Suzuki Alto import duty in Kenya (2026)

A 2020 Suzuki Alto pays about KSh 213,741 – KSh 456,515 to KRA, depending on which of its 16 versions it is. Pick yours below for the exact figure.

Model

2020 Suzuki Alto Vp

KSh 213,741

estimated duty and taxes to KRA

KRA retail price (CRSP)

From KRA’s July 2025 list

KSh 1,207,236
Depreciation (6 yrs)

KRA’s schedule for direct imports

55%
Customs value

CRSP with its built-in taxes taken out

KSh 231,271
Import duty 35%

On the customs value

KSh 80,945
Excise duty 20%

Engine up to 1,500cc

KSh 62,443
VAT 16%

On value + duty + excise

KSh 59,946
Railway levy 2%

On the customs value

KSh 4,625
Import declaration fee 2.5%

On the customs value

KSh 5,782
Total to KRA
KSh 213,741

An estimate from KRA’s published method. KRA assesses each car at the port, and clearing, port and registration charges come on top. Confirm with your clearing agent.

Every year for this model

Prices from KRA’s CRSP list, July 2025; method from the valuation template in the same workbook. Estimates only — KRA assesses each vehicle at the port.

Duty by year of manufacture

Cheapest to most expensive version of the Suzuki Alto on KRA’s list.

Year madeDepreciationDuty to KRA
20260%KSh 474,980to KSh 1,014,477
20250%KSh 474,980to KSh 1,014,477
202420%KSh 379,984to KSh 811,582
202330%KSh 332,486to KSh 710,134
202240%KSh 284,988to KSh 608,686
202150%KSh 237,490to KSh 507,239
202055%KSh 213,741to KSh 456,515
201960%KSh 189,992to KSh 405,791

Every Suzuki Alto version on KRA’s list

VersionDuty, 2020 car
Alto Vp658cc · Petrol · 5AGS · 2WD · VanKSh 213,741
Alto Van Vp658cc · Diesel · 5AGS · 2WD · VanKSh 221,162
Alto Van Vp658cc · Petrol · 5AGS · 2WD · VanKSh 221,162
Alto Van Vp658cc · Petrol · 5AGS · 2WD · VanKSh 221,162
Alto S658cc · Petrol · CVT · 2WD · HatcbackKSh 296,269
Alto X658cc · Petrol · CVT · 2WD · HatcbackKSh 311,705
Alto X658cc · Petrol · CVT · 2WD · HatcbackKSh 322,096
Alto S658cc · Petrol · CVT · 2WD · HatcbackKSh 325,895
Alto Turbo Rs658cc · Petrol · 5AGS · 2WD · HatcbackKSh 355,641
Alto Hybrid X657cc · Petrol · CVT · 4WD · HatcbackKSh 373,898
Alto Hybrid X657cc · Petrol · CVT · 2WD · HatcbackKSh 373,898
Alto Hybrid X657cc · Petrol · CVT · 2WD · HatcbackKSh 409,818
Alto Works658cc · Petrol · 5MT · 2WD · HatcbackKSh 415,013
Alto Works658cc · Petrol · 5MT · 2WD · HatcbackKSh 415,013
Alto Works658cc · Petrol · 5MT · 2WD · HatcbackKSh 415,013
Alto Works658cc · Petrol · 5MT · 2WD · HatcbackKSh 456,515

Suzuki Alto price in Kenya

Median asking price of Suzuki Alto listings in Kenya, 1 October 2026 (Garisea). Asking prices, not what cars finally sell for.

Median price

KSh 680,000

Most are priced between

KSh 542,500 – KSh 837,946

Suzuki Alto fuel consumption

Real-world km per litre from owners’ fill-up logs (e燃費), and the cost of 150 km a day at this month’s Nairobi pump price.

petrol

23.3 km/L

≈ KSh 1,378 a day

Questions about the Suzuki Alto

How much is the import duty on a Suzuki Alto in Kenya?

For a 2020 Suzuki Alto imported in 2026, KRA’s duty and taxes come to about KSh 213,741 – KSh 456,515, depending on the version. Newer cars pay more because KRA depreciates less: see the year-by-year table for every year from 2019 to 2026.

What is the oldest Suzuki Alto I can import in 2026?

A 2019 car. From 1 January 2026, KEBS only admits right-hand-drive used vehicles first registered in 2019 or later. KRA depreciates a car that age by 60%, which is why the oldest eligible car pays the least duty.

What is the KRA CRSP for the Suzuki Alto?

KRA lists 16 versions of the Suzuki Alto, with retail prices (CRSP) from KSh 1,207,236 to KSh 2,578,454. The version you import decides the price KRA starts from.

How much is a Suzuki Alto in Kenya?

As of 1 October 2026, the median asking price for a Suzuki Alto in Kenya is KSh 680,000, with most priced between KSh 542,500 and KSh 837,946 (Garisea listings).

What is the fuel consumption of a Suzuki Alto?

Owners’ real-world logs put the Suzuki Alto at about 23.3 km per litre — that is 4.3 L/100 km.

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