5 Low budget cars in Kenya | Affordable
When buying a car, one of the considerations is how much you will pay for it and the maintenance cost that it will come with. In this article, we will look at low budget cars in Kenya and an overview of what their features.
Cars that we will discuss here are not just low cost(have a low buying price) but also, there are easy to maintain. This makes them the perfect cars for anyone who has low spending budget for a car, first time car owner and someone looking for a vehicle to move from point A to B.
List of Low budget cars in Kenya
Here is a list of affordable cars in Kenya.
1. Nissan Note
Price: From Ksh 750,000 for an Ex-Japan.
With Ksh 750,000 you will get a secondhand Nissan Note from Japan. There are different trims levels for this car, with the price, you will most probably get the standard grade that comes with basic features. Competitors of Note such as Mazda Demio, Suzuki swift and Honda fit retail from Ksh 1,000,000 and above.
Nissan Note is a perfect car for any one who owns a family and is not involved in long distance travel frequently. It also a very good car for anyone who is a first time car owner. It comes with relatively good interior space compared to its competitors. Nissan Note also gives you a good fuel economy of up to 20Km/l depending on your driving skills.
When it comes to maintenance, the main problem reported with Nissan Note is the CVT problem, this can be avoided by installing an after market transmission oil cooler. Also, use genuine recommended parts, you should also ensure that the suspension is maintained properly. Do not forget to service this car and you will enjoy a long service life from the Note.
2. Toyota Ractis
Price: From Ksh 850,000 to Ksh 1,100,000 for an Ex Japan model.
Toyota Ractis is another good car to go for in Kenya. For the basic trim which does not come with high end specs, you can pay just Ksh 850,000 and own one. Hight trims with specs such as fog lights, alloy rims and 1500cc engine can cost up to Ksh 1.1 million.
Ractis is a good family car since it has great interior space, that is, the legroom on both rows is comfortable even to tall adults. The boot space is also good for a mini vehicle. You can choose between two engine capacities, that is, the 1500cc and the 1300cc.
The car has a great fuel economy and will give you up to 20km/l depending on your driving skills. Like most Toyota cars, Ractis spare parts are easily available making them affordable, this in turn reduces the maintenance cost.
3. Suzuki Alto
Price: From Ksh 650,000
A secondhand Suzuki Alto from Japan comes at a very low price of about Ksh 650,000. The car can go up to Ksh 850,000 for higher trims. This makes the car one of the most affordable cars in the Kenyan market.
This is a subcompact hatchback that has either 5 or 3 doors with the tailgate included. This is car is suitable for moving from point A to B and also for taxi business. The interior space is not that big and hence might not be the perfect car for long distance travel.
Alto comes at lower cost, however, this is not the only thing that make the car a perfect go to for anyone with a low budget. The car also has a great fuel economy of about 22km/l. This means you will not spend much on fuel making it pocket friendly.
Alto is however not the car for long distance travel, it is perfectly suited for used around town and short distance travel. When overworked the car will definitely overheat. You should also service the car regularly and make sure that it has sufficient coolant and oil.
4. Toyota Passo
Price: From Ksh 830,000
With Ksh 830,000 you will get an Ex Japan Toyota Passo in Kenya. The car is suitable for family use, point A to B movement and taxi business just like most of the above listed cars. The higher trims of the car have fog lights and alloy rims and come with more tech features compared to the entry level trims.
The legroom space offered by Passo is great despite the car being a subcompact. However, the boot space can carry medium luggage only. For engine capacity, you can choose between 1000cc and 1300cc.
When it comes to fuel economy,Toyota Passo gives up to 24km/l depending on ones driving skills which is great. Maintenance cost of the car is low ans spare parts are easily available in Kenya. You can hence go for this car with if you a looking for budget spending
5. Mitsubishi Mirage
Price: From Ksh 750,000
With Ksh 750,000 you will get a Mitsubishi Mirage. This car is one of the most popular in the United States because of its great fuel economy and low buying price. The car competes with other compact vehicles such as the Suzuki Alto.
You will get basic features in most Mitsubishi Mirage cars. The top grade levels have more tech features however. The boot space is not that big and the legroom is okay for medium height adults. The engine capacity of the car is 1000cc.
Like most of the cars in this list, the fuel economy is great, you can get up to 25km/l with a Mirage if you have good driving skills. The spare parts of the car are widely available in Kenya making it cost effective to maintain.
Above is a look at 5 affordable cars that you can own in Kenya. We hope that you found the article helpful. Cheers!!