BMW X1 2021 price in Kenya
No 2021 BMW X1 is listed on Cada right now. Imported to arrive in 2026, it is 5 years old to KRA, which takes 50% off its CRSP value: about KES 3,050,000 – KES 8,000,000 landed across 14 KRA versions.
Import duty on a BMW X1 2021, by version
KRA treats a BMW X1 2021 landing in 2026 as 5 years old and takes 50% off its CRSP value before charging tax.
| KRA model | Engine | CRSP value | Customs value | Import duty (35%) | Excise duty | VAT (16%) | Import declaration fee (2.5%) | Railway development levy (2%) | Total taxes | Landed cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X1 X DRIVE 18D X LINE | 3,000 cc · Petrol | KES 7,270,843 | KES 1,485,741 | KES 520,009 | KES 501,438 | KES 401,150 | KES 37,144 | KES 29,715 | KES 1,489,456 | KES 3,080,197 |
| BMW X1 | 1,500 cc · Petrol | KES 7,622,513 | KES 1,622,502 | KES 567,876 | KES 438,076 | KES 420,553 | KES 40,563 | KES 32,450 | KES 1,499,518 | KES 3,227,020 |
| X1 X DRIVE 20D X LINE | 2,000 cc · Diesel | KES 8,531,649 | KES 1,743,377 | KES 610,182 | KES 588,390 | KES 470,712 | KES 43,584 | KES 34,868 | KES 1,747,736 | KES 3,596,113 |
| X1 X DRIVE 18D M SPORT | 1,500 cc · Petrol | KES 8,921,678 | KES 1,899,037 | KES 664,663 | KES 512,740 | KES 492,230 | KES 47,476 | KES 37,981 | KES 1,755,090 | KES 3,759,127 |
| X1 X DRIVE 20I X LINE | 2,000 cc · Diesel | KES 8,947,157 | KES 1,828,282 | KES 639,899 | KES 617,045 | KES 493,636 | KES 45,707 | KES 36,566 | KES 1,832,853 | KES 3,766,135 |
| X1 S DRIVE 18I X LINE | 3,000 cc · Petrol | KES 10,662,111 | KES 2,178,720 | KES 762,552 | KES 735,318 | KES 588,254 | KES 54,468 | KES 43,574 | KES 2,184,166 | KES 4,467,886 |
| X1 S DRIVE 18I X LINE HI-LINE PACKAGE | 3,000 cc · Petrol | KES 11,152,098 | KES 2,278,845 | KES 797,596 | KES 769,110 | KES 615,288 | KES 56,971 | KES 45,577 | KES 2,284,542 | KES 4,668,387 |
| X1 X DRIVE 18D X LINE EDITION JOY+ HI-LINE PACKAGE | 2,000 cc · Diesel | KES 11,411,246 | KES 2,331,800 | KES 816,130 | KES 786,983 | KES 629,586 | KES 58,295 | KES 46,636 | KES 2,337,630 | KES 4,774,430 |
| X1 X DRIVE 20I M SPORT | 2,000 cc · Diesel | KES 11,645,612 | KES 2,379,691 | KES 832,892 | KES 803,146 | KES 642,517 | KES 59,492 | KES 47,594 | KES 2,385,641 | KES 4,870,332 |
| X1 S DRIVE 18I | 2,000 cc · Diesel | KES 12,288,307 | KES 2,511,021 | KES 878,857 | KES 847,470 | KES 677,976 | KES 62,776 | KES 50,220 | KES 2,517,299 | KES 5,133,320 |
| X1 X DRIVE 18D X LINE EDITION JOY+ | 2,000 cc · Hybrid | KES 12,662,128 | KES 2,587,408 | KES 905,593 | KES 873,250 | KES 698,600 | KES 64,685 | KES 51,748 | KES 2,593,876 | KES 5,286,284 |
| X1 M35I X DRIVE | 1,500 cc · Petrol | KES 12,690,656 | KES 2,701,289 | KES 945,451 | KES 729,348 | KES 700,174 | KES 67,532 | KES 54,026 | KES 2,496,531 | KES 5,302,820 |
| X1 S DRIVE 18I M SPORT | 2,000 cc · Petrol | KES 14,236,270 | KES 2,909,072 | KES 1,018,175 | KES 981,812 | KES 785,449 | KES 72,727 | KES 58,181 | KES 2,916,344 | KES 5,930,416 |
| X1 X DRIVE 18D X LINE | 1,500 cc · Petrol | KES 19,052,924 | KES 4,055,539 | KES 1,419,439 | KES 1,094,996 | KES 1,051,196 | KES 101,388 | KES 81,111 | KES 3,748,130 | KES 7,908,669 |
Landed cost is KRA's customs value plus these taxes and KES 105,000 for port, clearing and registration. The car's own price, shipping and Cada's service fee are not included. Estimate — final KRA assessment may differ.
2021 against nearby years
| Model year | KRA duty and taxes | Landed cost | From-price vs 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | KES 2,050,000 – KES 5,300,000 | KES 4,250,000 – KES 11,100,000 | +KES 1,200,000 |
| 2022 | KES 1,750,000 – KES 4,500,000 | KES 3,650,000 – KES 9,500,000 | +KES 600,000 |
| 2021 | KES 1,450,000 – KES 3,750,000 | KES 3,050,000 – KES 8,000,000 | – |
| 2020 | KES 1,300,000 – KES 3,400,000 | KES 2,750,000 – KES 7,200,000 | −KES 300,000 |
| 2019 | KES 1,150,000 – KES 3,000,000 | KES 2,450,000 – KES 6,400,000 | −KES 600,000 |
BMW X1 2021 questions
How much is a 2021 BMW X1 in Kenya?
No 2021 BMW X1 is listed on Cada right now. Imported from Japan, the estimate is KES 3,050,000 – KES 8,000,000 with KRA taxes, port, clearing and registration (based on KRA's values; the car's own price and shipping differ).
What is the import duty on a 2021 BMW X1?
KRA values a 2021 BMW X1 at its CRSP value less 50% depreciation for a 5-year-old car, then charges import duty, excise duty, VAT, IDF and RDL on that value: about KES 1,450,000 – KES 3,750,000 in total, depending on the version. The final KRA assessment may differ.
Can a 2021 BMW X1 be imported into Kenya?
Yes. Kenya admits cars first registered within 8 years, so a 2021 BMW X1 can land up to the end of 2028. Cada can import one for you.
What engine and fuel does a 2021 BMW X1 have?
KRA lists 14 versions of the BMW X1 with 1,500 cc, 2,000 cc, 3,000 cc engines (petrol, diesel, hybrid). Which of them were built in 2021 depends on the car; a 2021 BMW X1's export certificate and chassis number confirm it.