TOP 12 POPULAR CARS IN NIGERIA WITH HIGHER DEMAND

Often, we must have come across people debating on the most available car brands or sometimes the best and affordable cars for a start putting into consideration fuel conservation, spare parts and mileage.



Below are the cars we can confidently confirm to our readers that they’re the top Popular Demand Car Brands Available In Nigeria.

1. TOYOTA

You can’t take the number 1 spot away from this Brand here in Nigeria, The founder of the popular demand is a Japenese, Kiichiro Toyoda, in the year 1937 and the brand has grown to become the world’s largest automobile manufacturers. Toyota brands owns subsidiaries like the Luxury version of Toyota, Lexus and the hip brand, Scion.

The low fuel consumption budget has got to be the key and it’s quite easy to handle. The most popular models in the country are Camry, Land Cruiser, Corolla, Rav 4 and lots more.

2. HONDA

In second place, we’ve another brand that will always compete with Toyota and it’s very close in rivalry to the above. Japan always find a way to give the best to the world, the founder Soichiro Honda and Takeo Fujisawa has executed a very elegant and cost effective brand, it’s also good on fuel. Notable models in the country are Pilot, Civic, Accord, and lots more. Their presence in the country is everlasting with a luxury subsidiary like Acura.

3. MERCEDES BENZ

If what you seek is been classy and look exceptional, our number 3 brand should be your priority, well reserved for the

‘big guns’. Use to joke with friends on the fuel consumption gauge. Hence, it’s durable, lterally top Nigerians are in love with this brand and from our findings, it’s even the official car of the President of Nigeria. This classy beast is founded by Karl
Benz and Gottlied Daimler in 1886. It’s among the highest selling brands in Nigeria.

4. VOLKSWAGEN

You don’t think we’re going to exclude this beauty from our Top 5, do you? Unfortunately, i’m from the 90’s and this model still brings the good memories of the beautiful Beetle model. The meaning of Volkswagen is the “People’s Car”. No doubt, ask the commercial vehicle owners and the upgraded version owners of the model. They’ve Bora, Passat and many more
piling the road daily. Founder, German Labour Front, Founded: May 28, 1937. The Volkswagen group also possess known brands which includes the luxurious Lamborghini, Porsche, Skoda, Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Ducati, Scania (truck manufacturer) and many more.

5. NISSAN

Nissan is another fast growing Auto company in the country. With the models like Maxima, Altima, Murano just to name a few, Founded by Masujiro Hashimoto, Kenjiro Den, Rokuro Aoyama, Meitaro Tekeuchi and Yoshisuke Aikawa in the heart of Japan in the year 1933. It’s also the official car of the Coach of the super eagles of Nigeria football team. No doubt, Nigerians love Japanese automobile brand and they have been consistent by patronizing dealers for the latest models on a yearly basis.

6. PEUGEOT

Growing up in the country, this brand has been notably seen and well recognized. Ask any Nigerian Dad, he will sit you down and give you the breakdown of the almighty Peugeot 406.. You beauty! Peugeot is a French cars brand, part of PSA Peugeot Citroën. The family business that preceded the current

Peugeot company was founded in 1810. Founder: Armand Peugeot. It’s the official car of most forces in the country, the navy and military men notably.

7. BMW

Another classy classy brand known for its durability in the country to the extent that if you ask an average Nigerian the full meaning, he’ll answer confidently with “Be My Wife”. Of course, he’s answering you correctly in his own understanding but the full meaning is Bayerische Motoren Werke which means Bavarian Motor Works in English. Some mechanics doesn't recommend the classy brand because sometimes it could create a hole in the pocket when it needs a part to be replaced.

Although, it’s known for speed, and not to disappoint in safety.

8. KIA

Some weeks ago, i was forced to confess to the driver while traveling that the car is rugged and my eyes was glued to the Fuel Gauge just to confirm its efficiency. The result was convincing,

KIA was founded in the heart of South Korea and it’s one of the fastest rising brands in the car industry, if not the FASTEST (Not in terms of speed). For its affordability, KIA is now one of the cars mostly used for official vehicles because of its fuel conservation as stated earlier. It has a popular model named “Picanto”.

9. HYUNDAI

Just like its sister company KIA, this brand is known for being a top car brand used officially in the country. Hyundai which means “modernity” is known for its swift change in its outside look and style of its automobile designs in recent times. It’s Known as the second brand under the Hyundai Motor Group.

10. LAND ROVER

So far, our Top 9 list consists of the affordable, and the pocket friendly brands but we can’t just take this one away and it can’t be excluded from the top ten regardless of the price.

The Land Rover Company owned by the Indian company Tata Motors which in turn forms the Jaguar Land Rover (JVR) group. The Tata models widely used for transportation are also a hit with Nigerians. Although, the brand has been around since 1978 and they have successfully invaded the country with iconic model, the Range Rover, it has spiked the brand and a lot of people prefer the model and another

fact, it’s the second oldest SUV brand after JEEP.

11. FORD

We see this brand daily but due to it’s scarcity of spare parts, most people prefer the surplus. the all American power shows their own strength and they have their own special lovers. According to reports, this brand is the 5th highest brand sold in the world and 2nd in the United State.

12. CHEVROLET

Just like the above Ford, it’s also an American brand. The two listed are the most popular brands in the country. They sold JLR group to Tata in 2008. Chervolet nicknamed ‘Chevy’ is popular in the country from the division of the General Motors Company, founded in 1911. The Chevrolet Camaro is used by most celebrities in the country. The Chevrolet Aveo and Avalanche are the popular models in the country. Honorable mention: Mazda, Mitsubishi, Jaguar.

Of course, critics are welcome and this list is not complete