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Nissan NotePeugeot 208
Mandai score
7.5/10
7.5/10
Typical price
KSh 1,500,000
KSh 2,050,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Note e-Power X / Medalist / Aura e-Power
208 Allure / GT Line / GT 1.2 PureTech
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Fuel consumption
28.0 km/L3.6 L/100km combined · about 1148 km a tank
18.5 km/L5.4 L/100km combined · about 814 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 811 / 100 kmKSh 8 a km · KSh 8,106 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,227 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 12,268 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,100 mm
4,055 mm
Width
1,695 mm
1,745 mm
Height
1,520 mm
1,430 mm
Wheelbase
2,600 mm
2,540 mm
Ground clearance
150 mm
150 mm
Boot space
340 L (1,000 L folded)
311 L (1,106 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,220 kg
1,090 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.2L HR12DE 3-Cylinder + EM57 Electric Motor (e-Power)
1.2L PureTech 130 Turbo 3-Cylinder Petrol
Power
116 hp (136 hp Aura) electric motor output
130 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
280 Nm instant electric torque
230 Nm @ 1,750 rpm
Drivetrain
FWD or e-4ORCE AWD
Front-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
7.9 sec
8.7 sec
Top speed
150 km/h
208 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
28.0 km/L (e-Power) / 18.0 km/L (1.2L Petrol)
18.5 km/L (130 hp) / 21.0 km/L (100 hp)
City
30.0 km/L (e-Power) / 15.5 km/L (1.2L Petrol)
15.2 km/L
Highway
25.0 km/L (e-Power) / 20.5 km/L (1.2L Petrol)
22.5 km/L
Tank size
41 L
44 L
CO₂ emissions
82 g/km
103 g/km
At a glance
Model
Nissan Note (E12 / E13 Series)
Peugeot 208 (A9 / P21 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Hatchbacks / Compact MPV
Hatchbacks
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol, e-Power Hybrid
Petrol (PureTech), Diesel (BlueHDi)
Engine sizes
1,198 cc (1.2L e-Power / DIG-S)
1,199 cc (1.2L PureTech Turbo / NA)
Transmission
Automatic (CVT / Single-Speed e-Power)
Automatic (EAT6 / EAT8)
Drivetrain
FWD or e-4ORCE AWD
Front-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
150 mm
150 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD JDM spec)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- 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.
- Futuristic 3D i-Cockpit: Holographic instrument cluster and compact sport steering wheel.
- Smooth Aisin 8-speed automatic: Real torque-converter gearbox avoids CVT rubber-band feel.
- Sub-1,200 cc tax advantage: Low KRA customs valuation keeps import duty minimal.
What’s not so good
- 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.
- 150 mm ground clearance: Mind steep speed bumps when fully loaded.
- Wet timing belt inspection: Requires Total Quartz Ineo 0W-20 oil to preserve wet timing belt.