The Honda Fit is a five-door hatchback that enjoys a significant following in the Kenyan market primarily because of its stellar fuel economy, compactness, and surprisingly a spacious cabin for its class. Since its inception in 2001, it has been in the shadows of the Toyota Vitz but the tides have changed after its third iteration which is more stylish was availed to the public. Urban dwellers will opt for it without giving a second thought for its specs speak for themselves. In other markets, it is sold as the Honda Jazz. Its rivals include the Toyota Vitz, Suzuki Swift, Mazda Demio, and Nissan Note.
The Mazda CX-5 has solidified its position as the best-selling crossover in Kenya. It offers a perfect blend of practicality, performance, and exterior styling. From all angles, it depicts elegance, grandeur, and sophistication characteristics that make it ideal for a daily driver, especially for city inhabitants. People who love long-distance drives will have good value for their money in the CX-5 due to its outstanding fuel economy. Its rivals include Toyota’s RAV4, Nissan’s X-Trail, Ford Escape, Subaru Forester, Hyundai Tucson, Honda CR-V, and Volkswagen Tiguan.
The majority of people in the Kenyan market are switching their loyalty and preference from sedans to crossovers owing to their practicality, reliability, and stellar fuel economy. The Mazda CX-5 has largely benefitted from this shift as it has become one of the most sought-after vehicles, and despite its popularity, the manufacturers are still getting orders to produce more. It takes pride in its stylish exterior design language, spacious cabin, and enjoyable driving experience. As much as it is advantaged in many ways, it faces stiff competition from the likes of Toyota’s RAV4, Nissan’s X-Trail, Ford Escape, Subaru Forester, Hyundai Tucson, Honda CR-V, and Volkswagen Tiguan.
The Mazda CX-5 is a compact crossover SUV that made its debut in 2012 replacing the Tribute and the slightly larger CX-7. In the Mazda line-up, it boasts being the very first model to incorporate the “KODO” design language as well as encompass the Skyactiv technology. Its presence in the Kenyan market has been felt all over as you can barely cover a short distance without sporting one. Its engaging driving experience, stellar fuel economy, and exterior styling are characteristics that have made it to be endured by Kenyans. It faces stiff competition from Toyota’s RAV4, Nissan’s X-Trail, Ford Escape, Subaru Forester, Hyundai Tucson, Honda CR-V, and Volkswagen Tiguan.
A German performance, an Italian flare, and a Japanese price are what sums up the Mazda Atenza. Its popularity in the Kenyan market has been multiplying year after year and within no time it will be among the most sought-after cars. The attention to detail is what has built the Atenza a good reputation. From every angle, this car inspires confidence and elegance, hence the reason why city dwellers will find it ideal as a daily driver. As much as it boasts the perks of an excellent car, it is up against the BMW 3 series, Mercedes C200, Toyota Mark X, Subaru Legacy, VW Passat, and Audi A4.
The Mazda Atenza which is also known as the Mazda 6 in other markets is a midsize sedan that made its debut in 2002 replacing the long-running Mazda Capella. The Atenza was used as the first example of Mazda’s “Stylish, Insightful, and Spirited” design philosophy. Its lovely reception in the Kenyan market was no surprise as any car enthusiast would love a car with an elegant interior layout, advanced safety features, and performance-oriented, all of which have been encompassed in the Atenza. It competes with the BMW 3 series, Mercedes C200, Toyota Mark X, Subaru Legacy, VW Passat, and Audi A4.
The Mazda Biante is an 8-seater minivan that was availed to the public in 2008. In the Mazda lineup, it sits between the Premacy and MPV. The manufacturer’s target clients were largely individuals with small households but it has been embraced by different sorts of people with different needs. Even though it only lasted for a decade since its inception, it boasts an excellent fuel economy as well as a spacious cabin that was very versatile. The name “Biante” is derived from the English word “Ambient” to create an impression of a unified interior space that contributes to a comfortable in-car experience. It faces stiff competition from the likes of the Toyota Noah, Mitsubishi Delica, Nissan Serena, Toyota Voxy, and Honda Stepwagon.
The Mazda Axela’s popularity on Kenyan roads has immensely grown as a significant number of people especially in the metropolis find it ideal as a daily driver owing to its elegant exterior design that will for sure coat attention wherever it traverses, outstanding fuel economy, and its highly-rated safety features. Even though it is up against the likes of the Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Subaru Impreza, and Toyota Auris, its cabin layout is competitively the best. Its is known as Mazda 3 in other markets.