Nissan Caravan Price in Kenya and full review

Nissan Caravan Price in Kenya will vary depending on the year model you are looking for. But do not worry, we will cover the prices of different Nissan Caravan models including the brand new, foreign used ones and those that are on sale by local owners. To get all this information about the Caravan continue reading below.

Overview

Nissan Caravan is a commercial Van that one can own in Kenya. In this article, we will cover everything you need to know about the Van. This will include prices of Nissan Caravan in Kenya, full specification of the vehicle and a buying guide at the end.

Nissan Caravan was introduced in the Market in the year 1973 by its Japan manufacturer, Nissan. The main aim was to compete with a similar version from Toyota, Toyota Hiace. Although Hiace remains prominent in the market and is not associated with many problems like the Caravan, its price(Hiace) is higher.

The vehicle comes in two versions, the cargo-carrying Caravan is referred to as Van while the passenger one is named wagon. The car can be used for private purposes or commercial such as matatu, car hire, etc.

Nissan Caravan Price in Kenya

The car is a commercial vehicle, above that, it has more carrying capacity. This means that its prices will be a little high. Here is a list of prices for different models of Caravan available in Kenya including Mombasa, Kisumu, Nairobi, Nakuru, Thika, Eldoret, etc.

The above is just an average of the market prices. This can change depending on the seller and the condition of the vehicle. However, with Ksh 1.5M and above, you get yourself a Nissan Caravan in good condition.

Nissan Caravan Specifications

To remain relevant in the market, Caravan comes with its unique features as we will see below.

1. Nissan Caravan exterior

The car looks like a box but with a more angular shape compared to the Hiace.

Here are the exterior specs:

• The car comes with either 4/5 doors( two front, two/one rear and the tailgate)
• The rear doors are sliding doors
• Caravan has a ground clearance of 6.7 inches, this is good since it is above the 6.5 inches recommended on Kenyan roads
• Higher grades/trims come with alloy rims(instead of steel rims) and fog lights
• One can choose between a high roof van and the normal height ones
• Lastly, there are different colors to pick from

2. Nissan Caravan interior

The interior of this vehicle is considered more comfortable than that of its rival, Hiace. This is especially true on the front seats.

Here are the interior specs of the Caravan:

• The passenger capacity ranges between 8 to 14 people
• The car has a small boot space, however, the interior space can be converted for cargo ferrying by reducing the number of seats or removing them
• At the front row, you will find different storage compartments, this includes cupholders, a glove box, door panel compartments and the center box
• Airconditioning system is another spec on the Caravan
• For easy parking, there is a rear camera
• At the front row, you will find SRS Airbags
• Some models also have a Navigation system

3. Nissan Caravan Engine specs

The engine of the car provides decent power. If however it is not maintained properly, it might give you a run for your money.

Here are the specs of the engine:

• The engine capacities to pick from are 2.0L engine(1998) 2.5L engine(2488) and 2.5L turbo diesel engine
• For fuel consumption, you can expect coverage of 8km/l to 13km/l
• When it comes to acceleration from o to 100km/h, the 2.0L engine uses about 16.3 seconds while the 2.5L and 2.5L turbo-diesel engines use 15.2 and 14.8 seconds respectively
• You can choose between Rare Wheel Drive(FR) and All-Wheel Drive(AWD) types
• The main gear type you will find on most models of Caravan is the 5-speed Automatic
• The car gives a power of 147ps
• Lastly, the tank capacity is 65 liters

Other features include ABS(Anti-lock Braking System) and Brake Assist.

You should also determine what you want to use the vehicle for and where. When it comes to the place of use, you might need the All-Wheel Drive type if you are going to use the car on none paved roads, if the car will be around towns and paved roads for most of the time, you can go for the 2WD/FR. When it comes to fuel consumption, the FR consumes slightly less than the 4WD/AWD.

A lower engine capacity Caravan consumes less fuel, however, lower cc engines give less power. Depending on your budget and intended use, you should choose wisely.

Also see: Nissan Serena Price in Kenya and a full review

Bottomline

Nissan Caravan Price in Kenya is high, however, this can easily be recovered if you plan to use the car for commercial purposes. The maintenance cost of the car is also not high and you will not experience frequent breakdowns as far as you take good care of the car.