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Toyota Corolla FielderHonda Fit ShuttleToyota Fielder Hybrid
Mandai score
7.5/10
7.5/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 1,950,000
KSh 1,800,000
KSh 1,650,000
Years
2017-2023
2015-2021
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Hybrid
Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Fielder 1.5 G / Hybrid G WxB
Shuttle Hybrid X / Hybrid Z
Fielder Hybrid G WxB
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,410 mm
4,400 mm
4,410 mm
Width
1,695 mm
1,695 mm
1,695 mm
Height
1,480 mm
1,545 mm
1,510 mm
Wheelbase
2,600 mm
2,530 mm
2,600 mm
Ground clearance
155 mm
145 mm
155 mm
Boot space
430 L (1,430 L folded)
570 L (1,141 L with rear seats folded flat)
407 L (800+ L with seats folded)
Kerb weight
1,140 kg (1,180 kg Hybrid)
1,220 kg
1,180 kg
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.5L 1NZ-FE Petrol / 1.5L 1NZ-FXE Hybrid
1.5L LEB DOHC i-VTEC + i-DCD Electric Motor
1.5L 1NZ-FXE Atkinson Cycle Petrol + Electric Motor
Power
109 hp (Petrol) / 100 hp combined (Hybrid)
137 hp (Combined system)
100 hp combined system output
Torque
136 Nm (Petrol) / 111 Nm (Hybrid)
170 Nm
111 Nm engine + 169 Nm electric motor
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive / 4WD
Front-Wheel Drive / 7-Speed DCT
Front-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
11.4 sec (Petrol) / 12.2 sec (Hybrid)
9.2 sec
11.2 sec
Top speed
180 km/h
185 km/h
170 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
17.5 km/L (1.5L Petrol) / 27.5 km/L (Hybrid)
25.0 km/L (Hybrid) / 18.0 km/L (Petrol)
25.0–28.0 km/L
City
14.8 km/L (1.5L Petrol) / 25.5 km/L (Hybrid)
23.5 km/L (Hybrid) / 15.5 km/L (Petrol)
29.0 km/L
Highway
20.2 km/L (1.5L Petrol) / 29.0 km/L (Hybrid)
27.0 km/L (Hybrid) / 20.5 km/L (Petrol)
24.0 km/L
Tank size
42 L (Petrol) / 36 L (Hybrid)
40 L
36 L
CO₂ emissions
118 g/km (Petrol) / 84 g/km (Hybrid)
98 g/km
86 g/km
At a glance
Model
Toyota Corolla Fielder (E160 Series)
Honda Shuttle / Fit Shuttle (GK8/9 & GP7/8 Series)
Toyota Corolla Fielder Hybrid (NKE165G Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2015–2021
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Compact Station Wagon
5-Door Compact Station Wagon
5-Door Estate / Station Wagon
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol, Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Petrol, Full Hybrid (i-DCD)
Full Hybrid (Hybrid Synergy Drive)
Engine sizes
1,496 cc (1.5L 1NZ-FE / 1NZ-FXE)
1,496 cc
1,496 cc
Transmission
Super CVT-i Automatic / e-CVT
7-Speed Dual-Clutch (Hybrid) / CVT (Petrol)
e-CVT Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or 4WD
FWD or Real-Time 4WD
Front-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
155 mm
145 mm
155 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD)
Japan (RHD)
Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Unrivaled cargo storage: Flat-folding rear seats expand cargo capacity to 1,430 liters for upcountry luggage.
- Top-tier local resale value: Retains capital value better than almost any other wagon on Kenyan roads.
- Sub-1,500 cc import duty advantage: Sits in KRA's lowest customs tax valuation category.
- 27.5 km/L hybrid efficiency: Ultra-low daily operating costs for commercial and private use.
- Massive 570 L cargo capacity: Flat boot floor easily holds farm produce, business cargo, or safari gear.
- Sub-1,500 cc import duty advantage: Qualifies for KRA's lowest tax bracket and 20%–25% excise rate.
- Outstanding 25.0 km/L fuel range: Lowers weekly commuting expenses for Nairobi and upcountry drivers.
- Honda Magic Seats: Ultra-flexible folding rear seats tilt up or fold completely flat.
- Unbeatable 25–28 km/L hybrid efficiency: Drastically reduces monthly fuel bills for high-mileage commercial and family drivers.
- Sub-1,500 cc customs tax advantage: Qualifies for Kenya's lowest customs duty valuation category.
- Extreme market resale liquidity: Ranked #1 fast-moving vehicle in Kenya in 2026 with instant resale demand.
What’s not so good
- High theft rate for exterior side mirrors and emblems: Requires anti-theft riveting in urban parking spots.
- Basic interior trims on base 1.5X models: Hard plastic dashboard finishes on entry variants.
- Modest 145 mm ground clearance: Requires cautious driving over tall speed bumps when fully loaded.
- Dual-clutch transmission care: i-DCD 7-speed DCT requires regular fluid changes to prevent clutch judder.
- Moderate 155 mm ground clearance: Heavy rear cargo requires cautious driving over tall estate speed bumps.
- Hybrid battery cooling maintenance: Requires cleaning rear seat battery cooling fan filters in dusty Kenyan environments.