Top 10 Affordable New Cars Nigeria in 2018

Talking of cars you don't need a loan to buy (maybe you actually need a loan because the wage system in Nigeria is structured in such a way that you barely can survive a year on your income if you are not a very good manager of your resources). In an urban setting like Lagos, Abuja, Port-Harcourt and Kano, owning a car is not a luxury but a basic necessity that should be met especially if you are in the corporate world or an entrepreneur who doesn't want to leave anything to chance in keeping appointments or making that delivery happen.

Here is a list of 10 affordable cars that would help your mobility in and around the cities;

Fiat Tipo
Hyundai accent
Kia Rio
Nissan Versa
Toyota Yaris
Honda City
Nissan Sentra
Honda Civic
Toyota Corolla

KIA RIO
when the Korean brand found it's way into the nigerian market early in the millenium, not many people predicted it's success as it had the already established Japanese, German and American brands to contend with. but over the years, it has not only come out stronger but also proven to be a car to beat in the compact segment.
the 2017 kia Rio is a subcompact car that encompasses all standards of performance. it features 1.6L 4 cylinder engine that sits up to 5 passengers at a time either as a sedan or hatchback. 
Price: starting from N6m

HYUNDAI ACCENT
A perennial best seller for Hyundai, the Accent is available in sedan and hatchback formats. Both the sedan and the hatch offer seating for five with class-leading interior volume for extra passenger comfort and cargo-carrying capability. Accent models are available in L, GL and GLS trims, and are powered by the same 1.6-litre I4 engine that makes 138 hp and 123 lb.-ft. torque. A choice of two transmissions is offered, including a six-speed standard or a six-speed automatic.
price: starting from N6.5m

2017 FIAT TIPO
this car was recently introduced into the nigerian market by the Westair Associates Ltd. the car is compact car but packs features of executive sedan such as 5-inch display, reverse camera, seating comfort and large trunk space.
this is one car that definitely guarantees comfort along with captivating design. the car has a starting price of N8.9m

NISSAN VERSA
The subcompact Nissan Versa sedan slots at the bottom of the automaker’s sedan lineup below the compact Sentra. The Nissan Versa sedan has been largely unchanged since the 2012 model year and has yet to be given the automaker’s signature V-Motion grille or boomerang headlight treatment.
Updates for the 2017 model year include a new SV Special Edition package (15-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, leather-wrapped steering wheel, 5.0-inch infotainment screen, satellite radio, Bluetooth phone and music and text, and rear camera) and a revised center console.
Price: Starting from N9.5m

NISSAN SENTRA
Nissan’s compact Sentra for 2017 continues a 35-year tradition of offering loads of features in a sporty 4-door that is a cut above the typical small  sedan. Inside, the Sentra is not all that much smaller than the midsize Altima, and it offers a number of different personalities ranging from economical basic transportation to an amenity-filled mini-luxury car. There’s even a new turbo model for enthusiast-oriented drivers. The 2017 Sentra sedan is up to date on the latest safety features including available adaptive cruise-control and autonomous-braking systems.
The roomy 2017 Nissan Sentra is a compact sedan that can satisfy a wide range of tastes and budgets. You can order it as you like, either bare-bones or fully loaded, and drive away in an economical small car that is also fun to drive.
Price: starting from around N10m

HONDA CITY
Perfectly-designed to tackle the urban regions, the City transcends every bit of what a car enthusiast want in a practical family sedan to a level in which form and function gets fused together to create one of the most pleasurable driving experiences to date. 

With the looks comes the performance as well. Sporting a chain-driven 1.5L i-VTEC power plant, with a choice of either a convenience-centric CVT or a more driver-oriented 5-speed manual gearbox. Turn on the ECON button, and the City performs a friendly-nod to the environment with fuel-efficiency to boot. Roomy interior and a slew modern driver and passenger amenities plus a bevy of stowage spaces for the most essential road trip gears, the City will indeed let you Touch the Future.
price ranges between N10m to N12m

TOYOTA YARIS
introduced in 1999, the yaris currently in its third generation has become one of the successful models in the subcompact segment.
Toyota Yaris customers will find greater value and safety in their cars come 2017 as Toyota makes its “Safety Sense C” package of active safety features standard on all Yaris models. This package includes automatic braking, lane departure warning, and automatic high beams.
The Yaris is Toyota’s smallest and least-expensive car. As the entry level to Toyota’s line-up, it slots below the Corolla sedan with a 1.5-liter I-4 engine making just 106 horsepower and 103 lb-ft of torque. It powers the front wheels via a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission amongst so many other features.
Price starts from about N12m

HONDA CIVIC
The Honda Civic sets the standard for the compact car class. It is comfortable, well-equipped, elegantly styled, and has excellent safety ratings. The 2017 models only improve on that legacy, thanks to a new hatchback variation.
it possess a roomy interior with an upscale interior that delivers the ambience needed in a car that is one of the top in the compact segment.
price ranges between N13.5m to N16m

TOYOTA COROLLA
there is no gainsaying that the corolla has become an iconic car over the years. for a car that has sold over 40 million units across 11 generations, it really needs no adverts or introduction. wherever it is, it's target market can easily locate.
The 2017 Toyota Corolla has top-notch predicted reliability, advanced safety features that few other compact cars can match, good fuel economy, and a comfortable interior. With that kind of practical, everyday appeal, it’s no wonder that Toyota sells over a million Corollas worldwide each year.
Price: Starting from around N15m