The Honda CR-Z is a 4-seater sports hybrid that was in production from 2010 to 2017. It’s a coupe style, 3-door hatchback that was built to appeal to a young and mobile clientele. It’s not a popular car in Kenya due to its limitations in carrying capacity that makes it unappealing to family people and businessmen alike. The Honda CR-Z lasted for a single generation and was discontinued in 2017. It shares many components with the Honda Insight and it’s referred to as a Honda Green Machine due to its low carbon footprint. On the Inside, the CR-Z is modern with a well laid out dashboard that comes with crystal LCD displays and dials that are easily accessible to the driver. The rear seats are lightly padded which makes them uncomfortable for long distance travel. The legroom is decent at the first row but…

The Honda Odyssey is a 7 to 8 seater Minivan that has been in production from 1994 until present. It was developed at a time when Honda was undergoing severe financial constraints but Honda Odyssey went on to become a success that boosted the financial success of the company. In Kenya, the Honda Odyssey is not as popular having been overshadowed by the more dominant alternatives such as the Toyota Noah and the Toyota Voxy. The 5th generation Honda Odyssey that has been in production from 2013 to present has huge improvements over the previous generations. The instrument panel is modern with crystal clear displays and a touchscreen entertainment console It boasts of a large interior space and all the three rows have excellent space with enough legroom and shoulder space which makes it a very comfortable van. The third row seat comes with…

The Honda Civic is a series of compact cars that have been in production since 1972 and largely sold in Europe and North America. It’s the longest running Honda vehicle in the market today and its success is due to its strong demand. It’s not popular in the Kenyan market and it remains largely unknown to many buyers. It was not sold in the Japanese market for 7 years between 2010 and 2017 which attributed to its decline in the Kenyan market. But it was reintroduced  to Japanese market in 2017 and this will now make it easier for Kenyan buyers to buy them used. The 10 generation(2015 – present) comes with a choice of two engines; a 1.5-Litre L15B Turbo petrol engine and a 1.5-Litre L15C petrol engine that are linked either a CVT Transmission or a 6-Speed Manual Transmission and available only…

The Honda Freed has been around since 2008 but has somewhat gone unnoticed in the Kenyan market. That’s surprising given its strong credentials that usually appeal to the masses here. It’s affordable, cheap to maintain, fuel efficient and can carry up to 8 passengers. It’s built on the popular Honda Fit platform and is as reliable as its sibling. So why has it not been popular in this market? Read the full Review here. Generations First Generation (2008 -2016) Second Generation (2016-Present) Honda Freed Maintenance Costs In Kenya The Honda Freed shares engine parts and suspension parts with other Hondas such as the Honda Fit, therefore parts are easily available and affordable. Body parts on the other hand are expensive and not easily available in Kenya. You can find shops that stock Honda Freed parts in this link Honda Freed Reliability In Kenya The…

The Honda Stepwagon is steadily gaining traction in the Kenyan market especially the later models that have proven to be reliable and comfortable offering an alternative to the popular Toyota Noah and Voxy. Even with this latest attention, the Stepwagon is yet to break into the big market and it’s only a few people that have discovered the potential of this van. Other competitors in the Kenyan market include the equally capable Mitsubishi Delica D5, Nissan Serena and the Mazda Biante. For a more detailed comparison refer to the Honda Stepwagon Buyer’s Guide Generations First Generation (1996 -2001) The first generation Honda StepWagon is a smaller van that seats 5 to 8 people. It was not popular in Kenya and very few units were shipped to this market. It comes with a 2.0-Litre B20B engine that is linked to a 4-Speed Automatic transmission. The…

The Suzuki Swift can be considered a bigger and better version of the Suzuki Alto. It has a stylish, sporty body that complements its powerful performance capabilities.  As the Kenyan market opens up to a wider variety of cars, the Swift has established itself as an affordable yet efficient hatchback that rivals the likes of Nissan March, Toyota Passo, and The Mini Cooper. Additionally, thanks to its sporty design, the Suzuki Swift appeals to both men and women contrary to other small vehicles that are viewed as more feminine. Since its introduction to the market in 2000, this car hit the ground running and has received significant improvements both in design and performance over the years. Generations First Generation (2000-2004) This generation was powered by Suzuki’s new inline-four gasoline engines. It was available in 1.3- and 1.5-litres, 5-speed manual transmission, or an optional 4-speed…

The Suzuki Alto is a small vehicle with an odd shape that’s both loved and hated by many. However, what this car lacks in looks and style, it more than makes up for it in efficiency. It became popular in Kenya due to the demand from taxi-hailing apps such as Uber, Bolt, and Little. It’s great in fuel economy, affordable purchase price and decent carrying capacity which have contributed to its popularity. The Alto hasn’t yet penetrated the mainstream car market in Kenya largely due to allegations of its subpar safety features but this largely affect the Indian built model. Over the years, Suzuki has worked on improving this vehicle for the mainstream market. Its newer generations are equipped with some of the latest technology in safety and performance making the Alto a worthy competitor among its rivals. For an affordable, low-maintenance, and efficient…

Honda Shuttle Review The Honda Shuttle is a 5-Seater Station Wagon that has been in production from 2015 to present. It’s the successor to the Honda Fit Shuttle that was initially tied to the Fit but now it has been spun off as an independent model. It has a few similarities to the Honda Fit, but it has distinct features such as a sharp frontal design and a unique instrument Panel. It comes with a choice of two engine; a 1.5-L L15B petrol engine and a 1.5-Litre L1EB Hybrid Petrol engine and is available in either 2WD or 4WD. It achieves a fuel consumption of 21.8 km/L for the normal engine and 34.0 Km/L for the Hybrid engine. For Kenyan buyers, the Honda Shuttle is ideal for people with families who are looking for a reliable and spacious wagon. It’s among the most economical…