Hatchback cars in Kenya and their prices
Hatchback cars have become very popular on Kenyan roads, most are affordable, have lower maintenance costs and are fit for different personalities, such as young drivers, family cars or even the taxi business. In fact, in most car brands in Kenya, the hatchbacks are usually the lowest priced in their lineup of vehicles. Below, we will look at the top hatchback cars in Kenya and their current prices.
Hatchbacks just like any other cars are designed to fulfill a certain client’s need, some are performance cars, others are focused on luxury, fuel economy, affordability or even built to last long. As we cover the cars below, we will also see where they perform best to help you pick the right car for your need.
List of best hatchback cars in Kenya
Below is a list of the top hatchback cars from different brands in Kenya and what they have to offer.
1. Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Golf is made as a performance car, that is, it is a car for those who love speed. There are different trims of the Golf, if you are interested in the most tuned trim for performance, go for the R line. While the base trims of the car come with a comfortable interior, higher trims have a premium cabin with features such as leather seats. The ground clearance of the Volkswagen Golf is low(5.6 inches) this might be a problem when cruising bumps. For the transmission, you can get an automatic or manual. Fuel consumptions starts from 5.0l/100km.
The price of a Volkswagen Golf is starting from Ksh 1.6 million for a foreign used one, locally used ones will cost Ksh 600,00 and above.
Check, Volkswagen Golf price in Kenya and a full review.
2. Toyota Vitz
Toyota Vitz is among the most popular Hatchbacks in Kenya, the car has been used by many for the taxi business and also as a family car, one thing the vehicle boast of is reliability. The Vitz however receives fierce competition from other hatchbacks that are reliable and have more to offer especially on the interior and come at a lower price.
The interior of the Vitz has basic materials such as a plastic dashboard and cloth seats, that is not to say that this vehicle is not comfortable, it is also spacious on both rows and the headroom is good. The ground clearance of the Vitz is low(5.7 inches), recent models come with a CVT transmission, when it comes to fuel economy, the Vitz is great, it can give you up to 20.8km/l.
The price of Toyota Vitz from dealers is going up to Ksh 1.2 million.
See, Toyota Vitz Price in Kenya and a full review.
3. Honda Fit
Honda is one of the car brands that have been replacing Toyota rapidly in Kenya, the Fit is a top hatchback from this brand. It is among the most reliable cars in Kenya, another selling point of the Fit is the interior which is not only comfortable but also has tech features that are not available on most hatchback cars in its class. That being said, the material for the Fit interior is still basic, you will find a lot of plastics in the cabin.
Honda Fit has a Hybrid option which gives good fuel economy, the fuel consumption of this hatchback ranges between 16.2Km/l to 26Km/l depending on the engine. The transmission on the car is either automatic or manual. Although the Honda Fit has a ground clearance of 5.9 inches which is higher than that of the Vitz, it is still low especially on huge bumps.
With up to Ksh 1.1 million, you will be able to buy a Honda Fit from dealers in Kenya.
Check, Honda Fit Price in Kenya and a full review.
4. Mazda Demio
Mazda Demio is another hatchback car from a brand that has become very popular in Kenya. Previous exterior designs of the Demio were not liked by many, the new shape Demio has however been loved by many for its looks. The car is also very reliable with the only major problem reported about the car being rear axial snapping.
The interior of Mazda Demio is basic, it is mainly made of plastics and cloth. The legroom on both lows is however spacious and the seats are comfortable. The fuel consumption of the Demio is between 20km/l to 30km/l which is good, the main transmission system is 6-speed automatic gearbox. For the ground clearance, it is 5.7 inches which is low.
The price of the Mazda Demio for sale by dealers in Kenya is starting from Ksh 1 million.
Check, Mazda Demio Price in Kenya and a full review.
5. BMW 1 Series
The BMW 1 Series has a series of hot hatchs in it is lineup, this brand is known for making luxury driver-centric cars. This is the same case on the 1 series, while the luxury features on this hot hatch might be as high as you find in other full luxury cars, it is still better than what you get on most cars in this list. The cabin is made with premium material with only a few plastics, it also has the iDrive tech system from BMW.
The ground clearance of the car is low(5.5) inches. For the fuel consumption, you will get around 15km/l, the transmission system of the BMW 1 Series is the 8-speed automatic gearbox, there are however a few manuals. The price of the BMW 1 Series is currently KSh 1.5 million and above.
See, BMW 1 series price in Kenya and a full review.
6. Audi A1
Audi A1 can be considered as the entry-level car in the car makes of the Audi. It is a compact hatchback but still comes with features you will like, this includes driver-assist tech, heated seats and parking sensors. The car also has spacious legroom on both rows except for the middle seat on the second row which is interfered with by the transmission tunnel.
With a ground clearance of 4.8 inches, you will have trouble when cruising most speed bumps in Kenya. The fuel consumption is up to 25.6km/l which is good, for the transmission you can choose between an automatic and a manual, however the automatic is the most common one. The price of the Audi A1 in Kenya is starting from Ksh 1.4 million.
Check, Audi A1 price in Kenya and a full review.
