The VW Tiguan is a compact SUV that has enjoyed considerable success in Kenya over the last couple of years. It has perennially been overshadowed by the more popular Japanese rivals and has never broken into the big league per se. It’s a crossbreed between the Touareg and the Passat, combining the desirable features of both worlds. It’s unique selling points have been comfort and safety but new rivals such as the Mazda CX-5 and the Subaru Forester are fielding all these plus more. VW Tiguan Engine and Transmission Options The VW Tiguan Second Generation(2007-2018) comes with the following engines; Petrol: 1.4 Litre TSI 160 PS engine, 2.0 Litre TSI 180 PS engine, 2.0 Litre TSI 210 PS engine Diesel: 2.0 Litre TDI 110 PS engine, 2.0 Litre TDI 140 PS engine, 2.0 Litre TDI 170 PS engine These are linked to either a 6-Speed…

The Volkswagen Golf is a 5 seater compact car that has been in production for eight generations starting from 1974 to present. It’s not as popular in the Kenyan market as some of its Japanese rivals thanks to peculiar local habits that eschew the German brands, but still it has a sizable fan base. Elsewhere, the VW Golf is a bestselling icon that is regarded for its leadership in design, safety, performance and comfort. It’s offered in various body styles such as the economy focused normal hatchback, the family-oriented station wagon known as the Golf Variant and the performance focused sports variants. VW Golf Engine and Transmission Options The VW Golf MK7(2012-2019) comes with the following engines; Petrol1. The 1.2 Litre TSI Engines (85 PS and 105 PS)2. The 1.4 Litre TSI Engines (122 PS and 140 PS)3. The 2.0 Litre TSI Engines (220…

The GL63 AMG is part of the GLS Class is a luxury 7-seater SUV that has been in production since 2006 and is the highest ranking SUV in the Mercedes stable. It was formerly known as the GL Class until 2016 when Mercedes revamped its nomenclature and assigned the GL prefix to all its SUVs. In Kenya, the GLS closely competes with the Ranger Rover, Toyota Land Cruiser, Land Rover Discovery and Nissan Patrol. The GLS is a sophisticated SUV that is as luxurious and imposing as the Range Rover but it’s 7-seater capacity gives it an edge. Mercedes GL63 AMG Engine and Transmission Options The GL63 AMG comes with a 5.5-Litre twin turbo petrol engine that is linked to a 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic transmission. Mercedes GL63 AMG Interior  The interior is as luxurious as the S-Class and it comes with a large touchscreen…

The GL350 BlueTec is part of the GLS Class is a luxury 7-seater SUV that has been in production since 2006 and is the highest ranking SUV in the Mercedes stable. It was formerly known as the GL Class until 2016 when Mercedes revamped its nomenclature and assigned the GL prefix to all its SUVs. In Kenya, the GLS closely competes with the Ranger Rover, Toyota Land Cruiser, Land Rover Discovery and Nissan Patrol. The GLS is a sophisticated SUV that is as luxurious and imposing as the Range Rover but it’s 7-seater capacity gives it an edge. Mercedes GL350 BlueTec Engine and Transmission Options The GL350 BlueTec comes with a 3.0-Litre turbo diesel engine that is linked to a 7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic transmission. Mercedes GL350 BlueTec Interior  The interior is as luxurious as the S-Class and it comes with a large touchscreen COMAND…

The GL550 is part of the GLS Class is a luxury 7-seater SUV that has been in production since 2006 and is the highest ranking SUV in the Mercedes stable. It was formerly known as the GL Class until 2016 when Mercedes revamped its nomenclature and assigned the GL prefix to all its SUVs. In Kenya, the GLS closely competes with the Ranger Rover, Toyota Land Cruiser, Land Rover Discovery and Nissan Patrol. The GLS is a sophisticated SUV that is as luxurious and imposing as the Range Rover but it’s 7-seater capacity gives it an edge. Mercedes GL550 Engine and Transmission Options The GL550 comes with a 4.7-Litre twin turbo petrol engine that is linked to a 7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic transmission. Mercedes GL550 Interior  The interior is as luxurious as the S-Class and it comes with a large touchscreen COMAND system that controls…

The GL450 is part of the GLS Class is a luxury 7-seater SUV that has been in production since 2006 and is the highest ranking SUV in the Mercedes stable. It was formerly known as the GL Class until 2016 when Mercedes revamped its nomenclature and assigned the GL prefix to all its SUVs. In Kenya, the GLS closely competes with the Ranger Rover, Toyota Land Cruiser, Land Rover Discovery and Nissan Patrol. The GLS is a sophisticated SUV that is as luxurious and imposing as the Range Rover but it’s 7-seater capacity gives it an edge. Mercedes GL450 Engine and Transmission Options The GL450 comes with either a 3.0-Litre twin turbo petrol engine or a 4.7-Litre twin turbo petrol engine. These are linked to a 7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic transmission. Mercedes GL450 Interior  The interior is as luxurious as the S-Class and it comes…

The GL350 is part of the GLS Class is a luxury 7-seater SUV that has been in production since 2006 and is the highest ranking SUV in the Mercedes stable. It was formerly known as the GL Class until 2016 when Mercedes revamped its nomenclature and assigned the GL prefix to all its SUVs. In Kenya, the GLS closely competes with the Ranger Rover, Toyota Land Cruiser, Land Rover Discovery and Nissan Patrol. The GLS is a sophisticated SUV that is as luxurious and imposing as the Range Rover but it’s 7-seater capacity gives it an edge. Mercedes GL350 Engine and Transmission Options The GL350 comes with a 3.0-Litre twin turbo petrol engine that is linked to a 7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic transmission. Mercedes GL350 Interior  The interior is as luxurious as the S-Class and it comes with a large touchscreen COMAND system that controls…

The GLS Class is a luxury 7-seater SUV that has been in production since 2006 and is the highest ranking SUV in the Mercedes stable. It was formerly known as the GL Class until 2016 when Mercedes revamped its nomenclature and assigned the GL prefix to all its SUVs. In Kenya, the GLS closely competes with the Ranger Rover, Toyota Land Cruiser, Land Rover Discovery and Nissan Patrol. The GLS is a sophisticated SUV that is as luxurious and imposing as the Range Rover but it’s 7-seater capacity gives it an edge. Mercedes GLS Class Generations First Generation – 2006 to 2012 Second Generation – 2012 to 2019 Third Generation – 2020 to Present Mercedes GLS Class Engine and Transmission Options The second generation GLS comes with a 4 engine options, these are; a 3.0-Litre turbo diesel, a 3.0-Litre twin turbo petrol, a 4.7-Litre…