Cars with best resale value in Kenya

When picking the right car to buy, there are various factors that one looks at, one of them is the resale value. This is mainly important for someone who wants to use the vehicle for some time and then resell it afterward. To help you with this, we have decided to cover cars with the best resale value in Kenya.

For a vehicle to hold its resale value, it must tick certain boxes that make rise its demand. One of the most important is reliability, if a car is reliable and does not break down easily most people will love it increasing its demand. Other factors that contribute to resale value include great fuel economy, easy to maintain and quality body materials meaning the car maintains its shape for years.

List of cars with best resale value in Kenya

Below is a list of the cars you should consider if you are looking for a vehicle with great resale value.

1. Mercedes C class

From the early W202 to the recent W205, the Mercedes Benz C Class has remained a favorite for many globally. The vehicle is very reliable and gives average fuel economy. Additionally, the vehicle gives you class and is very comfortable since it is a luxury sedan. The downside is that maintenance cost is above the average of most cars on this list.

Check Mercedes C class prices in Kenya and Full review.

2. Toyota Axio

Toyota Axio is among the best sedans you can own in Kenya, the resale value of the car is also high and it is likely to maintain up to 60% of its buying price. Toyota Axio is reliable and also has a great fuel economy, maintenance of the car is also easy and spare parts are easily available. The only con is that Axio exterior design and interior design are basic.

Also, see Toyota Axio prices in Kenya and a full review.

3. Toyota Fielder

Toyota Axio and Toyota Fielder are the same with Axio being the Saloon version of the Fielder. The advantage of the Fielder is that it has a bigger boot space than the Axio. The vehicle is also reliable, spare parts are available, it has a good fuel economy and maintenance is easy, all these factors give it a high resale value. However, just like the Axio, the material quality is not premium.

Read, Toyota Fielder Prices in Kenya and Full review.

4. Subaru Forester

The Subaru Forester is a very popular car in Kenya, while its exterior design has changed over time the quality hasn’t. The older generation Forester had thousands of die-hard fans, this gave it a good name and hence a good resale value. The main reason this car was loved is its performance and gives a great driving thrill, above that, the vehicle is also reliable and spare parts are also available. The fuel economy is average and the maintenance cost is slightly above Japan’s counterparts.

Also, see Subaru Forester Price in Kenya and Full review.

5. Honda Fit

For anyone looking for a compact hatchback with a good resale value, the Honda Fit should be on the list. The car comes with tech features that you will not find in most of its competitors, above that it is reliable, easy to maintain, spare are available and has a great fuel economy. This has made the Honda Fit a favorite and hence retains value for a long time.

Also, read Honda Fit Prices in Kenya and a Full review.

6. Toyota Hilux

Toyota Hilux comes with both a single cab and a double cab, it has remained a renowned pickup globally. It can handle rough terrains and haul cargo for long distances without any problems. Also, Toyota Hilux is a reliable pickup with its spare available in Kenya, the fuel economy is average.

Also, see Toyota Hilux Price in Kenya and a full review.

7. Toyota RAV4

The RAV4 is now a crossover SUV, however, it evolved to this in recent years, it has been in the market for years now and it is among the vehicles that have held their price value from model to model. The main reason for this is the reliability you get from the vehicle, Toyota RAV4 spare parts are also available across the country not to mention its affordable maintenance cost.

Also, read Toyota RAV4 Prices in Kenya and Full review.

8. Toyota Premio

This saloon car is known to hold its resale value over and over again to a point of Kenyans claiming it is overpriced. From the early Toyota Premio that was nicknamed Premio Nyoka or the Premio 240 to the recent Premio 260, the vehicle has proved to be a top pick for anyone looking for resale value. The main reason why Premio holds it value is it is very reliable, above reliability, you get fuel economy and affordable maintenance costs.

Check out Toyota Premio Prices in Kenya and Full review.

9. Isuzu Dmax

For someone who is looking for a pickup with good resale value but does not want the Hilux, then the Isuzu Dmax should be the go for car. The pickup comes with a double cab and single cab option, just like the Hilux, it can handle rough terrains and haul your cargo with no problems. The vehicle is reliable and is also easy to maintain.

10. Toyota Auris

Lastly, you can go for the Toyota Auris, although the buying cost of the car is high compared to its competitors, the Auris will hold its value while the rest lose their resale value. One major thing about the Auris is that it is very reliable, it also has a great fuel economy, it is easy to maintain and spare parts are available in all major towns.

Also, see Toyota Auris Price in Kenya and a full review.

There you have it, above are the 10 cars with the best resell value in Kenya, one thing you are going to notice is that these vehicles hold their value mainly because of the reliability they offer(no major breakdowns), some of them have added features such a luxury of good fuel economy.