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…
Honda Stream Review The Honda Stream is classified as a compact MPV or a station wagon and was in production from 2000 to 2014. Over the years, Honda has strived to make the car efficient enough for family use without compromising on its performance. Overall, its a good choice for people with large families or transport businesses that are looking for an affordable seven seater wagon. It competes with the Toyota Wish, Mazda Premacy, Subaru Exiga, Nissan Lafesta and VW Touran. Read the full Honda Stream Review Honda Stream Prices in Kenya: Honda Stream Prices and Cars for Sale in Kenya Honda Stream Photos
Honda Insight Review Hybrid cars have slowly been creeping upon us and we are at a point where we must either embrace them or run out of options. Without question, the future belongs to hybrids and electric cars so the sooner we accept them, the better for us. The Honda Insight is one such hybrid that has slowly been gaining traction in the Kenyan market. Its closest competitor is the Toyota Prius which is arguably the first hybrid to strut this market. Read Full Honda Insight Review Honda Insight Prices in Kenya: Honda Insight Prices and Cars for Sale in Kenya Honda Insight Photos
Honda CRV Review 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 on aerodynamic performance, modern aesthetics, a new 4WD system and fuel efficiency. It competes with the Nissan X-Trail, Toyota Vanguard, Mitsubishi Outlander, Subaru Forester, Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV-4. Read the full Honda CRV Review Honda CRV Prices in Kenya: Honda CRV Prices and Cars for Sale in Kenya Honda CRV Photos