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Honda Stepwgn

Innovative 7/8-seater mid-size MPV featuring the patented Waku Waku split tailgate, 1.5L VTEC Turbo punch, and sub-1,500 cc KRA duty tax savings.

Highest ratedBest value

Toyota Noah

7/8-seater family MPV with sliding doors and 23.8 km/L hybrid.

Nissan Serena

Highly spacious 8-seater family van featuring hands-free dual power sliding doors and 26.0 km/L e-Power efficiency.

Honda StepwgnToyota NoahNissan Serena

Mandai score

8.5/10

7/10

Typical price

KSh 2,250,000

KSh 2,400,000

KSh 2,500,000

Years

2015-2023

2017-2023

Body type

Mini Vans

Fuel

Petrol, Hybrid

Transmission

CVT

Automatic

Automatic, CVT

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Stepwgn Spada Hybrid / e:HEV SPADA

Nissan Serena e-Power

Fuel consumption

19.5 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1014 km a tank

14.5 km/L6.9 L/100km combined · about 798 km a tank

26.0 km/L3.8 L/100km combined · about 1430 km a tank

Running cost

KSh 1,164 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,639 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,565 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,652 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 873 / 100 kmKSh 9 a km · KSh 8,729 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length

4,690 mm (RP1) / 4,760 mm (Spada) / 4,830 mm (RP6 AIR/SPADA)

4,695 mm (R80) / 4,695 mm (R90)

4,770 mm

Width

1,695 mm (RP1) / 1,750 mm (RP6)

1,695 mm (Standard) / 1,735 mm (Si / S-Z)

1,740 mm

Height

1,840 mm

1,825 mm

1,865 mm

Wheelbase

2,890 mm

2,850 mm

2,860 mm

Ground clearance

150 mm – 155 mm

160 mm

Boot space

500 L (3rd row folded flat under floor) / 1,200 L+ cargo

280 L (3rd row up) / 1,100 L (3rd row folded)

Fully expandable 8-seat cargo area

Kerb weight

1,640 kg (1.5T) / 1,820 kg (Spada Hybrid)

1,600 kg

1,670 kg

Seats

7 or 8

Specifications

Engine

1.5L L15B Direct-Injection VTEC Turbo / 2.0L LFB e:HEV Hybrid

2.0L 3ZR-FAE Valvematic Inline-4

1.2L e-Power Hybrid / 2.0L MR20DD S-Hybrid

Power

150 hp @ 5,500 rpm (1.5T) / 184 hp combined (2.0L e:HEV)

152 hp @ 6,100 rpm

136 hp (e-Power electric motor) / 150 hp (2.0L)

Torque

203 Nm @ 1,600–5,000 rpm (1.5T) / 315 Nm (EV Motor)

193 Nm @ 3,800 rpm

320 Nm (e-Power instant torque) / 200 Nm

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or Real-Time 4WD

Front-Wheel Drive / 4WD

FWD or 4WD

0–100 km/h

9.5 sec (1.5T) / 8.6 sec (e:HEV Hybrid)

10.8 sec

10.2 sec

Top speed

180 km/h

175 km/h

160 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)

14.5 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 23.8 km/L (1.8L Hybrid)

26.0 km/L (e-Power) / 15.0 km/L (S-Hybrid)

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)

12.0 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 22.0 km/L (1.8L Hybrid)

27.5 km/L (e-Power) / 12.5 km/L (S-Hybrid)

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)

16.8 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 25.0 km/L (1.8L Hybrid)

24.0 km/L (e-Power) / 17.2 km/L (S-Hybrid)

Tank size

52 L (FWD) / 48 L (4WD)

55 L (Petrol) / 50 L (Hybrid)

55 L

CO₂ emissions

118 g/km (Hybrid) / 152 g/km (1.5T)

115 g/km

102 g/km

At a glance

Model

Honda Stepwgn (RP1–RP5 & RP6–RP8 Series)

Toyota Noah (R80 / R90 Series)

Nissan Serena (C27 / C28 Series)

Production years

2015–2023

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Mid-Size 7 or 8-Seater MPV

5-Door 7/8-Seater MPV

MPV / Minivan

Seating capacity

7 (Captain seats) or 8 (Bench seat)

7 or 8 seats

7 or 8

Fuel types

Petrol (1.5T), Full Hybrid (2.0L e:HEV)

Petrol, Full Hybrid

Petrol Mild-Hybrid (S-Hybrid), e-Power Hybrid

Engine sizes

1,496 cc (1.5L VTEC Turbo) / 1,993 cc (2.0L e:HEV)

1,797 cc / 1,986 cc

1,198 cc (e-Power) / 1,997 cc (S-Hybrid)

Transmission

CVT (1.5T) / e-CVT (Hybrid)

Super CVT-i / e-CVT

Automatic (CVT / Single-Speed e-Power)

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or Real-Time 4WD

FWD or 4WD

Ground clearance

150 mm (FWD) / 155 mm (4WD)

160 mm

Source market

Japan (JDM RHD Spec)

Japan (RHD)

Japan (RHD JDM 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.

Massive 7/8-seater cabin space: Ottoman captain chairs and flat floor layout give unmatched passenger comfort.
Sub-2,000 cc customs tax advantage: Qualifies for KRA's 25% excise duty bracket.
Outstanding hybrid fuel economy: 1.8L Hybrid achieves up to 23.8 km/L combined.
Exceptional resale value & liquidity: High demand across private buyers and tour transport operators.

Cavernous 8-seater versatility: Sliding Smart Multi-Center seat configures walk-through aisle.
Hands-free dual sliding doors: Foot-sensor activated power doors simplify school drop-offs.
Sub-2,000 cc KRA tax advantage: 1.2L e-Power and 2.0L S-Hybrid stay under 2.0L threshold.

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.

Boxy profile sensitive to crosswinds: Requires steady steering during high-speed highway driving on open plains.
Moderate ground clearance: 160 mm clearance requires care over tall speed bumps when carrying 7 adults.

160 mm ground clearance: Requires cautious driving over steep drainage dips.
CVT belt care (S-Hybrid): Demands routine NS-3 fluid replacement.