Volkswagen Polo 2023 price in Kenya
No 2023 Volkswagen Polo 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 1,100,000 – KES 2,550,000 landed across 8 KRA versions.
Import duty on a Volkswagen Polo 2023, by version
KRA treats a Volkswagen Polo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLO TSI COMFORTLINE | 1,000 cc · Petrol | KES 1,768,724 | KES 527,078 | KES 184,477 | KES 142,311 | KES 136,619 | KES 13,177 | KES 10,542 | KES 487,126 | KES 1,119,204 |
| POLO TSI TREND LINE | 1,000 cc · Petrol | KES 1,913,650 | KES 570,266 | KES 199,593 | KES 153,972 | KES 147,813 | KES 14,257 | KES 11,405 | KES 527,040 | KES 1,202,306 |
| POLO TSI HIGHLINE | 1,000 cc · Petrol | KES 1,929,904 | KES 575,110 | KES 201,289 | KES 155,280 | KES 149,069 | KES 14,378 | KES 11,502 | KES 531,518 | KES 1,211,628 |
| POLO GTI BASE GRADE | 2,000 cc · Petrol | KES 2,426,197 | KES 694,084 | KES 242,929 | KES 234,253 | KES 187,403 | KES 17,352 | KES 13,882 | KES 695,819 | KES 1,494,903 |
| POLO TSI COMFORTLINE LIMITED | 1,000 cc · Petrol | KES 2,437,437 | KES 726,354 | KES 254,224 | KES 196,116 | KES 188,271 | KES 18,159 | KES 14,527 | KES 671,297 | KES 1,502,651 |
| POLO TSI ACTIVE | 1,000 cc · Petrol | KES 2,679,110 | KES 798,372 | KES 279,430 | KES 215,560 | KES 206,938 | KES 19,959 | KES 15,967 | KES 737,854 | KES 1,641,226 |
| POLO TSI R-LINE | 1,000 cc · Petrol | KES 3,683,728 | KES 1,097,748 | KES 384,212 | KES 296,392 | KES 284,536 | KES 27,444 | KES 21,955 | KES 1,014,539 | KES 2,217,287 |
| POLO GTI | 2,000 cc · Petrol | KES 4,255,871 | KES 1,217,516 | KES 426,131 | KES 410,912 | KES 328,729 | KES 30,438 | KES 24,350 | KES 1,220,560 | KES 2,543,076 |
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 690,000 – KES 1,750,000 | KES 1,550,000 – KES 3,600,000 | +KES 450,000 |
| 2024 | KES 550,000 – KES 1,400,000 | KES 1,250,000 – KES 2,900,000 | +KES 150,000 |
| 2023 | KES 480,000 – KES 1,250,000 | KES 1,100,000 – KES 2,550,000 | – |
| 2022 | KES 410,000 – KES 1,050,000 | KES 970,000 – KES 2,200,000 | −KES 130,000 |
| 2021 | KES 340,000 – KES 880,000 | KES 820,000 – KES 1,850,000 | −KES 280,000 |
Volkswagen Polo 2023 questions
How much is a 2023 Volkswagen Polo in Kenya?
No 2023 Volkswagen Polo is listed on Cada right now. Imported from Japan, the estimate is KES 1,100,000 – KES 2,550,000 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 2023 Volkswagen Polo?
KRA values a 2023 Volkswagen Polo 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 480,000 – KES 1,250,000 in total, depending on the version. The final KRA assessment may differ.
Can a 2023 Volkswagen Polo be imported into Kenya?
Yes. Kenya admits cars first registered within 8 years, so a 2023 Volkswagen Polo can land up to the end of 2030. Cada can import one for you.
What engine and fuel does a 2023 Volkswagen Polo have?
KRA lists 8 versions of the Volkswagen Polo with 1,000 cc, 2,000 cc engines (petrol). Which of them were built in 2023 depends on the car; a 2023 Volkswagen Polo's export certificate and chassis number confirm it.