A List Of The Top Luxurious Cars Made In Africa

Because the Western world leads in the automobile industry, cars are not noticed in many other areas where cars are produced. Africa is one of those places, a country with several produced luxury vehicles, and Nigeria is one of them.

Many times, what we see most are cars that were produced in other foreign countries and continents. However, here are the top cars produced in Africa you never knew about. They are; Should You Buy A Made In Africa Car?

Kantanka Motors (Made in Ghana)

The Kantanka cars company was established in Ghana by Dr. Ing. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka. The brand produces saloons and four-wheel drives. They also produce SUVs which include the Nkunimdie and the Kantanka Opasuo. The brand also has another vehicle, the Kantanka Onantefuo 4×4 pickup. 

Innoson Motors (Made in Nigeria)

Innoson Motors is the brainchild of the Nigerian entrepreneur Innocent Chukwuma, the founder and developer of The Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company, Nigeria. The brand is the first technology company to manufacture cars in Nigeria.

Currently, it’s the biggest car manufacturer in Africa and has produced luxury cars, minibuses, and trucks. The cars are always on sale and regularly used by Nigerians, and this is because they produce a wide variety of cars in Nigeria.

Lakipia BJ-50 (Made in Kenya)

Laikipia BJ-50 was invented by Samwel Njogu, a Kenyan man from Laikipia country resident. He turned into a nationwide sensation due to his invention. The Kenyan government approved the mass invention of the car. 

In an interview, Samwel said, “I still can’t believe it, my dream to see my car, the BJ50 on the road has come true. I have already received number plates for the completed units.” The vehicle is now being used in Kenya as one of their public means of transportation.

Bailey Edwards (Made in South Africa)

Bailey Edwards, which is now known as Bailey Cars, is a South African manufacturer that builds replicas of classic race cars like the Porsche 917, the Ford GT40, the Lola T70, and the Ferrari P4. The company expanded towards North America, meaning they now have African buyers. If you’ve ever wanted to race with a car, Bailey cars offer you a fraction of the cost of driving the real thing.

Laraki Epitome (Made in Morocco)

The Laraki Epitome is a product of a Moroccan company. The company was founded in Morocco by Mohamed Laraki, a businessman and car designer, in 1999. The company first started with producing Yacht and later moved to luxury supercars. The Laraki Fulgura was the first supercar in 2002. 

In 2013, they launched the Laraki Epitome. With a V8 engine, the supercar pumps 1,200 horsepower, and the price was tagged at $2 million when it launched. The top speed of the car is estimated at 175 mph.  

Wallyscar (Made in Tunisia)

This car was manufactured in La Marsa, Tunisia. The company was founded in 2006. They are known for building affordable, reliable, and powerful 4x4s. According to a 2014 report, the company sells over 600 cars annually in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. The company’s plan for the Wallyscar is to make it more sporty, colourful, off-road capable, and environmentally friendly. 

Kiira Motors (Made in Uganda)

KMC is a motor company in Uganda behind the Kira car. The brand was launched in 2014 by the engineering students of the University of Makerere who participated in the Vehicle Design Summit launched by MIT students in 2006. 

The company has backing from the Uganda government. Cars in the Kira line are Kayyoola Sola Bus, Kiira EV Smack, and Kiira EV POC, which come with a battery capacity of 40AH and 207V. The car is a 2-seater car powered by 26 Horse Power.

Birkin Cars (Made in South Africa)

This car is among the oldest cars made in Africa. It is made by a South African automotive company that began in 1982 by John Watson. It is sold in different parts of the world, including Europe, the United States, Japan, and many more. The brand is known for quality classic reproductions, including SS3 Street Series and the CS3 Clubman Series 3.

Saroukh El-Jamahiriya (Made in Libya)

This brand was launched in 1999 by the then Libya leader, Colonel Muammar Gaddafi. He invented this rocket car to be the safest car in Africa and the world. It’s a five-seater saloon car with an inbuilt electronic defence system and a collapsible bumper that protects passengers in head-on collisions. The interior is equally designed with airbags to make it extremely safe.

The car is 17 feet long, over six feet wide, and comes with a 3-litre V6 gasoline engine. It also can run hundreds of miles on a flat tyre. And it can easily cut off the fuel supply in case of fire. The prototype of this car was priced at 2 million euros.

Mobius Motors (Made in Kenya)

This low-cost vehicle was released a few years back. The car costs about $10,000 and was manufactured for Africa’s mass market. The cars are designed to suit Africa’s common road terrain and transport usage. The Kenyan company took up a lot when they decided to mass produce low-cost vehicles for Africa’s off-road and tough terrain plans. 

Conclusion

While we don’t sing their praises daily, many African car manufacturers exist. The above-listed cars are among the cars mass-produced in Africa and owned by Africans.