Toyota Mark X Price in Kenya and a full review

The Price of a Toyota Mark X in Kenya is around Ksh 1.9 million if you buy from dealers, the price will vary depending on the year model of the car and whether it is foreign used or locally used. Below, we will look at the prices of the Mark X models in Kenya.

Overview

One of the luxurious cars from Toyota in the Kenyan market is Mark X. This makes it one of the top choices among Kenyans since Toyota vehicles are generally easy to maintain. In this article, we will cover Mark X in detail. Things we will look at include models available, prices of Toyota Mark X in Kenya, full specs of the car and some buying tips at the end.

The car has been in production since 2004 by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota. It stands as a luxurious vehicle that is also very stable with high engine power and fast acceleration. The car is among the few from Toyota that compete with those from Germany such as BMW 5 series and Mercedes Benz C200.

Toyota Mark X price in Kenya

Here is a price list of foreign used Mark X models that are available for sale in different parts of the country including; Mombasa, Nairobi, Nakuru, Kisumu, Eldoret, Thika and other major towns in Kenya.

This sedan is liked by most Kenyans, it won’t hence be hard to find an owner selling one. Just make sure you follow the right process to avoid losing your money. Here is the average price of used Toyota Mark X models.

Above are an average of the market price. The cost might vary depending on various factors. It is obvious that a brand new Mark X will not cost the same as a Second-hand one. The cost will also depend on who you are buying from, additionally, importing and buying locally will result in different costs.

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Toyota Mark X Specifications

Mark X cars come in different models, when a new model is released, it comes with new features. However, there are specs that define all Mark X models, let’s look at them below picked from the latest models of cars.

1. Toyota Mark X exterior

Mark X is a saloon car that has an attractive exterior design that is loved by most young drivers.

Below is a list of features from the outside:

• The car has 4 doors(two for the front and two for rear seats)
• The ground clearance is 6.1 inches which is slightly below the 6.5 inches required on Kenyan roads
• Comes with LED headlights
• Higher grades come fitted with fog lights and alloy wheels, standard grades have steel rims
• You are going to get a range of colors to pick from when it comes to Toyota Mark X

2. Toyota Mark X interior specs

The car has a spacious and luxurious interior design as we will see in this section.

Here is what you get on the inside:

• The car is a 5 seater(two at the front and three at the back)
• For child seats, you can use the anchors that the car comes with
• The legroom is spacious and okay for all seats except for the center seat on the second row. The legroom of the seat is interfered with by a raised transmission tunnel
• The boot space is medium just like in most saloon cars and can only carry medium-sized luggage
• Mark X also has more storage compartments in its cabin, this includes cupholders, door panels compartments and a dashboard compartment
• Seats and mirrors are heated
• Most models have leather seats
• The car is fitted with a rare camera
• Keyless entry is also an additional feature
• For safety purposes, the car is fitted with Airbags
• Lastly, Mark X comes with a Navigation system

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3. Toyota Mark X engine

Just like we mentioned before, Mark X comes with a very powerful engine.

The following are the engine specs:

• The engine capacity is between 2500cc and 3500cc
• When it comes to fuel consumption, the average for the 2500cc is 12.9Km/L while that of 3500cc is about 10.2Km/L
• The 2500cc accelerates from 0 to 100Km/h in about 8.4 seconds while the 3500cc accelerates from 0 to 100Km/h in about 6.5 seconds
• The power of the engine ranges between 203-321pcs making it a very fast car
• You can choose between an Four Wheel Drive(4WD) and a Two Wheel Drive(2WD)
• Most models have a 6-speed automatic transmission or a Continous Variable Transmission(CVT) gear type
• Also, recent models have a GR V6 engine
• The Tank capacity is 71 Liters

Additionally, the Mark X cars come with other features such as traction control, stability control, active headrests, rain sensors, an Anti-brake control system and laser cruise controls.

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Toyota Mark X review in Kenya

We drove the Toyota Mark X and here is what we found out.

Comfort

Toyota Mark X can be classified as a semi-luxury sedan. The seats are comfortable and the legroom is okay on both the first and the second row. Air conditioning and features such as leather seats also enhance the comfort of Mark X. However, there are still some things that make the interior of Mark X feel cheap, this includes the plastics on the dashboard and door panels.

Driving experience

The ground clearance of slightly low, if you encounter huge bumps, you will have trouble cruising them. Mark X grips firmly on the road giving it great handling, the body roll is minimal even when at high speeds around corners. If you get the one with a 6-speed automatic, you will have a thrilling drive which is better compared to the smooth drive from a CVT.

Reliability

Toyota Mark x is among the most reliable Sedans that you can own, there have been no major issues reported by previous owners of this car. If you service the vehicle regularly as recommended by the manufacturer, you will rarely have problems. The maintenance cost is also not that high since spare parts are easily available in Kenya.

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Value for money

Toyota Mark X is a fun-to-drive yet reliable sedan that offers some degree of comfort, the only issue is the fuel economy. If fuel usage is not your major concern, then, the Mark X will be value for money to you. Toyota Mark X also have a poor resale value, if you are looking to own a vehicle for some time and then resell, you should consider another vehicle with good resale value.

Mark X prices are a bit high, however, this is due to its good reputation and reliability. The fuel economy of this car is however not that good. From the above, you will note that this sedan is worth considering when choosing your next car.