Wherever countries we look, Japanese cars are still one of the most popular vehicles in the automotive markets these days. It is not just because of its reliability, performance, and affordable price but also the various purposes it can offer. The country of Uganda is one of the countries which imports a large range of used and latest models of Japanese cars. In this article, we will talk about the Top 10 best Cars in Uganda for 2022.
1. Toyota Harrier (SUV)
Toyota Harrier is a five-door rebadged version of the Lexus RX produced in December 1997 by Toyota. It is a front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive mid-size crossover SUV and is presently in its fourth generation. The Harrier boasts its high-quality interiors, powerful engine, fuel efficiency, and spacious cabin which offers more headroom and legroom.
It is equipped with Toyota’s Pre-Collision System that includes a pre-collision system, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and adaptive high beams. In addition, the standard features are driver and passenger airbags, curtain airbags, side airbags, hill descent control, an anti-lock braking system, and electronic brake-force distribution. The Harrier is fitted with 2.0L 3ZR-FAE four-cylinder DOHC with a power of 149 hp (111 kW;151 PS) at 6100 rpm, and torque of 193 Nm (142 lb-ft) at 3800 rpm, paired with Super CVT-i with 7-speed simulation.
2. Subaru Forester (SUV)
The Subaru Forester is a five-door, four-wheel drive crossover SUV produced and manufactured since 1997 by Subaru. This compact SUV is currently in its fifth generation and is known in the automotive market for its reliability, fuel efficiency, excellent performance, top-class features, and spacious cabin and cargo area. It offers standard features which include driver and passenger airbags, pre-collision system, cruise control, anti-lock braking system, keyless entry, lane departure warning, climate control, and electronic brake-force distribution.
The Forester is fitted with 2.0L FA20F H4 with a power of 253 PS (186 kW; 250 hp) at 5600 rpm, and torque of 35.7 kgm (350 Nm; 258 lb-ft) at 2000-4800 rpm; 2.5L FB25 H4 petrol engines with a power of 172 PS (127 kW; 170 hp) at 5800 rpm, and torque of 24.1 kgm (236 Nm; 174 lb-ft) at 4100 rpm; 2.0L turbo-diesel H4 with power and torque of 280 PS (206 kW; 276 hp) at 5700 rpm, 35.7 kgm (350 Nm; 258 lb-ft) at 2000-5600 rpm, mated either to Lineartronic CVT transmission and six-speed manual transmission.
3. Toyota Corolla Fielder (Wagon)
The Corolla Fielder is a five-door, front-wheel-drive / four-wheel-drive station wagon version of the Toyota Corolla. It was produced along with the sedan version, the Corolla Axio in 2001. It is popular in the market because of its efficiency, features, and reliability. Also, the large space of the cabin and cargo area is an ideal car for families which makes it more appealing to the buyers. It is also fitted with standard features including a pre-crash system, an anti-lock braking system, electronic brake-force distribution, driver and passenger airbags, side airbags, and curtain airbags.
The E160 Corolla Fielder is equipped with 1.5L 1NZ-FE four-cylinder mated to Super CVT-i / 5-speed manual with a power of 110 PS (81 kW) at 6000 rpm, and torque of 136 Nm (100 lb-ft) at 4800 rpm; 1.8L 2ZR-FE four-cylinder mated to Super CVT-i with 7-speed sports sequential shiftmatic with CVT sport mode generating a power of 140 PS (103 kW) at 6200 rpm, and torque of 173 Nm (128 lb-ft) at 4000 rpm.
4. Toyota Hiace Van (Van)
The Toyota HiAce is a three, four, and five-door light commercial vehicle produced since 1967 by Toyota. It is currently in its six generations and still one of the most popular vans in the market. It boasts a powerful engine, outstanding fuel economy, and a large cabin and cargo area which is ideal for commercial purposes and family use.
The H200 HiAce Van is equipped with two petrol engines: 2.0L 1TR-FE four-cylinder with a power of 100 kW (136 PS; 134 hp) at 5600 rpm, and torque of 182 Nm (134 lb-ft) at 4000 rpm; 2.7L 2TR-FE four-cylinder with a power of 158 hp (160 PS; 118 kW) at 5200 rpm, and torque of 243 Nm (179 lb-ft) at 4000 rpm. Also, two diesel engines: 2.5L 2KD-FTV four-cylinder Low Version Intercooled / Non – Intercooled D-4D with a power of 80 kW (109 PS; 107 hp) at 3400 rpm, and torque of 260 Nm (192 lb-ft) at 1600–2600 rpm; 3.0L 1KD-FTV four-cylinder Intercooled VN Turbo D-4D with a power of 106 kW (144 PS; 142 hp) at 3400 rpm, and torque of 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) at 1200–3200 rpm. Engines are all paired to four-speed / six-speed automatic and five-speed manual transmission.
5. Toyota Premio (Sedan)
The Toyota Premio is a four-door sedan produced from 2001 until 2021 by Toyota. It has stylish and luxurious designs as well as top-class features, powerful engine performance, and fuel efficiency which makes it more appealing and popular to the customers.
