Top car Brands in Kenya

There is a pool of cars in Kenya, each of these cars is from a certain manufacturer. Knowing the manufacturer of the car and what they offer is a step towards picking the right car for your intended use and taste. Below, we will look at some of the top car brands in Kenya.

It’s important to note most cars on our roads are mostly foreign used, from Japan or Europe, mainly Germany and the UK. There are however a few brand new and others are assembled locally.

List of top car brands in Kenya

Below is a list of top car brands that you will find in the Kenyan market, including from dealers and owners who are selling.

1. Mobius

Mobius by came the first company to make a homegrown car in Kenya. It previously had the Mobius 1 and Mobius 2 that were not received very well in the market. Now, there are offering Mobius 3 which is a great SUV with modern design and technology. There have been complaints about the price of the vehicles, but for a brand new car with zero mileage, the price of Mobius 3 is a very good deal compared to what you would pay for other brand new zero mileage SUVs.

Mobius have different repair outlets in the country. You will also be able to get spare parts with ease in these outlets.

2. Toyota

Toyota is one of the most popular car manufacturers globally. The automobile maker is based in Japan, Toyota also does car assembly in Kenya where you can order a brand new car. You can also buy foreign used or new Toyota cars from any part of the globe, however, most of the Toyota cars to Kenya are imported from Japan and some from Singapore.

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The brand has a pool of vehicles to choose from with all designs. From hatchbacks, saloon cars, vans, minivans, subcompact cars, crossover SUVs, SUVS, etc. Toyota is famed for making highly reliable cars that will serve you for long. There are also some fuel-efficient vehicles that you can choose from this manufacturer. Additionally, you will get everything, from the top executive cars to the least luxurious ones.

Spare parts are available all over the country and most Toyota cars have a low maintenance cost. Most mechanics in the country also understand Toyota engines.

3. Honda

Honda is another popular car brand on the Kenyan roads. This is yet another Japanese company that has been making cars for a long time now. It is also popular in racing cars production. In the Kenyan market, you won’t find a lot of Honda makes to pick from but there are still hatchbacks, crossovers SUVs, minivans and Sedans.

Honda engines have proved to be reliable over the years. Spare parts are also available in most parts of the country. However, finding body parts of some Honda cars makes might be a problem. The prices of most Honda cars are fairly priced compared to Toyota.

4. Mazda

Mazda is yet another Japanese car brand popular in Kenya. Just like Honda and Toyota, Mazda produces cars in all categories including crossover SUVs, hatchbacks, sedans, vans, minivans, etc.

Mazda gives its uniqueness such as the Mazda Kodo design language applied on all of its new models makes that give flow and attractiveness to its cars. The cars are also fitted with Bose music system which is one of the best you will find out here. Another notable feature that most of the makes from the brand come with is the Mazda SKYACTV technology that gives great fuel economy without having to do away with the performance.

The engine spare parts of Mazda cars are available in the country. Body parts can be a little problematic to get. Some diesel engines from Mazda have also been reported to be a pain by previous owners of these cars.

5. Subaru

Subaru, still from Japan is the next car brand you must have seen on the Kenyan roads. This car is very popular among young drivers. The reason behind this is that Subaru designs its cars based on the driver’s experience. The come has cars in most of the categories out there such as sedans, crossover SUVs and hatchbacks.

When compared to most Japanese cars, Subaru is a bit expensive to maintain. The spare parts are however available with ease in the country. There is also a stereotype that comes with owning a Subaru in Kenya.

6. Volkswagen

Now, let’s move to German cars, to start with on our list is Volkswagen. The car brand manufacturers cars in different categories including saloons, SUVs, crossover SUVs, hatchbacks, etc. If you are looking for top luxury cars, then you should consider having a look at cars from this brand.

For anyone who wants to import a Volkswagen, the German market is the easiest place to look at. Spare parts are available, especially in Nairobi. Cars from this brand will require proper maintenance.

7. Mercedes

Mercedes is another automobile manufactured in Germany. In Kenya, it is associated with class and comes at high prices. Most Mercedes cars are luxurious and come packed with tech features. The exterior design is also attractive. Most Mercedes cars in Kenya are sedans, you can still find crossover SUVs and SUVs.

The cars require proper maintenance and the maintenance cost is higher. Spare parts are available in major cities of the country such as Kisumu and Nairobi.

8. BMW

The next German car brand that competes with Mercedes is BMW. BMW means Bayerische Motoren Werke. Just like its competitor, most of the cars are in the Sedan category but you will still find others. The cars provide luxury and great tech features not to mention their attractive exterior design.

The maintenance cost is high and you will need to maintain the car regularly. BMWs are also known for their frequent breakdown.

9. Audi

Audi, popularly known as rings is another luxury car brand you can import to Kenya from Germany. Just like the above two brands, Audi is famed for its luxurious machines that have a sporty exterior.

Similarly, Audi maintenance cost is high and spare parts are available majorly in the cities like Mombasa and Nairobi. For longer service from the vehicles, you will have to maintain them properly.

10. Nissan

Moving back to Japan, we get the Nissan automobile manufacturer. In fact, the popularity of the brand in Kenya can be placed second after Toyota. There are different designs of cars from Nissan, you will also find basic comfort to top-level luxury vehicles from the manufacturer.

Nissan is famed for not making so durable cars, that being said you will still find very reliable cars from this brand. The maintenance cost of the cars is not high and spare parts are easily available in the country.

Other top car brands in Kenya

Above are not the only car brands on the Kenyan roads, there are more and more, here is an additional list.

• Mistubishi
• Isuzu
• Hyundai
• Volvo
• Land rover
• Porsche
• Ford
• Chevrolet
• Kia
• Jeep
• Mahindra
• Renualt
• Peugeot

Above is a look at some of the top cars on Kenyan roads. Cheers!!