What comes to mind when you think of luxury cars in Kenya? SUVs? What about sedans? Mercedes…BMW…, and Audi are the go-to brands for luxury sedan cars in this country.
What else is out there, though? Let’s explore some cars and brands that offer luxury but fly under the radar in Kenya- you may see cars mentioned on rare occasions but not at the frequency you would see, say, a Mercedes C Class.
What sedan cars offer luxury and value for money in Kenya within a budget of $60,000 (buying price, before import duty and other taxes)?
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Lexus ES
Price: $45,000 – $60,000
Lexus is by no means a rare brand in Kenya. Their midsize and large SUVs (RX and LX respectively) are everywhere. The ES, however, is a bit of a hidden gem.
It’s a midsize luxury sedan rivaling the Mercedes E Class and BMW 5 Series. It has top-notch build quality and can be very efficient thanks to hybrid offerings in the trim levels. You will find more powerful and quicker engine options in its rivals but this one is no frills and gets the job done. You also bank on Toyota’s reputation of bulletproof reliability, with Lexus being the luxury branch of the Japanese automaker.
Nissan Skyline V37
Price: $40,000 – $60,000
Beyond popular Nissans like the X-trail and Sylphy is the Skyline V37 generation (known as the Infiniti Q50 in markets outside Japan—hence the Infiniti badges). It has an attractive, sporty design and fun fact: the 200 GT trim uses the 2-litre engine and 7G-tronic transmission from the Mercedes CClass. The Skyline is at times seen on Kenyan roads but it’s less common than the C Class and a lot cheaper too.
Volvo S90
Price: $50,000 – $60,000
The Volvo S90 is European luxury aside from the typical Mercedes or Audi. The Swedish automaker’s interior quality rivals the Germans and this car is more unique than rival offerings. Newer, top-trim models go beyond the set budget but base models and used options can be found within.
It has 2 interesting advantages: it’s about the same size as large luxury sedans like the Mercedes S Class and BMW 7 Series while its price is closer to midsize offerings like the E Class and 5 Series. Volvo, as a brand, also has a stellar reputation for safety in their vehicles.
Jaguar XF
Price: $44,000 – $55,000
Jaguar is another European brand that breaks away from the mold. The XF is a midsize sedan offering British elegance with engaging driving dynamics. The build, quality and interior comfort are splendid and the car is attractive.
It has good handling but falls short of rivals in engine options—it only has 4-cylinder options when other brands have options for 6-cylinders, which have more power.
Genesis G80
Price: $50,000 – $60,000
Genesis is the luxury branch of Hyundai and the G80 provides comfort and quiet luxury. It looks good and stands out because even Hyundais are not very common in the Kenyan market.
Non-luxury offerings from Hyundai already provide decent build and interior quality and the Genesis takes this a couple of notches further. It has traffic sign recognition which reads signs that you drive past and displays them on the gauge cluster e.g. speed limits and school zones- a quietly cool feature is that it automatically converts units depending on location (from miles to kilometers for example).
Conclusion
You now know five relatively rare cars you can buy for luxury, but what’s the point? This list is for people who want to stand out or turn heads just by being unique. You have what others don’t and that gives you an edge because you are striking. You break away from the mold and stand bold in your choice to have something that is distinct.
Disclaimer: Prices are approximate and may vary based on factors such as model year, condition, trim level, source market and market demand
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