Price of Mitsubishi RVR in Kenya and a full review
Mitsubishi RVR price in Kenya is around shillings 2 million if you go for a foreign used one that is less than 8 years. This is what most dealers are offering. For a lower budget, you can choose to go for a locally used Mitsubishi RVR. There is also a difference in price for different model years of the RVR, below, we will have a price list for this compact crossover SUV in Kenya.
Introduction to Mitsubishi RVR
The Mitsubishi RVR is one of the most popular compact crossover SUVs in the Kenyan market. It is available at a wide range of prices, making it affordable for a variety of buyers. The RVR is known for its fuel efficiency, comfortable ride, and spacious interior. It is also a reliable vehicle, which is why it is becoming popular among Kenyans. As we will see from the Prices of the Mitsubishi RVR in Kenya and its full review below, the car is perfect for anyone looking for an affordable and reliable family car.
Mitsubishi RVR is an acronym for Recreation Vehicle Runner. It was introduced in 1991 and has seen various facelifts and improvements in tech features over time. It is the small version of the Mitsubishi crossover SUVs the large one being the Mitsubishi Outlander.
There are different competitors that stand against the RVR in the Kenyan Market. This includes the Nissan Juke, Honda Vezel, Mazda CX3 and Subaru XV. RVR beats most of them, especially in reliability and fuel economy.
Mitsubishi RVR is a perfect family car. It can also be used for recreational purposes and light offroad adventure. The fuel usage is not that high and the pricing is affordable compared to its rivals.
What is the other name of the Mitsubishi RVR?
The car is sold in other markets with the name Mitsubishi ASX. There are a few of the cars with the ASX name in Kenya imported from these markets. However, the features and performance are the same.
Mitsubishi RVR Price in Kenya
The table below gives the price range of used abroad Mistubishi RVR in major towns in the country including Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Nairobi and Eldoret.
Model year | Price range |
2015 | Ksh 1,900,000 to 2,300,000 |
2016 | Ksh 2,300,000 to 2,600,000 |
2017 | Ksh 2,650,000 to 2,950,000 |
2018 | Ksh 2,800,000 to 3,300,000 |
2019 | Ksh 3,500,000 to 3,800,000 |
2020 | Ksh 3,800,000 to 4,150,000 |
2021 | Ksh 4,500,000 to 4,850,000 |
2022 | Ksh 4,900,000 to 5,300,000 |
For anyone with a lower budget, you can go for an older model of Mitsubishi RVR. This will be locally used and here are the price ranges for locally used RVR cars.
Model year | Price range |
2010 | Ksh 1,100,000 to 1,400,000 |
2011 | Ksh 1,200,000 to 1,490,000 |
2012 | Ksh 1,200,000 to 1,550,000 |
2013 | Ksh 1,350,000 to 1,700,000 |
2014 | Ksh 1,500,000 to 1,800,000 |
The car production was halted in the year 2002 and continued in 2010. That means the locally used models that you can find in good condition and with recent tech features are the 2010 ones and onwards.
Mitsubishi RVR Specifications
RVR is a popular choice for people who are looking for a small efficient vehicle that is still capable of carrying a lot of cargo. The RVR has a lot of great features that make it a popular choice, such as its fuel efficiency, comfortable ride, and spacious interior. Let’s cover all the features of the car below and have a detailed review so that you can make a decision on whether the RVR is worth the prices given above.
1. Mitsubishi RVR exterior
The vehicle is designed for recreational and adventure, which means, it comes with a good ground clearance that can transverse any major road in Kenya without problems. It also has the general crossover SUV look although with a small wheelbase since it is compact.
Here is a list of the exterior features of the RVR:
- This is 5 doors vehicle(two front, two rear and the tailgate)
- The ground clearance is 7.7 inches. This clearance is great and will transverse any Kenyan road
- Higher trims have alloy rims while the base comes with steel ones
- RVR comes with fog lights as a standard
- On the highest trims, you might get a sunroof
- There are also different colors to pick from
2. Mistubishi RVR interior
The interior of the car is spacious yet comes with basic features. It is a perfect car for families, outdoors and even young drivers. The cargo space is adequate and the ride is comfortable.
