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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

BMW X3

Versatile premium compact SUV combining intelligent xDrive AWD, 204 mm ground clearance, 16.2 km/L diesel efficiency, and sub-2,000 cc duty savings.

Mercedes-Benz GLC250

Compact luxury crossover with 211 hp turbo power and 4MATIC AWD.

Honda Vezel HybridBMW X3Mercedes-Benz GLC250

Mandai score

8.5/10

8/10

Typical price

KSh 2,900,000

KSh 4,900,000

KSh 4,800,000

Years

2017-2023

Body type

–

Mid-size SUV

Fuel

Hybrid

Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid

Petrol

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

16.2 km/L6.2 L/100km combined · about 1102 km a tank

13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 891 km a tank

Running cost

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

KSh 1,406 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 14,059 for 1,000 km · diesel

KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length

4,330 mm

4,708 mm

4,656 mm

Width

1,770 mm

1,891 mm

1,890 mm

Height

1,605 mm

1,676 mm

1,644 mm

Wheelbase

2,610 mm

2,864 mm

2,873 mm

Ground clearance

170 mm (RU3) / 185 mm (RV5)

204 mm

180 mm

Boot space

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

550 L (1,600 L folded; 450 L on xDrive30e PHEV)

550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)

Kerb weight

1,310 kg

1,750 kg (xDrive20d) / 1,990 kg (xDrive30e PHEV)

1,735 kg

Seats

Specifications

Engine

1.5L LEB i-VTEC Petrol + Electric Motor

2.0L B47 Turbo Diesel / 2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol / 3.0L B58 Turbo Inline-6

2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4

Power

152 hp combined system output

190 hp (20d) / 252 hp (30i) / 292 hp combined (30e PHEV) / 382 hp (M40i)

211 hp @ 5,500 rpm

Torque

156 Nm engine + 160 Nm electric motor

400 Nm (20d) / 350 Nm (30i) / 420 Nm (30e PHEV) / 500 Nm (M40i)

350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Intelligent xDrive AWD

4MATIC Permanent AWD

0–100 km/h

8.6 sec

8.0 sec (20d) / 6.3 sec (30i) / 6.1 sec (30e PHEV) / 4.5 sec (M40i)

7.3 sec

Top speed

180 km/h

213 km/h – 250 km/h

222 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

22.0–25.0 km/L

16.2 km/L (xDrive20d) / 12.8 km/L (xDrive30i) / 41.0 km/L equiv. (xDrive30e) / 10.8 km/L (M40i)

13.5 km/L

City

24.0 km/L

13.8 km/L (xDrive20d) / 10.2 km/L (xDrive30i) / 45 km EV range (xDrive30e) / 8.5 km/L (M40i)

11.0 km/L

Highway

21.0 km/L

18.5 km/L (xDrive20d) / 15.0 km/L (xDrive30i) / 16.5 km/L hybrid mode (xDrive30e) / 12.8 km/L (M40i)

16.0 km/L

Tank size

40 L

68 L (50 L xDrive30e PHEV)

66 L

CO₂ emissions

105 g/km

138 g/km (20d) / 49 g/km (30e PHEV)

152 g/km

At a glance

Model

Honda Vezel Hybrid (RU3/RU4 & RV Series)

BMW X3 (G01 Series)

Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Compact Crossover SUV

5-Door Premium Compact Crossover

5-Door Executive Compact SUV

Seating capacity

Fuel types

Full Hybrid (i-DCD / e:HEV)

Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)

Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)

Engine sizes

1,496 cc

1,995 cc (2.0D) / 1,998 cc (2.0T / 2.0T PHEV) / 2,998 cc (3.0T M40i)

1,991 cc

Transmission

7-Speed Dual Clutch / e-CVT

8-Speed Steptronic Automatic

9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

FWD or Real-Time AWD

Intelligent xDrive AWD

4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive

Ground clearance

170 mm (RU3) / 185 mm (RV5)

204 mm

180 mm

Source market

Japan (RHD)

UK / Japan / South Africa (RHD)

Japan (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-2,000 cc KRA tax advantage: 2.0L diesel (20d), 2.0L petrol (30i), and 2.0L PHEV (30e) all qualify for KRA's 25% excise tax rate.
204 mm ground clearance: Confidently negotiates estate speed bumps, potholes, and unpaved upcountry roads.
Practical 550 L boot space: Generous cargo capacity expanding to 1,600 L with 40:20:40 split rear seats.
16.2 km/L xDrive20d fuel efficiency: Ideal for long-distance highway travel (e.g. Nairobi to Mombasa or Kisumu).

Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: 2.0L engine qualifies for 25% excise tax bracket, saving huge customs duties.
Refined 9G-TRONIC transmission: 9 gear ratios deliver smooth acceleration and quiet 1,400 rpm highway cruising.
Prestige cabin craftsmanship: Artico leather upholstery, Burmester surround audio, and MBUX infotainment.

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.

Firm ride on 20-inch M Sport alloys over rough corrugated gravel tracks.
Reduced boot floor height on xDrive30e PHEV (450 L) due to rear high-voltage battery placement.

Firmer ride on 19/20-inch AMG rims: AMG Line low-profile tires transmit road firmness over unpaved estate roads.
Specialized Mercedes maintenance: Demands MB 229.5 spec synthetic oil and specialized Star Diagnostic scanners.