In Kenya there are specific cars you can buy for less than Ksh 1 million.Most of them are used cars with mileage of 50,000-300,000kms.Used cars are always cheaper than new cars.
The good thing about cars costing below Ksh 1 million is that they consume less fuel compared to expensive cars. Cheap cars are also not expensive to insure.
Below is the list of best cars to buy in Kenya for less than Ksh 1 million:
- Nissan wingroad
Engine: 1500cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 1200ksh/100km
Accommodates 4 people.
Pros: reasonable performance with flexible boot area with remote control for rear seats.
Cons: small fuel tank restricts range.
- Mazda Flair
Engine: 650cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 1000ksh/100km
Accommodates 4 people.
Pros: it has a lower fuel consumption and excellent driving experience.
Cons: it has a cramped interior and MRCC doesn’t function at crawling speed.
- Toyota Celica
Engine 1800cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 1300ksh/100km
Accommodates 4 people.
Pros: fuel economy and with confortable seats.
Cons: issues with the engine and component
- Nissan X-Trail
Engine: 1995cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 1300ksh/100km
Accommodates 7 people.
Pros: spacious interior and good level of safety.
Cons: cargo space is small.
- Toyota Camry
Engine: 2400cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 1600ksh/100km.
Accommodates 5 people.
Pros: its reliable, holds value well and it offers a roomy, comfortable interior.
Cons: its conservative styling with oil consumption in earlier models
- Toyota Ipsum
Engine 2400cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 1500ksh/100km
Accommodates 7 people.
Pros: it has a large tank, reliable and fuel economy.
Cons: it has a sliding passenger doors which need a lot of improvement.
- Nissan Note
Engine 1200cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 1100ksh/100km
Accommodates 5 people.
Pros: it has spacious interior, excellent fuel economy and affordable to maintain.
Cons: the 1.2L naturally aspirated engine is underpowered.
- Suzuki Alton Glx
Engine: 658cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 1000ksh/100km
Accommodates 4 people.
Pros: its low maintenance and very economical on fuel.
Cons: not spacious so not suitable for a families.
- Nissan Advan
Engines: 1500cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 1100ksh/100km
Accommodates 5 people.
Pro: affordable with a functional interior.
Cons: less power and cargo space.
- Toyota Axio
Engine: 1500cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 2000kshs/100km
Accommodates 4 people.
Pros: a very fuel efficient car [1500cc] does18.2Km/L and affordable spare parts.
Cons: sluggish acceleration on the 1500cc.
- Honda fit
Engine 1300cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 2000kshs/100km
Accommodates 5 people.
Pros: excellent visibility and specious.
Cons: poor soundproofing and sensitive to lateral winds,
- Toyota Probox
Engine 1500cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 2000ksh/100km
Accommodates 4 people.
Pros: affordable to maintain and with excellent fuel economy.
Ideal for small businesses.
Cons: low rent interior.
- Nissan Dayz
Engine: 650cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 1500ksh/100km
Accommodates 4 people.
Pros: spacious interior with good fuel economy.
Cons: handling is not so ideal at high speed.
- Toyota Vitz
Engine: 1300cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 2000kshs/100km
Accommodates 5 people.
Pros: reliable and great fuel economy does 18Km/L.
Cons: has low ground clearance.
- Suzuki Wagon R
Engine: 650cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 1200kshs/100km
Accommodates 5 people.
Pros: it’s ideal for families, good fuel economy and spacious interior.[1000cc]
Cons: it’s not very common in Kenya so spare parts not readily available.
- Toyota Ractis
Engine: 1300cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 1800ksh /100km
Accommodates 5 people.
Pros: spacious interior and excellent fuel economy. [1300cc]Consumption 18.2Km/L
Cons: has noisy cabin at high speed.
- Suzuki Swift GlK
Engine: 1200cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 2200kshs/100km
Accommodates 5 people.
Pros: its low maintenance and its spacious.
Cons: the cargo space is small and it is slow on steep hills.
- Mazda Bonga
Engine 1800cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 1900kshs/100km.
Accommodates 8 people.
Pros: its low maintenance, reliable workhouse and allows you to remove the seats for more luggage room.
Cons: the seats are not comfortable for long travels.
- Mazda Demio
Engine 1300cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 2000kshs/100km.
Accommodates 5 people.
Pros: excellent fuel economy, affordable maintenance and functional interior.
Cons: cargo space is 13.3 Cubin feet, which is small for hatchback.
- Nissan Blue Bird
Engine 1500cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 1500kshs/100km
Accommodates 5 people
Pros: its fuel economic and it look very stylish and luxurious.
Cons: it’s not spacious.