Kia Rio 2021 price in Kenya
No 2021 Kia Rio 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 1,400,000 – KES 1,900,000 landed across 5 KRA versions.
Import duty on a Kia Rio 2021, by version
KRA treats a Kia Rio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIO | 1,400 cc · Petrol | KES 3,177,362 | KES 676,322 | KES 236,713 | KES 182,607 | KES 175,303 | KES 16,908 | KES 13,526 | KES 625,057 | KES 1,406,379 |
| RIO | 1,400 cc · Petrol | KES 3,450,910 | KES 734,549 | KES 257,092 | KES 198,328 | KES 190,395 | KES 18,364 | KES 14,691 | KES 678,870 | KES 1,518,419 |
| RIO | 1,400 cc · Petrol | KES 3,514,036 | KES 747,986 | KES 261,795 | KES 201,956 | KES 193,878 | KES 18,700 | KES 14,960 | KES 691,289 | KES 1,544,275 |
| RIO | 1,400 cc · Petrol | KES 3,829,668 | KES 815,170 | KES 285,310 | KES 220,096 | KES 211,292 | KES 20,379 | KES 16,303 | KES 753,380 | KES 1,673,550 |
| RIO | 1,000 cc · Petrol | KES 4,271,552 | KES 909,228 | KES 318,230 | KES 245,492 | KES 235,672 | KES 22,731 | KES 18,185 | KES 840,310 | KES 1,854,538 |
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 870,000 – KES 1,200,000 | KES 1,900,000 – KES 2,600,000 | +KES 500,000 |
| 2022 | KES 750,000 – KES 1,050,000 | KES 1,650,000 – KES 2,250,000 | +KES 250,000 |
| 2021 | KES 620,000 – KES 850,000 | KES 1,400,000 – KES 1,900,000 | – |
| 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 | −KES 300,000 |
Kia Rio 2021 questions
How much is a 2021 Kia Rio in Kenya?
No 2021 Kia Rio is listed on Cada right now. Imported from Japan, the estimate is KES 1,400,000 – KES 1,900,000 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 Kia Rio?
KRA values a 2021 Kia Rio 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 620,000 – KES 850,000 in total, depending on the version. The final KRA assessment may differ.
Can a 2021 Kia Rio be imported into Kenya?
Yes. Kenya admits cars first registered within 8 years, so a 2021 Kia Rio can land up to the end of 2028. Cada can import one for you.
What engine and fuel does a 2021 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 2021 depends on the car; a 2021 Kia Rio's export certificate and chassis number confirm it.