Mobius 3! The Truth & Nothing But The Truth!

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  • @agentbro7064
    @agentbro7064 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    My thoughts: Kenyan/Chinese/British.....does not really matter, what matters is whether the car is reliable, can tackle the terrain, affordable running costs , good handling, comfort and safety features. The price tag may be beyond what most Kenyans can afford to spend but it seems fairly priced for a brand new SUV. Looking forward to a drive test review.

  • @goodeverydaymusic.8401
    @goodeverydaymusic.8401 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I see some guys came out gun blazing, but this goes to speak a lot on the nature of our Kenyan corporate environment. Lot's of misinformation, under information, undercutting etc. They are used to, "Kenyans tutawapelekea anything na wabuy." (Chinese); The vehicle might be decent in itself, but the company should do the consumers due diligence. Tusibebane. Nice Information guys.

  • @dapi90
    @dapi90 2 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    This guy deserves a million subs. I've always looked for a sober car reviewer in Kenya, and we finally got one.

    • @CARNVERSATIONS
      @CARNVERSATIONS  2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Thank you for you overwhelming support

    • @musamutetwi1948
      @musamutetwi1948 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes, this could be Kenya's Mat Watson of carwow. Bt hio chupa ilikua na maji kweli? Jicho ni nyanya....haha

    • @dapi90
      @dapi90 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@musamutetwi1948 no, this is Kenya's Eric Wokabi of Carnversations.😁 Let us not compare people, but I get your point. Eric's doing a good job.

    • @musamutetwi1948
      @musamutetwi1948 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dapi90 Hehe. Hapo sawa

    • @markbosire2445
      @markbosire2445 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My greatest take from this channel is the 'Kenyanization' of car reviews.Simple, practical and engaging.

  • @davzbalian295
    @davzbalian295 2 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    I don't know but getting a 2021 zero mileage car,with 214hp from a 2.0L non turbo engine is impressive compared to 2021 honda crv with 190hp turbo engines,nissan xtrail 142hp which is massively underpowered for a 2.0L engine and when we talk of the imports we have in kenya they are 2010 to 2016 models with high milages being sold at ksh. 2.5 mil n above.Plus the car is made for african Terrain.so yeah keep on buying massively underpowered cars with high mileages for insane prices. I guess sometimes you get used to awful products for so long that when finally something good comes along you don't even realize it. The car is good compared to what we are being offered. N most car companies usually borrow technologies when they begin atleast to keep up with the market so i see no issue here.

    • @MrCAHRLIE22
      @MrCAHRLIE22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      My thoughts exactly, considering its a new vehicle for 4 million ksh i dont think its too bad, not to mention its a very good looking vehicle and fit for the terrain

    • @arnoldmaina
      @arnoldmaina 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      100% agree - in fact i’d have loved to hear of tangible examples that are comparable to the Mobius 3 and are more value for money.

    • @mwendaevans1640
      @mwendaevans1640 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      4 million for a car that has not been used is quite a bargain. Kenyans are used to mitumba cars in form of overpriced Toyotas and Subaru's.

    • @amoskasera7642
      @amoskasera7642 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Good point

    • @Dannwyre
      @Dannwyre 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's True, we are used to mitumba Hadi a good deal ikikam we don't see

