Mazda Premacy Price in Kenya and a full review

Mazda Premacy Price in Kenya is one of the major considerations if you are planning to buy this compact wagon. The price will vary depending on the model year you go for, to see which model fits your budget, continue reading below as we have prepared the price list for different models of this car. We will also have a full review to help you get a clear understanding of what the car has to offer.

Mazda Premacy Introduction

Compact wagon prices are usually not very high compared to what the vehicles have to offer. But what is the price of Mazda Premacy in Kenya? This car lies under the minivans category and we will see its full features to help you make the right decision.

The minivan that Mazda lovers can get in Kenya is the Mazda Premacy that is also known as Mazda 5. If you want to learn about the vehicle details, this article will help you with that. We will review the car by looking at its full specifications, prices of Mazda Premacy in Kenya and some buying tips.

Mazda 5 was introduced in 1999, since then, there have been 3 generations. The third generation which was released in 2013 was the last, it ended with the 2018 model. Other competitors of the Premacy in the Minivan space such as Toyota Wish, Nissan Lafesta and Honda Freed are in their last generation or no new models are being released.

In this series of compact wagons, the Toyota Wish is the most popular. That is not to say that the other brands are not good, in fact, Mazda has some of the most reliable vehicles and Premacy happens to be one of them.

Also see: Toyota Wish vs Nissan Lafesta full comparison

Mazda Premacy price in Kenya

The Mazda 5 will have a price tag depending on the model. We will look at the prices of both new and used Premacy below.

The 2018 model is the latest you will find in the market since Premacy production was stopped this year.

For locally-owned Premacy, you will pay much less as you will note from the table below.

The above prices will change depending on the seller, condition of the vehicle and other market factors. However, with Ksh 700,000 and above, you will get a Mazda Premacy in good condition in the country.

Mazda Premacy Specifications

The car comes with various features that have made its users fall in love. We will look at them below.

1. Mazda Premacy Exterior

Unlike other Mazda vehicles such as the Mazda Axela, this vehicle does not have the Mazda Kodo design. That is not to say it is not attractive but it can not be rated at the top with these other Mazda cars.

Here are the exterior features:

• This is a 5 doors wagon(two front, two at the back and the tailgate)
• The ground clearance of this car is 5.3 inches which is not great compared to the recommended 6.5 inches on our roads
• Mazda 5 has double sliding doors(the rear ones)
• Higher trims come with alloy rims and fog lights while the standard ones come with steel rims but no fog lights
• At the back are the noticeable taillights
• Finally, there are different colors to pick from

2. Mazda Premacy interior

The interior of the car is basic but comfortable and spacious. The car is good for family use and also can be used as a cargo ferrying van.

Below is a list of things you find on the inside:

• Mazda 5 is a 7 seater with three rows(two front, three on the second row and two at the third)
• The legroom for the first and second row is good enough, the third row is suitable for kids only
• The headroom will feel tight for tall people
• The car second and first-row seats can be adjusted, reclined and the second-row ones have armrests
• The boot space for the car is medium, however, the second and third-row seats can be folded to form a cargo ferrying van
• In the cabin, you find different storage compartments such as cupholders, the glove box, seat jacket pockets and door panels compartments. One notable feature is the storage compartments below the second rows seats
• Lastly, the car has airbags for safety purposes

3. Mazda Premacy engine

The engine of the Premacy is made for reliability. There are also some models that come with the Mazda SKYACTV technology that gives great fuel economy without foregoing performance.

Here are the engine specs:

• The engine capacity is 2.0L
• The fuel consumption ranges between 10km/l to 18km/l
• Power produced is between 130ps to 165ps depending on other engine specs
• You can choose between an All-Wheel Drive(AWD) and Front Wheel Drive(FF)
• The FF comes with either a 6-speed or 5-speed automatic gear transmission while the AWD comes with a 4-speed automatic transmission. In some models, you will find an option to switch from auto mode to manual
• The tank capacity of Premacy is 60 liter

Premacy has a good fuel economy, however, the SKYACTV engine gives an even better economy with top performance. The FF drive type also consumes slightly less compared to the AWD type.

Mazda Premacy review in Kenya

After interacting with the car, here is what we have to say about it.

The comfort of the vehicle is not top-notch, most models come with cloth seats. The legroom is great on the first and second row, however, the third will feel tight for adults. You will however like the tech features, additionally, some models do come with a sunroof.

Mazda Premacy is a reliable car that will not give you a run for your money with constant garage visits. However, you will need to take care of your car and ensure you do the service and the maintenance as required. The fuel consumption for the car is average.

Premacy road handling is plenty good, the automatic gear gives a better interaction with the vehicle as opposed to a CVT. The performance of the engine is also great. The car however lacks basic features that assist the driver and are found on most recent cars such as cruise control.

According to ANCAP international, the safety of Mazda Premacy is 5 stars for the 2009 to 2014 models. Antilock brakes (ABS), electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD), emergency brake assist and electronic stability control (ESC) are standard. So are the Dual front airbags and seat belt reminders.

The car price is not that high. However, the car lacks some tech features and the despite having a spacious cabin, all rows are not comfortable. We hence feel that we can not place the car at the top when it comes to value for money. That being said, you should still consider this car and compare what it has to offer with its rivals.

Bottomline

Mazda Premacy price is not that high, with around 1.5 million shillings, you will be an owner of a Premacy in good condition, you can even go for one with a local owner and pay less than a million. With a good fuel economy and also no frequent problems, the Mazda Premacy has low running costs.