Toyota Probox vs Toyota Succeed in Kenya | Full comparison

Toyota Probox and Toyota Succeed are two cars with very similar looks. You can’t easily differentiate the two by a simple glance. However, these cars come with their own features and capabilities. In this article, we are going to compare the Toyota Succeed to The Toyota Probox in Kenya. By the end, you will be able to make an informed decision on which to pick depending on your needs.

The cars are manufactured by Toyota and were introduced in the market in the year 2000. They are both multipurpose vehicles,  that is, they can be used to ferry both passengers and cargo. In Kenya, both cars are popular but the Probox edges the Succeed, this is perhaps because it comes at a slightly lower cost.

Toyota Probox and Toyota Succeed full comparison

In the sections below, we are going to look at the vehicle’s specifications and see how they compare.

1. Toyota Probox Vs Toyota Succeed exterior

Even though it is hard to tell the difference between the two at glance, these cars have different exterior features as we will see below.

Image: Toyota Probox

Here is an exterior comparison list:

• Probox has a more boxy look, Succeed on the other hand is slightly bent to a sporty look
• Both are 5 doors hatchback vehicles(two front, two rear and the tailgate)
• They both have a ground clearance of 6.1 inches, the recommended on Kenyan roads is 6.5 inches. This means they might have problems while cruising bumps and loaded heavily
• Succeed has lights at the tailgate while the Probox does not have the taillights
• Succeed is slightly taller than the Probox
• Also, the Succeed is slightly heavy with a weight of 450Kgs while the Probox has a weight of 400Kgs
• Probox comes with 13inch steels rims while Toyota Succeed has 14inch steel rims

2. Toyota Probox Vs Toyota Succeed interior

The interior of both vehicles are basic, Succeed however gives more comfort since it is designed with passengers in mind while the  Probox is designed for cargo ferrying.

Image: Succeed Interior

Below is the interior comparison of the two:

• They are both 5 seaters(two at the front and three at the back)
• Succeed comes with padded seats(with cushions) while the Probox ones are not padded
• The headrest on Succeed are adjustable, on Probox, they are fixed
• Succeed has a slightly bigger boot capacity than the Probox
• On both cars, you can fold the back seats to get an even higher cargo carrying capacity
• While the windows of all Probox trims are manual, Succeed comes with power windows on some high trims

As you will note from above, The Succeed is more of a passenger-carrying car.

3. Toyota Probox Vs Toyota Succeed engine

Both cars come with engines capable of fulfilling their multipurpose functionalities.

See how the engines compare below:

• Toyota Probox comes with two engine capacity options, that is, 1300cc and 1500cc, on the other hand, Succeed has only one option which is the 1500cc
• The power produced by the Succeed engine is 109ps while that of the Probox ranges from 72ps to 109ps
• For the fuel consumption, Succeed covers 15km/l to 19km/l while the Probox will cover 15km/l to 18km/l. This depends largely on one driving skills
• On both vehicles, you can choose between a Front Wheel Drive(FF) and All-Wheel Drive(AWD), however, the 1300cc Probox engine comes with only a FF option
• On both cars, you have two gear transmission options, that is, 4-speed Automatic transmission or 5-speed Manual transmission
• The tank capacity is 50 Liters on both vehicles

Probox Vs Succeed maintenance and reliability

Both of the cars are easy to maintain just like most of the Toyota cars. In fact, Probox is known to be a car that you can heavily abuse and still continue serving you. Their spare parts are also available with ease in the Kenyan market, this, in turn, has led to a lower cost.

When it comes to performance, these cars, especially the Probox are excellent for commercial use. Just like we mentioned above, the cars require minor maintenance making them reliable. Their fuel economy is also good.

The Probox has a bad reputation however, it is frequently associated with criminals, suspicious businesses and rogue drivers. It is hence common for a Toyota Probox to be stopped by the police frequently on the roads.

The resale value of the Succeed is slightly higher, but similarly, the buying cost is also higher than that of the Probox. Since Probox is more popular, it means you can find a secondhand one more easily than you will find a Succeed.

Above is a look at how the Toyota Probox and the Toyota Succeed compare in Kenya. We hope that this information will help you pick the right car for your intended use. Cheers!!