Suzuki Vitara price in Kenya and a full review

Suzuki Vitara price in Kenya is now Ksh 2.3 million and above if you go for those on sale by local dealers. locally owned Vitara is going for less than that. If you are interested in knowing which model year of Vitara you will get with your budget, continue reading below as we will have a price list for different models of this crossover SUV.

Introduction to Suzuki Vitara

Suzuki Vitara is among the compact crossover SUVs in the Kenyan market. If you are looking to learn more about this vehicle, you are in the right place, we will help you with the right information that will help you decide if this is your next car. This includes prices of Suzuki Vitara in Kenya and an outline of the full features the has to offer.

Vitara is among the oldest SUV brands name on Kenyan roads, it was introduced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Suzuki in 1988. It has evolved over time to the Crossover SUV it is now and competes with the likes of the Honda HRV and Volkswagen Tiguan.

This vehicle is also known as the Escudo, especially in the Japanese market, the features are however the same despite the different names.

Prices of Suzuki Vitara(Escudo) in Kenya

Depending on the condition of the vehicle, you will pay a certain price, the simplest way to classify a vehicle’s condition is through brand new and secondhand. Hence, we are going to cover the prices of the models in these categories. The price might also vary in a model depending on the trim level.

Model year	Price range
2015	From Ksh 2,300,000
2016	From Ksh 2,500,000
2017	From Ksh 2,900,000
2018	From Ksh 3,400,000
2019	From Ksh 3,700,000
2020	From Ksh 3,900,000
2021	From Ksh 4,200,000
2022	From Ksh 4,500,000

If the above models are above your budget, you might consider going for a locally used one. Just ensure the one you pick is well maintained to avoid losing cash and buying problems. Below are the prices of locally used Escudo.

Model year	Price range
2008	From Ksh 850,000
2009	From Ksh 880,000
2010	From Ksh 930,000
2011	From Ksh 1,000,000
2012	From Ksh 1,200,000
2013	From Ksh 1,450,000
2014	From Ksh 1,800,000

Suzuki Vitara(Escudo) Specifications

Crossover SUVs are interesting vehicles, they have features that make them all-around vehicles, that is, you can drive them on the road and soft offroad, and you can use also use them as family cars or for business. But does Vitara have these capabilities? The only way to determine that is by looking at the features of this vehicle.

There are different trim levels, we will try and paint a picture of what you will get no matter the trim level you go for.

1. Suzuki Vitara exterior

The reason why we classify the vehicle as a compact crossover is that its wheelbase is not that huge. The vehicle is however perfect for light offroad adventure since it has a good ground clearance.

Here are the exterior specs of the Suzuki Vitara:

The cars come with 5 doors(two front, two rear and the tailgate)
Vitara has an impressive ground clearance of at least 7.3 inches
At the bottom is a black plastic cover that extends front the front all the to the rear
Most models come with fog lights
You can get alloy wheels as a standard
The car has LED headlights but in some models, you get Xenon
Keyless tailgate
Lastly, there are different colors

2. Suzuki Vitara Interior

The Vitra interior is not made of premium materials but it is still comfortable enough. One good thing is that you get a lot of features as standard, which means you are going to enjoy tech features even on base trims.

Below is what you get on the inside:

The car comes with 5 seats(two front and three on the second row)
The legroom is okay
The headroom is also good
There is a lot of hard plastic in the cabin and this might be a turnoff
In the cabin, you get storage spaces such as cupholders, door bins and a glovebox
With a boot capacity of 375 Liters, you can pack a few suitcases at the back, to increase the space, fold the rear seats
You also get a storage compartment below the boot
A touch screen infotainment system is fitted on the dashboard
There are USB and Sockets for charging your devices
Child seat anchors are available on back seats
Air conditioning is available
You also get cruise control
Other specs include a rear camera, idling stop, hill descent

3. Suzuki Vitara Engine specs

The car has different engine options available and they do give decent power, the Vitara is also known for its fuel efficiency.

Here is a list of engine specs:

The engine capacities options include 1.4Liters, 1.6Liters and the 2.6Liters
The 1.4L has a turbo option, also, you can choose between diesel and petrol although the petrol ones are the most common
The power ranges from 82hp to 224hp depending on the engine capacity and transmission
Most models have a 6-speed automatic transmission but there are still a few manuals
The car is All Wheel Drive
Vitra fuel consumption starts from around 11km/l. This will however depend on your driving style
Vitara has a tank capacity of 47 Liters

The Vitra will give you that driving thrill, it accelerates plenty fast which is good. The vehicle also handles well with no body roll even around corners. The visibility is good with little blindspot, however, the cabin noise is underwhelming.

The Suzuki Vitara is a good pick for a family car that can also take you soft offroading. The price is affordable and the maintenance cost is not that high. While the interior might not feel premium especially due to the plastics, this is a similar case in most of its competitors.

Bottomline

Above, we have seen the prices of different models of the Vitara in Kenya, we believe now you have a clear picture of how much you will need in order to own this vehicle. While the Vitara price is below most of its rivals, it is still good to look at what those other competitors have to offer and make your choice, for example, the Vitara is sluggish. The maintenance is not that high but the fuel economy of the Vitara is average.