Following the success of the first-generation Subaru Chiffon that was in production from 2016 to 2019, Subaru has released the second-generation in July 2019. It’s a rebadged version of the Daihatsu Tanto which is supplied to Subaru under an OEM agreement. In Japan, its classified as a Kei car which is the smallest car category, while in Kenya, it’s classified as a mini passenger van. It compares closely with the Suzuki Spacia with which they share many similarities such as the body styling and interior space. The Interior It seats 4 people in a two-row configuration with some space to spare for luggage. The seating arrangement is comfortable with long sliding seats that allow the cabin to be adjusted for various applications such as carrying people or luggage. The high roof and walk through space make it practical for people to move in between…
It has been said before that information is power and nowhere is this more relevant than when buying a car. Having the right information can save you money and get you a car that fits your requirements. If you are like me, then you are particular with your requirements. Things such as body color, interior trim, and the actual cost of the car matter a lot to me. I don’t want to buy a car and later realize I was shafted by a dealer and could easily have saved 300K had I imported the car myself. Importing a Car into Kenya from Japan or the UK Over 90% of the cars sold in Kenya are imported either from Japan or the UK. These markets are highly transparent and much of the fraud we hear about is engineered by Kenyan and Pakistani middlemen….
The Levog is based on 1.6 GT Eyesight, a special specification car for SUBARU’s 6th Anniversary celebration.
The ‘STI Sport’ badge has been a reserve of the Levorg and the BRZ but now, Subaru has expanded this to include the WRX S4. According to Subaru, the WRX S4 STI Sport is the highest greade of WRX S4 which is a high performance sports sedan combining sports performance and advance safety performance. It comes with Bilstein’s DTMatic struts, clamp stiffeners, front and rear dampers, coil springs from STI and 18-inch aluminium rims . For the interior, it comes with RECARO seats made from real leather from Bordeaux and suede, luminescent speedometer with multi-information display. WRX S4 STI Sport Specifications engine 2.0 L DOHC direct injection turbo “DIT” Drive system AWD (all-wheel drive at all times) transmission Sports LinearTronic Maximum output [net] 221 kW (300 PS) / 5600 rpm Maximum torque [net] 400 N · m (40.8 kgf · m) / 2000…
It seems there’s a battle going on in the SUV world and it’s getting vicious by the day. A few months ago, Jeep released a Grand Cherokee known as the Trackhawk that does 0-100 Km/h in 3.6 sec. Well, as if that in itself was not astounding, Lamborghini has upped the ante by unleashing a beast by the name of Urus that does the 0-100 Km/h lap in the same 3.6 sec. The Lamborghini Urus comes with a 4.0 Litre twin-turbo engine with a maximum power output 478 kW/650 HP linked to an 8-speed automatic transmission. For all intents and purposes, the Urus is a sportscar masquerading as an SUV. It will definitely cost top money but it won’t be too long until we see it in Kenya
In what is bound to excite many fans in Kenya, Subaru has launched a full sized 8-seater SUV dubbed the Ascent. Subaru had earlier made forays into the lucrative SUV segment with the Tribeca but this was a flop. Rather than lose hope, Subaru took in the criticism, went back to the drawing board and has come back with an amazing piece of machinery. It’s the largest vehicle that Subaru has ever built and it packs the best of what they offer. They’ve clearly gambled everything on this one. The exterior It looks like a blown up Outback, and that’s really a good thing. It comes with dual exhaust, 18-Inch Alloys, integrated roof rails, powered tailgate and LED steering responsive headlights. The Interior This is where the Subaru Ascent wins it. 8 Seater capacity, excellent legroom, panoramic sunroof, 19 cupholders, 8 USB ports, WIFI,…
The Toyota Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) is a technology that uses hydraulics to adjust front and rear stabilizer bars. It solves the classic 4×4 dilemma of stabilizer bars. The dilemma is that for off-road driving, stabilizer bars are not desirable as they impede suspension travel and wheel articulation. For on-road driving, stabilizer bars are highly desirable as they prevent a vehicle from rolling over at high speed. Most modern 4x4s do not achieve their full off-road potential due to stabilizer bars. Then enters the KDSS. It works by automatically stiffening the stabilizer bars at high speed to limit or negate body roll. At lower speeds, the KDSS softens the stabilizer bars to allow for suspension long travel and greater wheel articulation. A vehicle fitted with KDSS is very stable on the road and highly capable off the road. It simply offers the best…
Toyota Prado TX – 2.7L Petrol This is the entry level model for the Japanese Domestic Market. Its only available in petrol Technical: Transmission: 5-Speed Manual and 4-speed Automatic Engine: 2.7L, VVTi, DOHC, 163 HP Brakes: Front and rear ventilated discs Dimensions(Length Width Height): 4930 x 1885 x 1845 mm Suspension: Independent double wishbone -front and rear, 4 link type Safety: Antilock Brake System(ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution(EBD), Vehicle Stability Control(VSC), Traction Control(TRC) Airbags: Driver and Front passenger. Anti-theft: Immobilizer Headlamps: Auto Cut, Manual leveling Interior: Front Seats: Active Headrests, 6 way adjustable Driver’s seat, 4 way adjustable Passenger seat, Driver power lumbar support 2nd Row Seats: 40:20:40 Split foldable, 3 Headrests, 3rd Row Seats: 50:50 Split manual foldable Audio: AM/FM CD Player with 6 Speakers Cup Holders: 4 cup holders – 2 at the 1st row and 2 at the 2nd Row Air Conditioner:…