Chinese Cars

China Specs vs US Specs: Why Nigerians Are Buying Benz & Toyota from China

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China Specs vs US Specs: Why Nigerians Are Buying Benz & Toyota from China

For decades, the “Nigerian Dream” of car ownership followed a specific script: save up millions, find a reliable dealer in Lagos or Cotonou, and buy a “clean title” Toyota or Mercedes-Benz imported from Texas or Toronto. But the script has flipped. With the Naira dancing uncomfortably around the exchange rate and customs duties hitting the … Read more

Almost Every New Car in Nigeria Is Now Chinese Cars — A Market Shift Nobody Saw Coming

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Chinese Cars - Jetour

Walking through Ikeja or Ojota, or even driving from Victoria Island to Ajah, you can already see the change happening. Chinese car brands Geely, Chery (Jetour), Chang’an, MG, and others are becoming increasingly visible. Their appeal isn’t just about novelty; it’s about pricing, features, and being more tuned into what many Nigerians need: Brand new … Read more