About the Toyota Ractis
The Toyota Ractis is a sensation in the Kenyan market because of its spaciousness, excellent fuel economy, and affordable maintenance. Toyota introduced Ractis, a mini multipurpose vehicle (MPV), in 2005 to replace Toyota Yaris Verso/Fun Cargo. The second generation was produced from 2010 to 2016 when the Toyota Roomy/Toyota Tank succeeded Ractis.
The Toyota Ractis is perfect for city driving and is popular in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, and other big towns in Kenya. It is also in high demand due to its versatility. Its high roof and flat-folding seats allow you to customize the car to ferry passengers or luggage, depending on your needs. The Toyota Ractis is like Subaru Trezia. Its competitors in Kenya include Honda Fit, Mazda Demio, and Nissan Note.
This article can be helpful if want a reliable and affordable small car or buy a used Toyota Ractis in Nairobi or elsewhere or import Toyota Ractis in Kenya.
What are the main features of a Toyota Ractis?
The Toyota Ractis is a high-quality compact car designed for high-speed and high-capacity driving. It comes in hatchback and station wagon body designs, and it boasts many exterior features that make it a fashionable and practical city vehicle. It has an aggressive grille, projector LED headlamps, and a flat back with the crystal LED taillights, giving it a more angular appearance than the predecessor.
The Toyota Ractis for sale in Kenya is available in three models; Toyota Ractis X, Ractis G, and Ractis S. The Ractis X is the base variant with 2WD or 4WD set up, 16-inch alloy rims, and 1.3L or 1.5L petrol engine. Ractis G is an upgrade with a front spoiler, side mudguard, fog lights, 16-inch alloy wheels, 2WD or 4WD, and a 1.3L or 1.5L petrol engine. The 2WD in both models has a fuel-saving continuously variable transmission-intelligent (CVT-i).
The 4WD comes with a super-intelligent 4-speed 4WD automatic transmission and is only available with the 1.5L engine in both variants. Toyota Ractis S is the sports version with special seats, a 1.5L petrol engine, 2WD, paddle shift, alloy rims, a rear bumper spoiler, and fog lights. The door mirrors have turning signals in all the models.
The Smart Entry and Start System use a Smart Key to lock and unlock the doors and a push-button to start the engine. The roundish dashboard in the cabin flows outward from the center instrument cluster and its surround to the door trim. It gives the impression of being encircled with comfort. The car boasts the largest panoramic glass roof in its class, creating a sense of openness.
An automatic air-conditioner with a pollen-removal mode filters out impurities such as dust and pollen from the air in the cabin. The Global Outstanding Assessment (GOA) construction improved to develop a strong body structure that absorbs collision impact.
How spacious is the Toyota Ractis? (combine how much can you carry and how spacious Toyota Ractis is?)
The Toyota Ractis interior design seeks to make the best use of the available space. The high roof and flat floor make the 5-seater MPV spacious and comfortable. It has ample legroom in both seat rows, making it comfortable for the driver and passengers. The car is roomy and comfortable, even for tall occupants.
The seats are elevated, allowing for a more natural seating posture, making it comfortable for long-distance. It also affords a better view of the road. The cabin also has enough storage space for personal items such as goggles, smartphones, handbags beverages, etc. The first row has a glove compartment, storage spaces below the dashboard, door panel storage, the center box, and four cup/bottle holders. The second row has storage in the door compartment and seat pockets.
The Toyota Ractis has one of the largest cargo spaces in small cars. You transformed into a mini-van with 429 liters of storage by folding the back seat; the reason it is popular with Kenyan business people.
Is the Toyota Ractis fuel efficient?
The average fuel consumption of the Toyota Ractis for sale in Kenya is 23.5Km/L for the 1.3L and 15.6Km/L for the 1.5L engines.
Does the Toyota Ractis have good ground clearance?
The Ractis is a low car by Kenyan standards with a ground clearance of 5.7 Inches. If you want to import Toyota Ractis in Kenya adjust the ground clearance to suit Kenyan roads.
Can you find spare parts for a used Toyota Ractis / Is it easy to find spare parts for Toyota Ractis?
Toyota Ractis spare parts, including service, suspension, and engine components are widely available and affordable in Kenya.
Is the Toyota Ractis a reliable car? Does it have good resale value in Kenya?
Toyota Ractis shares the same engines as the Toyota Vitz and is reliable. The MPV has a good resale value in Kenya.
The Toyota Ractis for sale in Kenya is a spacious and comfortable car with excellent fuel economy. The MPV is great for those who value functionality and efficiency.
What is the price of Toyota Ractis in Kenya?
Prices of locally used Toyota Ractis in Kenya will range from as low as KES 1,000,000 to around KES 1,400,000 for new models. Below is a price guide of newly imported Toyota Ractis in Nairobi and Mombasa.
Model Year
Price
2014
KES 1,000,000 ~ 1,200,000
2015
KES 1,100,000 ~ 1,200,000
2016
KES 1,200,000 ~ 1,400,000
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