7. Toyota Auris
Toyota Auris is one of the top reliable cars in the market and this is one of its major selling points. The legroom is good on both rows, and the interior of the Auris has a refined touch giving it a premium feel. Toyota Auris is also among the cars with the best resale in Kenya. For the ground clearance, it is still low(5.9 inches).
The fuel consumption is good, it will give 16km/l and above, this will however depend on the engine condition, driving style and the terrain. Most of the recent models have a CVT transmission system, this transmission gives a smooth ride but not much of a thrill. The price of Toyota Auris in Kenya is starting from Ksh 1.4 million to Ksh 1.7 million.
See, Price of Toyota Auris in Kenya and a full review.
8. Mazda Axela
Mazda Axela is another hatchback from Mazda and it competes directly with the Toyota Auris. While the interior of the car is comfortable and spacious it has a basic interior with cloth seats and a plastic dashboard. The legroom is okay too except for the middle seat on the second row. Axela has a ground clearance of 6.1 inches which is better than most cars on this list.
The fuel consumption of this car is between 17km/l to 30km/l, there is a hybrid option of the Axela and as would expect it will give a better fuel economy and it is the one on the 30km/l side. Most of the Axela models have an Automatic gearbox, this is one area the car beats the Auris, this is because the automatic gearbox tends to give a much drive thrill compared to the CVT. The price of the Axela is in the same range as that of the Auris, that is Ksh 1.4 million to Ksh 1.7 million.
Check, Mazda Axela price in Kenya and a full review.
9. Nissan Note
Nissan Note is another popular hatchback car in Kenya, the main selling point for the Nissan Note is space, the legroom is great on both rows and when it comes to the boot space, it is among the best in the class of hatchbacks. The Note interior material is basic, mostly it is cloth seats and a plastic dashboard, even so, the car is still comfortable.
Reliability is where the Note scores low, most owners have reported having several problems with the car, in addition, the hatchback comes with a CVT transmission from Nissan which is known to be problematic. The fuel consumption of the Nissan Note ranges from 16km/l to 24km/l which is good. For the ground clearance, Nissan Note has 5.9 inches which is low. The Price of a Nissan Note in Kenya is currently starting from Ksh 1,000,000.
Check, Nissan Note price in Kenya and a full review.
10. Suzuki Swift
Cars prices have risen in the recent past, Suzuki Swift has however remained to be among the few cars under 1 million in Kenya. The interior of the car is basic like most hatchbacks on the list, it is however still comfortable, the legroom in the second row might feel tight for tall people, recent models of the car come with Android Auto and Apple car play.
The ground clearance of the 6.4 inches that the Suzuki Swift comes with is good, it is among the few hatchbacks with good ground clearance. Swift has an average fuel consumption of 15Km/l which is good, the transmission system is either a 5-speed or 6-speed manual or a CVT(Continous Variable Transmission). With Ksh 850,000 you will be able to get yourself a Suzuki Swift from dealers in the country.
Check, Suzuki Swift price in Kenya and a full review.
11. Audi A3 hatchback
Audi A3 is another popular hatchback from Audi in Kenya, just like you would expect, the vehicle has nice features in the cabin, this includes good legroom on both rows, Bang and Olufsen music system, telescopic steering, partially leather interior and more. The A3 has a ground clearance of up to 6.5 inches depending on the model which is good.
The fuel consumption is between 11km/l to 23km/l depending on the engine. For the transmission, you can choose between an automatic gearbox and a manual gearbox. The A3 price is above Ksh 1.7 million and it is among the most expensive Hatchbacks on this list.
See, Audi A3 price in Kenya and a full review.
12. Subaru Impreza
Subaru Impreza is another hatchback car on the Kenyan roads, while there is a Sedan Version of the Impreza, most people prefer the hatchback. The car legroom is good except for the second-row middle seat, while the interior is appealing, it is still made of basic material in most trims. Recent models of the Impreza come with Subaru Eyesight tech which is an amazing driver assist system.
The ground clearance of 5.1 inches on the Impreza is low. For the fuel consumption, you will get 15km/l to 20km/l which is good. The transmission is CVT on new models, older models had an automatic transmission. With Ksh 1.6 million and above, you will be able to own a Subaru Impreza.
Check, Subaru Impreza Price in Kenya and full review.
13. Mercedes A Class
Mercedes A Class is considered the entry-level of the brand’s car lineup, while there are sedans in the A-Class, hatchbacks tend to be more popular. The interior is spacious and comfortable but not as luxurious as you would expect from this brand, recent models come with Apple car play and Android Auto and of course, you get an infotainment screen.
The ground clearance on the A class is 6.3 inches which is not that bad. The consumption starts from 5.6L/100km which is good. For the transmission, you will get an automatic or manual. The price of Mercedes A Class from dealers is currently above Ksh 2.2 million.
Check, Mercedes A Class price in Kenya and a full review.
Conclusion
Above is a look at the top hatchbacks in Kenya, as we had mentioned before, these hatchbacks cars have their own area where they shine. We hope from the information above, you can now pick the right hatchback that fits your need and character.