Entry-level Vitz units keep things basic: a simple audio head unit and manual air conditioning. Higher trims from the 2017 facelift onward add a touchscreen display, while the hybrid gets a small TFT (thin-film transistor) instrument screen showing energy flow and driving efficiency.
Factory-fitted smartphone mirroring was not standard on Japanese-market Vitz units. Many Kenyan-registered cars have had an aftermarket head unit fitted locally to add Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, so check exactly what is installed and whether it was professionally wired before buying.
None of the Vitz engines is quick, and the 1.0L is the one to think carefully about. It manages solo commuting comfortably but feels genuinely strained with four adults and luggage aboard, particularly on inclines. The 1.3L is the better-rounded everyday choice, while the hybrid’s electric motor adds useful low-speed pulling power.
For city driving, yes, across the range. On the highway, the 1.3L and hybrid have enough mid-range performance for confident overtaking; the 1.0L requires more planning, especially fully loaded. The 1.5L RS is the closest thing to a quick Vitz, though even that is about eager responses rather than outright speed.
No. The Vitz is not rated or intended for towing, and Toyota does not publish payload or towing figures for it in this market. Treat it as a passenger car for up to five occupants and everyday luggage, not a load carrier.
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