Volkswagen Beetle 2023 price in Kenya
No 2023 Volkswagen Beetle 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 500,000 – KES 3,400,000 landed across 6 KRA versions.
Import duty on a Volkswagen Beetle 2023, by version
KRA treats a Volkswagen Beetle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW BEETLE | 1,800 cc · Petrol | KES 698,898 | KES 199,940 | KES 69,979 | KES 67,480 | KES 53,984 | KES 4,999 | KES 3,999 | KES 200,441 | KES 505,381 |
| THE BEETLE EXCLUSIVE | 1,200 cc · Petrol | KES 2,425,053 | KES 722,664 | KES 252,932 | KES 195,119 | KES 187,314 | KES 18,067 | KES 14,453 | KES 667,885 | KES 1,495,549 |
| THE BEETLE BLACK STYLE | 1,200 cc · Petrol | KES 2,561,079 | KES 763,199 | KES 267,120 | KES 206,064 | KES 197,821 | KES 19,080 | KES 15,264 | KES 705,349 | KES 1,573,548 |
| THE BEETLE DESIGN | 2,000 cc · Petrol | KES 3,873,598 | KES 1,108,156 | KES 387,855 | KES 374,003 | KES 299,202 | KES 27,704 | KES 22,163 | KES 1,110,927 | KES 2,324,083 |
| THE BEETLE DESIGN MEISTER | 1,200 cc · Petrol | KES 4,289,363 | KES 1,278,227 | KES 447,379 | KES 345,121 | KES 331,316 | KES 31,956 | KES 25,565 | KES 1,181,337 | KES 2,564,564 |
| THE BEETLE 2.0 R LINE MEISTER | 2,000 cc · Diesel | KES 5,710,660 | KES 1,633,701 | KES 571,795 | KES 551,374 | KES 441,099 | KES 40,843 | KES 32,674 | KES 1,637,785 | KES 3,376,486 |
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 280,000 – KES 2,350,000 | KES 670,000 – KES 4,800,000 | +KES 170,000 |
| 2024 | KES 220,000 – KES 1,900,000 | KES 560,000 – KES 3,850,000 | +KES 60,000 |
| 2023 | KES 200,000 – KES 1,650,000 | KES 500,000 – KES 3,400,000 | – |
| 2022 | KES 170,000 – KES 1,450,000 | KES 440,000 – KES 2,950,000 | −KES 60,000 |
| 2021 | KES 140,000 – KES 1,200,000 | KES 390,000 – KES 2,450,000 | −KES 110,000 |
Volkswagen Beetle 2023 questions
How much is a 2023 Volkswagen Beetle in Kenya?
No 2023 Volkswagen Beetle is listed on Cada right now. Imported from Japan, the estimate is KES 500,000 – KES 3,400,000 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 Volkswagen Beetle?
KRA values a 2023 Volkswagen Beetle 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 200,000 – KES 1,650,000 in total, depending on the version. The final KRA assessment may differ.
Can a 2023 Volkswagen Beetle be imported into Kenya?
Yes. Kenya admits cars first registered within 8 years, so a 2023 Volkswagen Beetle can land up to the end of 2030. Cada can import one for you.
What engine and fuel does a 2023 Volkswagen Beetle have?
KRA lists 6 versions of the Volkswagen Beetle with 1,200 cc, 1,800 cc, 2,000 cc engines (petrol, diesel). Which of them were built in 2023 depends on the car; a 2023 Volkswagen Beetle's export certificate and chassis number confirm it.