Nissan Lafesta Price in Kenya and full review

For anyone wondering about Nissan Lafesta Price in Kenya, this is the right place. Different models of Lafesta come at different prices, additionally, the price in a particular model might vary slightly depending on the dealer and the condition of the car. Continue reading below for a price list of the Nissan Lafesta models in Kenya.

Overview

Nissan Lafesta is a wagon that rivals other top compact wagons in the Kenyan market. We are going to see what this car has to offer below. Things we will cover include the prices of Nissan Lafesta in Kenya, full specification of the car and a review at the end.

The car was introduced in the market in the year 2004. The first generation was produced up to 2011 when the second generation was introduced. The production of the car ended in its second generation in 2018. Some of the top rivals of the car are the Toyota wish, Mazda Premacy and Honda freed. In fact, Nissan Lafesta is a rebadged Mazda Premacy.

Check, Nissan Lafesta Vs Toyota Wish full comparison.

Nissan Lafesta Price in Kenya

Here are the prices of different foreign used Lafesta models that you can import to the country or buy from car dealers. You will find them on sale in different parts including Mombasa. Nairobi, Nakuru, Kisumu, Eldoret and other major towns.

You can only import the 2016 model upwards and of course, the last release was in 2018. The above prices are the average of the current market price. These prices might however change depending on the seller and condition of the vehicle. With Ksh 900,000 and above, you will get yourself a Nissan Lafesta in good condition in Kenya.

If a model is older than seven years, it is most likely going to be locally owned. Here is the price list for the Lafesta cars in this category.

Nissan Lafesta specifications

Each model comes with added features and specifications(mostly tech), however, there are the standard specs that make Lafesta the car it is known to be. Below we will see these features from the recent models(2015 and onwards).

1. Nissan Lafesta exterior

Lafesta comes with a more boxy shape with minor curves. It has a similar shape to its rival, Mazda 5.

Here are the exterior specs of the car:

• This is a 5 doors hatchback(two front, two rear and the tailgate)
• The ground clearance is 6.0 inches which is below the recommended 6.5 inches on our roads
• Higher trims have alloy wheels while the base trims have steel rims
• Also, higher trims have fog lights
• There are also different colors of Nissan Lafesta to choose from depending on your taste

2. Nissan Lafesta interior

The interior of this car is designed to give comfort when used as a family car. It can also be used as a cargo ferrying vehicle as we will see.

Below are the interior specs of Nissan Lafesta:

• The car comes with 7 seats(first row two, second row three and two at the third row)
• The legroom is great on both the first and the second row, however, the third row might feel a little bit tight for tall passengers
• The boot space is medium, however, if you fold the second and third rows, you get a cargo ferrying minivan
• In the cabin you will find more storage spaces, this includes a glove box, cup holders and door storage compartments
• The car also includes SRS airbags for safety purposes
• For easy parking, the car has a reverse camera
• A GPS navigation is another additional feature

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3. Nissan Lafesta engine specs

The engine gives a fairly decent power.

Here are the engine specs:

• Lafesta main engine capacity is 2000cc
• The fuel usage is about 14km/l
• When it comes to acceleration, the car takes about 12.5 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h
• You can choose between All Wheel Drive(AWD) and Front Wheel Drive(FF)
• The car gear system is either an electric Automatic or CVT system(Continous Variable Transmission)
• Lastly, the tank capacity is 60 Liters

Other features of Nissan Lafesta include Dynamic Stability Control, Anti-lock Brake system(ABS) and EBD.

Also, a FF Lafesta consumes slightly less fuel than the AWD. If you will be driving around towns most of the time, the FF drive type is okay, however, for anyone who is using the car on murram roads or rough ground, the AWD is better.

Bottom Line

The price of Nissan Lafesta in Kenya is around KSh 1 million if you are going to buy a foreign used one from dealers. This is lower than what you would pay for a Toyota Wish. Getting a brand new one is almost impossible since car production was stopped in 2018. The running cost of the car is also not high, the only issue to worry about is the CVT which requires regular servicing.