Toyota has announced that it will cease production of the Corolla Axio and the Fielder station wagon by October 2025. These models, which have been a staple for budget-conscious drivers in Japan and beyond, have captured the hearts of many, especially here in Kenya.
The Corolla Axio sedan and Fielder wagon, both based on the “E160” generation of the Corolla, have been available since 2012. They have become a favourite among Kenyans because of their affordability, practicality, and reputation for reliability.
For many years, the Toyota Corolla Axio and Fielder have been a common sight on Kenyan roads. Known for their low maintenance costs, ease of repairs, and good fuel efficiency, these cars have proven to be ideal for the Kenyan market, where durability and affordability are key factors for most buyers. The availability of spare parts and their widespread presence in the local market has made them even more appealing to Kenyan motorists, especially those looking for budget-friendly vehicles.
In Kenya, where many vehicles are imported, the rule is that cars not more than 8 years old from the year of manufacture are allowed to be brought into the country. This means that while production will end in 2025, Kenyans can still expect to see used Axio and Fielder models being imported into the country for years to come. In fact, it is likely that the cars will still be available for purchase in Kenya until around 2032, as used imports will continue to arrive, albeit in decreasing numbers as we approach the end of their production run.
The discontinuation of the Corolla Axio and Fielder is not the first time Toyota has bid farewell to popular models. Kenyans have already seen the end of models such as the Toyota Premio, Allion, and the Toyota Wish, each of which had a loyal following. These cars, much like the Axio and Fielder, were known for their practicality and cost-effectiveness, making them strong contenders in the competitive Kenyan car market.
As we approach the end of an era, there’s growing interest in what Toyota might replace them with. Will the brand introduce new, similarly affordable models, or is there a shift towards more premium options?
While there’s no official word on a direct successor just yet, industry watchers speculate that the next generation of Toyota’s compact sedans and wagons might lean more heavily on hybrid or electric technologies, in line with global automotive trends. Whatever the future holds, Toyota will likely continue to serve the needs of the Kenyan market with reliable, affordable, and efficient vehicles.
It will be interesting to see how the Japanese automaker redefines the affordable compact car in the coming years, especially for markets like Kenya where budget-friendly vehicles are in high demand.
This is very sorrowful .
I have owned an Axio and it gave me excellent service. Then they were very good value for money as I sold it after 4½ years for the same price I bought it for!
We will miss those brands and hope that as Toyota moves and invests more into the new gen cars that it remembers this market segment
For those ones who already purchased the two brands,what can we do?
Keep them and enjoy their service
If i were you,,,ad make good use of them
Ooh! No.
Mlima imeguzwa
It’s a big blow to those of us who love NZES
Toyota should rethink this decision.
It will be tragic indeed Toyota Fielder and Axio owners.
I think this is a serious commercial blunder by Toyota. Why phase out a product that sells more? They have lost market for RAV4 to Mazda cx5 and other brands, now this. They should rethink this move.
Were no longer interested with Toyota cars we need Germany machine
Not good instead they should be modified to take more attractive shape and price
Just like they did to Toyota Gtouring wagon and the nze and the Ea110
Now I will go with mine in my grave
I was interested to buy nze now I ve to think big on other brands if now they have discontinued axios n fielder yet similar to nzes spares za hizi Gari iko Kwa shida in yrs coming now option is mitsubishi or nissan
This is very unfair,sasa what do they expect us to use while going for ruracios in Mt Kenya?
Sasa rigathi umelala,sasa “mrima”ameguswa tena
NZEs lovers like me oh. It’s a big blow. Let me keep my latest model for a while as we wait to see the next product.
NZE has not been mentioned as among the vehicles that spare parts factory be scrapped
Kipenzi kyangu Axio, immediately you ignite, it is ready to fly you there, no matter what. Thanks for the product
I trust the brand, it will bring a more pocket friendly and efficient successors to that effect
The best ever we have enjoyed !
Excellent news for all us
What will be they make instead?
Fielder model is a leader and has larger market share among many.Reconsider your decision.Continue production because it is a “star”.
What were the considerations?
When they stopped the Toyota G-touring, they gave us the fielder, when they stopped the 110 model, they gave us the axio, so trust the process, mbele iko sawa.
When Toyota stops a brand they focus on their Japan market, if their customers there are no longer interested in these brand then producing them is a loss from the company. Remember all this cars we import are second hand coming from private citizens in Japan who had purchased the said cars several years back, the only money Toyota benefits from kenya after we purchase these cars is from spare parts.
Toyota will come up with another brand which is equally attractive.
That’s very true Yusuf. A good reason and explanation for why they discontinue a particular model. Thanks.
Am just from show room with a Toyota Fielder. Do I dispose it
Keep it.
Myself I own toyota runx which was discontinued and replaced by toyota auris
This is a big mistake from Toyota. They should sit down and rethink… These vehicles are loved heavy.