Mitsubishi Colt Review
2014-2020
The Mitsubishi Colt and Colt Plus offer exceptional utility for budget-conscious Kenyan drivers. Featuring frugal 1.3L and 1.5L MIVEC engines, an extended 450 L cargo boot on the Colt Plus, and sub-1,500 cc import tax savings, it serves as a reliable daily commuter.
*This score is awarded by our team of expert reviewers after extensive testing of the car
What’s good
- Sub-1,500 cc customs tax advantage: Qualifies for KRA's lowest tax valuation bracket.
- Colt Plus power tailgate & 450 L boot: Provides station-wagon utility at hatchback pricing.
- High seating position: Delivers excellent urban visibility in city traffic.
What’s not so good
- 150 mm ground clearance: Requires care when driving over tall estate speed bumps.
- Firm rear suspension: Transmits bumps on corrugated gravel roads.
Most popular: Colt Plus 1.5 / Colt Very
5 doorsPetrolAutomatic, Manual
At a glance
- Model
- Mitsubishi Colt / Colt Plus (Z20 Series)
- Production years
- 2014–2020
- Body type
- 5-Door Hatchback / Compact Wagon
- Seating capacity
- 5
- Fuel types
- Petrol (MIVEC)
- Engine sizes
- 1,332 cc / 1,499 cc
- Transmission
- INVECS-III CVT / 5-Speed Manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD or 4WD
- Ground clearance
- 150 mm
- Source market
- Japan / Taiwan (RHD)
Fuel consumption
Manufacturer / import-market figures: 16.5 km/L (1.3L) / 15.2 km/L (1.5L). Tank: 45 L (about 743 km combined). Real-world use varies with load, traffic and altitude.
Running cost
- City driving
- KES 1,681 / 100 km
- Highway driving
- KES 1,207 / 100 km
- 1,000 km a month
- KES 13,755
- Full tank (45 L)
- KES 10,213
Based on petrol at KES 226.96/L, 15-10-2026 to 14-11-2026. Combined economy unless stated.
Work out a trip cost →Trims & variants
Very / Cool Very / Colt Plus Luxury
- Setup
1.5L 4-cylinder engine (105 hp / 141 Nm), INVECS-III CVT, FWD, returning 15.2 km/L combined.
- Why it gets shipped
Excellent balance of 105 hp power and 450 L cargo capacity.
- Local consideration
Highly affordable spare parts availability in Nairobi and Mombasa.
Package tiers
Colt trims range from basic hatchbacks to power-tailgate Colt Plus models.
| Package | Level | Key features |
|---|---|---|
| Very / Cool Very | Base hatch | 14-inch steel wheels, fabric upholstery, dual airbags, and manual AC. |
| Colt Plus Luxury | Wagon tier | Power tailgate, 15-inch alloys, automatic climate control, fog lights, and 450 L boot. |
About the Mitsubishi Colt
Kenya enforces an 8-year age limit from manufacture month and right-hand drive compliance. In 2026, 2018 to 2020 Colt models remain eligible for direct import.
Both the 1.3L 4A90 (1,332 cc) and 1.5L 4A91 (1,499 cc) engines sit strictly below 1,500 cc, qualifying for KRA's lowest customs tax valuation category.
Disclaimer
Tax figures are estimates based on October 2026 KRA schedules. Always verify specific chassis CRSP entries with your clearing agent prior to purchase.
