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Toyota Raize

Chic subcompact 5-seater crossover featuring 185 mm ground clearance, 28.0 km/L e-SMART hybrid efficiency, and sub-1,000 cc / sub-1,500 cc KRA tax bracket savings.

Toyota Raize
Mandai score
7.5/10
Typical price
KSh 2,200,000
Years
2019-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
Most popular trim
Raize Z 1.0T / G / e-SMART Hybrid
Dealer listings
None listed

Fuel and running cost

Trim
Fuel consumption
18.6 km/L5.4 L/100km combined · about 670 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,220 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 12,202 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length
3,995 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,620 mm
Wheelbase
2,525 mm
Ground clearance
185 mm
Boot space
369 L (1,100 L folded)
Kerb weight
970 kg (FWD) / 1,050 kg (4WD)
Seats
5

Specifications

Engine
1.0L 1KR-VET 3-Cylinder Turbo / 1.2L WA-VEX e-SMART Hybrid
Power
98 hp @ 6,000 rpm (1.0T) / 106 hp (e-SMART Hybrid electric motor)
Torque
140 Nm @ 2,400–4,000 rpm (1.0T) / 170 Nm instant torque (e-SMART Hybrid)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) / All-Wheel Drive (4WD)
0–100 km/h
9.8 sec (1.0T) / 9.2 sec (e-SMART Hybrid)
Top speed
170 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined
18.6 km/L (1.0T FWD) / 28.0 km/L (1.2L e-SMART Hybrid)
City
15.5 km/L (1.0T) / 29.5 km/L (e-SMART Hybrid)
Highway
21.0 km/L (1.0T) / 26.5 km/L (e-SMART Hybrid)
Tank size
36 L (33 L Hybrid)
CO₂ emissions
100 g/km (1.0T) / 75 g/km (Hybrid)

At a glance

Model
Toyota Raize (A200A / A210A Series)
Production years
2019–2023
Body type
5-Door Subcompact Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5
Fuel types
Turbo Petrol (1.0T), Petrol (1.2L), e-SMART Hybrid
Engine sizes
996 cc (1.0L Turbo) / 1,196 cc (1.2L NA & Hybrid)
Transmission
D-CVT (Dual-mode CVT) / e-CVT
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or Dynamic Torque Control 4WD
Ground clearance
185 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD JDM Spec)

Pros and cons

What’s good
  • Sub-1,000 cc & Sub-1,500 cc KRA tax advantage: Minimal customs import duty baseline.
  • 185 mm ground clearance: Easily clears Nairobi estate speed bumps and unpaved suburban access roads.
  • 28.0 km/L e-SMART Hybrid efficiency: 100% electric motor drive feel with engine acting purely as a generator.
  • Generous 369 L boot capacity: Class-leading luggage space for a sub-4-metre vehicle.
What’s not so good
  • 3-cylinder engine vibration at idle: Typical 1KR 3-cylinder thrum when stationary.
  • Hard interior plastics: Cabin trim focuses on durability rather than soft-touch luxury materials.
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