Kia Rio 2019 price in Kenya
No 2019 Kia Rio is listed on Cada right now. Imported to arrive in 2026, it is 7 years old to KRA, which takes 60% off its CRSP value: about KES 1,100,000 – KES 1,550,000 landed across 5 KRA versions.
Import duty on a Kia Rio 2019, by version
KRA treats a Kia Rio 2019 landing in 2026 as 7 years old and takes 60% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIO | 1,400 cc · Petrol | KES 3,177,362 | KES 541,058 | KES 189,370 | KES 146,086 | KES 140,242 | KES 13,526 | KES 10,821 | KES 500,045 | KES 1,146,103 |
| RIO | 1,400 cc · Petrol | KES 3,450,910 | KES 587,639 | KES 205,674 | KES 158,663 | KES 152,316 | KES 14,691 | KES 11,753 | KES 543,097 | KES 1,235,736 |
| RIO | 1,400 cc · Petrol | KES 3,514,036 | KES 598,388 | KES 209,436 | KES 161,565 | KES 155,102 | KES 14,960 | KES 11,968 | KES 553,031 | KES 1,256,419 |
| RIO | 1,400 cc · Petrol | KES 3,829,668 | KES 652,136 | KES 228,248 | KES 176,077 | KES 169,034 | KES 16,303 | KES 13,043 | KES 602,705 | KES 1,359,841 |
| RIO | 1,000 cc · Petrol | KES 4,271,552 | KES 727,382 | KES 254,584 | KES 196,393 | KES 188,537 | KES 18,185 | KES 14,548 | KES 672,247 | KES 1,504,629 |
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.
2019 against nearby years
| Model year | KRA duty and taxes | Landed cost | From-price vs 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | KES 620,000 – KES 850,000 | KES 1,400,000 – KES 1,900,000 | +KES 300,000 |
| 2020 | KES 560,000 – KES 760,000 | KES 1,250,000 – KES 1,700,000 | +KES 150,000 |
| 2019 | KES 500,000 – KES 680,000 | KES 1,100,000 – KES 1,550,000 | – |
Kia Rio 2019 questions
How much is a 2019 Kia Rio in Kenya?
No 2019 Kia Rio is listed on Cada right now. Imported from Japan, the estimate is KES 1,100,000 – KES 1,550,000 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 2019 Kia Rio?
KRA values a 2019 Kia Rio at its CRSP value less 60% depreciation for a 7-year-old car, then charges import duty, excise duty, VAT, IDF and RDL on that value: about KES 500,000 – KES 680,000 in total, depending on the version. The final KRA assessment may differ.
Can a 2019 Kia Rio be imported into Kenya?
Yes. Kenya admits cars first registered within 8 years, so a 2019 Kia Rio can land up to the end of 2026. Cada can import one for you.
What engine and fuel does a 2019 Kia Rio have?
KRA lists 5 versions of the Kia Rio with 1,000 cc, 1,400 cc engines (petrol). Which of them were built in 2019 depends on the car; a 2019 Kia Rio's export certificate and chassis number confirm it.