Best Toyota cars in Kenya and their prices
Toyota is one of the most dominant car brands in Kenya and globally, there are different cars that you can pick from this car but there are those that have a good reputation and will get the job done. Below, we will look at the best Toyota cars in Kenya and what they have to offer and their prices.
List of best Toyota Cars in Kenya
Below, we will look at the top best Toyota cars, the list contains different cars and we looked at different factors when adding each of the cars. The main consideration was however how well the car serves the target client, others include, reliability and low running costs.
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1. Toyota Crown
Crown is one of the best Sedans from Toyota, for anyone looking for a reliable luxury Sedan, then the Crown should be on the list. This vehicle is also in the Class of long wheelbase Sedans. The interior is spacious and the materials are premium, for example, leather seats if not high-quality fabric seats, the plastic dashboard is however a turnoff. The car also comes with a pack of technology features, in recent models, you get driver-assist tech features.
The fuel economy of the Crown ranges between 9km/l to 15km/l depending on the engine you go for. When it comes to reliability, Toyota Crown is among the most reliable sedans you can own, there are no major problems reported by previous owners of this car.
Toyota Crown is a perfect car for both young drivers and those looking for a premium car for their families. The only downside of the car might only be the slightly high price, currently, the Toyota Crown’s price is starting from Ksh 3 million.
Check, Toyota Crown Price in Kenya and a full review.
2. Toyota Alphard
Toyota Alphard just like the Crown is another executive car from Toyota, it is a minivan that can seat 7 or 8. The interior is spacious, in fact, or 3 rows legroom is great even for tall people, above that the interior materials are premium, this includes leather seats, mood setting, tech features, leg supports, TV screens on the rear and more. While the Alphard has foglights and alloy wheels there is not much from the exterior, it is just boxy.
The fuel consumption is between 9.5km/l to 19.5km/l depending on the engine capacity. There are no major problems reported with the Toyota Alphard, as far as you do the routine maintenance, the car will serve you with no frequent breakdowns. The driving experience on the Alphard will not be that great, the car is bulky, has a low ground clearance and its CVT transmission gives a smooth drive without much of a thrill.
Alphard is a good pick for someone with a large family and looking for luxury, it can also be used for executive transportation business. The price of the Alphard is starting from Ksh 3.8 million.
See, Toyota Alphard price in Kenya and a full review.
3. Toyota Prado
The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is a very popular SUV in Kenya, it’s huge and gives that dominance feeling when on the road. The SUV can seat 7 but there are some that come as 5 seaters, when it comes to interior material, you might get basic specs if you go for the lower trims such as Prado TX, the highest on the trim level is the Prado TZG and comes with high specs such as leather interior and sunroof.
The fuel economy of the Toyota Prado is not that great, especially on most of its petrol engines, the average is 10 km/l, additionally, some engines such as the 2700cc engine are known to be lazy, that is, they are slow. The Prado is also a reliable vehicle, with proper maintenance, the SUV will serve you for long without giving you problems.
For someone looking for an offroading machine, the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is a perfect fit, this vehicle can also be used as a family car, by business people or even in executive car hire business. The Prado starts from Ksh 4.5 million for a foreign used base trim.
Check, Toyota Prado Price in Kenya and a full review.
4. Toyota Hilux
Toyota Hilux is a pickup that comes as a double cab or single cab, this vehicle is suitable for someone who is in business. The double comes as a five-seater, which means it can be used as a family car and business car. While the single cab maintains a simple look, the double car has aggressive looks and you can show up with it even in serious events.
The fuel consumption is between 13.9Km/l to 16.4Km/l which is good, Toyota Hilux is also known to be one of the most reliable pickups globally, just like any other car, make sure you maintain it properly and you will get a good service.
This pickup is also a workhorse, if you plan to use it primarily for ferrying cargo, it is advisable you go for the single cab since it has a bigger trunk space, the double cab is suitable if you want both a cargo ferrying and a family car. The Hilux will also handle extreme offroad terrains without much trouble.
The Toyota Hilux price is currently ranging from Ksh 2.5 million to Ksh 4.5 million the higher side being of the double cab.
Check, Toyota Hilux price in Kenya and a full review.
5. Toyota Prius
Toyota Prius is known to be the first hybrid vehicle in the market that made the most sales and also largely contributed to the acceptance of Hybrid cars, this is mainly due to its fuel economy and reliability. When the engine is in manufacturers condition, the car can give you up to 38km/l, however, most drivers of hybrids cars claim that they get the best fuel economy when driving around towns, for long distances, the car will not give that great fuel economy but it is still better than the nonhybrids.
