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Toyota Corolla Axio
Mandai score
7.5/10
Typical price
KSh 1,750,000
Years
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Doors
4
Most popular trim
Axio 1.5 X / 1.5 G / Hybrid X
Dealer listings
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,400 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Wheelbase
2,600 mm
Ground clearance
155 mm
Boot space
460 L
Kerb weight
1,090 kg (1,140 kg Hybrid)
Seats
5
Specifications
Engine
1.5L 1NZ-FE Petrol / 1.5L 1NZ-FXE Hybrid
Power
109 hp (Petrol) / 100 hp combined (Hybrid)
Torque
136 Nm (Petrol) / 111 Nm (Hybrid)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive / 4WD
0–100 km/h
11.2 sec (Petrol) / 12.0 sec (Hybrid)
Top speed
180 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
18.0 km/L (1.5L Petrol) / 27.8 km/L (Hybrid)
City
15.0 km/L (1.5L Petrol) / 26.0 km/L (Hybrid)
Highway
21.0 km/L (1.5L Petrol) / 29.5 km/L (Hybrid)
Tank size
42 L (Petrol) / 36 L (Hybrid)
CO₂ emissions
115 g/km (Petrol) / 82 g/km (Hybrid)
At a glance
Model
Toyota Corolla Axio (E160 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
Body type
4-Door Compact Saloon
Seating capacity
5
Fuel types
Petrol, Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Engine sizes
1,496 cc (1.5L 1NZ-FE / 1NZ-FXE)
Transmission
Super CVT-i Automatic / e-CVT
Drivetrain
FWD or 4WD
Ground clearance
155 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Definitive transport standard: Unmatched resale liquidity and universal spare parts availability across Kenya.
- Sub-1,500 cc import duty advantage: Sits in KRA's lowest customs tax valuation tier.
- 27.8 km/L hybrid fuel economy: Ultra-low daily operating costs for commercial fleets and corporate drivers.
- Durable 155 mm ground clearance: Handles unpaved estate access roads better than standard low hatchbacks.
What’s not so good
- Basic cabin aesthetics on 1.5X trims: High plastic content on entry-level commercial variants.
- CVT drone under heavy load: Engine revs remain high when ascending steep highway passes.