FEMI OWOEYE
Since the first week of the New Year, scores of Nigerian automotive showrooms have welcomed latest exotic machines, waiting to be driven away by the nation’s auto lovers. Not tokunbos, they are either locally manufactured, locally assembled or locally marketed by franchisees representing reputable global auto makers (OEMs).
Tropicalized, they are safe, tough and better adaptable to the nation’s road conditions. They are not accident remains. Not imported scraps. Nor knitted together by the nation’s ghost auto assemblers.
Depending on the brand of your choice, dealers in truly tropicalized vehicles available to Nigerians this 2025 include: Mikano Motors, Innoson Motor Manufacturers, Toyota Nigeria Limited, Toyota by CFAO, Coscharis Motors, Stallion Motors, Kia Nigeria Limited, Hyundai Nigeria Limited, Nissan Nigeria limited, Carloha Nigeria Limited, CIG Nigeria Limited, Nord Automobiles Limited, Honda Automobiles West Africa, etc
Some 2025 new arrivals in Nigerian automobile Showrooms
Mikano Motors: In preparation for 2025, Mikano Motors unveiled the all- new luxurious Changan CS95 and the sleek, versatile Changan X7 Plus, both of which are assembled in Nigeria.
A family SUV with a stunning appearance on the road, the impressively roomy CS95 accommodates up to seven people. It comes with luxurious interiors and high-tech amenities. Powered by a 2.0L turbocharged, 4-cylinder engine mated onto 8 speed automatic transmission, the car fuel efficient SUV boasts of sophisticated exterior, ample safety and driving aid equipment.
On the other hand, the X7, a seven-seater premium SUV, comes with a load of safety features, including driver and passenger airbags, Anti-lock braking system, 360 degree camera, Autonomous emergency front braking and Tire pressure sensors.
Both CS95 and X7 are CNG compatible, meaning you can opt for a factory-fitted CNG. What is more? The company offers well equipped after sales workshops with genuine parts across the country. The cars are waiting to be driven away from Nigerian showrooms.
Innoson: Nigerian automaker, Innoson Vehicles Manufacturing is also serving its customers its first ever locally-made electric vehicle introduced towards the end of 2024.
There are four models, each equipped with features like electric steering, front airbags and fully air-conditioned interiors, as well as automated rear-view mirrors and remote-control locking systems with sensors.
2025 auto buyers have an option of treating themselves to a five-seater Innoson IVM Link, which offers an estimated 201-230 km of range on a full charge.
Designed for daily commuting and city driving, Innoson IVM EX01 offers a balance between performance and affordability. Like the IVM Link, EX01 is capable of covering a 201 to 230 km range on a full charge.
Made exclusively for auto buyers with taste for a combination of luxury, performance, efficiency and longer distance travel in 2025 is the company’s flagship IVM EX02. After a full charge, the IVM EX02 stores enough power to cover a distance of 330-400 km range. Imagine that!
Following their launch last year, Innoson revealed it was working actively to expand charging station infrastructure across the country to support the growing adoption of EVs.
For the 2025 car buyers looking for a tropicalized conventional car powered by petrol or diesel engine, IVM G80 is also showing in Innoson showroons.. With its superb blend of advanced technology, bold styling and powerful performance, the self-confident appearance of the IVM G80 stands out in the crowd. This dynamic and luxurious SUV has a superior combination of steering response, driving comfort, sophistication and performance that are both efficient and enthusiastic.
Also manufactured at IVM’s state-of-the-art production facility in Nnewi, Anambra State and available at showrooms through 2025 is IVM Caris, a car that flaunts a captivating sleeker design and offers all-encompassing comfort, sophistication, and experience you crave in a modern car.
Coscharis Motors, Nigeria’s exclusive franchise dealer for BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and Rolls Royce is, for 2025, offering a local assembled Renault Taliant, a car known for frenzied fuel efficiency. Tropicalized, Taliant’s unique features include safety, comfort, ample storage capacity, high ground clearance, and a reliable suspension system.
Importantly, with Taliant, Coscharis is out to, in 2025, address affordability. A car powered by 1.0-liter turbocharged engine, Renault Tailent consumes far less fuel per kilometer compared to other cars in its class.
Designed with a muscular and dynamic exterior, the Taliant is available in two variants: Evolution and Techno, each offering unmatched value and performance.
For those looking for a tropicalized bulletproof European automotive specs, Grenadier 4×4 Armored Vehicle, a car capable of withstanding grenade attacks and 7.62 mm caliber bullet fire, has been launched into the Nigerian market, courtesy of its franchisee, Coscharis Motors.
Made by a British manufacturer known as INEOS Automotive, Grenadier 4×4 model, which commenced production at the end of 2022, was launched into the Nigerian market in 2024.
Designed to offer both maximum protection and robust performance in various environments, the latest armored Grenadier is available on order in Nigeria through Coscharis Motors.
Equipped with several layers of ballistic glass and a complete 360° perimeter protection system, the newly modified Grenadier also includes specific armor for the battery, the engine control module (ECM), and the fuel tank.
The latest armored Grenadier retains the technical characteristics of the standard model, presently sold by Coscharis Motors; including its robust chassis, protective plates, and off-road adapted suspension.
Carloha Nigeria, the nation’s exclusive representative and assembler of Chery, was throughout 2024 pushing the brand across the nation’s exclusive marketing borders and joints. For 2025, the company is unleashing its Chery Tiggo 2 Pro, an SUV that combines style, comfort, and safety features, with modern technology, making it an ideal choice for the modern driver.
Powered by a 1.5 naturally aspirated petrol engine that delivers a balanced combination of power and fuel efficiency mated to a 9-speed, Tiggo 2 Pro is in 2025 offering performance, sleek design, spacious interior, innovative safety features, efficiency and versatility.
Also on display at Carloha’s showrooms across the country are other robust SUVs and Sedans, including Tiggo 8 pro, Tiggo 4 pro and Arrizo 5. What characterizes these offerings is the fact that they are tropicalized.
Hyundai Nigeria, a member of Stallion Group, is Nigeria’s exclusive representative and local assembler of fully tropicalized Hyundai automotive brand. Late last year, the company, in preparation for 2025 sales season, debuted locally Assembled CNG Vehicles, with Auto Finance Options
Of course, the models, which are no strangers in the nation’s auto market, include Hyundai Grand i10, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai Creta and Hyundai Tucson, all of which come with factory fitted CNG kits, which are not only safer than petrol tanks, but take up less trunk space unlike the converted conventional vehicles.
CNG Grand i10 is largely targeted at fleet owners and first-time buyers, both of which focus on vehicle reliability and the low cost of ownership.
CNG Accent, which comes with a super strong body structure, six airbags, ABS, Rear view camera, safety windows, among others, is powered by 1.5 MPi engine mated onto 6-speed automatic transmission.
Equipped with Rear Parking Sensors with Rear view camera, 6-airbag system Cruise Control, Tire Pressure Monitoring System and more, Hyundai Creta, a compact Crossover, is powered by a smart engine built with Dual Variable Valve Timing for improved performance and Gearbox options expanded to include a 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission
The CNG Tucson, on the other hand, comes powered by Smartstream 2.0-litre engine, mated onto a smart transmission.
CIG Motors: In preparation for 2025, CIG Motors, official representative of GAC Motors and local assembler of the popular GAC3, GAC4, GAC5, GAC8, is set to explore the Electric vehicle market with the Wuling Brands models like Macaron, Bingo and Yep Electric cars, which can be fully charged within 35 minutes.
A compact with luxurious interior, Wuling Macaron EV comes with airbags and strong steel body frame, Remote key and central control lock, electric power steering, economic/ spot mode, air-conditioning system and reverse camera.
Also compact and cute, Wuling Bingo comes in varied colour options, colours. Whereas, Yep, a small SUV, comes with all the features of the Bingo and Macaron plus Sport Utility powers.
Nord Automobiles, another Nigerian automotive manufacturer, has loaded its showrooms with its latest exquisite auto machines, including Nord Max, Q3 sedan, Q5 SUV, Nord Yarn, Ben SUV and the Urban sedan.
Of course, there is the Stylish and reliable NORD A5 LUXURY, a car you can always trust for performance, safety and reliability. Carefully crafted with style, NORD A5 comes with great interior, safety, comfort.
There is a choice of NORD A7 SUV. One of the best in safety, style and technology, Nord A7 offers an impressive interior and exterior with quality engines and transmission for safety, cost effectiveness, comfort, class, elegance, and reliability.
Another option is the NORD DEMIR. Rugged, the Demir comes with the perfect blend of style and capability and advanced technology. Whether you’re exploring off-road terrain or city streets, the Nord Demir is your ultimate companion.
KIA : Lovers of Kia, another locally assembled auto brand are not left out, when it comes to offers for the new year. Indeed, like Hyundai, Innoson and CIG, Kia Nigeria is offering the EV5, a powerful Electric car that has been described as the future of SUV. With sharp looks and even sharper technology, KIA EV5 is not only bold and pragmatic, streamlined yet roomy, the mid-size all-electric SUV comes with an intuitive space that will change the way you experience SUV.
