Our Blog

2018 Peugeot 308 Station Wagon Review Kenya: Performance, Reliability & Buying Guide

Peugeot's reputation in Kenya was largely built decades ago on the strength of the 504 and 505, but the newer generation of models has spent the last five to six years quietly rebuilding that legacy with genuinely competitive offerings. The 308, in particular, has emerged as a credible alternative to the Volkswagen Golf Variant, offering European driving character at a considerably more accessible price point.This 2018 Peugeot 308 station wagon represents the practical end of the range — a car built for buyers who want space and a bit of continental flair without stepping into premium German pricing. The 308 tends to attract Kenyan buyers looking for something that stands apart from the sea of Japanese imports, while still offering everyday usability. At 0-60 Motoring, we help buyers make informed vehicle decisions through professional car consultancy and vehicle sourcing, and this review is meant to give you a clear, honest picture of what to expect from this car — including a maintenance item every prospective owner needs to understand upfront.

2019 Nissan Serena e-Power Review Kenya: Reliability, Fuel Economy & Buying Guide

The Nissan Serena has long carried a reputation problem in Kenya — a genuinely practical seven-seater MPV undermined by well-documented CVT transmission issues that have frustrated owners for years. The 2019 e-Power variant represents Nissan's most direct attempt yet to address that reputation, replacing the troublesome CVT entirely with a fundamentally different powertrain design. The Serena e-Power tends to attract family-focused buyers who need genuine seven-seat practicality but have been understandably hesitant about the Serena nameplate's mechanical history. At 0-60 Motoring, we help buyers make informed vehicle decisions through professional car consultancy and vehicle sourcing, and this review is meant to give you an honest, practical assessment of whether this new powertrain genuinely solves the problems that have defined this car's reputation — or simply shifts the risk elsewhere.

2018 Toyota Crown Athlete (S220) reviewed: hybrid performance, fuel economy, reliability and buying advice from 0-60 Motoring Kenya.

The Toyota Crown occupies a unique position in the Japanese used car market — a nameplate with over six decades of production history, built specifically to offer Toyota buyers genuine executive-level luxury without stepping into German territory. This 15th-generation model, known as the S220 series, was scouted and delivered by our team from Mombasa to Nairobi, giving us a genuine long-distance impression of how this car performs as a true highway cruiser.The Crown tends to attract a very specific kind of buyer in Kenya: someone who wants the comfort, refinement and road presence of a BMW 5 Series, Mercedes E-Class or Audi A6, but prefers Toyota's dependability and lower long-term running costs over German badge prestige. At 0-60 Motoring, we help buyers make informed vehicle decisions through professional car consultancy and vehicle sourcing, and this review is meant to give you an honest, practical breakdown of what to expect from this often-overlooked executive sedan before you commit close to KES 4 million to one.

Toyota Harrier Review Kenya (2003–2012): Reliability, Fuel Economy & Buying Guide

Few crossovers are as instantly recognisable on Kenyan roads as the Toyota Harrier, affectionately nicknamed "mama" or "Harrier" in local motoring circles. Despite this nickname's ladies-oriented association, the reality is far more practical — this is a genuinely capable, dependable crossover that has earned its widespread popularity across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania through sheer reliability rather than any gender-specific appeal.This generation of the Harrier, produced between 2003 and 2012, shares notable design DNA with the second-generation Lexus RX, making it an interesting proposition for buyers who want a premium-adjacent look without the premium price tag. The Harrier tends to attract buyers who prioritise long-term dependability, family practicality and manageable running costs over outright performance or flashy styling. At 0-60 Motoring, we help buyers make informed vehicle decisions through professional car consultancy and vehicle sourcing, and this review is meant to give you an honest, practical breakdown of what to expect from this long-running favourite.

HONDA STREAM: One of the most underrated cars!

INTRODUCTIONSome cars in the Kenyan market never quite get the recognition they deserve, and the Honda Stream is a strong candidate for that title. Positioned as a practical multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) built to haul families comfortably, the Stream competes directly with the far more common Toyota Wish, yet remains a relatively overlooked option despite offering genuine strengths in reliability and build quality.The Stream tends to attract a specific type of buyer — someone who prioritises dependability, interior space and long-term value over styling flair or driving excitement. At 0-60 Motoring, we help buyers make informed vehicle decisions through professional car consultancy and vehicle sourcing, and this review is meant to give you an honest, practical look at whether this often-ignored family car deserves a spot on your shortlist.

2018 Mazda Demio 1.5 Turbo Diesel Review Kenya: Fuel Economy, Reliability & Buying Guide

The Mazda Demio has built a solid reputation in Kenya as one of the more stylish and engaging options in the compact hatchback segment, competing directly with familiar names like the Toyota Vitz, Suzuki Swift and Nissan Note. What sets the Demio apart, however, is the engine variety on offer — including a 1.5-litre turbo diesel that delivers a genuinely different ownership experience from its petrol siblings. This particular unit, a 2018 model, was sourced by our team and delivered on a long-distance road trip from Mombasa to Meru, giving us an honest, real-world impression of how the diesel variant performs over sustained highway driving rather than a short test loop. The Demio diesel tends to appeal to a specific kind of buyer: regular travellers who value fuel efficiency and usable power over ultimate simplicity. At 0-60 Motoring, we help buyers make informed vehicle decisions through professional car consultancy and vehicle sourcing, and this review aims to give you a clear, practical picture of what to expect before you commit to this car.

TOYOTA COROLLA LOCAL: BETTER THAN PREMIO/ALLION?

2011 Subaru Outback 3.6R Review Kenya: Why this car is better than crossovers and SUVs

Few station wagons have earned the kind of loyal following in Kenya that the Subaru Outback enjoys, and the fourth-generation model remains a favourite among buyers who want genuine off-road capability without stepping into a full-size SUV. This particular model, the 3.6R variant, sits at the top of the Outback's engine lineup and offers a driving experience quite different from the more common 2.5-litre versions found on Kenyan roads. The Outback tends to attract a specific type of buyer: those who value space, all-weather capability and a bit of highway muscle over ultimate fuel efficiency. At 0-60 Motoring, we help buyers make informed vehicle decisions through professional car consultancy and vehicle sourcing, and this review is meant to give you a clear, honest picture of what living with a 3.6R Outback actually involves including the costs many sellers won't mention upfront.

2021 Nissan Note E13 e-Power reviewed: performance, real fuel economy, reliability and who should buy it. Expert buying advice from 0-60 Motoring.

The Nissan Note has long been a familiar name on Kenyan roads, and the arrival of the third-generation E13 model has given the nameplate a fresh identity ......