In 2007, the second generation T260 Toyota Premio was released fitted with 1.5L 1NZ-FE four-cylinder with a power of 109 PS (80 kW) at 6000 rpm, and torque of 13.9 kgm (136 Nm) at 4800 rpm; 1.8L 2ZR-FE four-cylinder with a power of 143 PS (105 kW) at 6200 rpm, and torque of 17.6 kgm (173 Nm) at 4000 rpm; 2.0L 3ZR-FAE four-cylinder with a power of 152 PS (112 kW) at 6100 rpm, and torque of 19.7 kgm (193 Nm) at 3800 rpm, paired to a CVT transmission. It is also equipped with standard features including an anti-lock braking system, traction control, SRS airbags, navigation system with G-Book MX telematics function, and brake assist.
6. Toyota Wish (Mini Van)
The Toyota Wish is a front-wheel / four-wheel drive five-door compact minivan produced from 2003 until 2017 by Japanese automaker Toyota. It has two distinct generations and remains one of the most popular minivans in the market. It is an ideal car for transporting goods or family use because of its spacious cabin and large boot space along with powerful engine and fuel efficiency.
The AE20 Toyota Wish is equipped with features including driver and passenger airbags, side airbags, pre-collision system, brake assist, xenon headlamp, anti-lock braking system, electronic brake-force distribution system, vehicle stability control, and cruise control. It is fitted with 1.8L 2ZR-FAE with a power of 144 PS (106 kW; 142 hp) at 6400 rpm, and torque of 176 Nm (130 lb-ft) at 4400 rpm; 2.0L 3ZR-FAE with a power of 158 PS (116 kW; 156 hp) at 6200 rpm, and torque of 196 Nm (145 lb-ft) at 4400 rpm, mated to four-speed automatic and seven-speed Super CVT-i transmission.
7. Subaru Impreza Sports (Hatchback)
The Subaru Impreza Sport is a five-door hatchback produced in 2011. It is the hatchback version of the fourth-generation Subaru Impreza which is available in Premium and Limited trim models. The Premium trim model is paired with a five-speed manual or Lineartronic CVT transmission while the Limited trim model is mated to a CVT transmission.
It also comes with standard features including driver and passenger airbags, side airbags, seat-mounted airbags, adaptive cruise control, anti-lock braking system, electronic brake-force distribution, lane departure warning, and alarm system. The Subaru Impreza Sport is fitted with a 1.6L FB16 H4 with a power of 115 PS (85 kW) at 5600 rpm, and torque of 148 Nm (109 lb-ft/15.1 kgm) at 4000 rpm; a 2.0L FB20 H4 petrol engine with a power of 150 PS (110 kW) at 6200 rpm, and of 196 Nm (145 lb-ft/ 20 kgm) at 4200 rpm, mated to five-speed / six-speed manual and CVT transmission.
8. Toyota Sienta (Mini Van)
The Toyota Sienta is a five-door minivan produced in 2003 and manufactured by Toyota. It is currently in its second generation and popular to the masses for its practicality, high-class features, durability, powerful engine performance, and fuel efficiency.
9. Toyota RAV4 (SUV)
The Toyota RAV4 is a five-door SUV produced in 1994 and manufactured by Toyota. It is currently in its fifth generation and remains one of the most popular vehicles nowadays. With its spacious cabin, high-class features, powerful engine, and fuel efficiency, it is an ideal family car.
The XA40 Toyota RAV4 comes with standard features including driver and passenger airbags, an anti-lock braking system, electronic brake-force distribution, power windows, lane departure warning, and traction control. It is fitted with a 2.0L 3ZR-FAE four-cylinder with a power of 111 kW (149 hp; 151 PS), and torque of 195 Nm (144 ft-lb) a 2.5L 2AR-FE four-cylinder with a power of 131 kW (176 hp; 178 PS), and torque of 233 Nm (172 ft-lb)
10. Toyota Corolla Rumion (Hatchback)
The Toyota Corolla Rumion is a front-wheel-drive / four-wheel-drive five-door compact hatchback produced and manufactured from 2007 until 2015 by Toyota. It is also referred to as the Toyota Rukus in Australia and is popular in the automotive market for its reliability, efficiency, powerful engine, high-class features, and practicality.
The E150 Corolla Rumion is equipped with standard features including driver and passenger airbags, an anti-lock braking system, electronic brake-force distribution, vehicle stability control, traction control, power door locks, and power windows. It is fitted with a 1.5L 1NZ-FE four-cylinder with a power of 110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) at 6000 rpm, and torque of 143 Nm (105 lb-ft) at 4400 rpm; a 1.8L 2ZR-FAE four-cylinder with a power of 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) at 6000 rpm, and torque of 175 Nm (129 lb-ft) at 4400 rpm, paired to Super CVT-i transmission.
Final Verdict
Whether used or the latest models of Japanese cars, it offers both reliability, good features, outstanding performance, and fuel efficiency. Though the latest models offer more features than the used cars, don’t underestimate the second-hand cars. They are always in good condition and more reliable and durable than other latest cars. If you want to know more and have some questions please visit the Kwesi Auto Motors store. Or reach us on whatsapp or call +256752996276 / +256786961156
