Does it make the cut?

[system]

@Maraiyoiyo

Cons:
You better get the 2.4 litre engine with more torque and higher bhp. The allegedly 1.8 litre engine is as useless as a Vitz carrying 5 fat people overtaking three trailers going uphill .
148 bhp is what they produce, that is what entry level sedans produce…I find it rather low for a crossover. It has a rather bland driving experience;
Nothing really remarkable about this vehicle, but at an attractive price point, it is value for money (pro);
Boring four speaker audio;
Manual driver seat;
Front disks are ventilated disks which if they are the type that have holes in them, I’d advise you switch them to the normal disks, their cons are much more than the pros - durability and performance;

Pros:
Relatively good fuel economy? More or less;
The one in the picture though is an AWC type, so expect to churn out 10km/l which is decent for a crossover, since it is ex-japan, the engine condition is not as mint, so temper the numbers down to 8.5 - 9 km/l worst case scenario;
All Wheel Control - which means options to shift from 2wheel drive to 4wd with a sophisticated slip diff - competent for reasonable off-roading;
Good ground clearance suitable for Eastlands Battalion;

Objectively, this vehicle, lies at the bottom of the crossover barrel and the biggest pro is the price-point. If you believe driving is more than taking you from point A to B, look elsewhere.

Asante sana kwa advice. For that price, what vehicle should I consider?

[incognitus]

@Okiya

Asante sana kwa advice. For that price, what vehicle should I consider?

Ukitaka gari yeyote yule boi wangu tunaenda na yeye base atakuletea. Hiyo ndio kitunguu yake.

[system]

@incognitus

Ukitaka gari yeyote yule boi wangu tunaenda na yeye base atakuletea. Hiyo ndio kitunguu yake.

Sawa. I’ll use the guy

[Maraiyoiyo]

@Okiya

Asante sana kwa advice. For that price, what vehicle should I consider?

What’s your brief? I will assume a car of similar utility, and affordable to maintain. If so:

1. Honda CRV 2.4 LX has reliable engine and transmission, relatively hardy and in a way, build for Africa. Has 190 bhp, and churns out power when needed. Consumption a bit better than the Mitsubishi.
2. Nissan Murano 3.5 litre V-6 is an underrated car which you may or may not use to bully people on the road. It consumes slightly more but because of Kenyans obsession with Toyota, it’s price point is really attractive. 260 bhp
3. Lexus RX or Harrier 350RX. is mostly a snore but a capable vehicle. Comfy though.
4. Subaru Forrester if you don’t mind the poor leg room huko nyuma with the earlier models and are not a fan of the most recent number plates.

[mhandisi]

@Maraiyoiyo

What’s your brief? I will assume a car of similar utility, and affordable to maintain. If so:

1. Honda CRV 2.4 LX has reliable engine and transmission, relatively hardy and in a way, build for Africa. Has 190 bhp, and churns out power when needed. Consumption a bit better than the Mitsubishi.
2. Nissan Murano 3.5 litre V-6 is an underrated car which you may or may not use to bully people on the road. It consumes slightly more but because of Kenyans obsession with Toyota, it’s price point is really attractive. 260 bhp
3. Lexus RX or Harrier 350RX. is mostly a snore but a capable vehicle. Comfy though.
4. Subaru Forrester if you don’t mind the poor leg room huko nyuma with the earlier models and are not a fan of the most recent number plates.

Jikaze tu ununue hiyo CRV, reliable mofo. I don’t know why guys overlook the honda. I drive one that has more power than hizi za watu wa resale value bandwagon and is fantastic on fuel, gives me 14-16km/l na mimi huendesha kama rally driver.

[123tokambio]

@mhandisi

Jikaze tu ununue hiyo CRV, reliable mofo. I don’t know why guys overlook the honda. I drive one that has more power than hizi za watu wa resale value bandwagon and is fantastic on fuel, gives me 14-16km/l na mimi huendesha kama rally driver.

Na umesahau watu wa spare parts in comparison to Toyota…

[mhandisi]

@123tokambio

Na umesahau watu wa spare parts in comparison to Toyota…

Hehehe. Watu walirogwa https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/battle-of-the-brands-toyota-vs-honda

[MAD_GUY_U_GUY]

@mhandisi

Jikaze tu ununue hiyo CRV, reliable mofo. I don’t know why guys overlook the honda. I drive one that has more power than hizi za watu wa resale value bandwagon and is fantastic on fuel, gives me 14-16km/l na mimi huendesha kama rally driver.

Hio ni ile ya 2.4 litres?

[mhandisi]

@MAD GUY U GUY

Hio ni ile ya 2.4 litres?

yeah, ni 2.4

[MAD_GUY_U_GUY]

@mhandisi

yeah, ni 2.4

Amazing.Yaani inakunywa less thanna forester 2009 non turbo? naskia engine yake is one of the best though its down side ni kwamba its not 4WD

[macho]

@Maraiyoiyo

What’s your brief? I will assume a car of similar utility, and affordable to maintain. If so:

1. Honda CRV 2.4 LX has reliable engine and transmission, relatively hardy and in a way, build for Africa. Has 190 bhp, and churns out power when needed. Consumption a bit better than the Mitsubishi.
2. Nissan Murano 3.5 litre V-6 is an underrated car which you may or may not use to bully people on the road. It consumes slightly more but because of Kenyans obsession with Toyota, it’s price point is really attractive. 260 bhp
3. Lexus RX or Harrier 350RX. is mostly a snore but a capable vehicle. Comfy though.
4. Subaru Forrester if you don’t mind the poor leg room huko nyuma with the earlier models and are not a fan of the most recent number plates.

You can’t compare RVR na hizi,labda outlander na hizi…RVR compare na honda stream na the boxy honda crossroad

[Maraiyoiyo]

@macho

You can’t compare RVR na hizi,labda outlander na hizi…RVR compare na honda stream na the boxy honda crossroad

Hahaha…I get you but I was offering cars that offer better utility at the same price point babah.

[macho]

Fiti murume

@Maraiyoiyo

Hahaha…I get you but I was offering cars that offer better utility at the same price point babah.