  • @francishunt8969
    @francishunt8969 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I beg to differ.
    1. First of all Mobius was made with the mindset of having a Kenyan car made for kenyan conditions with these core functions in mind:
    A. Functionality
    B. Durability
    C. Serviceability
    D. Longevity
    E. Reliability
    If you look at the way mobius is made its height and the shocks are configured to that of Kenyan roads. Its basically an all terrain car. When we import used cars those cars are made to the conditions of roads from where they originated from. mind you kenyans use their cars for all manner of things, for carrying goods and people and in some cases on rough roads when going to shaggs, these activities put alot of wear and tear on the car. In foreign countries their cars are made to carry fewer passengers mainly two or for a family of four and less heavy goods and considering they have better roads most tarmack roads even in the country side ( their shaggs) .
    2. Is the car worth 3.9m. What you could have done is compare the cost of a used imported SUV to that of a new mobius. Assuming the costs are the same, i would definatley say the cost of a mobius is worth it. Why? First of all durability. If mobius is made for Kenyan roads conditions and usage , then that means it has a longer shelf life than that of an imported car for reasons i have explained above. secondly, when you buy a used car the life of the car is shorter because you are getting a used car which has already gone through its best years notably the first five years of a car, from then on , frequent breakage, parts change and servicing and maintainance is required. This is an extra cost to the end user.. These cars have an average 100,000 miles already logged in, while a new mobius car, you are buying a car with zero or almost zero mileage and you get to experience its best years moving forward.
    3. parts and services. Now this is one of the most important aspects to consider when buying a car. Mobius is made with the idea that if it brakes down anywhere in the country, the parts are easily available from any shop or even jua kali mechanic in any part of Kenya. Now if i have a foreign used car and my car breaks down what is the guarantee that i will get the part the same day, or from any part of the country.
    How many dealerships can you find of foreign made cars sprawled around the country. I will have to go to the volkswagen dealership in nairobi just to get the part or the part may not be available and they have to import it meaning adding extra costs to my pocket and time wasted waiting for the part weeks or months. But for mobius all i have to do is go to the next jua kali shop in any town and either get the part or get the car fixed because the car was made with serviceability anywhere in the country in mind .In the long term the mobius becomes more economical in parts and services. Go for it Kenyans. Build Kenya.
    4. Kenyan made (assembly). As long as the car is assembled in Kenya it has a kenyan aspect to it. It was put together using Kenyan manpower, kenyan hands assembled the car it is mdae in Kenya, unless the car was made in china and shipped into Kenya. We have had a history of assembling cars in Kenya be it isuzu, simba etc but they are considered kenyan made because they were assembled in Kenya. Boeing aircraft of America is actually considered an assembler of planes because they import most of their parts from overseas and they are then put together (assembled) at the boeing plant in seattle. But its considered American made.
    Therefore , As long as the car is assembled in Kenya, i consider that Kenyan made. Just like we import cotton from tanzania and uganda take it to the textile mills in Kenya to turn it into clothes. Do we then say the clothes are not Kenyan made because we got the raw materials from TZ and UG.
    5. For us to feel its a car that's truly Kenyan, the most important aspect to me are the sourcing of parts or raw materials. Take 100% of the car. What percentage of the car is made using kenyan parts made in kenya. Like the tyres, shocks, windhshilelds, springs, steel, iron, aluminium, seats, leather basically the parts that go into making the car. if we can then start specific industries making all these parts and accessories then "made In Kenya" will take its true meaning.
    Mobius has its goal of sourcing at least 80% of the parts and raw materials sourced from Kenya . But currently we do not have those industries but a few like springs and shocks . so we should support them, after all making a car is very complex and capital intensive and it has its risks. It also requires the skills sets in mass to go into mass production but also one has to have the facilities to produce enmass which requires huge investment in capital.
    So kudos to joel for having come up with the idea and concept where no local kenyan or foreign investor would dare. But joel has shown the road map and as we continue on this path we gain experience, skills transfer, save on foreign exchange as we import less cars, create local jobs in manufacturing/assembling, the gains are much much more. After all look at the first car Henry ford built and look at where ford is today?
    So is the price worth it? Absolutely, you have to look at the greater or bigger picture. Is the car Kenyan Made? Absolutely it was assembled in Kenya using Kenyan labor. we have to start from somewhere.
    As long as the car meets the core criterias of : Functionality, Durability, Serviceability ,Longevity, Reliability and assembled in Kenya with a price point similar to an imported used car, all other aspects like where the company was incoporated, or a photo copy of a chinese car is irrelevant.
    Give me a mobius 3 any day than a used imported car. Infact i like mobius one the so called ugly car for reasons i have posted below. read my post.

    • @mauriceotieno556
      @mauriceotieno556 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      My thoughts exactly. This review is very biased in a not very subtle way. No one buys a Bugatti because it's french or the owners are french or it was assembled in France. The name Bugatti isn't even french. People buy cars because of their needs. This review is light on the actual functionality of any Mobius car let alone Mobius 3. Alot of time n research went into the authenticity of its claim of Kenyan heritage nothing wrong in that but I doubt anyone would be put off by that fact alone. It's 2021 a french car might have an Italian name financial backing from canada assembled in Asia have it's engine made in Germany n the rest of the body in satafrika Brazil n India.

    • @tripletalcantara6531
      @tripletalcantara6531 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Huyu ni jamaa wa marketing wa mobius

    • @mauriceotieno556
      @mauriceotieno556 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      If you pardon I'll use an analogy. This review is like an author writing about the Mobius family. Mobius has three kids Mobius 1,2 n 3. He says very little about what the Mobius did for a living or how they got along with the rest of the community instead he tells us how they have dual citizenship. Mobius 1 was an ugly child that was trolled n mocked (mtu wa mayai made by juakali artisans) little is said about the second child. But when we get to the third child he mwagas all the 'tea' like the third child is suspected to be a basturd or adopted or gotten out of wedlock. Then the whole book concentrates about the parentage n DNA of this child. The child could have been a doctor brought electricity helped people but no it doesn't matter since he doesn't have their DNA. In conclusion the Mobius family are frauds because they've never come clean about the DNA of their third child or which country they truly call home or belong to.

    • @nkanyamuriuki6409
      @nkanyamuriuki6409 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mauriceotieno556 I agree, beautiful analogy!

    • @edwinkaranja4323
      @edwinkaranja4323 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      "Other aspects like where the company was incoporated, or a photo copy of a chinese car is irrelevant." I want to believe this is your personal opinion on irrelevance, same thing the content creator said. Mind you if you are keen enough in listening he is looking at what Mobius has presented to the Kenyan market from a buyer's perspective, not a user. Your cotton example for the vehicle, it would be sourcing the metal, rubber, plastics, etc. then making the car.
      If they simply said assembled in/for Kenya would there be any queries on vehicles' origin?

  • @Labanmwir
    @Labanmwir 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Ik was eagerly waiting for your review cz it's always honest and evidence based. I con't have thought it was a re-badge, but my gut feeling was just right that something is wrong about the SUV. Cheers Buddy.

  • @samwelmeja9903
    @samwelmeja9903 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We are still waiting for an indepth review of the Mobius 3, eagerly since last Friday on 10th... I enjoy your reviews and the good work you're doing.

  • @francishunt8969
    @francishunt8969 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Just to conclude, the fact that there are many posts interrogating the car from its origin, assembly, Kenyan made, rebadge etc is a healthy engagement and it shows the enthusiasm Kenyans have for cars and in the end am sure Mobius or any other car maker willing to set up car manufacturing in Kenya will look at this post and take issues raised into consideration. As we have just started to crawl before we can walk in this new field of car manufacturing.

  • @susanmwango6642
    @susanmwango6642 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The 4th question really sums up this video, "tunabebwa ufala ama?"

  • @Pk.foreal
    @Pk.foreal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    keep up the good work. I love your honest and in-depth car reviews.

  • @corvusglaive5769
    @corvusglaive5769 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Personally, I think it is a good initiative and movement in the right direction. I have visited their assembly site and I know young mechanical engineers who have gotten employment as a result of these cars. Anyone who knows about industrial production will understand that rebadging is something that is very common. As time goes on and as their cars become more popular we will see them start producing more of their own productions and equipment.
    Plus find me any other zero mileage 2021 SUV in Kenya with a price tag of less than 5 million.
    If we decide to criticize, there is certainly alot to criticize about Mobius and if we decide to applaud there is also plenty.
    But I also understand you have to put food on the table, and that is why I have subscribed to your channel. Because it is about supporting each other and building one another as a country. Eager for your next video.

    • @kennethitonga7068
      @kennethitonga7068 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Only Mahindra Scorpio from India.

    • @felixdatche9278
      @felixdatche9278 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You are intelligent. And very well informed. I was ashamed of the mockery by the host of the video!!

    • @leekhus3032
      @leekhus3032 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Toyota Rush 2020 cost 3.4M

    • @TheTororist
      @TheTororist 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      the issue is their dishonest marketing. I personally have no issue with rebadging. it this bs narrative they are trying to push preying on patriotism

    • @emmanuelobaraochango7694
      @emmanuelobaraochango7694 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree 100% .Especially if it's a start-up company. Car manufacturing is expensive and they have to keep company running.And they cannot go public and say the cars they're selling are re-badged, actually it doesn't make sense.

  • @donvicky2471
    @donvicky2471 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I saw this vehicle drive by somewhere in kiambu road and wow! It's a beautifully wonderful spectacle.

    • @carolisrael3934
      @carolisrael3934 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Juzi I saw one here in kilifi, I just had to fall in love.

    • @Kimsay929
      @Kimsay929 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ni kama uyu mtu apa ako na ka against

  • @jimmymwangi4420
    @jimmymwangi4420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Great content. Love it. Allow me to say this though. Apple being manufactured in China doesn’t make the brand any less American. Some Landrovers are powered by Ford Engines. Nike is manufactured mostly outside of US but very American as a brand and product. Palm oil is imported to Kenya to make the “Local” cooking oil that you buy in supermarkets. Nobody questions them. Massive industries are built on Strategic partnerships that leverage on YEARS of RND value. It’s impossible to beat China’s manufacturing capacity overnight. It’s more of a business model discussion. At this stage of growth, development and distribution is the model. Manufacturing can be outsourced. Especially for Africa. The brand is Kenyan. Although I do agree that the narrative they’ve put out may be misleading. However we need to be a bit open minded. Cheers though. As always great content 👍🏽👍🏽

    • @samueln3744
      @samueln3744 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your argument is very sound...I like...

    • @samueln3744
      @samueln3744 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Perhaps the other think the Govt. can do is a bit of support...we've been pumping billions to KQ yet they keep posting losses year in year out...more Govt. support to Mobius to transfer the manufacturing bit from China to Kenya, one step at a time, bit by bit and transfer the jobs and technical know how to our citizens locally...it will build in more to the Big 4 and Vision 2030...finally, having the car fully produced in Kenya by 2030...that's more jobs and perhaps another Car model will be birthed as a result...

    • @brianmutiso1003
      @brianmutiso1003 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Apple is designed in the US and assembled in China, Mobius3 is designed in China, made in china, and likely assembled in china, iphones, ipads, iMacs and macs are American technology but Mobius 3 is a chinese technology, that's the difference

    • @brianmutiso1003
      @brianmutiso1003 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      China is just in possession of cheap labor, Japan has lots of automotive manufacturing facilities even edging China

    • @corvusglaive5769
      @corvusglaive5769 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@brianmutiso1003 so according to you it would be better for Mobius to not attempt anything at all?

  • @julianomutoko5188
    @julianomutoko5188 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This was very candid!! Thank you!

  • @nancynganga7314
    @nancynganga7314 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I think the early versions of the mobius are very beautiful. As they say, on a matter of taste there is no disputing. It remains my ambition to own a mobius 2. I appreciate the info.

    • @CARNVERSATIONS
      @CARNVERSATIONS  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you, the Mobius 2 second gen looked better and we thought it would make a better platform for a future Kenyan car

    • @nancysilong8689
      @nancysilong8689 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm right with you! Namesake!

    • @josephwanjiku6853
      @josephwanjiku6853 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@CARNVERSATIONS
      I really like the Mobius 1

  • @belindarache4930
    @belindarache4930 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you for the juice, very informative, actually validating some concerns i had. I was wondering when you will take this up. I hope Mobius family can now give you the car you take it for a spin and share the reviews. Bet more juice :-). I wouldn't mind to know how it actually performs from an expert despite the ukalulu they have in marketing it. I applaud your honesty.

  • @arnoldmaina
    @arnoldmaina 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Thanks for the review, very informative. BUT: things are always not that black & white. Rebadging is common in the auto manufacturing industry. When Toyota did it (they recently rebadged a Maruti Suzuki into a Toyota Starlet/Glanza), they didn't hype it in their marketing either. It wasn't even in the fine print. Why? Because consumers get the wrong perception, they’ll think it's insincere. Same reason why Mobius hasn't mentioned it. The benefits of rebadging are it saves costs (to get you an affordable car), it reduces lead time (R&D is a long process) and it helps you start from somewhere.
    Here’s the real beauty: that car is the closest modern vehicle we have to a Made in Kenya car. If it was efficient to do complete manufacturing in Kenya I’m certain that they would. But the constraints of doing so are limiting; and they (Mobius) are starting from somewhere too.

    • @nelson8434
      @nelson8434 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I feel this video is underwhelming na huyu reviewer ndio anatubeba ujinga, for somebody who gets inspiration from the old top gear, there is a better way he could have addressed these issues, detailing why they are common practice and why the company could have opted to take that route. With this review, many might think its a bad thing when it really isn't, given the operational constraints the company faces

    • @CARNVERSATIONS
      @CARNVERSATIONS  2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You are right, that is why in the video i said mobius should have come out and be open about it, selling us a Chinese dream in a Kenya look to me doesn't sit well, regardless it is a standard practice allover the world

    • @arnoldmaina
      @arnoldmaina 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CARNVERSATIONS Yup, I know what you mean and I understand the concern you were bringing out; which is an important. Perhaps you can do a balanced hands on review (pros & cons etc) once the car is on the road and available. I’d love to see one.
      All in all, thanks for the work your putting into these videos. Your channel is quickly becoming my go-to channel for all things cars from a Kenyan perspective!

    • @stnlmbote2
      @stnlmbote2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CARNVERSATIONS you are talking about rebadging Baic into this mobius but I guess you have not driven either of the two and if that is the case you are wrong

    • @davidrussells2006
      @davidrussells2006 ปีที่แล้ว

      I really hope that by the by, Mobius will outgrow reliance on outsiders, improve the builds by ourselves to an extent we don't need to buy anything like Suzuki is doing in India. Now Maruti is almost entirely an Indian affair

  • @charlesweru7787
    @charlesweru7787 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations 👏 for the vital information you always update us,thank you

  • @sirben7
    @sirben7 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't believe that i am only finding out about this channel now. The orator is informative and articulate. Thanks.

