Volkswagen Up! 2023 price in Kenya

No 2023 Volkswagen Up! 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 870,000 – KES 1,400,000 landed across 3 KRA versions.

Import duty on a Volkswagen Up! 2023, by version

KRA treats a Volkswagen Up! 2023 landing in 2026 as 3 years old and takes 30% off its CRSP value before charging tax.

3 KRA versions, cheapest first
KRA modelEngineCRSP valueCustoms valueImport duty (35%)Excise dutyVAT (16%)Import declaration fee (2.5%)Railway development levy (2%)Total taxesLanded cost
UP! MOVE UP!1,000 cc · PetrolKES 1,348,262KES 401,781KES 140,623KES 108,481KES 104,142KES 10,045KES 8,036KES 371,327KES 878,108
UP! UP! GTI1,000 cc · PetrolKES 2,181,058KES 649,953KES 227,484KES 175,487KES 168,468KES 16,249KES 12,999KES 600,687KES 1,355,640
UP! SPICE UP!1,000 cc · PetrolKES 2,234,462KES 665,868KES 233,054KES 179,784KES 172,593KES 16,647KES 13,317KES 615,395KES 1,386,263

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

Estimated landed cost of a Volkswagen Up! by model year, arriving in 2026
Model yearKRA duty and taxesLanded costFrom-price vs 2023
2025KES 530,000 – KES 880,000KES 1,200,000 – KES 1,950,000+KES 330,000
2024KES 420,000 – KES 710,000KES 980,000 – KES 1,600,000+KES 110,000
2023KES 370,000 – KES 620,000KES 870,000 – KES 1,400,000–
2022KES 310,000 – KES 530,000KES 760,000 – KES 1,250,000−KES 110,000
2021KES 260,000 – KES 440,000KES 650,000 – KES 1,050,000−KES 220,000

Volkswagen Up! 2023 questions

How much is a 2023 Volkswagen Up! in Kenya?

No 2023 Volkswagen Up! is listed on Cada right now. Imported from Japan, the estimate is KES 870,000 – KES 1,400,000 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 Up!?

KRA values a 2023 Volkswagen Up! 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 370,000 – KES 620,000 in total, depending on the version. The final KRA assessment may differ.

Can a 2023 Volkswagen Up! be imported into Kenya?

Yes. Kenya admits cars first registered within 8 years, so a 2023 Volkswagen Up! can land up to the end of 2030. Cada can import one for you.

What engine and fuel does a 2023 Volkswagen Up! have?

KRA lists 3 versions of the Volkswagen Up! with 1,000 cc engines (petrol). Which of them were built in 2023 depends on the car; a 2023 Volkswagen Up!'s export certificate and chassis number confirm it.