Top 15 Most Expensive Cars in Kenya and Their Prices in 2024

A pricey car speaks much about the owner's affluence and social status. Usually, the most expensive cars in Kenya belong to wealthy politicians and entrepreneurs owning or overseeing multi-million business empires.

The most expensive cars are fun to drive and perform better than economy cars. They often have the latest technology integrations, safety features, and performance components. Rarely will you spot these automobiles upcountry because their owners don't use them for long-distance journeys.

List of the most expensive cars in Kenya and their prices

Most rich folk in Kenya cruise their posh auto-machines within the country's cities and major towns. Onlookers are usually left gazing at the supermachines. Here is a list of the most expensive cars in Kenya and their prices:

1. Ferrari Daytona SP3 2022 model – Kshs. 312 million

A Ferrari is the most expensive car in Kenya at the moment. Several entrepreneurs in Kenya own these cars. A Ferrari Daytona SP3 2022 is among the latest models of the Ferrari Icona series. The car costs more than Kshs. 312 million. Daytona SP3 lives up to its billing. Given its weight-to-power ratio, it should have no trouble hitting 60 mph in less than three seconds. It's a pure hypercar with a pure-petrol, naturally aspirated V12 powertrain.

2. Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse model – Kshs. 300 million

A Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse is among the fastest cars globally. It can hit up to 410km/h and reach a high speed of 0-100km/h in 2.6 seconds. News of a Bugatti Veyron in Kenya broke after the vehicle was spotted in Mombasa, Kenya's coastal city. A Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse is worth $2,251,560 (over Kshs. 300 million). With that amount of money, you can get yourself a helicopter.

3. Mercedes-Benz Pullman S600 model – Kshs. 140 million

The vehicle is mainly reserved for politicians and dignitaries. It can run on a flat tire and has a twin-turbo V-12 engine. Kenya's former president, Uhuru Kenyatta, bought a new Mercedes-Benz Pullman S600 for Kshs. 100 million in 2019. This car has a 12,000-plus-pound curb weight, is 100% bulletproof, and is limited to a top speed of 99 mph. It costs around $1 million in the US (over Kshs. 140 million).

4. Lamborghini Murcielago – Kshs. 106 million

Lamborghinis are not very new in Kenya. Nairobi residents have spotted several of them in the city's affluent neighborhoods. A Lamborghini Aventador 2021 model might not be the most expensive vehicle in Kenya, but it is no doubt one of the fastest cars in the country. A Lamborghini Aventador can cost as high as Ksh. 106 million.

5. Rolls Royce Wraith Coupe 2023 model – Kshs. 91 million

Rolls Royce Phantom is among the new cars in Kenya. Indian businessman Raju Sanghani owns one. The vehicle has been spotted on several occasions on Kenyan roads. The starting price of a new Rolls Royce Phantom in Kenya is Kshs. 40 million. A Rolls Royce Wraith Coupe 2023 model goes for Kshs. 91 million. The top speed of the Rolls Royce Phantom is 155 mph.

6. Maserati GranTurismo Sport 2022 model – Kshs. 48 million

A Maserati GranTurismo Sport 2022 model goes for about Kshs. 48 million. Ferrari and Maserati collaborated in building this model's initial 4,244 cc engine. A Maserati GranTurismo sprints from 0-60 mph in under 3.5 seconds to 124 mph in 11.4 seconds. Most Maserati models are expensive. For instance, a Maserati MC20 Cielo 2023 costs around Kshs. 33 million, while a Maserati MC20 Aria Carbon goes for Kshs. 34 million.

7. Rolls Royce Ghost – Kshs. 45 million

You cannot discuss the most expensive cars in Kenya and leave out the Rolls Royce Ghost. This V12-engine vehicle has a 6592CC engine making it one of the most powerful vehicles on our list. Billionaire Jimmy Wanjigi owns a Rolls Royce Ghost, which costs around Kshs. 45 million or more in the Kenyan market. He has also been spotted with the Land Rover TDV6, a Mercedes Benz E350 2018 model, and a BMW 7-Series.

