Let’s be honest, we all want to have our vehicles. Especially if you are Kenyans, owning a car in this country is the best thing ever. And there are various familiar vehicles that you meet every day on the roads. You might be wondering, why are they so famous in Kenya.
The answer is their suitable feature. In this article, we will list the top 5 most popular cars in Kenya, along with the reasons why.
Top 5 Most Popular Cars Commonly Used by Kenyans
Subaru Forester
The most popular of them all is the Subaru Forester. The popularity of this car is insane, not only in Kenya but also in the whole world. One of the reasons is that the family crossover all shares the underpinning, along with the rally-bred Impreza.
Along with the one-only boxer engines and all-wheel drive, this is the dream car for Kenyans. According to UsedCars.co.ke, with the prices from Ksh. 1.4 million, you can buy yourself the entry-level. If you want the top specification version, the price is around 2.5 million.
Toyota Land Cruiser VX
The next car on the list is the Toyota Land Cruiser VX. If you are looking for a used car in Kenya, this might be your choice. With over 60 years of heritage, the Land Cruiser is the symbol of durability and safety. This car has a powerful V8 turbo engine that allows you to reach 615 Nm of torque.
Along with that, the prices range from Ksh 5 million to 10 million for Kenyan drivers.
Toyota Probox
Without a doubt, no car is hated and loved at the same time as the Toyota Probox. In this list, the Probox is included for its fold-flat rear seats and boot. Along with that, this vehicle is fuel efficient. To be more specific, its 1.5-litre VVTi engine can achieve 12 kilometers per liter.
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With many features, the availability of affordable spare parts in Kenya also plays a massive role in making the Probox popular. Nowadays, the market price ranges from Ksh 700,000 to 900,000.
BMW 3 Series
In the list of the top 5 most popular cars in Kenya, we have to have the BMW 3 Series. The benefits of this vehicle are various: From driving experience, and road manners to its features like cross-traffic alert, Dynamic Stability Control, and adaptive cruise control.
The only downside is the price of the BMW 3 Series is a bit higher than others. Car owners can have this vehicle for about Ksh 1.6 million.
Mazda Demio
Last but certainly not least, we have the Mazda 2, also known as Mazda Demio. In the automotive industry, Mazda aims to make the Demio to be highly well-known. This car has grown in popularity since its debut day. The vehicle has an amazing engine and a flashy and stylish exterior. Not to mention, the Mazda Demio offers reasonable and competitive prices, which is difficult for drivers to ignore.
To have this vehicle, car owners can prepare the prices starting from Ksh 700,000 to 900,000. There were only a few cars that could compete with the Mazda Demio at that time. Those include the Honda Fit, the Volkswagen Polo as well as Toyota Yaris.
Along with the affordable cost, this hatchback has comfortable seating positions and various spaces for both passengers and luggage.
Conclusion
To pick the right vehicle to drive in Kenya, car buyers usually focus on maintenance costs, class, and retail prices.
Along with that, there are harsh weather conditions as well as tough terrain in Kenya, so drivers must pick a suitable automobile to serve their purposes.
