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Toyota Voxy
Sporty 7/8-seater MPV with sliding doors and 23.8 km/L hybrid.
Highest ratedBest value
Toyota VoxyToyota NoahNissan Serena
Mandai score
8/10
7/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 2,500,000
KSh 2,400,000
KSh 2,500,000
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
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Voxy ZS / ZS Kirameki / S-Z
Noah Si / Hybrid X / S-G
Serena Highway Star V / e-Power Highway Star / Rider
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,710 mm (ZS / S-Z Aero)
4,695 mm (R80) / 4,695 mm (R90)
4,770 mm
Width
1,735 mm
1,695 mm (Standard) / 1,735 mm (Si / S-Z)
1,740 mm
Height
1,825 mm
1,825 mm
1,865 mm
Wheelbase
2,850 mm
2,850 mm
2,860 mm
Ground clearance
160 mm
160 mm
160 mm
Boot space
280 L (3rd row up) / 1,100 L (3rd row folded)
280 L (3rd row up) / 1,100 L (3rd row folded)
Fully expandable 8-seat cargo area
Kerb weight
1,610 kg
1,600 kg
1,670 kg
Seats
7 or 8
7 or 8
7 or 8
Specifications
Engine
2.0L 3ZR-FAE Valvematic Inline-4
2.0L 3ZR-FAE Valvematic Inline-4
1.2L e-Power Hybrid / 2.0L MR20DD S-Hybrid
Power
152 hp @ 6,100 rpm
152 hp @ 6,100 rpm
136 hp (e-Power electric motor) / 150 hp (2.0L)
Torque
193 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
193 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
320 Nm (e-Power instant torque) / 200 Nm
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive / 4WD
Front-Wheel Drive / 4WD
FWD or 4WD
0–100 km/h
10.8 sec
10.8 sec
10.2 sec
Top speed
175 km/h
175 km/h
160 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.5 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 23.8 km/L (1.8L Hybrid)
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)
City
12.0 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 22.0 km/L (1.8L Hybrid)
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)
Highway
16.8 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 25.0 km/L (1.8L Hybrid)
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)
Tank size
55 L (Petrol) / 50 L (Hybrid)
55 L (Petrol) / 50 L (Hybrid)
55 L
CO₂ emissions
115 g/km
115 g/km
102 g/km
At a glance
Model
Toyota Voxy (R80 / R90 Series)
Toyota Noah (R80 / R90 Series)
Nissan Serena (C27 / C28 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door 7/8-Seater Sporty MPV
5-Door 7/8-Seater MPV
MPV / Minivan
Seating capacity
7 or 8 seats
7 or 8 seats
7 or 8
Fuel types
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Petrol Mild-Hybrid (S-Hybrid), e-Power Hybrid
Engine sizes
1,797 cc / 1,986 cc
1,797 cc / 1,986 cc
1,198 cc (e-Power) / 1,997 cc (S-Hybrid)
Transmission
Super CVT-i / e-CVT
Super CVT-i / e-CVT
Automatic (CVT / Single-Speed e-Power)
Drivetrain
FWD or 4WD
FWD or 4WD
FWD or 4WD
Ground clearance
160 mm
160 mm
160 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD)
Japan (RHD)
Japan (RHD JDM spec)
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- 160 mm ground clearance: Requires cautious driving over steep drainage dips.
- CVT belt care (S-Hybrid): Demands routine NS-3 fluid replacement.


