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Nissan Serena

Highly spacious 8-seater family van featuring hands-free dual power sliding doors and 26.0 km/L e-Power efficiency.

Toyota Noah

7/8-seater family MPV with sliding doors and 23.8 km/L hybrid.

Toyota Voxy

Sporty 7/8-seater MPV with sliding doors and 23.8 km/L hybrid.

Highest ratedBest value

Nissan SerenaToyota NoahToyota Voxy

Mandai score

7/10

8/10

Typical price

KSh 2,500,000

KSh 2,400,000

KSh 2,500,000

Years

2017-2023

Body type

Mini Vans

Fuel

Petrol, Hybrid

Transmission

Automatic, CVT

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Fuel consumption

26.0 km/L3.8 L/100km combined · about 1430 km a tank

14.5 km/L6.9 L/100km combined · about 798 km a tank

Running cost

KSh 873 / 100 kmKSh 9 a km · KSh 8,729 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,565 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,652 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length

4,770 mm

4,695 mm (R80) / 4,695 mm (R90)

4,710 mm (ZS / S-Z Aero)

Width

1,740 mm

1,695 mm (Standard) / 1,735 mm (Si / S-Z)

1,735 mm

Height

1,865 mm

1,825 mm

Wheelbase

2,860 mm

2,850 mm

Ground clearance

160 mm

Boot space

Fully expandable 8-seat cargo area

280 L (3rd row up) / 1,100 L (3rd row folded)

Kerb weight

1,670 kg

1,600 kg

1,610 kg

Seats

7 or 8

Specifications

Engine

1.2L e-Power Hybrid / 2.0L MR20DD S-Hybrid

2.0L 3ZR-FAE Valvematic Inline-4

Power

136 hp (e-Power electric motor) / 150 hp (2.0L)

152 hp @ 6,100 rpm

Torque

320 Nm (e-Power instant torque) / 200 Nm

193 Nm @ 3,800 rpm

Drivetrain

FWD or 4WD

Front-Wheel Drive / 4WD

0–100 km/h

10.2 sec

10.8 sec

Top speed

160 km/h

175 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

26.0 km/L (e-Power) / 15.0 km/L (S-Hybrid)

14.5 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 23.8 km/L (1.8L Hybrid)

City

27.5 km/L (e-Power) / 12.5 km/L (S-Hybrid)

12.0 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 22.0 km/L (1.8L Hybrid)

Highway

24.0 km/L (e-Power) / 17.2 km/L (S-Hybrid)

16.8 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 25.0 km/L (1.8L Hybrid)

Tank size

55 L

55 L (Petrol) / 50 L (Hybrid)

CO₂ emissions

102 g/km

115 g/km

At a glance

Model

Nissan Serena (C27 / C28 Series)

Toyota Noah (R80 / R90 Series)

Toyota Voxy (R80 / R90 Series)

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

MPV / Minivan

5-Door 7/8-Seater MPV

5-Door 7/8-Seater Sporty MPV

Seating capacity

7 or 8

7 or 8 seats

Fuel types

Petrol Mild-Hybrid (S-Hybrid), e-Power Hybrid

Petrol, Full Hybrid

Engine sizes

1,198 cc (e-Power) / 1,997 cc (S-Hybrid)

1,797 cc / 1,986 cc

Transmission

Automatic (CVT / Single-Speed e-Power)

Super CVT-i / e-CVT

Drivetrain

FWD or 4WD

Ground clearance

160 mm

Source market

Japan (RHD JDM spec)

Japan (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good

Cavernous 8-seater versatility: Sliding Smart Multi-Center seat configures walk-through aisle.
Hands-free dual sliding doors: Foot-sensor activated power doors simplify school drop-offs.
Sub-2,000 cc KRA tax advantage: 1.2L e-Power and 2.0L S-Hybrid stay under 2.0L threshold.

Massive 7/8-seater cabin space: Ottoman captain chairs and flat floor layout give unmatched passenger comfort.
Sub-2,000 cc customs tax advantage: Qualifies for KRA's 25% excise duty bracket.
Outstanding hybrid fuel economy: 1.8L Hybrid achieves up to 23.8 km/L combined.
Exceptional resale value & liquidity: High demand across private buyers and tour transport operators.

Aggressive sports styling: Split LED headlights, dark chrome front grille, and aero bumpers give unmatched street presence.
Sub-2,000 cc customs tax advantage: Qualifies for KRA's 25% excise duty tax bracket.
Flexible 7-seater captain chair cabin: Long-sliding 2nd-row captain seats create limo-like legroom.
Excellent resale liquidity & demand: Ranks among Kenya's highest resale value vehicles in the MPV segment.

What’s not so good

160 mm ground clearance: Requires cautious driving over steep drainage dips.
CVT belt care (S-Hybrid): Demands routine NS-3 fluid replacement.

Boxy profile sensitive to crosswinds: Requires steady steering during high-speed highway driving on open plains.
Moderate ground clearance: 160 mm clearance requires care over tall speed bumps when carrying 7 adults.

Premium Kirameki price tag: ZS Kirameki and S-Z editions command higher landed prices than standard Noah trims.
Low front lip spoiler: ZS aero front bumper requires care when approaching steep driveway ramps and high kerbs.