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Honda Vezel (Non-Hybrid)
Mandai score
7.5/10
Typical price
KSh 2,150,000
Years
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
Most popular trim
Vezel G / X / Touring 1.5 Turbo / G (RV3 2nd Gen)
Fuel and running cost
Fuel consumption
14.5 km/L6.9 L/100km combined · about 725 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,565 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,652 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,330 mm (RU1) / 4,330 mm (RV3)
Width
1,770 mm (RU1) / 1,790 mm (RV3)
Height
1,605 mm (RU1) / 1,590 mm (RV3)
Wheelbase
2,610 mm
Ground clearance
170 mm (1st Gen) / 185 mm (2nd Gen)
Boot space
404 L (1,020 L with Magic Seats folded flat)
Kerb weight
1,190 kg (RU1) / 1,250 kg (RV3)
Seats
5
Specifications
Engine
1.5L L15B NA i-VTEC / 1.5L L15C Turbo (Touring) / 1.5L L15Z DOHC (RV3)
Power
131 hp (RU1 NA) / 172 hp (Touring Turbo) / 118 hp (RV3 NA)
Torque
155 Nm @ 4,600 rpm (NA) / 220 Nm @ 1,700–5,500 rpm (Touring Turbo)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or Real-Time AWD
0–100 km/h
9.8 sec (RU1 NA) / 7.9 sec (Touring Turbo) / 10.5 sec (RV3)
Top speed
185 km/h – 200 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
13.5 – 15.5 km/L (1.5L NA Petrol RU1/RV3) / 12.8 – 14.5 km/L (1.5L VTEC Turbo Touring)
City
11.5 – 13.0 km/L (1.5L NA Petrol RU1/RV3) / 10.5 – 12.0 km/L (1.5L VTEC Turbo Touring)
Highway
16.0 – 18.0 km/L (1.5L NA Petrol RU1/RV3) / 15.0 – 16.8 km/L (1.5L VTEC Turbo Touring)
Tank size
50 L (RU1) / 40 L (RV3)
CO₂ emissions
132 g/km (NA) / 144 g/km (Turbo)
At a glance
Model
Honda Vezel Non-Hybrid (RU1/RU2 & RV3/RV4 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Compact Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5
Fuel types
Petrol (NA i-VTEC & VTEC Turbo)
Engine sizes
1,496 cc (1.5L L15B / L15C / L15Z)
Transmission
CVT Automatic with 7-Speed Paddle Shifters
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or Real-Time AWD (RU2/RV4)
Ground clearance
170 mm (RU1/RU2) / 185 mm (RV3/RV4 2nd Gen)
Source market
Japan (JDM RHD Spec)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Zero hybrid battery or i-DCD dual-clutch repair worries: Conventional CVT + NA engine provides bulletproof long-term reliability.
- Sub-1,500 cc KRA import duty advantage: 1,496 cc engine qualifies for lower tax valuation baseline.
- High 170–185 mm ground clearance: Easily clears estate speed bumps, deep potholes, and rough upcountry murram tracks.
- Magic Seats versatility: Rear seat cushions fold upward (tall mode) or fold completely flat for massive cargo space.
What’s not so good
- Modest low-end torque on 1.5L NA petrol: Requires higher revs when ascending steep highway inclines under full passenger load.
- Slightly higher fuel consumption than hybrid model (13.5–15.5 km/L vs 20+ km/L hybrid).