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Honda Stepwgn
Mandai score
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 2,250,000
Years
2015-2023
Body type
Mini Vans
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
CVT
Doors
5
Most popular trim
Stepwgn Spada Cool Spirit / Spada Hybrid / AIR / SPADA
Fuel and running cost
Fuel consumption
19.5 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1014 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,164 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,639 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,690 mm (RP1) / 4,760 mm (Spada) / 4,830 mm (RP6 AIR/SPADA)
Width
1,695 mm (RP1) / 1,750 mm (RP6)
Height
1,840 mm
Wheelbase
2,890 mm
Ground clearance
150 mm – 155 mm
Boot space
500 L (3rd row folded flat under floor) / 1,200 L+ cargo
Kerb weight
1,640 kg (1.5T) / 1,820 kg (Spada Hybrid)
Seats
7 or 8
Specifications
Engine
1.5L L15B Direct-Injection VTEC Turbo / 2.0L LFB e:HEV Hybrid
Power
150 hp @ 5,500 rpm (1.5T) / 184 hp combined (2.0L e:HEV)
Torque
203 Nm @ 1,600–5,000 rpm (1.5T) / 315 Nm (EV Motor)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or Real-Time 4WD
0–100 km/h
9.5 sec (1.5T) / 8.6 sec (e:HEV Hybrid)
Top speed
180 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
12.5 – 14.0 km/L (1.5L VTEC Turbo RP1/RP3) / 17.0 – 19.5 km/L (2.0L e:HEV Hybrid RP5)
City
10.5 – 12.0 km/L (1.5L VTEC Turbo RP1/RP3) / 18.0 – 21.0 km/L (2.0L e:HEV Hybrid RP5)
Highway
14.5 – 16.5 km/L (1.5L VTEC Turbo RP1/RP3) / 16.0 – 18.0 km/L (2.0L e:HEV Hybrid RP5)
Tank size
52 L (FWD) / 48 L (4WD)
CO₂ emissions
118 g/km (Hybrid) / 152 g/km (1.5T)
At a glance
Model
Honda Stepwgn (RP1–RP5 & RP6–RP8 Series)
Production years
2015–2023
Body type
5-Door Mid-Size 7 or 8-Seater MPV
Seating capacity
7 (Captain seats) or 8 (Bench seat)
Fuel types
Petrol (1.5T), Full Hybrid (2.0L e:HEV)
Engine sizes
1,496 cc (1.5L VTEC Turbo) / 1,993 cc (2.0L e:HEV)
Transmission
CVT (1.5T) / e-CVT (Hybrid)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or Real-Time 4WD
Ground clearance
150 mm (FWD) / 155 mm (4WD)
Source market
Japan (JDM RHD Spec)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Sub-1,500 cc KRA duty advantage on 1.5T models: 1,496 cc turbo engine qualifies for lower tax valuation baseline.
- Waku Waku Gate innovation: Split rear tailgate allows easy cargo access in tight Nairobi parking spots without lifting the full hatch.
- 3rd-row Magic Seats store completely flat under the floor: Creates an unobstructed flat cargo bed without removing heavy seats.
- Punchy 203 Nm 1.5L Turbo torque: Strong low-rpm acceleration even under full 7-passenger load.
What’s not so good
- Modest 150 mm ground clearance: Requires cautious driving over steep estate speed bumps and unpaved upcountry roads.
- Waku Waku gate mechanism complexity: Latch sensors require periodic lubrication to ensure smooth operation.