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Mitsubishi Colt
Practical compact hatchback and wagon with 450 L boot space and frugal MIVEC power.
Best value
Mitsubishi ColtToyota VitzNissan Note
Mandai score
7/10
7/10
7.5/10
Typical price
KSh 950,000
KSh 1,350,000
KSh 1,500,000
Years
2014-2020
2017-2020
2017-2023
Body type
Compact Hatchbacks
Compact Hatchbacks
–
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Colt Plus 1.5 / Colt Very
Vitz 1.0 F / 1.3 F / 1.5 Hybrid F / Jewela
Note e-Power X / Medalist / Aura e-Power
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Nissan Note e-Power
Fuel consumption
18.0 km/L5.6 L/100km combined · about 810 km a tank
20.8 km/L4.8 L/100km combined · about 874 km a tank
28.0 km/L3.6 L/100km combined · about 1148 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,261 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 12,609 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,091 / 100 kmKSh 11 a km · KSh 10,912 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 811 / 100 kmKSh 8 a km · KSh 8,106 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
3,900 mm (Colt) / 4,185 mm (Colt Plus)
3,945 mm
4,100 mm
Width
1,680 mm
1,695 mm
1,695 mm
Height
1,550 mm
1,500 mm
1,520 mm
Wheelbase
2,500 mm
2,510 mm
2,600 mm
Ground clearance
150 mm
145 mm
150 mm
Boot space
315 L (Colt) / 450 L (Colt Plus)
286 L (750 L folded)
340 L (1,000 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,070 kg
970 kg (1,110 kg Hybrid)
1,220 kg
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.5L 4A91 MIVEC DOHC Inline-4
1.0L 1KR-FE / 1.3L 1NR-FKE / 1.5L 1NZ-FXE Hybrid
1.2L HR12DE 3-Cylinder + EM57 Electric Motor (e-Power)
Power
105 hp @ 6,000 rpm
69 hp (1.0L) / 99 hp (1.3L) / 100 hp combined (1.5L Hybrid)
116 hp (136 hp Aura) electric motor output
Torque
141 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
92 Nm (1.0L) / 121 Nm (1.3L) / 111 Nm (1.5L Hybrid)
280 Nm instant electric torque
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive / 4WD
FWD or e-4ORCE AWD
0–100 km/h
10.5 sec
11.5 sec (1.3L) / 12.0 sec (1.5L Hybrid) / 14.5 sec (1.0L)
7.9 sec
Top speed
180 km/h
170 km/h
150 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
16.5 km/L (1.3L) / 15.2 km/L (1.5L)
20.8 km/L (1.0L) / 25.0 km/L (1.3L) / 34.4 km/L (1.5L Hybrid JC08)
28.0 km/L (e-Power) / 18.0 km/L (1.2L Petrol)
City
13.5 km/L
17.5 km/L (1.0L) / 21.0 km/L (1.3L) / 30.0 km/L (1.5L Hybrid)
30.0 km/L (e-Power) / 15.5 km/L (1.2L Petrol)
Highway
18.8 km/L
23.5 km/L (1.0L) / 28.0 km/L (1.3L) / 36.0 km/L (1.5L Hybrid)
25.0 km/L (e-Power) / 20.5 km/L (1.2L Petrol)
Tank size
45 L
42 L (Petrol) / 36 L (Hybrid)
41 L
CO₂ emissions
138 g/km
110 g/km (1.0L) / 82 g/km (Hybrid)
82 g/km
At a glance
Model
Mitsubishi Colt / Colt Plus (Z20 Series)
Toyota Vitz (XP130 Series 2nd Facelift)
Nissan Note (E12 / E13 Series)
Production years
2014–2020
2017–2020
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Hatchback / Compact Wagon
5-Door Subcompact Hatchback
Hatchbacks / Compact MPV
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (MIVEC)
Petrol, Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Petrol, e-Power Hybrid
Engine sizes
1,332 cc / 1,499 cc
996 cc (1.0L) / 1,329 cc (1.3L) / 1,496 cc (1.5L Hybrid)
1,198 cc (1.2L e-Power / DIG-S)
Transmission
INVECS-III CVT / 5-Speed Manual
Super CVT-i Automatic / e-CVT
Automatic (CVT / Single-Speed e-Power)
Drivetrain
FWD or 4WD
FWD or 4WD
FWD or e-4ORCE AWD
Ground clearance
150 mm
145 mm
150 mm
Source market
Japan / Taiwan (RHD)
Japan (RHD)
Japan (RHD JDM spec)
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.
- Gold standard city fuel saver: 20.0+ km/L on petrol models and up to 30.0+ km/L on 1.5L Hybrid variants.
- Lowest KRA import duty bracket: 1.0L and 1.3L engines sit in the lowest customs tax valuation category.
- Top-tier resale value retention: Exceptional liquidity and universal spare parts availability across Kenya.
- Nimble 4.5-meter turning radius: Effortlessly parks and navigates tight Nairobi urban traffic.
- Instant 280 Nm electric torque: Smooth, rapid acceleration away from Nairobi traffic lights.
- Exceptional 28+ km/L fuel economy: Slashes monthly commuter fuel bills by over 50%.
- Generous rear knee room: Cavernous rear passenger space despite compact 4.1m length.
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.
- 1.0L engine can feel sluggish on steep highway climbs: 69 hp 1KR-FE labors when fully loaded ascending Limuru hills.
- Low 145 mm ground clearance: Requires cautious driving over tall speed bumps.
- 150 mm ground clearance: Requires care over tall speed bumps when fully loaded.
- Engine generator sound under heavy hill climbs: 1.2L engine revs up to charge battery during steep ascents.