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Mazda Demio
Mandai score
8/10
Typical price
KSh 1,250,000
Years
2017-2023
Body type
Compact Hatchbacks
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Doors
5
Most popular trim
Demio 13S Touring
Dealer listings
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,060 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,500 mm
Wheelbase
2,570 mm
Ground clearance
145 mm
Boot space
280 L
Kerb weight
1,030 kg
Seats
5
Specifications
Engine
1.3L SkyActiv-G Inline-4
Power
93 hp
Torque
123 Nm
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
10.8 s
Top speed
180 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
22 km/L
City
18 km/L
Highway
25 km/L
Tank size
44 L
CO₂ emissions
104 g/km
At a glance
Model
Mazda Demio / Mazda2
Production years
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Hatchback
Seating capacity
5
Fuel types
Petrol, Clean Diesel
Engine sizes
1,298 cc, 1,496 cc
Transmission
6-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD / AWD
Ground clearance
145 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Superior fuel efficiency: The SkyActiv petrol and diesel engines achieve up to 25 km/L on Kenyan highways.
- Premium interior finish: Soft-touch materials and available MZD Connect screen rival European subcompacts.
- Smooth torque-converter automatic: Avoids the rubber-band CVT feeling found in competitor hatchbacks.
- Sub-1,500 cc tax advantage: Qualifies for Kenya lower customs valuation and excise duty bracket.
What’s not so good
- Modest rear legroom: Tighter rear passenger seating space compared to the Honda Fit or Toyota Vitz.
- Diesel DPF sensitivity: The 1.5L SkyActiv-D diesel requires regular long highway runs to prevent DPF clogging.
- Low ground clearance: The 145 mm clearance requires careful driving over tall speed bumps.