The Mercedes C180 is part of the C-Class Range which is the entry level class for Mercedes executive cars. It’s the first in the C-Class lineup and it comes with base engines and equipment which makes it more affordable. The Mercedes C-Class is particularly desirable because it combines affordability and luxury in one package which appeals to the global masses. It competes with the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Toyota Lexus lS, VW Passat, Subaru Legacy and Toyota Mark X. Mercedes C180 Engine and Transmission Options The C180 comes with a Turbocharged 1.6 Litre 154PS petrol engine that is linked to either a 6-speed manual transmission or 7-speed 7G-Tronic Plus automatic transmission. Mercedes C180 Interior  The C-Class is a fairly spacious car with an executive cabin that is well laid out and comfortable to sit in. The Artico leather though not genuine is convincing…

The Mercedes C200 is part of the C-Class Range which is the entry level class for Mercedes executive cars. It slots above the C-180 and it features upgrades such as more engine power, luxuries and equipment Options. The C200 is the most popular Mercedes in Kenya due to its affordability and features. The C-Class is particularly desirable because it combines affordability and luxury in one package which appeals to the global masses. It competes with the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Toyota Lexus lS, VW Passat, Subaru Legacy and Toyota Mark X. Mercedes C200 Engine and Transmission Options The C200 comes with two engine options; The Turbocharged 1.8 Litre 204PS petrol engine – Available in the C200 BlueEFFICIENCY The Turbocharged 2.1 Litre diesel engine These engines are linked to either a 6-speed manual transmission or 7-speed 7G-Tronic Plus automatic transmission. Mercedes C200 Interior  The…

The Mitsubishi Grandis is a 7-seater minivan that was in production from 2003 to 2013 and it was a successor to the Mitsubishi Chariot Grandis. It never achieved popularity in Kenya and very few units were sold here. This is largely attributed to the dominance of Toyota and Nissan alternatives that tend to overshadow their competitors. It competes with the Toyota Wish, Subaru Exiga, Nissan Lafesta, Honda Stream and Mazda Premacy The Mitsubishi Grandis comes with a 2.4-Litre MIVEC petrol engine that is linked to a 4-Speed Automatic Transmission. It comes with a basic but functional interior with a well laid out dashboard that comes with a Radio/CD player and manual air conditioning. The cabin is spacious and comfortable on all three rows. The exterior resembles the Nissan Lafesta and the Mazda Premacy with a sharp an angular front and a smooth curved exterior….

The Mitsubishi Minicab is a series of small vans and trucks that have been in production since 1966. The current models are based on the Suzuki Every and the Suzuki Carry Truck which are supplied to Mitsubishi under an OEM agreement and rebadged to Minicab. It has quite an interesting look. Unlike most vans, it has maintained a vintage look throughout the years making only a few changes to its design. The interior also has nice, upscale finishing with a monochrome cabin, clean dashboard, and modern features. Its fairly spacious cabin makes the Suzuki Every perfect for large families or commercial use. The seats are upright which can be uncomfortable especially for long-distance drives. However, the back seats are foldable which adds more boot space for carrying cargo. Mitsubishi Minicab Maintenance Costs In Kenya The Mitsubishi Minicab is an economical and easy to maintain car…

The Mitsubishi eK is a small car that has been in production for four generation starting from 2001 and it’s based on the long-running Mitsubishi Minica. It’s a very popular car in Japan due to its excellent functionality and practicality especially in urban settings. It’s not popular in Kenya where small cars are yet to find acceptance but the trend is shifting as more people are moving to economical cars. It is the same as the Nissan Dayz. Mitsubishi eK Generations First Generation: 2001-2006 Second Generation: 2006-2013 Third Generation: 2013-2019 Fourth Generation: 2019-Present Mitsubishi eK Engines and Drivetrain The third and fourth generation Mitsubishi eK comes with two engine options; a 658cc, 3-cylinder petrol engine and a 658cc, 3-cylinder turbo petrol engine. These are linked to a CVT transmission and available in 2WD. Mitsubishi eK Interior On the inside, the cabin is modern and…

The Mitsubishi Pajero IO is a compact SUV that was in production from 1998 to 2007 and it was predecessor to the Pajero Junior. It is larger than the Pajero Mini and they share many similarities especially body design and interior layout. The Pajero IO was moderately successful in Kenya but it was largely overshadowed by the dominant players such as the Nissan X-Trail, Toyota Rav4, Subaru Forester and VW Tiguan. In addition, the earlier models gained a reputation for being thirsty which contributed to the slow uptake and the perception was hard to change over the years. Earlier versions were 3-door but this were abolished and the 5-door version was set as standard. It comes with a 1.8-Litre, 4-cylinder direct injection engine that is linked to a 4-Speed automatic transmission and available in 4WD. It’s equipped with a 4WD system that is known…

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution popular known as the Evo is a performance sports car that was in production from 1992 to 2016. It’s famous in safari rally circles in Kenya especially in the latter years where it has been locked in an eternal combat with the Subaru WRX STI. It’s also popular with racing enthusiasts and it’s one of the few cars who’s demand far outstrips supply and older versions are still in high demand. The Evolution X that was in production from 2007 to 2016 is particularly noteworthy as it brought on the golden Era of the Evo where performance and appearance were refined. It features a specially developed 2.0-Litre 4 cylinder turbo engine equipped with torque vectoring that delivers 295 PS of power. It comes with either a 6-Speed Twin Clutch SST automatic transmission or a 5-Speed manual transmission. The factory models…

The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is a 7-Seater SUV that has been in production for three generation starting from 1996 to present. It is alternatively known as the Shogun Sport and was built on the Pajero platform. The Pajero Sport however does not enjoy as much success in Kenya as other similar sized SUVs such as the Toyota Fortuner and the Toyota Prado. This might however change soon with the availability of the third generation model in the second hand market. It has a modern design that coupled with its 7-seater capacity will appeal to more people than ever before. Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Generation First Generation: 1996 – 1998 Second Generation: 1998 – 2016 Third Generation: 2015 – Present Engines and Drivetrain The third generation Pajero Sport comes with three engine options; a 3.0-Litre petrol engine, a 2.4-Litre turbo diesel engine and a 3.0-Litre turbo…