The Toyota Fielder is a versatile station wagon that can be used for both private and commercial purposes. It’s a highly sought after car in the Kenyan market due to its reliability, fuel efficiency and carrying capacity. However, this is only the icing on the cake as the 2013 Toyota Fielder has a lot more to offer in terms of performance, comfort and general aesthetics.
The Toyota Premio is an all-time favorite amongst Kenyans who love it for its style, comfort and low maintenance costs. It is comparable in size to the Audi A4, Subaru Legacy Saloon, Mercedes C180, and the BMW 318i. The Toyota Premio is arguably the cheapest among these but it maintains a decent level of class and top notch reliability
The Porsche Cayenne is an upscale SUV that is gradually finding relevance in the Kenyan market thanks to a growing demand for premium cars. It’s a performance SUV with excellent power delivery across the model range with the crown going to the record setting Turbo S that accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds. It’s closely related to the VW Touareg and the Audi Q7 with which it shares a common platform. Other competitors include the BMW X5, Mercedes M-Class, and Range Rover Sport.
The Toyota Vanguard is no longer in production and it will not be available for import into Kenya post 2020. It will be replaced by the upgraded Toyota Kluger, which going by the looks will be a worthy replacement. The demand for the Vanguard will still be strong given its credentials in fuel economy, utility and reliability but there are other alternatives to consider. It competes with the Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan X-Trail, Mazda CX-5, Subaru Forester, VW Tiguan
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. It is angling for space in a crowded playing field that is packed with big hitters such as the Nissan X-Trail, Subaru Forester, Toyota Rav-4, Honda CR-V, Mitsubishi Outlander and the VW Tiguan. Even amongst these, the CX-5 stands out as it offers some pretty compelling features that are noteworthy.
The VW Passat is popular in Europe especially in the UK where it ranks among the most popular family cars. In Kenya, its mildly popular having been overshadowed by the cheaper Japanese alternatives. It was at one time a government standard before it fell out of favor with the powers that be. It competes with the Toyota Avensis, Subaru Legacy, BMW 3 Series, Mercedes C-Class, Audi A4 and Toyota Mark X.
The Toyota Mark X was developed to attract a younger generation of buyers and it has become quite popular in Kenya for a number of reasons. First, it’s a worthy competitor to the more expensive German cars and secondly, it has a good quality build borrowing its body styling, chassis and interior from the Lexus GS. Additionally. it offers great performance, comfort and reliability. It competes with the BMW 5 Series, Subaru Legacy, Mercedes Benz C200, BMW 320i and Nissan Fuga.
The Mitsubishi Pajero has had a long and illustrious tenure in the 4×4 club spanning 37 years in which there have been only four major iterations. This is not only a demonstration of its timeless appeal but also its ability to thrive in the ever changing automotive landscape. In Kenya, it reigned supreme in the 80s and 90s before it was dethroned by the Toyota Prado. Other competitors include the Land Rover Discovery, the Ford Everest and the Nissan Pathfinder.