The Toyota Probox Van Hybrid DX Comfort (1.5L) is a practical, fuel-efficient commercial vehicle designed for reliability and utility. Powered by a 1.5-liter hybrid engine (1NZ-FXE), it pairs a petrol engine with an electric motor and uses a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), delivering around 74 horsepower and excellent fuel economy—approximately 22 to 23 km/l in real-world conditions. This makes it ideal for city deliveries, fleet operations, and long-distance travel where fuel costs matter.
The DX Comfort trim offers basic yet essential features such as air conditioning, power steering, power windows, central locking, dual airbags, and ABS. While it lacks premium interior finishes or advanced infotainment systems, it compensates with a highly durable cabin, a spacious cargo area (around 400 liters with seats down), and low maintenance requirements. The Probox has a compact footprint—measuring about 4.25 meters long—yet offers seating for five and a tight turning radius for urban maneuverability.
In Kenya and across East Africa, this model is especially popular due to its affordability, ease of repair, and widespread availability of spare parts. Used 2018–2020 hybrid units typically sell for between KES 1.25M and 1.6M depending on mileage and condition. Though modest in power and styling, the Probox Hybrid DX Comfort is widely respected as a workhorse—an efficient and dependable van built to get the job done with minimal fuss.
