LIST OF CARS YOU CAN OWN WITH LESS THAN 150K IN KENYA

August 3, 2021August 3, 2021 admin

Which is the cheapest car in Kenya? How can I buy a car in Kenya? These are among the numerous questions that run in the mind of a potential vehicle buyer in the country. Notably, getting to own a vehicle in Kenya may not require a miracle since you can even get a nice used car at prices between Sh. 200,000 and Sh. 500,000. However, as you plan to purchase one, bear in mind that owning your ride comes with associated costs such as maintenance and fuel.

Here are the top ten most affordable models

1. Toyota Vitz

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Its production began in 1999, and it comes with a variety of transmission and engine choices, an attribute that characterizes three or five-door hatchback vehicles. Despite having being ridiculed due to the size and shape, most still prefer the model to the rest due to its reliability. It also has an engine with a capacity of below 1000 cc, that is why most laud the vehicle’s fuel economy. Also, the car is small with a sporty exterior and is ideal for small families.

If you are lucky, you will find this to be one of the cars under 200k for sale in Kenya. The price of a used Vitz ranges from an unbelievable Sh. 70,000 to above Sh. 900,000. You can also import it via SBT for $ 1,743 (Sh. 172,522).

2. Nissan March

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Also known as Nissan Micra, this supermini has been designed to save fuel and space perfectly. It may look quite small, but the interior is spacious enough for a small family. Notably, you can fold the back seat flat so that you can have more space to accommodate your cargo. It has a three-cylinder engine with a capacity of between 1.0-1.5 liters. It also has a lower weight and fuel consumption of approximately 21 kilometres for every liter.

The lowest price for its used version on OLX is Sh. 140,000, but other sellers go as high as Sh. 690,000. Also, you can import any of the different varieties via SBT at a price range of between $477 and $3,286.

3. Mazda Demio

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Demio is also among the cheapest used cars in Kenya and has been produced and sold across the globe since 1966. At the moment, the vehicle has reached its fourth generation. Also referred to as Mazda 2, the car grasped the World Car of the Year title in 2008 while still in the third generation. The fourth generation won the Japanese Car of the Year award in 2014-2015, both victories being a result of the incredible features. One of the attributes that set the vehicle apart is its weight that is below a ton. Also, it comes with a small engine that is quite economical on fuel.

You can purchase the vehicle from different car supermarkets, showrooms, or yards. According to the sellers on OLX, the price range of the vehicle is somewhere between Sh. 350,000 to over Sh. 700,000. SBT lets you import the car for as low as $286 (for Mazda Demio 2004) and as high as $3,143 for the 2014 version.

4. Honda Fit

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Occasionally referred to as Honda Jazz, this can be your ideal choice if you prefer the subcompact category of vehicles. The small hatchback has five doors and ample space for that weekend trip. Its engine range is between 1.2 – 1.5 litres, making it one of the most fuel efficient of its kind. Most drivers prefer the car due to its high safety scores, strong reliability, enough cabin space, and varieties of features.

The manufacturer has come up with six versions of the vehicle, and the latest one comes with a 7-inch touch screen that lets you access a variety of smartphone apps. These can be used to lock, unlock, or start your car without having to remove your key from the pocket.

On SBT, you can get the vehicle at $942, which translates to about Sh. 93,200.

5. Toyota Belta

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The vehicle is a successor of Toyota Platz and has a petrol engine of 1496 CC. the vehicle has a huge demand in countries such as Sri Lanka, Jamaica, and Kenya, and comes with a couple of attractive combination of specifications and features that make it a favorite. First, it is economical with its average fuel consumption of approximately 39 MPG.

Also, you can get it at economical rates on different selling platforms. For instance, the price ranges between $1000 to $5,150 (Sh. 99,000 and Sh. 509,747 respectively) on SBT. Other individual sellers are charging as low as Sh. 230,000 up to Sh. 900,000.

6. Toyota Auris

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This compact hatchback has either three or five doors. The different varieties have different engines capacities ranging between 1.3 to 1.8 liters. The car is a relatively new name in the auto industry. It is designed with a bold and dynamic styling as well as an intuitive and spacious interior to cater for all your travel needs.

If you are looking forward to getting your used version of the car, then you have a variety of options in terms of price. For instance, on OLX, the price ranges between Sh. 490,000 to over Sh. 1.5 million. If you choose to import it via SBT, you will have to part with an amount between $6,274 – $21,831 for the 2014 variety.

7. Honda Civic

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The list of cheapest cars in Kenya and their prices cannot be complete without mentioning the Honda Civic. The subcompact has undergone different generational changes; the latest versions are huge, more upmarket, and tend to shift towards the compact part. It has a 1.5-litre engine and consumes a liter for approximately 18 kilometres, making it one of the most efficient in terms of fuel consumption.

Other advanced features of the vehicle include the Idle stop that saves fuel by shutting off the engine automatically whenever you are in traffic. Moreover, the cabin is spacious and ideal whether it is a night out or a weekend road trip.

The price of its used version may not be as low as other cars in this article, but Honda Civic is among the cars for sale in Kenya under 500k. On SBT, you can import the 2008 version for as low as $810 up to $2,239. On OLX, the price ranges from Sh. 130,000 for the old models up to Sh. 2 million for the new varieties.

8. Honda Stream

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Also in this list of cheap used cars for sale in Kenya is the compact MPV with an exterior design that also takes from SUVs. The five-door minivan has been manufactured since October 2000. Most fail to categorize the car precisely due to the height measuring below 1.6 meters. It can clock a speed of 203 km/h, and the handling characteristics resemble those of the simpler and smaller hatchback car varieties.

The petrol engine has a capacity of 1,799 cc with a fuel tank capacity of 55 liters, and you can buy it from various platforms. First, you can opt for the cheapest method of importing it via SBT, and you will part with as low as $661 up to $ 3,153.

9. Nissan Tiida

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The compact car has been developed since 2004 and has spanned two generations. The first one, C11, was manufactured and sold between 2004 to 2012 and the vehicles were sold as four-door sedan and five-door hatchback. The second generation ran from April 2011 to date. Potential buyers have the option of choosing between the Hatch and Latio. The former comes with five doors while the latter has four, and they both come with common features such as the Roof Rail to carry loads, a rear spoiler that ensures aerodynamic efficiency as well as alloy wheels that add life to the tires.Victor Wanyama cars: Here is the whole fleet

On SBT, which happens to be among the cheapest means, you can import the vehicle for only $1,400 (Sh. 138,572). Other private sellers are also charging attractive prices ranging from Sh. 165,000 to over Sh. 800,000.

10. Nissan Caravan

This cargo van is among the cheapest used cars in Kenya and is designed to serve both as a leisure vehicle and for commercial purposes. Since its first launch in 1973, most drivers rate it highly for the versatile cargo space, extreme reliability, more space for passengers, and strong engine that makes it able to serve as a commercial vehicle. The Caravan has been instrumental in the country’s Matatu industry, and it is also used in schools and as staff vans.

The Caravan comes in different models; hence the great differences in the prices offered. For instance, most sellers charge between Sh. 650,000 and 1.9 million. Alternatively, you can go for the longer method of importing on SBT yet end up paying lower prices ranging from $1,400 to $7,450.

By tuko