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Honda Vezel Hybrid

Stylish urban hybrid crossover featuring Honda Magic Seats, SPORT HYBRID i-DCD 24 km/L efficiency, and coupe styling.

Highest ratedBest value

Audi Q2

Compact German luxury crossover featuring polygon styling, Virtual Cockpit tech, and sub-1,500 cc import duty savings.

Honda Vezel HybridAudi Q2

Mandai score

8.5/10

7/10

Typical price

KSh 2,900,000

Years

2017-2023

Fuel

Hybrid

Petrol, Diesel

Transmission

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

1.5L SPORT HYBRID i-DCD

Fuel consumption

25.0 km/L4.0 L/100km combined · about 1000 km a tank

18.0 km/L5.6 L/100km combined · about 900 km a tank

Running cost

KSh 908 / 100 kmKSh 9 a km · KSh 9,078 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,261 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 12,609 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length

4,330 mm

4,191 mm

Width

1,770 mm

1,794 mm

Height

1,605 mm

1,508 mm

Wheelbase

2,610 mm

2,601 mm

Ground clearance

170 mm (RU3) / 185 mm (RV5)

150 mm

Boot space

453 L (1,026 L with Magic Seats folded)

405 L

Kerb weight

1,310 kg

1,280 kg

Seats

Specifications

Engine

1.5L LEB i-VTEC Petrol + Electric Motor

1.4L TFSI Turbo Petrol (Cylinder on Demand)

Power

152 hp combined system output

150 hp @ 5,000 rpm

Torque

156 Nm engine + 160 Nm electric motor

250 Nm @ 1,500–3,500 rpm

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

0–100 km/h

8.6 sec

8.5 sec

Top speed

180 km/h

212 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

22.0–25.0 km/L

18.0 km/L (1.0T) / 16.5 km/L (1.4T)

City

24.0 km/L

15.0 km/L (1.0T) / 13.5 km/L (1.4T)

Highway

21.0 km/L

21.0 km/L (1.0T) / 19.5 km/L (1.4T)

Tank size

40 L

50 L

CO₂ emissions

105 g/km

122 g/km

At a glance

Model

Honda Vezel Hybrid (RU3/RU4 & RV Series)

Audi Q2 (GA Series)

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Compact Crossover SUV

5-Door Compact Urban Crossover

Seating capacity

5 seats

Fuel types

Full Hybrid (i-DCD / e:HEV)

Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)

Engine sizes

1,496 cc

999 cc / 1,395 cc / 1,498 cc / 1,968 cc

Transmission

7-Speed Dual Clutch / e-CVT

7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic

Drivetrain

FWD or Real-Time AWD

FWD or Quattro AWD

Ground clearance

170 mm (RU3) / 185 mm (RV5)

150 mm

Source market

Japan (RHD)

Japan / UK (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good

Exceptional 22–25 km/L fuel economy: Advanced hybrid drive drastically cuts fuel costs in Nairobi traffic jams.
Honda Magic Seats: Rear seats fold completely flat or flip upward to carry tall cargo like furniture.
Sub-1,500 cc tax advantage: Qualifies for Kenya's lowest customs duty valuation category.

Sub-1,500 cc customs tax advantage: 1.0L and 1.4L/1.5L engines qualify for lowest KRA tax bracket.
Premium Audi Virtual Cockpit: 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with Google Maps navigation views.
Excellent 16.5+ km/L fuel economy: Cylinder on Demand (CoD) tech deactivates 2 cylinders under light load.
Compact urban agility: Easy maneuverability and parking in Nairobi CBD and Westlands.

What’s not so good

i-DCD dual-clutch fluid sensitivity: Requires strict 40,000 km changes of specialized Honda Ultra DW-1 / ATF-TYPE 2.0 fluid.
Hidden rear door handles: Exterior C-pillar handles can be unintuitive for first-time rear passengers.

150 mm ground clearance: Requires cautious driving over tall estate speed bumps.
S tronic dual-clutch sensitivity: Heavy stop-and-go traffic requires proper DSG fluid maintenance.