When you want to get a car, getting a good car for your budget might be quite difficult. Most times in Nigeria, we usually opt for a foreign used car (Tokunbo) or a Nigerian used car because getting a new car and shipping it down to Nigeria is costly and stressful while buying already imported brand new cars from Nigerian dealers can be very expensive. Tokunbo cars and Nigerian used cars save us that stress if we can get a good deal. It is safer to get a Tokunbo car, but if you’re looking at getting a Nigerian car, make sure you get an expert to check it out for you.
Well, with the prices of things these days, cars are quite expensive, regardless of whether they’re Tokunbo or Nigerian used.
Looking to get a good Tokunbo car or a Nigerian used car with a budget of 10 million naira? This article opens a world of possibilities for the different amazing cars you can get with that budget.
- 2013 Toyota Venza
First on our list is the Toyota Venza. This car has made a name in Nigeria. If you’re looking to get a 2013 Toyota Venza, you can only get a Nigerian used Venza for about 8.7 million naira. A Tokunbo (foreign-used) 2013 Venza would cost a lot more. The 2013 Venza comes in four trims: base, LE, XLE, and Limited. It is a large five-seat hatchback with two engine options: a 2.7-litre four-cylinder engine that produces about 181 horsepower and a 3.5-litre V-6 engine that produces 268 horsepower. Both engines mate to a six-speed automatic transmission and front- or all-wheel drive. The dashboard has brightly lit gauges and a standard 3.5-inch multi-information display.
The XLE and Limited models have a larger display in the centre. Standard features include climate control for two zones, a steering wheel that adjusts, and three power outlets. The entertainment system, called Display Audio, has a touch screen, ports for auxiliary and USB connections, and Bluetooth for streaming music. Safety features include seven airbags, active head restraints for the front seats, seat-mounted side airbags for front occupants, side curtains for front and rear seats, and a driver’s knee airbag. The Venza is a great car for this price; just make sure to check that everything is working fine when getting a Nigerian-used one.
- 2010 Toyota RAV4
If you’re getting a 2010 Toyota RAV4, you can get a Tokunbo one for about 7.5 million naira to 10 million naira. A Nigerian-used one would cost less, with price ranging from about 4.2 million to 5.1 million naira. The 2010 RAV4 ranks near the top of the compact SUV class. It offers a comfortable interior, a pleasant ride, loads of cargo space, and good safety. It comes in three trims: base, sport, and limited. It has a four-cylinder engine that is responsive and gets an estimated fuel economy of about 21–27 mpg when equipped with four-wheel drive, slightly better with two-wheel drive. When gotten with the optional V6, the RAV4 boasts about 269 horsepower. The interior of the RAV4 is great, and it is spacious enough to seat five people comfortably, but the fact that the RAV4 offers an optional third-row seat makes it more impressive.
- 2014 Toyota Camry
Another very nice car you can get with a budget of 10 million naira in Nigeria in 2024 is the 2014 Toyota Camry. The 2014 Toyota Camry is a front-wheel-drive, mid-size family sedan with seating for five. It comes in seven trim levels: L, LE, SE, SE Sport, XLE, SE V6, and XLE V6. The 2014 Toyota Camry comes with a standard 2.5-litre, four-cylinder engine that delivers 178 horsepower. For those wanting a little more power under the hood, there is an available optional 3.5-litre V-6 engine capable of delivering about 268 horsepower.
Both engines are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. Standard features comprise 16-inch steel wheels, body-coloured side mirrors, front bucket seats, power windows, cruise control, and Bluetooth connectivity. Safety features include 10 airbags, an electronic stability system, and all-disc antilock brakes. Optional safety features are a blind spot warning system and rear cross-traffic alert. A Tokunbo 2014 Camry costs about 8 million naira to 10 million naira, while a Nigerian used one can be gotten for about 6 million naira.
- 2014 Ford Explorer
The 2014 Ford Explorer is an amazing SUV that can seat about seven people. It’s available in four trim levels, including base, XLT, limited, and sport. It comes equipped with a 3.5-liter V-6 engine that delivers about 290 horsepower. There’s also an optional 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine that delivers 240 horsepower. Both engines are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.
