Nissan March Price in Kenya and a full review

Nissan March is one of the oldest compact vehicles. Over the years, the car has remained competitive in the market. As we cover the car, we will see the reasons why you should consider getting it. Details we will look at include the specification of the car, the price of Nissan March in Kenya and a full review at the bottom.

Nissan March which is also known as Nissan Micra has been in the market since 1982. There have been 5 generations since then, the latest one was introduced in 2017 and includes more improvements, especially in tech. Some of the top competitors include Suzuki Swift, Mazda Verisa and Toyota Passo.

Nissan March Price in Kenya

You should expect this price range for the different models of Nissan March on sale in different parts of the country including Kisumu, Mombasa, Nairobi, Nakuru, Eldoret, Thika, etc.

If you are looking for a more affordable March, you might have to go for older models which are locally used. Here is the price range.

The above prices are just an average of the market. They might change depending on the condition of the vehicle and the seller. Also, a new car will not cost the same as a secondhand. That being said, with Ksh 600,000 and above, you will get Nissan March in good condition in Kenya.

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Factors affecting car Prices in Kenya

When shopping for a car, you will note that the prices will vary, this is because the price of the vehicle will be affected by various factors, below is a look at the different things that will affect how much you pay for the vehicle.

• Model year- most cars have a new model released each year, most of the time, a new model will come with new features, additionally, a new car is obviously in better condition. As a result, newer car models come at a higher price than the older models.
• Trim levels- There are different trim levels for every model year, the higher the trim level, the more features you get. This leads to price differences, if you have a low budget, you will get a base trim but for a high budget, you can go for the highest trim level.
• Features differences- cars will be on the same trims levels but still have different features, for example, one might be a 2WD and the other a 4WD. In Kenya, most people prefer 2WD for sedans and hatchbacks, this means the prices of 2WD cars will be higher because of higher demand. On the other hand, 4WD/AWD crossover SUVs and SUVs are loved, this means 2WD in this category have less demand hence lower prices.
• Condition of the car- here, prices change depending on whether the car is brand new, foreign used or locally used. Additionally, a used car that is in a clean condition will not come at a similar price as one that is not well-maintained.
• Market conditions- different market conditions lead to changes in the prices of vehicles, for example, if the global supply chains are interrupted, car prices are likely to go up.
• The seller- each seller will quote their own prices depending on different things including how much they bought the vehicle and the amount of profit they want to make. It is hence common to get different price tags from different sellers.

Nissan March Specifications

As we mentioned earlier, this car comes with superior features that keep it competitive among compact vehicles.

1. Nissan March exterior

While the car is compact, it has an attractive sporty appearance.

Here is a list of exterior features:

• The car is 5 door hatchback(two front, two rear and the tailgate)
• The ground clearance starts from 4.7 inches and above depending on the model, this is however way below the required standards of 6.5 inches on Kenyan roads
• The most recent models have alloy rims while in older models only higher grades had alloy rims and standard had steel rims
• Also, you will find fog lights on higher grades
• The car is also made attractive by the taillights at the back
• There is also a range of colors to pick from when it comes to Nissan March

2. Nissan March interior

The interior is not as spacious as other compact vehicles such as Nissan Note.

Below are the features you will find on the inside:

• This is a 5 seater car(two at the front and three at the back)
• The legroom is moderate and might not be comfortable for long-distance  travel, especially for tall people
• The headroom is however good and you will not find it tight
• The boot space is medium, which means it can carry only small luggage, the rear seats can however be folded flat to increase the boot space greatly
• Cabin storage is also taken care of, you will find various important storage spaces such as cupholders, glove box and seat jacket pockets
• The car also comes with a touchscreen for entertainment and a Navigation system in recent models
• For safety purposes, you will find SRS airbags

3. Nissan March engine specs

The engine of Nissan March is designed to be compact yet fuel-efficient.

Below is a list of engine specs for different March models:

• The engine capacity ranges between 997cc and 1597cc in all models
• Depending on the engine capacity and other features, the fuel consumption ranges between coverage of 18Km/l to 23Km/l
• Nissan March accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in about 13.9 seconds
• The engine power ranges between 58 to 150ps
• Common gear systems include 5-speed manual transmission, Electric 4-speed automatic transmission(E-ATX) and Hyper CVT(Continous Variable Transmission)
• You can also choose between a Front Wheel Drive(FF) and All Wheel Drive(AWD)
• Lastly, the tank capacity of Nissan March is 41 liters

Additional features include automatic start and stop, this is a fuel-saving feature that stops the engine on long idle. Others include an Anti-lock braking system and Braking assist.

In conclusion, Nissan March is among the cars to go for if you are looking for a car below the Ksh 1 million mark. Nissan March is also a fuel-efficient car and it will give you a good service life if you maintain it properly, the maintenance cost is also low. However, you might experience several problems with the car and most likely, it will be the CVT transmission, also, the interior has basic features and is not that spacious.