Suggested reading: Factors to consider when buying a car in Kenya.
The following are the Mitsubishi RVR interior features:
- The car is a 5 seater(two front and three at the back)
- The legroom is okay on both the second and first rows
- For the headroom, it will feel tight for tall drivers
- There are different storage compartments in the cabin such as cupholders and seat jacket pockets
- The boot space is average and will fit bags of about 5 people
- For safety, the car has SRS airbags
- Recent models of the RVR come with a back camera
3. Engine specifications of the Mitsubishi RVR
The first point you are going to give to the Mitsubishi RVR engine is its reliability. It is also not that bad in performance and fuel efficiency. It is however mated to a CVT that is not that great for a driving thrill but gives a smooth ride.
Below are the engine specs:
- The main engine capacity in most models is the 1.8L engine, there is however a 2.1L engine and 2.4L engine
- The fuel type is petrol
- The fuel coverage ranges between 12km/l to 16km/l
- For the transmission, RVR engine is mated to an INVECS-III CVT(Continous Variable Transmission)
- You can choose between a 2WD or 4WD
- Power ranges between 88ps to 250ps
- The tank capacity is 60 Liters
For fuel efficiency, the 1.8L consumes less than the 2.1L or even 2.4L engine. The 2.2 Liter engine consumption is also not that bad but the power given is less. The 2.4 Liter balance between power and consumption, if you more power without paying much on fuel, you can consider the 2.4 Liter engine.
For a 2WD the consumption is slightly less than that of the 4WD. However, a 4WD is better since it will transverse poor terrains with ease and the consumption difference is not that great when driving on highways.
Mitsubishi RVR review in Kenya
We interacted with the RVR before putting up this article, here is our review of this vehicle.
RVR is not a luxurious vehicle, however, it still provides comfort that is okay even for long-distance rides. The legroom is great for both rows except for the middle seat on the second row. It comes with basic features and the dashboard is not clustered with a lot of controls. The headroom of the car is however not adequate and tall people will not be comfortable.
Every driver values a good experience. For the RVR, you will get an average experience, the engine power is good, especially for the 2.4L engine though it is not common. The CVT transmission does not allow for much interaction with the vehicle like you would in a manual or automatic transmission. When it comes to handling, there is a little body roll around corners, especially when at high speeds. In general, RVR gives you powerful smooth driving.
Mitsubishi RVR is a reliable car and there have been no major problems reported. You only need to ensure you take the car for maintenance as recommended on the service scheduled and you will not have problems with this vehicle. The fuel consumption of the car is also not that bad, with around 13km/l, you will be able to run the vehicle without a lot of strain.
From ANCAP ratings, the Mitsubishi RVR 2016 models and onwards have a safety rating of 5 stars. Dual frontal, side chest and side head airbags (curtains) and a driver knee airbag are standard. Reversing collision avoidance (camera) and emergency stop signals are standard. Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection is available as standard on some variants.
When considering value for money, the RVR is plenty good. It gives you comfort good enough for a family or that long trip adventure. The engine performance is not bad, added to this is the average fuel economy and the reliability of the car. Considering the RVR when picking your compact crossover SUV won’t be a wrong decision.
The Mitsubishi RVR is among the best-priced compact crossover SUVs in Kenya. It is also spacious on the inside except for the not-that-good headroom. The cargo space is also good for carrying your family luggage. With an average fuel economy, good ground clearance and reliable engine, this is a car you can go for if you want peace of mind plus a recreational vehicle.
Conclusion
The price of Mitsubishi RVR in Keny is not as high as its competitors. Expect for the CVT transmission problem that can be solved by installing a more efficient cooling system, there are no major problems reported by owners of this car. The fuel economy of the vehicle is also not that bad.