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20 best cars to buy in Kenya for as low as Ksh 200,000

If you have Ksh 200,000 to Ksh 500,000 to buy a car in Kenya, there are several brands you can buy.However,with Ksh 500,000,you can’t get a car with zero mileage, it must be a used car.

Before buying a car,make sure you check the engine to see if it’s in perfect condition.

Here is a list of 20 cars to buy with Ksh 200,000 to Ksh 500,000 in Kenya:

  1. Toyota Fielder

Engine 1500cc

Fuel consumption: approximate of 1000kshs/100km.

Accommodates 5 people.

Pros: excellent fuel consumption and good cargo capacity.

Cons: the need to increase the ground clearance.

  • Mitsubishi Galant Sport

Engine 1998cc

Fuel consumption: approximate of 1500kshs/100km

Accommodates 5 people.

Pros: good ride and handling balance.

Cons: insufficient cabin storage and the interior materials feel cheap.

  • Nissa March

Engine 1300cc

Fuel consumption: approximate of 1200kshs/100km

Accommodates 5 people.

Pros: excellent fuel economy and very affordable to maintain.

Cons: it has low ground clearance.

  • Toyota Passo

Engine 1300cc

Fuel consumption: approximate of 1100kshs/100km

Accommodates 5 people

Pros: affordable to maintain and functional interior with good fuel economy.

Cons: the interior design is uninspiring.

  • Dalhatsu Mira

Engine 660cc

Fuel consumption: approximate of 900kshs/100km

Accommodates 4 people.

Pros: excellent fuel economy and its spacious

Cons: low ground clearance

  • Toyota Runx

Engine 1,496-1,795cc

Fuel consumption: approximate of 1000ksh /100km

Accommodates 4 people.

Pros: it has a spacious interior and excellent fuel economy.

Cons: cargo space is small.

  • Nissan Tiida

Engine 1500cc-1800cc

Fuel consumption: approximate of 1300ksh/100km

Accommodates 5 people

Pros: excellent fuel economy with spacious interiors.

Cons: not a very exciting design.   

  • Mitsubishi Lancer/Cedia

Engine 1500cc

Fuel consumption: approximate of 1100ksh/100km.

Accommodates 5 people.

Pro: reliable and affordable to maintain.

Cons: it’s slightly underpowered.

  • Nissan Latio

Engine 1198cc

Fuel consumption: approximate of 1100kshs/100km.

Accommodates 5 people.

Pros: low maintenance engine and good fuel economy.

Cons: it has low ground clearance.

  1. Dalhatsu Esse

Engine 658cc

Fuel consumption: approximate of 800kshs/100km,

Accommodates 4 people.

Pros: fuel economy and affordable to maintain.

Cons: the cargo space is very small’

  1. Toyota Townace

Engine 1495-1800cc

Fuel consumption: approximate of 1500ksh/100km.

Accommodates 5 people.

Pros: ideal for transportation of goods with spacious cargo cabin and good fuel economy.

Cons: the legroom is small for the backseats so no suitable for a tall person.

  1. Toyota Spacio

Engine 1600cc

Fuel consumption: approximate of 1300kshs/100km.

Accommodates 7 people

Pros: it has a spacious interior and it good fuel economy.

Cons:

  1. Nissan Sunny

Engine 1498cc

Fuel consumption: approximate of 1200kshs/100km.

Accommodates 5 people.

Pros: its spacious, the interior materials are good and with attractive exterior appearance.

Cons: engine performance not good and the weight of the car if very light.

  1. Toyota Corolla

Engine 1794cc

Fuel consumption: approximate of 1100kshs/100km.

Accommodates 5 people

Pros: excellent fuel economy and comfortable ride quality

Cons: too much road noise on highway and slow acceleration.

  1. Toyota Noah

Engine 1998cc

Fuel consumption: approximate of 1800kshs/100km

Accommodates 8 people

Pros: comfortable for long distance, and excellent for large families.

Cons: low ground clearance.

  1. Subaru  Impreza

Engine 2122cc

Fuel consumption: approximate of 1200kshs/100km.

Accommodates 5 people

Pros: advanced driver safety features and spacious cabin.

Cons: low quality interior and slow and unrefined acceleration.

  1. Toyota Probox

Engine 1496cc

Fuel consumption: approximate of 1100ksh/100km

Accommodates 5 people

Pros: affordable to maintain and excellent fuel economy.

Cons: for heavy loads you have to increase ground clearance.

  1. Mitsubishi Colt

Engine 1500cc

Fuel consumption: approximate of 1200kshs/100km

Accommodates 5 people.

Pros: great fuel economy and very spacious.

Cons: the visibility and ventilation is poor.

  1. Nissan Vanette

Engine 1798cc

Fuel consumption: approximate of 1300ksh/100km

Accommodates 5 people.

Pros: spacious interior and excellent fuel economy.

Cons: it’s uncomfortable to drive and reverse light is not bright.

  • Mitsubishi Outlander

Engine 2360cc

Fuel consumption: approximate of 1200kshs/100km.

Accommodates 7 people

Pros: spacious and generous cargo room.

Cons: slow acceleration.