The Nissan Xtrail is amongst the most popular medium sized SUVs in Kenya. This popularity is due to its affordability, good fuel economy, carrying capacity and off-road capability.
The Toyota Wish is a 7-seater van(or station wagon depending on how you look at it) that was first introduced to the Japanese market in 2003. In Kenya, It enjoys wild popularity due to its versatility and adaptability for both commercial and private applications.
The Toyota Axio is a 5 seater saloon that was introduced to the Japanese market in 2007. It is the saloon version of the popular Toyota Fielder and is marketed as a small sized family car. It is a good alternative for people who prefer saloons and do not mind to sacrifice on boot space that comes with station wagons
The Toyota Fielder is a very popular station wagon in Kenya both for private and commercial applications. Indeed it can be said that the Toyota Fielder is one of the most popular cars on Kenyan roads today and there’s a good reason for that. The Toyota Fielder is fuel efficient, reliable, spacious and cheap to maintain.
Most cars we import into Kenya from Japan and Europe with the exception of 4X4s, do not have the right height for our roads. The main problem, especially for urban drivers, is poorly designed speed bumps. Getting over them requires you to slowly maneuver the vehicle across the bump, and sometimes spillover onto the opposing lane. This is not something you want to go through every day, besides the mental anguish, the cost of repairing a broken transmission is prohibitive. So, what to do? endure the anguish, sell the vehicle, or increase height? Most prefer to increase height but do not know how to properly go about it. Most roadside mechanics are not helpful either as they mostly prescribe solutions that correspond to their level of ignorance. Vehicle modifications that increase height above manufacturer specifications often affect a vehicle’s stability and maneuverability. Besides being…
Subaru Impreza 2016 The Subaru brand is highly popular in Kenya, and this latest news will further excite the legion of Subaru fans in Kenya. According to an article by CarWale, Subaru has revealed an overview of the new global platform that is being developed. Subaru plans to build all its new vehicles on the same global platform with the first one being the Impreza. Talking about the new concept, Fuji Heavy Industries president Yasuyuki Yoshinaga said, “The Subaru Global Platform lifts Subaru’s automotive technology to new heights, and marks the next step in the evolution of ‘Enjoyment and Peace of Mind’, the value that Subaru offers to its customers. This new platform represents the culmination of the know-how we have developed over many years, and we are confident that it will allow us to produce vehicles that live up to our proud traditions…
Landwind X7 The Range Rover Evoque is a major cog in Jaguar Land Rover’s expansion into China. Last week, a speed bump in JLR’s China plan appeared in showrooms in the form of the Landwind X7. This is because — aesthetically — the X7 is virtually indistinguishable from the Evoque. And it looks as if the Chinese carmaker has a fair number of customers waiting to take delivery of the X7. According to Bloomberg, 5,500 buyers have put down deposits for an X7, which sells for roughly $21,700. That’s only fraction of the $65,000 to $90,000 it takes to drive home in an authentic Evoque in China. “We do not want to comment on the specifics relating to Landwind X7,” a Jaguar Land Rover representative told Business Insider in an email. “But it’s safe to say protecting our intellectual property is something we take…