Also available in Kia showrooms across Nigeria is the Seltos, a small SUV built on a solid reputation of sharp, dynamic design, powerful aesthetics, and cutting-edge technology. Locally assembled, it is tropicalized.
For those looking for large family vehicle in this New Year, the popular 7-seater Kia Sorento is an out-and-out option. A large SUV that puts the focus firmly on family and luxury, the latest Sorento is not only one of the most high-tech Kia cars ever made, it also leads the way in large SUV design.
There is also the popular Kia Picanto. A small car with ample headroom and legroom, Picanto passengers are kept safe with a load of safety features.
Toyota Nigeria Limited (TNL), last year, promised to, from 2025 to 2026; roll out Toyota cross, RAV4 and Land Cruiser Prado, all of which are hybrid electric vehicles.
While the Cross stormed Toyota showrooms from January 2025, the RAV4 hybrid will be launched early 2025 . The Land Cruiser Prado hybrid, on the other hand, will be launched into the nation’s market late 2025 or early 2026.
Honda Automobiles: If your choice is the Honda brand, varieties of tropicalized Accord, HR-V, CR-V and even Pilot are showing off impressively in Honda showrooms across the country.
Marketed by Honda Automobiles West Africa, the Accord was first assembled in Nigeria in 2015. The latest tropicalized Accord available for sale in 2025 harmonizes powerful performance, comfort, style and safety. Aside coming with more comfortable and spacious interior cabin, it is equipped with Honda Sensing, meaning you can drive with confidence and with top class safety support system.
Blending the beautiful lines of a coupé with the practical space and toughness of an SUV, with the tropicalized HR-V on sale this year, you are set to experience a new standard in style, comfort and versatility.
Rather than import a Tokunboh accident crap, a tropicalized brand new CR-V is available for sale through 2025. Now equipped with third row seat (7 seater), Honda Sensing Technology and an improved Turbo charged engine and transmission for safe and fuel efficient driving, the latest CR-V is, in typical Honda fashion, built on a foundation of smart design, comfortable fit and intuitive controls.
Or are you a lover of Honda Pilot, its tropicalized version is in Honda showrooms across the country. Designed for on and off-road capabilities and to accommodate the needs of all occupants and offering more family friendly features with advanced technology and premium attributes, the latest Pilot is equiped with 10 gear Automatic Transmision with 7 drive mode options, 3.5L DOHC with Variable Cylinder Management(VCM) and an Intelligent Variable Torque Management for excellent performance.
Suzuki by CFAO is a Nigerian local automotive assembler of tropicalized Suzuki car models including Fronx, Grand Vitara and Swift. Awaiting local patronage from showrooms across the country, the Fronx and Vitara, in addition to offering durability, affordability, low maintenance and quality aftersales service, parades style, power and performance.
Ideal for young professionals and families, Suzuki Fronx , a style-packed crossover, is perfectly blended in the practicality of an SUV and the agility of a hatchback. With its bold design, comfortable, and well-equipped cabin, the car is likely to make many heads turn due to its numerous peppy engine options.
Powered by a choice of petrol and diesel engines, the latest Grand Vitara 7-seater SUV is designed to cater to families and larger groups. Offering ample space and comfort without compromising on performance, this tropicalized Grand Vitara comes with a bold exterior plus a load of Safety features.
JET Motor Company, a Nigerian assembler of Electric and gas powered automobiles, has in its showrooms, this New Year, passengers and utilitarian vehicles designed with the latest technology and materials to be efficient, reliable, and affordable.
Frontline among the vehicles are the Jetmover and Jetlander. A pickup truck assembled in Nigeria, the tropicalized Jetlander, which is now available in CNG, comes with 4×4 drivetrain, Independent suspension High ground clearance, Rear view camera, Leather steering wheel, Six-speed manual transmission, transmission and a large truck bed for carrying gear and others.
Be it individuals, corporate bodies, government agencies, presidency, state governments and parliaments, searching for your automobile needs among the foregoing guarantees durability, value for money, easy after sales services, availability of genuine parts, warrantee and, of course, savings on the nation’s scarce FOREX earnings.
However, even if you cannot afford a one-time payment for a locally assembled vehicle, you can, from January 2025, explore the Federal government’s Renewed Hope Automobiles Credit Fund, a loan program that allows Nigerians to purchase locally made cars, motorcycles, and tricycles at single-digit interest. Facilitated through CrediCorpNG, the loans, which are for locally manufactured or assembled vehicles, could be assessed by contacting a local manufacturer/assembler, who will issue you a pro-forma invoice.
Once CrediCorpNG credits the manufacturer/assembler, you could drive home in a tropicalized brand new vehicle of your choice.
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