It’s quite encouraging to see more women driving in Kenya. Some of the most common vehicles that women own are Mazda Demios, Vitz, Honda fit and lately Toyota Harrier. However, there are other options aside from these. Since some women may get confused with the endless stream of advice from different people, we have made the process a bit easier.
Below are some of the cool and practical cars recommended for women.
Honda HR-V
Versatility in a vehicle is very important. You may need a car that you can use as a family car but still drive for a road trip with your friends to Naivasha. The Honda HR-V is just the car you are looking for. The fiver seater compact crossover comes with a lot of features and is quite easy to navigate. It has a 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine that produces 141 horsepower and you can choose the all-wheel-drive option of stick to the front-wheel drive.
Chevrolet Malibu
The Chevrolet Malibu is a very classy car. It has a beautiful cabin and is spacious enough for up to five passengers. This car has enough space in the trunk to safely store your bags and extra shopping. Aside from space, it comes with a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine. Additionally, it has a six-speed automatic transmission, handles great on the road and is quite fuel-efficient.
Mazda CX-3
Mazda is known for producing some aesthetically pleasing cars with vibrant colours. The Mazda CX-3 looks sporty, has advanced infotainment features and is fuel-efficient. With its 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, it delivers 146 horsepower. This has to be quite a cool car to drive.
Honda Civic
The Honda Civic is the car for you if you have a family. It is spacious, reliable and fitted with advanced safety features. Additionally, it can fit up to five passengers and its turbocharged 1.5-litre base engine is said to be very efficient. It also has a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine that produces 158 horsepower. Thus offering something else to choose from.
Mini Cooper
Though small, the mini cooper is a very stylish car. In case you are looking for a small car that is extraordinary, this is it. You do not have to be stuck with the usual choices. Take up the challenge and switch to a cooler car. This car comes with four seats and produces 134 horsepower from its three-cylinder twin-turbo base engine. From 2016, the copper comes with rear barn-style twin doors to help you make maximum use of the car’s space.
BMW M3
BMW never goes wrong with its car designs. If you are looking for the perfect sports car with great performance and a luxurious feel, then the BMW M3 is the car for you. It is lightweight with all the motorsports qualities and can produce up to 450 horsepower. Additionally, it comes as a sedan thus very spacious.
Toyota Lexus RX
Toyota produces reliable fuel-efficient cars such as the Toyota Lexus RX. This car offers great fuel efficiency, comes with comfortable seats and handles great on the road. If you are looking to switch up to a sporty Toyota with a smooth ride, this is it. You will not regret it.
Volvo XC90
If safety is top of the priority when buying a car, then you can never go wrong with the Volvo XC90. The car is luxurious with exquisite finishing and with three-row seating which can carry up to seven passengers. It is fitted with advanced safety features and its 2.0-litre engine is both turbocharged and supercharged producing 316 horsepower.
Conclusion
In case you are shopping for a car, do not limit yourself to the above list only. Feel free to dig deeper on our website and compare the prices of different cars that may tickle your fancy. Remember, some of the factors that make a car tick aside from its price are, its resale value, fuel efficiency, reliability and safety features. Enjoy your shopping.