What are some of the vans sold in the Kenyan market.
I am planning to buy a van. I am in the research phase of the vehicle buying process.
I need your help – finding answers that will help me make a good car buying decision. If you know anything about vans, chime in with your answers. Anything that you think might be useful to a new buyer is welcome.
Here are some of the details am looking for:
-List of popular van brands in Kenya and the various models sold under each brand. Share a list of what you consider to be some of the popular / best vans available to consumers in Kenya.
-An estimate (in Kenyan Shillings) for some of the vans sold in Kenya. What would be a good amount to spend when buying a used or brand new van?
-Options available to motor vehicle buyers interested in ICE (internal combustion engines – using petrol or diesel) vs EV (electric vehicles) engines. Also share a list of your favourite van hybrids if any come to mind.
-Your favourite van brand and model. Let me know why it is your favourite. Maybe even share your opinions on how you think it compares to the competition. You can compare cars made in Japan, India, United States, Germany, South Korea, France and China.
-List of vans you think are the most reliable and have the best fuel economy.
-Best foreign used / locally assembled vans that can be used to transport cargo, converted into passenger service vehicles or vans that can be used for deliveries. Also share some examples of panel vans and also vans that can be easily used to ferry both goods and passengers.
Here is a list of what I think are some of the best vans available to motor vehicle buyers and drivers in Kenya.
Toyota Hiace – Toyota Hiace 7L / Toyota Hiace 9L / Toyota Hiace 10L
Nissan NV 200 / NV 100
Nissan NV350 Urvan / Nissan Caravan
Suzuki Every – microvan kei
Volkswagen Transporter Delivery Van
Nissan NV350 Urvan / NV350 Caravan
Nissan NV200
Hyundai STARIA
Toyota Probox Van
Mazda Bongo / Kia Bongo
FOTON VIEW CS2 (Royal Saloon / Supporter / Transor) – looks like a Toyota Hiace 9L. Also has a version looking like the Hiace 7L
Nissan NV150 AD – subcompact van/wagon
Peugeot Partner – compact commercial van / panel van
Renault Kangoo
Volkswagen Caddy Delivery Van – panel van / Volkswagen Caddy Kombi
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter