Dangote Peugeot Car Vs Innoson Cars: Which Would You Buy?

Innoson cars in Nigeria just got a new competitor- the Dangote Peugeot car. Which one would you spend your money to buy?

More About Dangote Peugeot Car

Following almost four years since Dangote obtained a license to begin producing and assembling cars in Nigeria, production finally began last week. Aliko Dangote is the richest man in Nigeria and Africa at large. He is also the founder and CEO of Dangote Group; one of Africa’s well-known and reputable conglomerates involved in the production of cement, flour, spaghetti, salt etc. The business tycoon has chosen to expand his business footprints by venturing into the automobile space. He has expressed interest in the former Peugeot Plant located in Northern Nigeria, now known as the Dangote Peugeot Automobile Nigeria Limited (DPAN). 

The Dangote Peugeot Automobile Nigeria Limited is a joint venture owned by Alhaji Aliko Dangote via his Dangote Industries Conglomerate, the Kaduna and Kebbi stay Government as well as a technical partner (Stellantis Group, the parent company of Peugeot).

According to the management, the newly built Green Field Assembly Plant in Kaduna is able to assemble about 120 cars per day across two shifts. And they intend to expand and scale productions to produce at least 100,000 units per year. With these recent developments, it appears Nigeria is about to improve on its production of locally made cars.

The vehicles to be assembled at Dangote Peugeot Automobile Nigeria Limited are expected to be a great show of aesthetics, modern technological advancements, impeccable safety features as well as fitting for the Nigeria road. The company already began the relaunch of locally made Peugeot 301, and thereafter the release of 

 the Land Trek, 3008, 5008 and the new 508.

More About Innoson Motors

Innoson Motors, also called Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) produces strong, durable and reliable cars befitting the African road condition. It was founded by Chief Innocent Chukwuma Nwala in 2007. Innoson Motors is Nigeria’s foremost maker of locally manufactured automobiles, suitable for Nigeria roads. Their cars are nicknamed ‘pride of African road’.

Headquartered in Nnewi, Anambra, Nigeria, Innoson cars are affordable enough for the average Nigerian to buy. There are various brands of vehicles produced by the Nigerian indigenous car manufacturing company suitable to meet the diverse driving needs of Nigerians and Africans. Cars are available in sedans, crossovers, SUVs, pickups, buses etc body designs. 

In addition to vehicle manufacturing, Innoson Motors are involved in the manufacture of Innoson Motorcycles, tricycles, car spare parts and accessories, tyres and tubes etc. 

Dangote Peugeot Car Vs Innoson Cars: Which Will You Buy

After more than a decade of existence, Innoson Motors has been able to produce different models of cars and have won the hearts of many Nigerians. They have been partners with the famous Big Brother Naija show and have given out brand new Innoson IVM G40 to Big Brother Naija winners. WhiteMoney, the latest BBN winner, got a brand new Innoson IVM G40 to add to his garage. Other past winners of the reality show who have also walked home with the bespoke IVM 40 are Laycon (BBN 2020) and Mercy Eke (BBN 2019)

Nigerians also have the option of buying a variety of models of the Innoson brand. In fact, brand new models of Innoson are at par with the prices of their counterpart Tokunbo equivalent. There are cars available for Nigerians at affordable prices. In fact, buyers can own Innoson cars and pay later with ease with their Auto Finance plan made in partnership with Access Bank. Here are the different Innoson cars available and their prices:

MODEL	PRICE
IVM Capa	₦8 – 10 million
IVM G6 (SUV):	₦32 – 35 million
IVM G6C Carrier Pick Up	₦17 – 20 million
Innoson G40	₦20.5 – 22 million
Innoson G80	₦30 – 32 million
Innoson Seriki	₦17 – 20 million
Innoson 6601	₦21 – 24 million
Innoson 6800	₦32 – 35 million
Innoson 6857	₦30 – 33 million
Innoson Carrier 4WD	₦10 – 13 million
Innoson G5T	₦ 21- 55 million
Innson G6T	₦ 25 – 40 million
Innoson Minibus	₦ 20 – 35 million
Innoson Caris	₦ 23 – 27 million
Innoson Ikenga	₦ 30 – 40 million
Innoson Granite	₦ 24 – 27 million

Dangote Peugeot Automobile Cars are set to produce and assemble new models of the Peugeot brand in Nigeria. Although Peugeot is a foreign automobile brand, establishing a local assembly here in Nigeria makes ownership of Dangote Peugeot cars more accessible to Nigerians at a relatively affordable price. In addition, Nigerians have the option to pick a variety of brands that suits their needs including the Peugeot 301, the Land Trek, 3008, 5008 and the new 508.

CONCLUSION

Both Innoson and Dangote Peugeot Cars promise to be a good alternative to foreign cars in Nigeria. In addition, increased production of locally made cars will reduce Nigeria’s dependence on foreign cars before they can be car owners. If you had the choice, between Innoson cars and Dangote cars, which would you buy?