If you have Ksh 200,000 to Ksh 500,000 to buy a car in Kenya, there are several brands you can buy.However,with Ksh 500,000,you can’t get a car with zero mileage, it must be a used car.
Before buying a car,make sure you check the engine to see if it’s in perfect condition.
Here is a list of 20 cars to buy with Ksh 200,000 to Ksh 500,000 in Kenya:
- Toyota Fielder
Engine 1500cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 1000kshs/100km.
Accommodates 5 people.
Pros: excellent fuel consumption and good cargo capacity.
Cons: the need to increase the ground clearance.
- Mitsubishi Galant Sport
Engine 1998cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 1500kshs/100km
Accommodates 5 people.
Pros: good ride and handling balance.
Cons: insufficient cabin storage and the interior materials feel cheap.
- Nissa March
Engine 1300cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 1200kshs/100km
Accommodates 5 people.
Pros: excellent fuel economy and very affordable to maintain.
Cons: it has low ground clearance.
- Toyota Passo
Engine 1300cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 1100kshs/100km
Accommodates 5 people
Pros: affordable to maintain and functional interior with good fuel economy.
Cons: the interior design is uninspiring.
- Dalhatsu Mira
Engine 660cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 900kshs/100km
Accommodates 4 people.
Pros: excellent fuel economy and its spacious
Cons: low ground clearance
- Toyota Runx
Engine 1,496-1,795cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 1000ksh /100km
Accommodates 4 people.
Pros: it has a spacious interior and excellent fuel economy.
Cons: cargo space is small.
- Nissan Tiida
Engine 1500cc-1800cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 1300ksh/100km
Accommodates 5 people
Pros: excellent fuel economy with spacious interiors.
Cons: not a very exciting design.
- Mitsubishi Lancer/Cedia
Engine 1500cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 1100ksh/100km.
Accommodates 5 people.
Pro: reliable and affordable to maintain.
Cons: it’s slightly underpowered.
- Nissan Latio
Engine 1198cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 1100kshs/100km.
Accommodates 5 people.
Pros: low maintenance engine and good fuel economy.
Cons: it has low ground clearance.
- Dalhatsu Esse
Engine 658cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 800kshs/100km,
Accommodates 4 people.
Pros: fuel economy and affordable to maintain.
Cons: the cargo space is very small’
- Toyota Townace
Engine 1495-1800cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 1500ksh/100km.
Accommodates 5 people.
Pros: ideal for transportation of goods with spacious cargo cabin and good fuel economy.
Cons: the legroom is small for the backseats so no suitable for a tall person.
- Toyota Spacio
Engine 1600cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 1300kshs/100km.
Accommodates 7 people
Pros: it has a spacious interior and it good fuel economy.
Cons:
- Nissan Sunny
Engine 1498cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 1200kshs/100km.
Accommodates 5 people.
Pros: its spacious, the interior materials are good and with attractive exterior appearance.
Cons: engine performance not good and the weight of the car if very light.
- Toyota Corolla
Engine 1794cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 1100kshs/100km.
Accommodates 5 people
Pros: excellent fuel economy and comfortable ride quality
Cons: too much road noise on highway and slow acceleration.
- Toyota Noah
Engine 1998cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 1800kshs/100km
Accommodates 8 people
Pros: comfortable for long distance, and excellent for large families.
Cons: low ground clearance.
- Subaru Impreza
Engine 2122cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 1200kshs/100km.
Accommodates 5 people
Pros: advanced driver safety features and spacious cabin.
Cons: low quality interior and slow and unrefined acceleration.
- Toyota Probox
Engine 1496cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 1100ksh/100km
Accommodates 5 people
Pros: affordable to maintain and excellent fuel economy.
Cons: for heavy loads you have to increase ground clearance.
- Mitsubishi Colt
Engine 1500cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 1200kshs/100km
Accommodates 5 people.
Pros: great fuel economy and very spacious.
Cons: the visibility and ventilation is poor.
- Nissan Vanette
Engine 1798cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 1300ksh/100km
Accommodates 5 people.
Pros: spacious interior and excellent fuel economy.
Cons: it’s uncomfortable to drive and reverse light is not bright.
- Mitsubishi Outlander
Engine 2360cc
Fuel consumption: approximate of 1200kshs/100km.
Accommodates 7 people
Pros: spacious and generous cargo room.
Cons: slow acceleration.
