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Honda Vezel (Non-Hybrid)

Reliable non-hybrid 1.5L petrol crossover featuring 170–185 mm ground clearance, Magic Seats, zero dual-clutch maintenance risks, and sub-1,500 cc duty savings.

Best value

Nissan Dualis / Qashqai

Urban utility crossover focusing heavily on daily ride comfort and sub-2,000 cc KRA duty savings.

Highest rated

Mitsubishi RVR

Versatile compact crossover featuring 195 mm ground clearance, MIVEC reliability, and sub-2,000 cc tax savings.

Honda Vezel (Non-Hybrid)Nissan Dualis / QashqaiMitsubishi RVR

Mandai score

7.5/10

8/10

6/10

Typical price

KSh 2,150,000

KSh 2,650,000

KSh 2,100,000

Years

2017-2023

2014-2023

2017-2023

Body type

–

Compact Hatchbacks

Fuel

Petrol

Petrol, Diesel

Petrol

Transmission

Automatic, CVT

Automatic, Manual, CVT

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Nissan Dualis / Qashqai 2.0L

Fuel consumption

14.5 km/L6.9 L/100km combined · about 725 km a tank

15.2 km/L6.6 L/100km combined · about 988 km a tank

15.2 km/L6.6 L/100km combined · about 958 km a tank

Running cost

KSh 1,565 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,652 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,493 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 14,932 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length

4,330 mm (RU1) / 4,330 mm (RV3)

4,394 mm

4,365 mm

Width

1,770 mm (RU1) / 1,790 mm (RV3)

1,806 mm

1,770 mm

Height

1,605 mm (RU1) / 1,590 mm (RV3)

1,590 mm

1,630 mm

Wheelbase

2,610 mm

2,646 mm

2,670 mm

Ground clearance

170 mm (1st Gen) / 185 mm (2nd Gen)

188 mm

195 mm

Boot space

404 L (1,020 L with Magic Seats folded flat)

430 L (1,598 L folded)

419 L (1,219 L with rear seats folded)

Kerb weight

1,190 kg (RU1) / 1,250 kg (RV3)

1,375 kg

1,370 kg

Seats

Specifications

Engine

1.5L L15B NA i-VTEC / 1.5L L15C Turbo (Touring) / 1.5L L15Z DOHC (RV3)

2.0L MR20DD 4-Cylinder Petrol / 1.2L DIG-T Turbo

1.8L 4J10 MIVEC SOHC 16-Valve Inline-4

Power

131 hp (RU1 NA) / 172 hp (Touring Turbo) / 118 hp (RV3 NA)

144 hp @ 6,000 rpm

139 hp @ 6,000 rpm

Torque

155 Nm @ 4,600 rpm (NA) / 220 Nm @ 1,700–5,500 rpm (Touring Turbo)

200 Nm @ 4,400 rpm

172 Nm @ 4,200 rpm

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or Real-Time AWD

FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i

Front-Wheel Drive or 4WD (2WD / 4WD Auto / 4WD Lock)

0–100 km/h

9.8 sec (RU1 NA) / 7.9 sec (Touring Turbo) / 10.5 sec (RV3)

9.9 sec

10.5 sec

Top speed

185 km/h – 200 km/h

193 km/h

188 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

14.5 km/L (1.5L NA L15B) / 13.5 km/L (1.5T Touring) / 15.0 km/L (1.5L NA L15Z 2nd Gen)

15.2 km/L (2.0L) / 17.5 km/L (1.2T)

15.2 km/L (1.8L FWD) / 13.8 km/L (2.0L 4WD)

City

12.0 km/L (1.5L NA L15B) / 11.0 km/L (1.5T Touring) / 12.5 km/L (1.5L NA L15Z)

12.8 km/L (2.0L) / 14.5 km/L (1.2T)

12.8 km/L (1.8L FWD) / 11.2 km/L (2.0L 4WD)

Highway

16.5 km/L (1.5L NA L15B) / 15.5 km/L (1.5T Touring) / 17.0 km/L (1.5L NA L15Z)

18.0 km/L (2.0L) / 20.2 km/L (1.2T)

17.5 km/L (1.8L FWD) / 16.0 km/L (2.0L 4WD)

Tank size

50 L (1st Gen RU1) / 40 L (2nd Gen RV3)

65 L

63 L (FWD) / 60 L (4WD)

CO₂ emissions

132 g/km (1.5L NA) / 145 g/km (1.5T Touring)

138 g/km

152 g/km

At a glance

Model

Honda Vezel Non-Hybrid (RU1/RU2 & RV3/RV4 Series)

Nissan Dualis / Qashqai (J10 / J11 / J12 Series)

Mitsubishi RVR (GA4W Series)

Production years

2017–2023

2014–2023

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Compact Crossover SUV

SUV / Crossovers

5-Door Compact Crossover SUV

Seating capacity

5 seats

Fuel types

Petrol (NA i-VTEC & VTEC Turbo)

Petrol, Diesel

Petrol (MIVEC)

Engine sizes

1,496 cc (1.5L L15B / L15C / L15Z)

1,197 cc (1.2T) / 1,997 cc (2.0L)

1,798 cc (1.8L) / 1,998 cc (2.0L)

Transmission

CVT Automatic with 7-Speed Paddle Shifters

Automatic (CVT / 6-Speed Manual)

INVECS-III 6-Speed Sport Mode CVT

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or Real-Time AWD (RU2/RV4)

FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i

FWD or Electronically Controlled 4WD

Ground clearance

170 mm (RU1/RU2) / 185 mm (RV3/RV4 2nd Gen)

188 mm

195 mm

Source market

Japan (JDM RHD Spec)

UK / Japan (RHD)

Japan (RHD)

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.

Comfort-tuned suspension: Absorbs Nairobi estate speed bumps and potholes smoothly.
Sub-2,000 cc KRA duty advantage: 1.2T and 2.0L engines qualify for 25% excise tax rate.
All-Mode 4x4-i option: Selectable AWD mode provides extra traction on slippery wet murram roads.

High 195 mm ground clearance: Easily navigates steep urban speed bumps, deep potholes, and unpaved estate tracks.
Sub-2,000 cc customs tax advantage: Qualifies for KRA 25% excise duty rate to deliver affordable landed costs.
Electronically controlled 4WD selector: On-demand 4WD Auto and 4WD Lock modes provide strong wet-weather grip.
Durable MIVEC powertrain: Simple, naturally aspirated engine design ensures low maintenance overhead.

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).

CVT responsiveness: Xtronic CVT requires regular fluid servicing to avoid sluggishness under load.
Rear legroom: Best suited for young families or medium-height passengers on long journeys.

CVT responsiveness under load: INVECS-III transmission revs high during steep upcountry climbs.
Firm rear suspension tuning: Can feel bouncy over corrugated gravel roads when unladen.