Prius has a Sedan body design, it is attractive and has a unique appearance when compared to most Toyota Sedans, the interior is spacious and comfortable. As we mentioned earlier, the car is reliable, the only problem you might face is if the hybrid battery dies, which is rare, the cost of replacing a hybrid battery is very high. Prius is one of the best cars, especially for family use. The Price of the car is starting from Ksh 1.65 million.
See, Toyota Prius price in Kenya and a full review.
6. Toyota RAV4
Toyota RAV4 is a well-known car in Kenya, its design has changed over the years to the Crossover SUV it is now. In its class, it remains one of the best picks, the new shape RAV4 that was introduced around 2016 is even more atttractive. The interior of the RAV4 is spacious and comfortable, the boot space is also spacious. Because of its good ground clearance, the RAV4 will also light offroad terrain.
One thing that makes the RAV4 one of the best cars to own in Kenya is its reliability, the car hasn’t had any major problems reported by previous owners, if you maintain the RAV4 well, you will get years of none problematic service. The fuel economy of this car is also good, the average is 12.6km/l.
RAV4 is perhaps the perfect fit for any family who loves adventure, it will handle most terrains. The price of RAV4 is however high compared to most of its competitors, currently, it is starting from Ksh 2.6 million.
Check, Toyota RAV4 price in Kenya and a full review.
7. Toyota Auris
When you are looking for a compact car, the best pick in most cases is a hatchback, Toyota has different hatchbacks and among them is the Toyota Auris. The car is compact but still has a loveable exterior, the interior is comfortable and spacious. Even though the material on the Auris is not premium, the finishing touch makes the cabin feel premium.
Auris is also among the most reliable cars in Kenya, you will rarely face a breakdown, you will only be required to do routine maintenance on this vehicle and everything will be okay. The fuel consumption starts at around 16.0km/l which is great.
Toyota Auris is the right pick for a young driver or even a young family, the price is currently ranging between Ksh 1.4 million and 1.7 million for a foreign used one.
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8. Toyota Premio
Premio is one of the most known cars in the Toyota lineup, although this car is facing fierce competition from other sedans such as the Mazda Atenza and Honda Accord, it remains one of the best cars from Toyota. The main selling point for the Toyota Premio is reliability, the car lasts for years and when well kept, it does not deteriorate in terms of build quality. It is also among the vehicles with the best resale value in Kenya.
The interior is comfortable and spacious and you will even find leather interior on some trims. With consumption of 15km/l and above, the Toyota Premio is a fuel-economical car, this together with its reliability makes the running cost low.
For someone looking for an easy-to-maintain family car, Premio should be on the list, however, the price of Toyota Premio is usually very high and we feel it is overpriced considering what you would get with a similar amount. Currently, Toyota Premio is being sold at a price of up to Ksh 2 million for a foreign used one.
See, Toyota Premio price list in Kenya and a full review.
9. Toyota Mark X
This is yet another Sedan that Toyota offers and it has been accepted in the market. Mark X is comfortable and spacious just like most cars on this list. The selling point for the Mark X is usually the driving thrill that it gives, this is mainly because it has a Rear Wheel Drive and most models come with an automatic gearbox, while the ground clearance of the Mark X is low, you will only experience trouble when driving through high bumps.
The Mark X is also a reliable car, the main requirement is routine maintenance, the downside is that the Mark X fuel economy is not that great, it has an average of 10km/l, additionally, the car has a poor resale value. With Ksh 2 million, you can own a Mark X in Kenya.
Check, Toyota Mark X price in Kenya and a full review.
10. Toyota Fielder
Toyota Fielder is a compact wagon and is one of the most favorite cars to many in Kenya, like the Premio, the selling point of the fielder is reliability. Fielder has a spacious interior which is comfortable although the material in the cabin is basic, e.g cloth seats and a plastic dashboard. The boot space of the Fielder is also good.
With consumption of 15km/l and above, the Toyota Fielder is a fuel-economical car, there is even a hybrid option that will give an even better fuel economy. The running cost of the car is low because of its reliability and great fuel economy. The resale value is also good, however, this car is on the list of the most stolen cars in Kenya.
The Fielder is a good family car or eve for running your errands, to own it, you will need Ksh 1.3 million and above.
Note: Toyota Fielder also has a Sedan version Known as the Toyota Axio, the Axio is similar to the fielder except for the body design, it is hence among the best cars in Kenya.
See, Toyota Fielder Price in Kenya and a full review.
Conclusion
Above are the best Toyota cars in Kenya, that is not to say that other Toyota cars not listed are not good, however, the above have proven themselves in their respective fields. We believe now you can pick the best Toyota car with regard to your intended use.
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