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Mitsubishi Colt
Practical compact hatchback and wagon with 450 L boot space and frugal MIVEC power.
Best value
Mitsubishi ColtMazda Demio
Mandai score
7/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 950,000
KSh 1,250,000
Years
2014-2020
2017-2023
Body type
Compact Hatchbacks
Compact Hatchbacks
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Colt Plus 1.5 / Colt Very
Demio 13S Touring
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Fuel consumption
16.5 km/L6.1 L/100km combined · about 743 km a tank
22.0 km/L4.5 L/100km combined · about 968 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,376 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 13,755 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,032 / 100 kmKSh 10 a km · KSh 10,316 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
3,900 mm (Colt) / 4,185 mm (Colt Plus)
4,060 mm
Width
1,680 mm
1,695 mm
Height
1,550 mm
1,500 mm
Wheelbase
2,500 mm
2,570 mm
Ground clearance
150 mm
145 mm
Boot space
315 L (Colt) / 450 L (Colt Plus)
280 L
Kerb weight
1,070 kg
1,030 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.5L 4A91 MIVEC DOHC Inline-4
1.3L SkyActiv-G Inline-4
Power
105 hp @ 6,000 rpm
93 hp
Torque
141 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
123 Nm
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
10.5 sec
10.8 s
Top speed
180 km/h
180 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
16.5 km/L (1.3L) / 15.2 km/L (1.5L)
22 km/L
City
13.5 km/L
18 km/L
Highway
18.8 km/L
25 km/L
Tank size
45 L
44 L
CO₂ emissions
138 g/km
104 g/km
At a glance
Model
Mitsubishi Colt / Colt Plus (Z20 Series)
Mazda Demio / Mazda2
Production years
2014–2020
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Hatchback / Compact Wagon
5-Door Hatchback
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (MIVEC)
Petrol, Clean Diesel
Engine sizes
1,332 cc / 1,499 cc
1,298 cc, 1,496 cc
Transmission
INVECS-III CVT / 5-Speed Manual
6-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or 4WD
FWD / AWD
Ground clearance
150 mm
145 mm
Source market
Japan / Taiwan (RHD)
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.
- 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
- 150 mm ground clearance: Requires care when driving over tall estate speed bumps.
- Firm rear suspension: Transmits bumps on corrugated gravel roads.
- 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.