Toyota Vitz 1.3L 4-cyl · 2014–2019 | 145 mm (14.5 cm) | FWD | 98 hp |
| 44 | Nissan March 1.2L 3-cyl · 2010–2021 | 140 mm (14 cm) | FWD | 79 hp |
| 45 | Toyota Aqua 1.5L 4-cyl hybrid · 2011–2021 | 140 mm (14 cm) | FWD | 100 hp |
| 46 | Toyota Auris 1.5L 4-cyl · 2012–2018 | 140 mm (14 cm) | FWD | 108 hp |
| 47 | Toyota Crown 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid · 2012–2018 | 140 mm (14 cm) | RWD | 220 hp |
| 48 | Toyota Mark X 2.5L V6 · 2013–2018 | 140 mm (14 cm) | RWD | 200 hp |
| 49 | Honda Fit 1.3L 4-cyl · 2014–2019 | 135 mm (13.5 cm) | FWD | 99 hp |
| 50 | Toyota Crown 2.5L V6 · 2012–2018 | 135 mm (13.5 cm) | RWD | 203 hp |
| 51 | Toyota Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl · 2018–2020 | 130 mm (13 cm) | FWD | 140 hp |
| 52 | Toyota Prius 1.8L 4-cyl hybrid · 2015–2022 | 130 mm (13 cm) | FWD | 122 hp |
| 53 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class (C200) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 2015–2019 | 115 mm (11.5 cm) | RWD | 181 hp |
Typical factory figures for each version in GariSpec’s model library and spec database. Fuel costs use KES 226.96 per litre of petrol (EPRA Nairobi, 15 Oct – 14 Nov 2026) and diesel at KES 227.76/L.
Frequently asked questions
Which cars have the highest ground clearance in Kenya?
Of the models in our database: Toyota Hilux 2.8L 4-cyl turbo diesel — 286 mm (28.6 cm); Toyota Hilux 2.4L 4-cyl turbo diesel — 279 mm (27.9 cm); Isuzu D-Max 3.0L 4-cyl turbo diesel — 240 mm (24 cm); Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2L 4-cyl turbo diesel — 235 mm (23.5 cm); Toyota Land Cruiser 300 3.3L V6 turbo diesel — 235 mm (23.5 cm).
What is a good ground clearance for Kenyan roads?
Around 200 mm (20 cm) or more is comfortable on murram, rough estate roads and rainy-season ruts; 170–200 mm handles most estate roads and speed bumps; 150–170 mm is fine on tarmac if you take bumps slowly; under 140 mm will scrape on many Kenyan bumps.
Which cars have the lowest ground clearance?
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (C200) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo — 115 mm (11.5 cm); Toyota Prius 1.8L 4-cyl hybrid — 130 mm (13 cm); Toyota Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl — 130 mm (13 cm). Take speed bumps slowly and at an angle in these.