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Toyota Voxy

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

Highest ratedBest value

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 VoxyNissan SerenaToyota Noah
Mandai score
8/10
7/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 2,500,000
KSh 2,500,000
KSh 2,400,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mini Vans
Mini Vans
Mini Vans
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Voxy ZS / ZS Kirameki / S-Z
Serena Highway Star V / e-Power Highway Star / Rider
Noah Si / Hybrid X / S-G
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed

Dimensions

Length
4,710 mm (ZS / S-Z Aero)
4,770 mm
4,695 mm (R80) / 4,695 mm (R90)
Width
1,735 mm
1,740 mm
1,695 mm (Standard) / 1,735 mm (Si / S-Z)
Height
1,825 mm
1,865 mm
1,825 mm
Wheelbase
2,850 mm
2,860 mm
2,850 mm
Ground clearance
160 mm
160 mm
160 mm
Boot space
280 L (3rd row up) / 1,100 L (3rd row folded)
Fully expandable 8-seat cargo area
280 L (3rd row up) / 1,100 L (3rd row folded)
Kerb weight
1,610 kg
1,670 kg
1,600 kg
Seats
7 or 8
7 or 8
7 or 8

Specifications

Engine
2.0L 3ZR-FAE Valvematic Inline-4
1.2L e-Power Hybrid / 2.0L MR20DD S-Hybrid
2.0L 3ZR-FAE Valvematic Inline-4
Power
152 hp @ 6,100 rpm
136 hp (e-Power electric motor) / 150 hp (2.0L)
152 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Torque
193 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
320 Nm (e-Power instant torque) / 200 Nm
193 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive / 4WD
FWD or 4WD
Front-Wheel Drive / 4WD
0–100 km/h
10.8 sec
10.2 sec
10.8 sec
Top speed
175 km/h
160 km/h
175 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined
14.5 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 23.8 km/L (1.8L Hybrid)
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
12.0 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 22.0 km/L (1.8L Hybrid)
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
16.8 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 25.0 km/L (1.8L Hybrid)
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 (Petrol) / 50 L (Hybrid)
55 L
55 L (Petrol) / 50 L (Hybrid)
CO₂ emissions
115 g/km
102 g/km
115 g/km

At a glance

Model
Toyota Voxy (R80 / R90 Series)
Nissan Serena (C27 / C28 Series)
Toyota Noah (R80 / R90 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door 7/8-Seater Sporty MPV
MPV / Minivan
5-Door 7/8-Seater MPV
Seating capacity
7 or 8 seats
7 or 8
7 or 8 seats
Fuel types
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Petrol Mild-Hybrid (S-Hybrid), e-Power Hybrid
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine sizes
1,797 cc / 1,986 cc
1,198 cc (e-Power) / 1,997 cc (S-Hybrid)
1,797 cc / 1,986 cc
Transmission
Super CVT-i / e-CVT
Automatic (CVT / Single-Speed e-Power)
Super CVT-i / e-CVT
Drivetrain
FWD or 4WD
FWD or 4WD
FWD or 4WD
Ground clearance
160 mm
160 mm
160 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD)
Japan (RHD JDM spec)
Japan (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good
  • 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.
  • 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.
What’s not so good
  • 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.
  • 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.
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