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Mitsubishi Colt
Practical compact hatchback and wagon with 450 L boot space and frugal MIVEC power.
Best value
Mitsubishi ColtNissan Note
Mandai score
7/10
7.5/10
Typical price
KSh 950,000
KSh 1,500,000
Years
2014-2020
2017-2023
Body type
Compact Hatchbacks
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Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Colt Plus 1.5 / Colt Very
Note e-Power X / Medalist / Aura e-Power
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Nissan Note e-Power
Fuel consumption
18.0 km/L5.6 L/100km combined · about 810 km a tank
28.0 km/L3.6 L/100km combined · about 1148 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,261 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 12,609 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 811 / 100 kmKSh 8 a km · KSh 8,106 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
3,900 mm (Colt) / 4,185 mm (Colt Plus)
4,100 mm
Width
1,680 mm
1,695 mm
Height
1,550 mm
1,520 mm
Wheelbase
2,500 mm
2,600 mm
Ground clearance
150 mm
150 mm
Boot space
315 L (Colt) / 450 L (Colt Plus)
340 L (1,000 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,070 kg
1,220 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.5L 4A91 MIVEC DOHC Inline-4
1.2L HR12DE 3-Cylinder + EM57 Electric Motor (e-Power)
Power
105 hp @ 6,000 rpm
116 hp (136 hp Aura) electric motor output
Torque
141 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
280 Nm instant electric torque
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
FWD or e-4ORCE AWD
0–100 km/h
10.5 sec
7.9 sec
Top speed
180 km/h
150 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
16.5 km/L (1.3L) / 15.2 km/L (1.5L)
28.0 km/L (e-Power) / 18.0 km/L (1.2L Petrol)
City
13.5 km/L
30.0 km/L (e-Power) / 15.5 km/L (1.2L Petrol)
Highway
18.8 km/L
25.0 km/L (e-Power) / 20.5 km/L (1.2L Petrol)
Tank size
45 L
41 L
CO₂ emissions
138 g/km
82 g/km
At a glance
Model
Mitsubishi Colt / Colt Plus (Z20 Series)
Nissan Note (E12 / E13 Series)
Production years
2014–2020
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Hatchback / Compact Wagon
Hatchbacks / Compact MPV
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (MIVEC)
Petrol, e-Power Hybrid
Engine sizes
1,332 cc / 1,499 cc
1,198 cc (1.2L e-Power / DIG-S)
Transmission
INVECS-III CVT / 5-Speed Manual
Automatic (CVT / Single-Speed e-Power)
Drivetrain
FWD or 4WD
FWD or e-4ORCE AWD
Ground clearance
150 mm
150 mm
Source market
Japan / Taiwan (RHD)
Japan (RHD JDM spec)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Sub-1,500 cc customs tax advantage: Qualifies for KRA's lowest tax valuation bracket.
- Colt Plus power tailgate & 450 L boot: Provides station-wagon utility at hatchback pricing.
- High seating position: Delivers excellent urban visibility in city traffic.
- Instant 280 Nm electric torque: Smooth, rapid acceleration away from Nairobi traffic lights.
- Exceptional 28+ km/L fuel economy: Slashes monthly commuter fuel bills by over 50%.
- Generous rear knee room: Cavernous rear passenger space despite compact 4.1m length.
What’s not so good
- 150 mm ground clearance: Requires care when driving over tall estate speed bumps.
- Firm rear suspension: Transmits bumps on corrugated gravel roads.
- 150 mm ground clearance: Requires care over tall speed bumps when fully loaded.
- Engine generator sound under heavy hill climbs: 1.2L engine revs up to charge battery during steep ascents.