Best Nissan Cars in Kenya and their prices
Nissan has been one of the most popular car brands on Kenyan roads, the car manufacturer has different car makes, and each of the car make has its own specs and offers something different. However, there are those that offer the best, below, we will look at these best Nissan cars in Kenya and their prices.
As we have just mentioned, each car has something unique to offer and is made with a certain client need in mind, some might be family cars, business cars or even luxury cars. We will hence look at different cars from Nissan that best suit a certain need, most of the cars we will list below are reliable(they do not have major problems).
List of best Nissan Cars in Kenya
Below is a list of the best Nissan cars in Kenya:
1. Nissan Skyline Infiniti
Nissan Skyline Infiniti is a luxury car from Nissan, hence, the interior of the car is spacious, comfortable and made of premium materials such as leather. The exterior design of the car is also attractive and curvy, the body design is Sedan. When it comes to the driving experience, the only letdown of the Nissan Skyline Infiniti will be its low ground clearance, otherwise, the car will give you that driving thrill since it comes with an automatic gearbox and power of up to 330ps on some trims, additionally, some trims have a Rear Wheel drive which a favorite of driving enthusiasts.
The Skyline Infiniti does not just give you the luxury and good driving experience, it is also a reliable car and will serve you for long without frequent breakdowns as far as you service it frequently as required. The fuel consumption is average, this together with its reliability means the running cost will be low.
The price of Nissan Skyline Infiniti is starting from Shillings 2.1 million. This is a good car for someone looking for a luxury car suitable for family use, or running errands.
Also see: Nissan Skyline Price list in Kenya and a full review.
2. Nissan NV200
The Nissan NV200 has a minivan design and can carry 5 to 7 people, the vehicle was introduced in 2009 but it has become a popular choice to many, especially those that are looking for a business car. The interior is not luxurious, in fact, the main thing you are going to enjoy about the Nissan NV200 is space. As we have mentioned, it is the right car to go for if you are looking for a vehicle to fulfill your cargo transportation business, this is mainly to its spacious cabin.
The fuel economy of the car is great, it will give you up to 20km/l, this however depends on your driving style, the condition of the engine and the driving terrain. The lowest you will get from the Nissan NV200 is around 12km/l.
While Nissan NV200 is one of the best cars when it comes to lightweight cargo ferrying and fuel economy, it might fail you when it comes to reliability, the transmission options are CVT and Automatic, the Nissan CVT is known to have problems and it is hence recommendable to go for one with automatic transmission. You might also face other issues such as overheating, vibrations, engine hard start and engine stalls.
The price of Nissan NV200 is currently starting from Kenya shillings 1.3 million.
Also check: Nissan NV200 Price list in Kenya.
3. Nissan Elgrand
For someone with a car and looking for a luxurious Mini Van, you have a few choices in the market, among them is the Nissan Elgrand. This is an executive mini Van that comes as an 8 or 7-seater and is very spacious plus comfortable. The features will however vary will the trim level, the highest trim levels of the Elgrand come packed with features and premium material interior, this includes leather interior, alloy rims, heated seats, etc.
When it comes to fuel consumption, Nissan Elgrand will give you around 10km/l this is not that great and it will increase the running cost of the car. For the Elgrad, the transmission is either CVT or Automatic and as we have mentioned above, the Nissan CVT is known to be problematic, it is hence advisable to go for one with an automatic gearbox.
The Elgrand is suitable for large families who need luxury when cruising, it can also be used for executive transport business. The main competitor of this luxury minivan is the Toyota Alphard.
The price of Nissan Elgrand is now ranging from Ksh 2 million to Ksh 3.2 million.
Also check: Nissan Elgrand price list in Kenya.
4. Nissan Patrol
When it comes to SUVs, you usually do not have many choices when compared to other car designs such as Sedans, Nissan Patrol is among the few SUVs available. The car is huge with an aggressive look, for anyone looking for a comfortable car that cruises any road and even handles an extreme offroad adventure, the Nissan Patrol should be on the list of options. The seating capacity of the vehicle is 7.
Nissan Patrol comes with an automatic or manual transmission, this is good since you will not have to deal with the Nissan CVT transmission issues. Most of the engines on the Patrol are reliable, with proper service the car will serve you with no major breakdowns. The fuel consumption of the Patrol is however not one of the best, it starts from around 7Km/L, this will how ever depend on the engine fuel(petrol/diesel), your driving style, etc.
The price of the Nissan Patrol is starting from Ksh 4.8 million, higher trims will even cost more. The main competitor of the Nissan Patrol is the Toyota Prado.
See, Nissan Patrol Price list in Kenya.
5. Nissan Fuga
Nissan Fuga is another Sedan from Nissan that you should consider, the car can be classified as a Semi Luxury Sedan, this is because it offers interior features that are above the basic sedan cars but still it’s not at the top of the luxury list. The interior of the car is spacious and comfortable and in most trims, you get leather seats.
The fuel consumption of the Nissan Fuga is average, it ranges around 11km/l. When it comes to the driving experience, the Fuga wins, if you get one with a Rear Wheel Drive, you will enjoy the drive, in addition to this, Nissan Fuga has an automatic gearbox, the letdown will be the low ground clearance when cruising bumps. Nissan Fuga is also a reliable car when taken care of by proper maintenance.
The price of the car is starting from Ksh 3.4 million if you buy those on sale by dealers, locally used models come at a more affordable price.
Check, Nissan Fuga Price in Kenya and full review.
6. Nissan Ad Van
Nissan AD Van is often termed as the best alternative to the Toyota Probox, while the body build quality of this car might not be as good as that of the Probox, it is still a worthy pick. The good thing about the Nissan AD Van is that it has a large interior space and boot space when more suitable for someone who is into cargo ferrying. The other good thing about the AD Van is that it’s interior is more comfortable than the Probox and its reputation is good, unlike the Probox that is associated with rouge drivers.
While the car has a good fuel economy of 13km/l to 17km/l, it is might have higher running costs if you go for the CVT transmission, there is also an automatic gearbox and we would recommend you go with it. The body build quality of the AD Van is also not great as we mentioned, the result is the quick deterioration of the appearance.
With Ksh 800,000 and above, you will be able to get yourself a foreign used Nissan AD Van in Kenya.
See, Nissan AD VAn price in Kenya and a full review.
Conclusion
Above is a look at some of the best Nissan Cars in Kenya, as you will note, they all serve certain purposes very well. Other Nissan cars that did not make to this list are also not that bad, however, most of them are not that reliable. The main issue with most Nissan cars is the CVT transmission problem which is caused by overheating, this can be solved by installing a more efficient cooling system for the CVT transmission because the one from the manufacturer is not that efficient.