Mazda CX-5 The Mazda CX-5 is an exceptional car both aesthetically and technologically. It strikes a perfect balance between elegance and brawn which appeals to both a masculine and feminine clientele. It is angling for space in a crowded playing field that is packed with big hitters such as the Nissan X-Trail, Subaru Forester, Toyota Rav-4, Honda CR-V, Mitsubishi Outlander…

Honda CR-V The Honda CR-V is medium sized crossover SUV that has long been regarded as a reliable and affordable family car. Though not as popular as its rivals such as the X-Trail and Vanguard, it packs a powerful punch in terms of performance, build quality, interior space and off-road capability. It underwent a major redesign in 2011 that emphasized…

Subaru Forester From its modest beginning as an all-wheel drive station wagon, the Subaru Forester has steadily evolved into the legitimate SUV it is today. It outperforms most of its rivals such as the Nissan X-Trail, Honda CRV, Toyota Rav-4, Mazda CX-5, Suzuki Vitara and Mitsubishi Outlander. What set the Forester apart is the ingenious symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive system and the…

Toyota Alphard The Toyota Alphard was introduced to the Japanese market in 2002 as a direct competitor to the Nissan Elgrand. Up until that point, the Nissan Elgrand was dominating the 8 seater luxury category and its nearest competitor, the Toyota Hiace was woefully outmatched. Toyota went to the drawing board and answered with the Alphard and later its sibling…

Nissan X-Trail The Nissan X-Trail is a crossover SUV that has been in the market since 2001. It’s Nissan’s first crossover SUV and is a popular choice for many buyers who are drawn by its affordability and utility. It competes with the Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mazda CX-5, Honda CR-V, and the VW Tiguan. Read the full Nissan…

Toyota Prado The Toyota Prado is a large seven-seater SUV that is powered by both petrol and diesel engines. In Kenya, the Toyota Prado competes with the Land Rover Discovery, Mitsubishi Pajero, Nissan Pathfinder and the Ford Everest. Read the full Toyota Prado Review here [caption id="attachment_8200" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Toyota Prado[/caption] Toyota Hilux The Toyota Hilux is a time-tested workhorse…

The Land Rover Series 1 If there was a measure of consistency in the car industry, then the Land Rover Series 1 would be the true representation of that. The Land Rover’s inception came about at a time when the Willy’s World War II Jeep had established itself as a wartime reliability machine. During the 2nd World War, British manufacturers…

1. Toyota Hilux The Toyota Hilux is a time tested workhorse that has been the mainstay of light commercial transport in Kenya for many years. It’s longevity is unquestionable and it’s commonplace to find older versions still kicking on the roads even after years of abuse and thousands of miles. The newer versions have been criticized for not being as…

1. Mercedes Benz A-Class The Mercedes A Class was perennially outclassed by the Audi A3 and the BMW 1 Series until the arrival of the third generation model in 2013 that changed things drastically and sent the competition back to the drawing board. Without question, the A-Class is a leader in the luxury hatchback category and is dominant across many…

1. Toyota Crown The Toyota Crown keeps getting better and better with each iteration and there’s no question it’s one of the best Japanese luxury cars. The 14th generation that was launched in late 2012 is near impeccable and it pushed things a notch higher with a futuristic exterior design and a flawless interior that rivals the world’s best.  Read the…