Maxus V70
Maxus V70 was built from 2023 to 2026, as a 4-door van; 4-door minibus. Powertrain: 2.0 L "SC20M125.1Q6" I4 turbocharged (diesel). Layout: Transverse front engine, front wheel drive. Weight: 1786-2020 kg.
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: S5A-0043, CC BY 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Electric variant
There are multiple battery size and space options: net capacity, both are CATL LFP. It comes as L1H1 (4998 x 2030 x), L2H1 (5364 x 2030 x) and L2H2 (5364 x 2030 x). The Onboard-Charger is capable of AC, while via DC is possible. Top speed 120 km/h in Power mode, 90 km/h in Eco or Normal mode.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Against the other van / MPV models in this database (52 with this body type). Computed from the dimensions in the specifications, so it changes as the database grows.
- 160 mm above the median of 1,870 mm, and wider than 94% of the 51 other van / MPV models in this database.
- 100 mm below the median of 3,100 mm, and shorter than 66% of the 47 other van / MPV models in this database.
Who it suits
- Families, groups and shuttle work: the people-carrier body is built around seating and access.
- High-mileage or city drivers who want lower fuel use without charging.
Check before you buy
- Ask for a battery state-of-health report: the traction battery is the main value driver in a used hybrid or electric car. Battery SOH tool
- Check the emissions equipment (particulate filter, NOx treatment) and the destination country's emissions rules; some markets restrict used diesels.
- Ask for service records: turbocharged engines are sensitive to oil changes and cool-down habits.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Kenya. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
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Can I import a Maxus V70 from Japan?
By production year alone, Maxus V70 is inside the age window for Kenya. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2048); Canada (2038); United Kingdom (2033); Australia (2048). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Maxus V70?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: 2.0 L "SC20M125.1Q6" I4 turbocharged (diesel); electric motor: 150kW permanent magnet synchronous electric motor.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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