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Honda Vezel HybridVolvo XC40
Mandai score
8.5/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 2,900,000
KSh 5,200,000
Years
2017-2023
2018-2023
Fuel
Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Vezel Hybrid Z / RS / e:HEV
XC40 T4 AWD R-Design / T5 AWD Inscription / Recharge PHEV
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 729 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
4,425 mm
Width
1,770 mm
1,863 mm
Height
1,605 mm
1,652 mm
Wheelbase
2,610 mm
2,702 mm
Ground clearance
170 mm (RU3) / 185 mm (RV5)
211 mm
Boot space
453 L (1,026 L with Magic Seats folded)
460 L (1,336 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,310 kg
1,625 kg (1,810 kg Recharge PHEV)
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.5L LEB i-VTEC Petrol + Electric Motor
2.0L T4 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L T5 Turbo Petrol / 1.5L T5 Recharge PHEV
Power
152 hp combined system output
190 hp (T4) / 247 hp (T5) / 262 hp combined (Recharge PHEV)
Torque
156 Nm engine + 160 Nm electric motor
300 Nm (T4) / 350 Nm (T5) / 425 Nm combined (PHEV)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive / All-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
8.6 sec
6.5 sec (T5 AWD) / 7.3 sec (Recharge PHEV) / 8.4 sec (T4)
Top speed
180 km/h
210 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
22.0–25.0 km/L
14.8 km/L (T4 Petrol) / 13.5 km/L (T5 AWD) / 45.0 km/L equivalent (Recharge PHEV)
City
24.0 km/L
12.0 km/L (T4 Petrol) / 11.0 km/L (T5 AWD) / 45 km pure EV range (PHEV)
Highway
21.0 km/L
17.5 km/L (T4 Petrol) / 16.0 km/L (T5 AWD) / 22.0 km/L (PHEV hybrid mode)
Tank size
40 L
54 L (Petrol) / 48 L (PHEV)
CO₂ emissions
105 g/km
154 g/km (T4) / 47 g/km (PHEV)
At a glance
Model
Honda Vezel Hybrid (RU3/RU4 & RV Series)
Volvo XC40 (CMA Platform)
Production years
2017–2023
2018–2023
Body type
5-Door Compact Crossover SUV
5-Door Subcompact Lifestyle Luxury Crossover
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Full Hybrid (i-DCD / e:HEV)
Petrol (Drive-E), Clean Diesel, PHEV
Engine sizes
1,496 cc
1,477 cc (1.5T PHEV) / 1,969 cc (2.0L T4/T5/D4)
Transmission
7-Speed Dual Clutch / e-CVT
8-Speed Geartronic Automatic / 7-Speed DCT (PHEV)
Drivetrain
FWD or Real-Time AWD
FWD or AWD
Ground clearance
170 mm (RU3) / 185 mm (RV5)
211 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD)
UK / 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.
- High 211 mm ground clearance: Easily clears tall speed bumps, deep potholes, and rough upcountry estate roads.
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA duty advantage: All 1.5T and 2.0L engines qualify for the lower 25% excise tax bracket.
- Extensive Scandinavian safety suite: Pilot Assist semi-autonomous driving, City Safety, and run-off road protection.
- Chic contrast-roof styling & clever storage: Removable trash bin, door slot laptop storage, and folding bag hooks.
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.
- High CRSP customs valuation: Import duty represents a solid investment compared to Japanese subcompact crossovers.
- Sensus touchscreen learning curve: Climate control operates via central touchscreen rather than physical buttons.