Quick summary
The Toyota Probox is a compact commercial-oriented wagon/van designed around practicality and cargo carrying. It is the workhorse of Kenyan traders, delivery drivers, and small businesses. Kenyan examples vary by generation, grade, seating configuration and previous use.
Key specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Body | Compact wagon/van |
| Common petrol engines | Approximately 1.3L and 1.5L |
| Transmission | Generation dependent; later models use CVT |
| Seats | Configuration varies by grade and registration |
| Drive | 2WD and selected 4WD versions |
Generation and transmission differences
Earlier Probox models used different manual and automatic combinations. Later Japanese-market Probox versions use Toyota's Super CVT-i. Therefore, buyers should identify the exact generation before assuming the transmission type.
Kenya price guide — 2026
| Model Year | Asking Price Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | KSh 700,000 – 1,400,000 | Popular commercial range |
| 2016 | KSh 800,000 – 1,250,000 | Fresh import territory |
| 2017 | KSh 800,000 – 1,400,000 | Good condition examples |
| 2018 | KSh 900,000 – 1,700,000 | Newer units command premium |
| 2019 | KSh 1,050,000 – 1,600,000 | Newest importable units |
Observed Kenyan examples range from approximately KSh 510,000 for a 2007 locally used Probox to around KSh 1.53M for a 2019 fresh-import example. Other observed examples include approximately KSh 630,000 for a 2011 model and KSh 950,000 for a 2016 model.
Fuel consumption: what to expect
For common 1.3L–1.5L petrol Probox models, approximately 12–17 km/L is a useful mixed-use budgeting range. Commercial driving, heavy cargo, traffic, tyres and transmission condition can significantly affect actual consumption.
What to inspect
- Suspension wear from commercial use
- Transmission condition
- Engine leaks
- Cooling system
- Cargo-area wear and corrosion
- Body and chassis repairs
- Previous commercial use
- Actual mileage
