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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
Honda Vezel HybridMercedes-Benz GLC250
Mandai score
8.5/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 2,900,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Hybrid
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Vezel Hybrid Z / RS / e:HEV
GLC250 4MATIC AMG Line
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
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 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,330 mm
4,656 mm
Width
1,770 mm
1,890 mm
Height
1,605 mm
1,644 mm
Wheelbase
2,610 mm
2,873 mm
Ground clearance
170 mm (RU3) / 185 mm (RV5)
180 mm
Boot space
453 L (1,026 L with Magic Seats folded)
550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)
Kerb weight
1,310 kg
1,735 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.5L LEB i-VTEC Petrol + Electric Motor
2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4
Power
152 hp combined system output
211 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
156 Nm engine + 160 Nm electric motor
350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
4MATIC Permanent AWD
0–100 km/h
8.6 sec
7.3 sec
Top speed
180 km/h
222 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
22.0–25.0 km/L
13.5 km/L
City
24.0 km/L
11.0 km/L
Highway
21.0 km/L
16.0 km/L
Tank size
40 L
66 L
CO₂ emissions
105 g/km
152 g/km
At a glance
Model
Honda Vezel Hybrid (RU3/RU4 & RV Series)
Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Compact Crossover SUV
5-Door Executive Compact SUV
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Full Hybrid (i-DCD / e:HEV)
Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)
Engine sizes
1,496 cc
1,991 cc
Transmission
7-Speed Dual Clutch / e-CVT
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or Real-Time AWD
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
170 mm (RU3) / 185 mm (RV5)
180 mm
Source market
Japan (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-2,500 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.
- 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.