Toyota Fielder vs Toyota Premio in Kenya | Full comparison

Toyota Fielder and Toyota Premio are some of the most loved cars from Toyota and are very popular among Kenyan car owners. In this article, we will have a comparison between the two so that you can easily make the decision on which to buy with the right information.

Toyota Fielder is a hatchback car that was introduced in the market in the year 2002 by Toyota. Premio on the other hand is Sedan and it was released in 2001. The two cars have ruled the Kenyan market especially due to the reliability there offer.

Toyota Premio vs Toyota Fielder full comparison

To learn how these two compare, we are going to look at their features head to head.

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1. Toyota Premio vs Toyota Fielder exterior

The exterior looks of a car can be used to easily define the class of someone. When picking you can, go for one that has looks that best define your character, class and taste.

Here is a comparison of the two cars exterior features:

• Fielder is 5 doors hatchback(two front, two rear and the tailgate), on the other hand, Premio is 4 doors sedan(two front and two rear)
• Both cars have a ground clearance of 6.3 inches. This is okay unless heavily loaded since the recommended ground clearance on Kenyan roads is 6.5 inches
• Most models of the fielder have alloy rims while Premio has steel rims in base trims levels and alloy wheels in higher trims
• There is an option for roof rails on Fielder but none for the Premio
• Similarly, there is an option for a Sunroof on Premio but none on a Fielder
• While most models of Premio come with fog lights, only higher trims of the fielder have them

2. Toyota Fielder vs Toyota Premio interior

The interior of these two cars is designed for comfort. The Premio one can however be termed as more luxurious.

Image, Toyota Premio interior

Below is a comparison of the two interiors:

• Both are 5 seaters(two front and three on the second row)
• Premio seats are paddled(cushions) and with headrests, while those of Fielder just have headrests
• In both cars, the legroom space is great
• When it comes to boot space, the Fielder wins, since it is a hatchback, it has more trunk capacity than the Premio. The third-row seats can however be folded in both cars to give more boot space
• Premio has a Navigation system, in Fielder, the Navigation system is only available in higher trims
• Premio also comes with a rear camera that the Fielder doesn’t have

3. Toyota Fielder vs Toyota Premio engines

Both cars come with decent and reliable engines.

Here is a look at the two engines:

• For Toyota Fielder, the engine capacities are either 1500cc or 1800cc, Premio on the other hand has three options, that is, the 1500cc, 1800cc and the 2000cc one
• The fuel usage for the Fielder ranges between 18km/l and 15km/l. When it comes to Premio, the fuel covers between 15km/l to 16.6km/l
• The power produced by Fielder engines ranges between 79ps to 190ps while that of Premio is between 109ps to 158ps
• In both cars, you can choose between Front Wheel Drive(FF) and All-Wheel Drive(AWD)
• The tank capacity for the Premio is 55 liters while that of of the Fielder is 50 Liters

While the engines of these cars are not that much different, the Fielder slightly edges Premio. This is because the most powerful engine of the Premio has less power than that of the most powerful fielder. Additionally, Fielder has a slightly better fuel economy when compared to the Premio.

Premio and Fielder maintenance plus reliability

Both cars are easy to maintain. This is because there is a pool of mechanics with knowledge about Toyota cars in Kenya. Above that, these cars can share other Toyota cars spare parts which are largely available in the Kenyan Market. All these factors lower the cost of maintenance.

Just like most Toyota cars, Premio and Fielder are known for their reliability. When properly maintained, these cars will serve you for a very long time. Their fuel economy is also great.

While Toyota cars owners always experience insecurity of their car being stolen, the Toyota Fielder is known to be among the top cars suspectable of theft in Kenya. This means if you plan to get a Fielder, you should always be extra careful and install the necessary car security gadgets.

Above is a look at how Toyota Premio compares to Toyota Fielder in Kenya, We hope you found the article helpful. Cheers!!