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Mazda Verisa
Typical price
KSh 1,100,000
Years
2014-2020
Fuel
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Doors
5
Most popular trim
Verisa 1.5 C / L Package (e-4WD)
Dealer listings
None listed
Dimensions
Length
3,975 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,530 mm
Wheelbase
2,490 mm
Ground clearance
155 mm
Boot space
290 L (880 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,100 kg
Seats
5
Specifications
Engine
1.5L ZY-VE DOHC 4-Cylinder Petrol
Power
113 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
140 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Drivetrain
FWD or e-4WD
0–100 km/h
11.2 sec
Top speed
170 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
15.5 km/L
City
13.0 km/L
Highway
18.0 km/L
Tank size
45 L
CO₂ emissions
150 g/km
At a glance
Model
Mazda Verisa (DC5W / DC5R Series)
Production years
2014–2020
Body type
5-Door Compact Tall Hatchback
Seating capacity
5
Fuel types
Petrol
Engine sizes
1,498 cc (1.5L Petrol)
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or e-4WD
Ground clearance
155 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Simple, reliable ZY-VE non-turbo engine mechanicals.
- Plush half-leather/fabric upholstery with dark wood trim.
- Sub-1,500 cc low import duty valuation.
What’s not so good
- Dated 4-speed automatic transmission.
- Discontinued production limits body panel sourcing.