8. Lexus 500d 2022 model – Kshs. 45 million

If you want to luxurious vehicle to add to your expensive car collection, consider a new Lexus 500d 2022. It is the latest big machine to hit the country. It has a top speed of 320km/h thanks to a powerful V12 engine accessed through a 6-speed man w/OD transmission. This speed monster is also classy and resembles something from a rap music video or Fast and Furious movie. A Lexus 500d 2022 model costs around Kshs. 45 million.

9. Range Rover Finch – Kshs. 44 million

An Overfinch Range Rover is a high-spec V8-powered Range Rover version modified by a third-party company called Overfinch. SportPesa CEO Ronald Karauri owns a Maybach S600, Bentley Continental GT Speed, Rolls-Royce, and an Overfinch Range Rover. A new Range Rover Finch costs about Kshs. 44 million. Its top speed limit is 552 bhp.

10. Ferrari 458 Italia Convertible – Kshs. 37 million

A Ferrari 458 Italia Convertible might not be the latest model of its series, but it is still pretty expensive. This car is a work of art and aerodynamic efficiency. Former Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho owns one of these vehicles. A new Ferrari 458 Italia Convertible costs more than Kshs. 37 million. It has a 4.5L naturally aspirated V8 engine, an acceleration of 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, and a top speed of over 325 km/h (202 mph).

11. Bentley Bentayga 2020 model – Kshs. 29 million

The late Kenyan industrialist Chris Kirubi owned a Bentley Bentayga. The starting price for a Bentley in Kenya is Kshs. 12 million. New and latest versions cost as high as Kshs. 30 million if you add import tax and all expenses involved in buying a car in Kenya. A Bentley Bentayga 2020 model currently costs Kshs. 29 million. It has a top speed of 190 mph, a 6.0 liter W12 engine, and other impressive features.

12. Tesla Roadster 720 MJ Convertible 2022 model – Kshs. 28 million

A 2022 Tesla Roadster 720 MJ Convertible is among the latest Tesla car models. It is powered by a 3-phase, 4-pole induction electric motor with a maximum output power of 185 kW (248 hp). The car costs around Kshs. 28 million in Kenya. Tesla's Roadster model can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 1.9 seconds.

13. BMW i8 Series – Kshs. 21 million

Nairobi businessman Kelvin Mulei has a BMW i8 Series. He is the founder of the popular NRG radio station. A BMW i8 Series is part of the prestigious and luxurious BMW's electrified fleet. The car was not meant to be a racer. Its top speed is restricted to 155 mph (250 km/h). Most supercars have speeds of more than 190 mph (300km/h). A BMW i8 Series costs more than Kshs. 21 million.

14. Cadillac Escalade ESV – Kshs. 16 million

The ESV Escalade is a classic American SUV used in movies to transport dignitaries. Many affluent people in Kenya love it due to its comfortable and spacious interior. It is also the best car to drive on rough roads. A Cadillac Escalade ESV Premium Luxury Platinum 4WD 2023 costs Kshs. 16 million. Andrew Ngirici (a businessman/husband to Kirinyaga Woman Representative Purity Ngirici) owns one of these cars. Retired footballer MacDonald Mariga also has a Cadillac Escalade 12 Model.

15. Jaguar I-Pace EV320 2023 model – Kshs. 11 million

The Jaguar I-Pace EV320 2023 model is a subcompact luxury crossover SUV. The car has intuitive and responsive technologies, including Amazon Alexa and voice control features. It also has a high-tech lithium-ion battery with a 90 kWh capacity and 0.29 drag coefficient. A new Jaguar I-Pace costs around Kshs. 11 million.

What are the most expensive cars in Kenya?

Luxury cars are costly because manufacturers use higher-quality interior materials and have features unavailable on lower-priced models. Here are some 15 most expensive cars in Kenya and their worth: