1. Toyota Passo When it comes to the choice of sub-compacts in the Kenyan market, the Toyota Passo is the most suitable. Its affordable, efficient, reliable and cheap to maintain. If you are a first time buyer on a tight budget, then the Toyota Passo should be on top of your shopping list. Read the full Toyota Passo Review here 2. Mazda Demio The Mazda Demio’s has gained popularity in Kenya in a fairly short amount of time thanks to its reliability and affordability. It’s ideal for first time buyers due to its ability to withstand abuse and is as reliable as a rock. Read the full Mazda Demio Review here 3. Toyota Vitz The Toyota Vitz is one of the most popular cars in Kenya and with good reason. It’s the true embodiment of the modern economy hatchback and it packs a punch…

1. Toyota Land Cruiser The Toyota Land Cruiser is the undisputed king of 4x4s and its ability to combine luxury with off-road capability is legendary. It can seat 8 adults in absolute comfort and go to the end of the world without skipping a beat. Read the full Toyota Land Cruiser Review 2. The Nissan Patrol The Nissan Patrol is a behemoth that can similarly seat 8 adults in comfort and luxury. The interior space is unparalleled and passengers are treated to loyalty. 3. Land Rover Discovery The Land Rover Discovery holds brief for the Range Rover and the Defender. It combines the desirable features of both into a supremely luxurious car with unparalleled off road capability. It can seat 7 adults in comfort and luxury. Read the full Land Rover Discovery Review 4. Volvo XC90 The Volvo XC90 has been voted as one…

1. Toyota Prius The Toyota Prius is the world’s first mass produced hybrid and for a long time, it has been the yardstick with which hybrid compacts have been measured. It’s commonplace for new entrants to be compared and contrasted against the Prius. Read the detailed Toyota Prius Review here Click here to buy the Toyota Prius in Kenya 2. Honda Insight 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 the detailed…

Transport is a major economic activity in Kenya and besides the positive return on investment, it employs thousands of people. Given the chaotic nature of public transport in Kenya and more so in urban transport, many people are turning away from the madness of matatus to more sober alternative means of transport . We have seen the rapid emergence of technology driven companies such as Uber, Taxify, Littlecab who are tapping into this lucrative market. For the technology to work, they obviously need cars and for that, they have to partner with private entities. Part of being savvy is buying the right car that will give you the best service and highest return on investment. This is a purely business decision and you need to remove your personal preferences from it. How to start the business Develop a strategy – Starting any business without…

Introduction The Mercedes Benz X-Class is a luxury 5-Seater pickup that is built on the same platform as the Nissan Navara. Much as they share a platform they are divergent in many ways and the X-Class is by leaps and bounds an advanced car. Then Kenyan market is warming up to luxury pickups and many are drawn to the promise of work and play in a single package. Engines The X-Class comes with two power plants all diesel, these are; 2.3-Litre OM699 Turbocharged diesel engine 3.0-Litre OM699 Turbocharged diesel engine Transmission 6-Speed Manual Transmission 7-Speed Automatic Transmission Exterior True to form, the exterior resembles the Nissan Navara especially the rear. The front is styled more differently projecting a bulkier form with a grille emblazoned in the Mercedes star logo and modern LED headlights. Interior The interior is a reflection of the top notch quality…

1.Toyota Land Cruiser The Land Cruiser is known for being rugged, durable, reliable and utilitarian. Leading the pack is the Land Cruiser J70 series that is offered in pickup and hardtop configurations. So durable are these cars that it’s rumored they will survive a nuclear extinction besides cockroaches. These cars command prime dollar whatever the age and there’s always a ready market for them. They are favored by the UN, military, Al-Shabab, police, governments, terrorists, you name it. The list is endless. 2. Land Rover Defender The Defender is fast becoming a rare car and the demand is strong not just in Kenya but globally. A Defender of any age is as good as money in the bank. If you own a Defender, you might want to hold on to it coz the demand is projected to grow in the next coming years. The…

1. Toyota Prius The Toyota Prius is the world’s first mass produced hybrid and for a long time, it has been the yardstick with which hybrid compacts have been measured. It’s commonplace for new entrants to be compared and contrasted against the Prius. Read More 2. Honda Insight 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. Read More 3. Honda Fit The Honda Fit is a 5 seater hatchback that has been in production since 2001. Its popularity in Kenya has been gaining steadily as more and more people are appreciating the quality and reliability of Hondas. Read More 4. Nissan March The Nissan March is not a new kid on the block. It has…

1. Mazda CX-5 The Mazda CX-5 is an exceptional car both aesthetically and technologically. It strikes a perfect balance between elegance and brawn which appeals to both a masculine and feminine clientele. Pros: Affordable, Universal appeal, fun to drive, affordable Cons: Unproven reliability in the Kenyan market. Needs time. Read the full review here: https://topcar.co.ke/vehicle/2013-mazda-cx-5-review/ Buy the Mazda CX-5 here: https://cars.topcar.co.ke/search/vehicle?make=88&model=324&year=0 2. Toyota Vanguard The Toyota Vanguard is a versatile and functional vehicle that can serve both small and large families. It is a bigger version of the Toyota RAV4 and has been sold in the Japanese market since 2007. In Kenya, its popularity has been gaining steadily due to its off-road appeal and 7 seater capacity. Pros: 7 Seater, Spacious, Reliable Cons: No longer in production Read the full review here: https://topcar.co.ke/vehicle/2013-toyota-vanguard-review/ Buy the Toyota Vanguard here: https://cars.topcar.co.ke/search/vehicle?make=3&model=217&year=0 3. Subaru Forester From its modest…