  • @ericmwangi1140
    @ericmwangi1140 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great information. Eye opening. Thank you.

  • @DennisOchiengOduor
    @DennisOchiengOduor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Been eagerly waiting for this!!

  • @emmankianga9082
    @emmankianga9082 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well put together presentation once again. Good job Bazu!

  • @betageo-consultants7701
    @betageo-consultants7701 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I had been waiting for a genuine review of this car. Keep it bro. Thank you

  • @skippertv1056
    @skippertv1056 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Definately I was waiting for this review. thanks

  • @soundsforthemindamdsoul.7464
    @soundsforthemindamdsoul.7464 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for been honest and not buying into the current trend of giving products great reviews for kickbacks. keep on with the transparency.

    • @CARNVERSATIONS
      @CARNVERSATIONS  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the support, you the reason we make this videos

    • @soundsforthemindamdsoul.7464
      @soundsforthemindamdsoul.7464 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CARNVERSATIONS kindly do an informative piece on SF5 and SG5, including info on turbo charged ones and the STI versions. I want to know if I should feed into the hype and get one.

  • @ochiengaluoch1120
    @ochiengaluoch1120 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very insightful. I will visit the clinic.

  • @rafiki4476
    @rafiki4476 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Great, evidence-based and honest content. I like this. You deserve a million subscribers. Also, today you got it right pronouncing 'alluring'.

  • @sportsStars77
    @sportsStars77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    You had me at "Kenyans are like African mothers, even when you confess your mistakes they'll still beat you up!"
    Please get a chance to get the car so we now get an upclose review of the look and feel of it. I am seriously considering one. Also kwa sunroof, clear the air.

  • @eskyboy2
    @eskyboy2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great coverage.... you just confirmed what I suspected. The vehicle is not made or assembled anywhere near Nairobi. A while ago I saw a convoy of the vehicles on Mombasa road near Athi river..I guess they where imported fully assembled

    • @jamesjolly4520
      @jamesjolly4520 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      that convoy you saw they were been delivered to a certain county government

    • @CloudCG-Global
      @CloudCG-Global 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not kenyan at all

    • @ruphaschege9411
      @ruphaschege9411 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The ones you saw I think they are the mobiuses from china. You are the person with the real information

  • @georgekimori5792
    @georgekimori5792 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the information..very educative

  • @mixzangu
    @mixzangu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The only honest TH-cam channel, Asante for staying true. Keep safe!

  • @johnpeterkarianjahi4456
    @johnpeterkarianjahi4456 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Very articulate Eric. You have done your homework well. Carnversations is taking us a level higher. keep it up!!

    • @CARNVERSATIONS
      @CARNVERSATIONS  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Much appreciated! Your feedback gives us the strength to produce more content

  • @bobkaloki
    @bobkaloki 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Not only is it expensive to start a new car company independently, its next to impossible.
    Only a few like Tesla have managed to do that in the last 20yrs & it only made it because of government kickbacks, selling carbon credits to companies like FCA (now Stellantis) & selling tech/infrastructure like charging ports.
    There is no shame in badge engineering.

    • @HLMM_KE
      @HLMM_KE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That's true but don't pass it to customers as 'Kenyan made' Just come clean and people will have confidence in the product. Right now, Mobius will be viewed as sneaky

    • @bobkaloki
      @bobkaloki 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@HLMM_KE You are right. We can't force patriotism in some things.

    • @HLMM_KE
      @HLMM_KE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@bobkaloki Sure, will I be patriotic or I will weigh my options and the economics of it? The latter will prevail

    • @francishunt8969
      @francishunt8969 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Tell them. Please read my post above

    • @justusgwaromagangi7373
      @justusgwaromagangi7373 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kenyan phobia on china tech ! beatiful , cheap but lasts a day. Wait , compared with new cars it is not cheap

  • @Dennisdg90
    @Dennisdg90 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Seriously how does a whole journalist skip such basic facts. Keep up the good work.

    • @Yoh9624
      @Yoh9624 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      kenyan journalism( esp online media )went down the toilet a long time ago, have you seen their typos and broken Frankenstein like storylines ! .I sometimes just stop reading midway , no facts, errors and outright lies. Great job Eric! .

  • @sammwaniki6916
    @sammwaniki6916 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Would you please review the Lexus rx450h or maybe as a comparison to the 'new' Harrier. Thanks in advance and I appreciate your work, very original and authentic

  • @nevilleokumu7885
    @nevilleokumu7885 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is wonderful information. I'm still skeptical of this car. We can't even manufacture bicycles a vehicle could be an overreach... Anyway get the car and review it but after watching this I doubt if Mobius will allow you?

