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Mitsubishi Colt

Practical compact hatchback and wagon with 450 L boot space and frugal MIVEC power.

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Nissan Note

Extremely popular compact hatchback featuring revolutionary e-Power hybrid technology and 28+ km/L efficiency.

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Honda Fit

Incredibly fuel-efficient urban hatchback with Magic Seats and sub-1,500 cc duty savings.

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Mitsubishi ColtNissan NoteHonda Fit
Mandai score
7/10
7.5/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 950,000
KSh 1,500,000
KSh 1,800,000
Years
2014-2020
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Compact Hatchbacks
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–
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Colt Plus 1.5 / Colt Very
Note e-Power X / Medalist / Aura e-Power
Fit 1.3L Home / Fit e:HEV Hybrid Luxe
Dealer listings
None listed
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
18.5 km/L5.4 L/100km combined · about 740 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
KSh 1,227 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 12,268 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length
3,900 mm (Colt) / 4,185 mm (Colt Plus)
4,100 mm
3,990 mm (GK) / 4,040 mm (GR)
Width
1,680 mm
1,695 mm
1,695 mm
Height
1,550 mm
1,520 mm
1,525 mm
Wheelbase
2,500 mm
2,600 mm
2,530 mm
Ground clearance
150 mm
150 mm
145 mm
Boot space
315 L (Colt) / 450 L (Colt Plus)
340 L (1,000 L folded)
304 L (1,205 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,070 kg
1,220 kg
1,070 kg (Petrol) / 1,200 kg (Hybrid)
Seats
5
5
5

Specifications

Engine
1.5L 4A91 MIVEC DOHC Inline-4
1.2L HR12DE 3-Cylinder + EM57 Electric Motor (e-Power)
1.3L L13B i-VTEC / 1.5L e:HEV Hybrid
Power
105 hp @ 6,000 rpm
116 hp (136 hp Aura) electric motor output
100 hp (1.3L) / 109 hp combined (e:HEV)
Torque
141 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
280 Nm instant electric torque
119 Nm (1.3L) / 253 Nm electric motor torque (e:HEV)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
FWD or e-4ORCE AWD
Front-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
10.5 sec
7.9 sec
10.2 sec (1.3L) / 9.4 sec (e:HEV)
Top speed
180 km/h
150 km/h
180 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)
18.5 km/L (1.3L) / 28.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
City
13.5 km/L
30.0 km/L (e-Power) / 15.5 km/L (1.2L Petrol)
15.5 km/L (1.3L) / 26.5 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
Highway
18.8 km/L
25.0 km/L (e-Power) / 20.5 km/L (1.2L Petrol)
21.0 km/L (1.3L) / 29.5 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
Tank size
45 L
41 L
40 L
CO₂ emissions
138 g/km
82 g/km
98 g/km (Hybrid)

At a glance

Model
Mitsubishi Colt / Colt Plus (Z20 Series)
Nissan Note (E12 / E13 Series)
Honda Fit (GK3/GK5 & GR1/GR3 Series)
Production years
2014–2020
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Hatchback / Compact Wagon
Hatchbacks / Compact MPV
5-Door Compact Hatchback
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (MIVEC)
Petrol, e-Power Hybrid
Petrol (i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Engine sizes
1,332 cc / 1,499 cc
1,198 cc (1.2L e-Power / DIG-S)
1,317 cc / 1,496 cc
Transmission
INVECS-III CVT / 5-Speed Manual
Automatic (CVT / Single-Speed e-Power)
CVT Automatic / e-CVT
Drivetrain
FWD or 4WD
FWD or e-4ORCE AWD
FWD or Real Time AWD
Ground clearance
150 mm
150 mm
145 mm (150 mm Crosstar)
Source market
Japan / Taiwan (RHD)
Japan (RHD JDM spec)
Japan (RHD)

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.
  • Magic Seat versatility: Rear seat cushions flip up or fold flat to carry tall cargo and bicycles.
  • Sub-1,500 cc import duty advantage: Qualifies for KRA's lowest customs tax valuation bracket.
  • Exceptional e:HEV fuel efficiency: Delivers up to 28.0 km/L in stop-and-go Nairobi city traffic.
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.
  • 145 mm ground clearance: Requires slow navigation over steep estate speed bumps when fully loaded.
  • Third-generation DCT hybrid recall history: 2014–2016 i-DCD dual-clutch models require transmission software check.
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