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Honda Vezel Hybrid
Mandai score
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 2,900,000
Years
2017-2023
Fuel
Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Doors
5
Most popular trim
Vezel Hybrid Z / RS / e:HEV
Dealer listings
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,330 mm
Width
1,770 mm
Height
1,605 mm
Wheelbase
2,610 mm
Ground clearance
170 mm (RU3) / 185 mm (RV5)
Boot space
453 L (1,026 L with Magic Seats folded)
Kerb weight
1,310 kg
Seats
5
Specifications
Engine
1.5L LEB i-VTEC Petrol + Electric Motor
Power
152 hp combined system output
Torque
156 Nm engine + 160 Nm electric motor
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
8.6 sec
Top speed
180 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
22.0–25.0 km/L
City
24.0 km/L
Highway
21.0 km/L
Tank size
40 L
CO₂ emissions
105 g/km
At a glance
Model
Honda Vezel Hybrid (RU3/RU4 & RV Series)
Production years
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Compact Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5
Fuel types
Full Hybrid (i-DCD / e:HEV)
Engine sizes
1,496 cc
Transmission
7-Speed Dual Clutch / e-CVT
Drivetrain
FWD or Real-Time AWD
Ground clearance
170 mm (RU3) / 185 mm (RV5)
Source market
Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Exceptional 22–25 km/L fuel economy: Advanced hybrid drive drastically cuts fuel costs in Nairobi traffic jams.
- Honda Magic Seats: Rear seats fold completely flat or flip upward to carry tall cargo like furniture.
- Sub-1,500 cc tax advantage: Qualifies for Kenya's lowest customs duty valuation category.
What’s not so good
- i-DCD dual-clutch fluid sensitivity: Requires strict 40,000 km changes of specialized Honda Ultra DW-1 / ATF-TYPE 2.0 fluid.
- Hidden rear door handles: Exterior C-pillar handles can be unintuitive for first-time rear passengers.