  • @kingtune6836
    @kingtune6836 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good work bro. Keep it up

  • @andreapaiato8101
    @andreapaiato8101 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this - very useful

  • @amgaku
    @amgaku 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thanks for this. I always had the feeling we (🇰🇪) were being duped.

  • @ERICAUTOCENTER
    @ERICAUTOCENTER 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    keep enlighting us bro great content

  • @dennomunene1066
    @dennomunene1066 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    kumbe iko ovareted like this,,,thanks for the info

  • @thebeekeeperstv7428
    @thebeekeeperstv7428 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Woow!
    Been waiting for this.

    • @ochiengjames5821
      @ochiengjames5821 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mobius 3 is a Kenyan version of Beijing J-40(BJ-40) manufactured in China.

  • @MsAnonymous3262
    @MsAnonymous3262 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! That's enlightening 👏🏼

  • @kanairichard2356
    @kanairichard2356 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I initially thought it's a jeep replica, the back end seems sort of Bronco kind of.

    • @vitordj254
      @vitordj254 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Chinese copy everything bro... If u research, they have copied range, jeep, Lincoln escalade.... Chinese are just guys who want to call themselves geniuses

    • @kanairichard2356
      @kanairichard2356 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@josephkasonga4110 yeah. I think so. They have also made a replica of Range Velar so this wouldn't surprise me

    • @lekenollemoita9343
      @lekenollemoita9343 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly, looks like the Jeep Rubicon!😅

  • @Nickkibs
    @Nickkibs 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this bro💯👍

  • @francisnjogu9263
    @francisnjogu9263 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I actually thought it was made here, which made me extremely excited.. Kweli tunabebwa ufala.. But the car doesn't look bad at all, it gives me jeep vibes, though the pricing is a bit high. Thanks for the info👍🏽

  • @ezraondaratv
    @ezraondaratv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Importing parts and assembling in Nairobi doesn't deserve to be tagged 'Made in Kenya'. Moreover, the firm is incorporated elsewhere, n not in Kenya. One day we manufacture our own, but definitely not the Mobius. Their game has been busted!

    • @sheeciru6967
      @sheeciru6967 ปีที่แล้ว

      80 Prozent of German cars material are imported.
      Bosch 95 % is made in china .

    • @muthuaeric326
      @muthuaeric326 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think I saw a documentary from citizen saying they are now starting from scratch

    • @ezraondaratv
      @ezraondaratv 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@muthuaeric326 then that's better

  • @theebookkeeper
    @theebookkeeper 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this guy story telling skill is top tier. I subbed

  • @kagzjewels
    @kagzjewels 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Best car reviewer in a Kenya! Some times though in other reviews, you repeat yourself, otherwise with time you will only get better, but really good...just comparing you with top gear...hehe

    • @CARNVERSATIONS
      @CARNVERSATIONS  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate that! Thanks for your support

  • @justusgwaromagangi7373
    @justusgwaromagangi7373 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    well researched article . May God bless you

  • @peterkabiru5144
    @peterkabiru5144 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great content...kindly review Mitsubishi and performance

  • @keithkirui7008
    @keithkirui7008 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been waiting for this

  • @nicholasotieno2570
    @nicholasotieno2570 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In one video you crushed all my dreams, even after mobius three still wanted to own mobius 1 as soon as i could afford just to support our own, but this here is sacrilege. Nimekubali nilibebwa hadi mtito andei lakini nimeshuka. ntatembea
    si hata wangebadilisha rims. the only thing they changed is the grills

  • @waluohopaulo2116
    @waluohopaulo2116 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Kenya could have remained with Mobius 1 concept but keep on improving as time goes by this could create more jobs for fabricators.

    • @seanlovi8798
      @seanlovi8798 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The numbers could not allow

  • @raydamian3335
    @raydamian3335 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey man you really good at what you do... Kindly do another Toyota crown review... New model

  • @kahigamuchiri7501
    @kahigamuchiri7501 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loving the New Logo.... first of all

  • @patrickwanjiru9670
    @patrickwanjiru9670 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was informative.....I also thought they are playing us with the rendering on their website. The Kenyan market is for right-hand drive car due to our left-hand traffic lanes

  • @mossad1153
    @mossad1153 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kindly consider doing something comprehensive on the Golf M7 1.4 TSI...

  • @curleyslounge7049
    @curleyslounge7049 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Alluring motor vehicle experience. Nice one.