This car’s fuel economy is rated at 18 miles per gallon (mpg) combined, with 16 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway. The Explorer has standard features that include 17-inch steel wheels, a 50/50 split-folding third row, cloth upholstery, a CD stereo, and air conditioning. For safety, it has an anti-lock braking system, side-impact airbags for the front seats, and side curtain airbags. This car is a great one for this budget, and you can get a Tokunbo one for about 10 million to 15 million naira. A Nigerian-used 2014 Explorer is slightly cheaper than this.
- 2014 Mazda CX-9
Next on our list is the 2014 Mazda CX-9. The 2014 Mazda Cx-9 is a roomy seven-passenger crossover SUV that is enjoyable to drive and quite versatile. It is available with either front- or all-wheel drive. The 2014 Mazda CX-9 is powered by a 3.7-liter V6 engine that delivers 273 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a six-speed automatic with manual shift control. When properly equipped, the CX-9 can tow up to 3,500 pounds. This car also has a good fuel economy with front-wheel-drive models estimated at 19 mpg combined (17 mpg city/24 mpg highway). For the CX-9 AWD, it decreases slightly to 18 mpg combined (16 mpg city/22 mpg highway). You can get a Tokunbo Mazda CX-9 for about 8 million naira to 12 million naira in Nigeria.
- 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Another really good car you can get within the 10 million naira mark in Nigeria in 2024 is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. You can get a Tokunbo C-Class for 9.3 million naira. While a Nigerian used one can be gotten for a price range of 4.2 million naira to 6 million naira, This car has several models, which include the C 300 4MATIC, C 300, C 250 Sport, C 250 Luxury, C 250, C 300 4MATIC Sport, C 300 4MATIC Luxury, C 350, and C 63 AMG. The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 has a turbocharged 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine with 201 horsepower.
It takes about 7.4 seconds to go from zero to 60 mph. It has a fuel economy of 21 mpg city/31 mpg highway. The C300 4Matic has a 3.0-liter V6 engine with 228 horsepower and gets a fuel economy of 18/25/20 mpg. The C350 has a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 302 horsepower and gets a fuel economy of 20/29/23 mpg. The C63 AMG has a 6.2-liter V8 engine with 451 horsepower and gets a fuel economy of 13/19/15 mpg. The C63 AMG Black Series has a more powerful version of the 6.2-litre V8 engine with 510 horsepower. All these models of the C-Class are good car choices.
- 2017 Hyundai Elantra
This model of the Hyundai Elantra comes with three engines, which include a new base 2.0-litre engine, a turbocharged 1.4-litre engine, and a sporty 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine. This car is quiet and comfortable, and the handling is above average. The Elantra’s top selling point is its interior. It’s well-built, attractive, and spacious, and the controls are well-placed. The 2017 Hyundai Elantra also has very good fuel economy. You can get a Tokunbo Elantra for about 8 million to 10 million naira.
- 2014 Toyota Corolla
Lastly, the 2014 Toyota Corolla. No list is complete without the Corolla in Nigeria. The Corolla is quite a versatile car and it has a model for every budget. The 2014 model comes in ten trims; L, LE, LE Plus, LE ECO, S, LE Premium, LE ECO Plus, S Plus, LE ECO Premium, and S Premium. A 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine powers this car. On every model except the LE Eco, it delivers about 132 horsepower. The LE Eco has a more enhanced engine that delivers 140 horsepower. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on the L and S trims. On the L trim is an optional four-speed automatic transmission, while a CVT is optional on the S and standard on the LE and LE Eco.
The car’s fuel efficiency is estimated at 31 miles per gallon (mpg) when using the six-speed manual transmission or the L model’s four-speed automatic transmission. If you choose the CVT, you’ll get a bit better mileage: 32 mpg combined (29 mpg city/38 mpg highway) for the LE model and 29 mpg city/37 mpg highway for the S model. Lastly, the LE Eco gets the best mileage, at an estimated 35 mpg combined (30 mpg city/42 mpg highway).
The interior of this car isn’t exactly fancy but the controls are easy to use. You can get this car as Tokunbo for a price range of 8 million to 12 million while a Nigerian used one can be gotten for about 7.5 million naira.
