Kia Rio 2023 price in Kenya
No 2023 Kia Rio is listed on Cada right now. Imported to arrive in 2026, it is 3 years old to KRA, which takes 30% off its CRSP value: about KES 1,900,000 – KES 2,600,000 landed across 5 KRA versions.
Import duty on a Kia Rio 2023, by version
KRA treats a Kia Rio 2023 landing in 2026 as 3 years old and takes 30% 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 946,851 | KES 331,398 | KES 255,650 | KES 245,424 | KES 23,671 | KES 18,937 | KES 875,080 | KES 1,926,931 |
| RIO | 1,400 cc · Petrol | KES 3,450,910 | KES 1,028,368 | KES 359,929 | KES 277,659 | KES 266,553 | KES 25,709 | KES 20,567 | KES 950,417 | KES 2,083,785 |
| RIO | 1,400 cc · Petrol | KES 3,514,036 | KES 1,047,180 | KES 366,513 | KES 282,739 | KES 271,429 | KES 26,180 | KES 20,944 | KES 967,805 | KES 2,119,985 |
| RIO | 1,400 cc · Petrol | KES 3,829,668 | KES 1,141,238 | KES 399,433 | KES 308,134 | KES 295,809 | KES 28,531 | KES 22,825 | KES 1,054,732 | KES 2,300,970 |
| RIO | 1,000 cc · Petrol | KES 4,271,552 | KES 1,272,919 | KES 445,522 | KES 343,688 | KES 329,941 | KES 31,823 | KES 25,458 | KES 1,176,432 | KES 2,554,351 |
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.
2023 against nearby years
| Model year | KRA duty and taxes | Landed cost | From-price vs 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | KES 1,250,000 – KES 1,700,000 | KES 2,700,000 – KES 3,650,000 | +KES 800,000 |
| 2024 | KES 1,000,000 – KES 1,350,000 | KES 2,150,000 – KES 2,950,000 | +KES 250,000 |
| 2023 | KES 870,000 – KES 1,200,000 | KES 1,900,000 – KES 2,600,000 | – |
| 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 | −KES 500,000 |
Kia Rio 2023 questions
How much is a 2023 Kia Rio in Kenya?
No 2023 Kia Rio is listed on Cada right now. Imported from Japan, the estimate is KES 1,900,000 – KES 2,600,000 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 2023 Kia Rio?
KRA values a 2023 Kia Rio at its CRSP value less 30% depreciation for a 3-year-old car, then charges import duty, excise duty, VAT, IDF and RDL on that value: about KES 870,000 – KES 1,200,000 in total, depending on the version. The final KRA assessment may differ.
Can a 2023 Kia Rio be imported into Kenya?
Yes. Kenya admits cars first registered within 8 years, so a 2023 Kia Rio can land up to the end of 2030. Cada can import one for you.
What engine and fuel does a 2023 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 2023 depends on the car; a 2023 Kia Rio's export certificate and chassis number confirm it.