  • @jameswatiti5562
    @jameswatiti5562 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Not a bad take on the politics of Mobius III. I would have wanted a bit more about the technical details of this ''parts bin'' car. From what I picked from a guy I saw with one recently, it has pretty good transmission (ZF) and a solid TDI ( he mentioned VW). Since Kenya doesn't really have any meaningful history of manufacturing cars, this conversation should really be about if this car is reasonably priced, and whether it's actually reliable.

    • @destroyerarmor2846
      @destroyerarmor2846 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hio Cummins diesel engine ni kitu mzuri sana. Old technology but good because in china and Kenya emissions hatujali😊

  • @TheTororist
    @TheTororist 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    no wonder the comments on their youtube are locked

  • @nkathafaith7295
    @nkathafaith7295 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the great info. Kenya is doing well. This is what is called "glocal" in business language. Global products contextualized to fit local markets. Most products that we buy in Kenya have components imported and mixed locally to fit targetted customers and branded as made in Kenya. This explains why a Cocacola in Kenya, UK, China and many other countries taste different although they all bear the same brand.

  • @augustinengumi7214
    @augustinengumi7214 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video but I wanted to highlight something. The Mobius 3 is a right hand configuration though in the website it shows left hand and that is something they need to change in Thier website. Things on ground are different. It's a good car and I believe the price is high because of the cost of buying and assembling it in Kenya is quite high. But again I would like to ask, with 4.6million Kenyan shilling which SUV would you buy? A NEW mobius 3 with almost nil mileage or a USED European or Japan car that fits the same price and is as powerful?

  • @Lithare
    @Lithare 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love these carnversations.

  • @shadrackkisoyan9166
    @shadrackkisoyan9166 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Please do a honest review of Toyota fortuner. Keep up with your good work 👏 🙌 👍

  • @ayubkariuki8691
    @ayubkariuki8691 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Yes! I knew it was rebudging...waafrika ni waafrika Tu, tutadanganywa na tukubali.
    New intro🥳

  • @joelkamiru7321
    @joelkamiru7321 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think you should give us examples of brand new vehicles with mobius like specifics at a the same budget or cheaper. In the end, what we need is a reliable car in Kenyan terrain. Mobius has tried in assembling and creating jobs here in Kenya.

  • @frankndirangu4340
    @frankndirangu4340 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love you man.....this is what we need as automobile enthusiasts.....honesty is the key to a good review....most TH-cam automobile creators give dishonest reviews because they are sponsored by various automobile companies ....thanks

  • @Simut570
    @Simut570 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It is assembled in Kenya and that is important for jobs and services!!

  • @spkntv5991
    @spkntv5991 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Totally the wrong kind of marketing to gain customers! Honesty is key! thank for real talk

  • @paulonteri
    @paulonteri 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice intro! 🔥

  • @pauldatche8410
    @pauldatche8410 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How much are other 2 litre engined cars brand new in the Kenyan market if we were to buy them so? Rav-4? CRV? Xtrail? Forester? Greatwall? If those cars are just 0.5m more than Mobius when bought brand new, then count mobius blown out of the water already.

    • @davzbalian295
      @davzbalian295 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brand new Forester and Rav4 are ksh 5.5m n above with less power bana. Maybe Rav 4 matches it in power buy kila kitu ni same.

  • @collinsmwangi3744
    @collinsmwangi3744 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man! Your show is great man and your reviews are on point. I remember Mobius 1 or 2 and it was ugly- meant to save the African farmer; no power steering, no air conditioning, no real windows and full or rivets- which is bad for safety. With this Chinese one, it is going to be a hard task trying to beat Japanese imports and at that price...most people with about 4million will opt to get that japanese SUV. Maybe as you continue to review...you can let us know about the full specs, safety ratings, drive ability on the road and offroad, sound insulation, fuel consumption etc. Overall keep doing this shows. They are unique to Kenya...you may be the next car wow guy for Africa :).

    • @corvusglaive5769
      @corvusglaive5769 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Find me a brand new zero mileage 2021 SUV in Kenya that comes at a lower price at Mobius.

    • @collinsmwangi3744
      @collinsmwangi3744 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@corvusglaive5769 There not many...but marketing does not work like that. However, I think Mazda, Renault and Peugeot to name but a few, are quite competitive and don't forget Toyota has also introduced one or two affordable models. Most people with this amount of money will opt to go for what has been tested and works. Maybe if this was a locally done vehicle, it would be a different story. But to get a Chinese import over a Japanese one?- That's a hard sell but time will tell.

  • @robertkim3433
    @robertkim3433 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sometime back i saw you test drive the toyota corolla cross and I've been seeing several on our roads. Any chance we can get a review on it?

  • @antonymwadeghu1680
    @antonymwadeghu1680 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good work

  • @Iamkabera
    @Iamkabera 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That title is Fire

  • @BilboBaggins04
    @BilboBaggins04 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Waiting for that Mazda Axela and Atenza review. Also the Honda Vezel. You promised to do one

  • @geffvangoghjm8736
    @geffvangoghjm8736 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Walai tumechezwa kila kitu mpaka interior ziko same na BAIC BJ40. Like seriously we should just say this is rebranding and the only thing that has been changed is the front grill, logo and name. CARNVERSATIONS you got my subscription for this, good job putting things into light.

  • @split6543
    @split6543 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Nyayo pioneer 1 looked better than the first mobius

  • @mweatebere170
    @mweatebere170 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Umewaanika kweli, yaani wewe ni kama Teamaster wa mandae, great job 👏 👏

  • @cruisetheearth4597
    @cruisetheearth4597 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Truly factual. This is a good one.

  • @hemperor_mua420
    @hemperor_mua420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Do one for mahindra, especially the m-hawk engine

    • @ruphaschege9411
      @ruphaschege9411 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mahindra M-hawk sounds like a great joke🤣🤣

  • @ambrosekimenju8410
    @ambrosekimenju8410 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    very candid in deed. Now do something about the Toyota Fortuner. It's quite hyped especially the new model.but am sure its a nice SUV.

  • @Skedirahm
    @Skedirahm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Whatever the case, its providing employment in Kenya through assembly.

    • @natureworld295
      @natureworld295 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's not even assembly , they are doing most part of it in kenya

    • @ruphaschege9411
      @ruphaschege9411 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We need manufacturing now. That's more employment

  • @briankaiguri9103
    @briankaiguri9103 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Greaaaat insight, we want more dad jokes to🤣🤣

  • @irunguhc.n2881
    @irunguhc.n2881 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thabk you Wokabi for the candid reviews.
    Locked here.🇰🇪☺️

  • @johnmwaura8475
    @johnmwaura8475 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good reveiw bro

  • @kaumbuthurunyenje9339
    @kaumbuthurunyenje9339 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You burst some major bubbles with this video...

  • @michaelmuya3013
    @michaelmuya3013 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Someone told me the Mobius 3 is underpowered am quite interested to know ju I was very interested in getting one it's better than getting a second hand import

  • @jimmykarago2598
    @jimmykarago2598 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think manufacturing a car is very expensive. I genuinely think we really underestimate how much it costs. Thanks for this I didn't know mobius was a rebadged car. Though if I was mobius I'll still go with the narrative that it's a kenyan car to maximize sales. Is it ethical no, but the sales gives them enough time to build a genuine African car.

    • @andrewkabena9325
      @andrewkabena9325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Like Elon Musk put it, cars should not be sold for profit, but profits should come from sales of parts and spares. First put the car in some owners hands and then expect to reap from sales in spares and service.

  • @erickagochimwaura230
    @erickagochimwaura230 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for being so candid.
    I always suspected that something was amiss and you just confirmed my worst fears.
    It ain't worth it.

  • @loudclear377
    @loudclear377 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Eric : Mobius was incorporated in the UK. There's nothing Kenyan about it.
    Mobius : Tuliunda hiyo Gari na chuma ya doshi 😂😂

  • @_born84
    @_born84 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kindly also review Proton Saga assembled by Simba Colt

  • @mugodavid6997
    @mugodavid6997 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like your reviews Erick! Nothing but the truth, always thought Mobius is a Kenyan car and very little was imported from developed countries.

  • @kasuujaallan8447
    @kasuujaallan8447 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When are you reviewing the first Möbius. Especially aspects around running it as a daily driver and resale value.

  • @faithbisach669
    @faithbisach669 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Am interested in Toyota Rush... What is your review?

  • @kevinkkirimii
    @kevinkkirimii ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the video and the conclusion.
    Let this be a wake up call that of Kenyans want that high quality, Kenyans must be ready to invest in Kenyan companies and long term because I can only conclude that the 1st version failed because of lack of funding and technical abilities to make it viable.

  • @jeffchurum1431
    @jeffchurum1431 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    For me i think the version 3 looks attractive, luxurious and competitive in the market. Id prefer this one than a secondhand Jeep.

    • @justusgwaromagangi7373
      @justusgwaromagangi7373 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are right until the point you look at options of brand new cars worth shs 4m

  • @muhibbualii4580
    @muhibbualii4580 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nothing but the truth 🔥🔥🔥ukoloni mambo leo

  • @CurbKerb
    @CurbKerb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ngoja, part 3 ya peugeot na demio iko wapi?