Toyota Nigeria Limited (TNL) has announced plans to introduce three electric vehicles in Nigeria over the next three years, in support of the government’s green deal initiative.
The Managing Director of TNL, Mr. Kunle Ade-Ojo, disclosed this on Friday during the maiden edition of the Toyota Motor Show organized by TNL. He revealed that the upcoming Toyota hybrid electric vehicles for Nigeria will include the Toyota Cross, RAV4, and Land Cruiser Prado.
“By the end of this year, we’ll be introducing our first hybrid electric vehicle, Toyota Cross. Next year, we’ll introduce the RAV4 hybrid. And late next year or early 2026, we would be bringing in the Land Cruiser Prado hybrid,” Ade-Ojo stated.
In addition, TNL will be utilizing its extensive network of workshops to support the Federal Government’s campaign for the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered vehicles through conversion. “We are almost concluding arrangements with different partners to use our network of workshops for vehicle conversion to CNG-powered,” Ade-Ojo said.
Reflecting on the previous year, Ade-Ojo noted that Nigeria sold about 10,000 new vehicles, with Toyota recording about 1,500 units. He projected that around 15,000 new vehicles would be sold in Nigeria this year, with Toyota on course to double its performance from last year.
The exclusive motor show featured a variety of activities, including vehicle displays, the launch of two new Toyota products, special after-sale packages, test drives, and engaging interactions. The three-day event (June 27-29) was held in Lekki, with a setting and ambiance akin to international auto fairs in Europe and America. The spacious venue also housed the Body and Paint Section, the Spare Parts cubicle, and the Service area.
Outside the hall, within the event centre decorated for the Toyota show, was an international test-drive arena for customers wishing to test any of the cars.
In addition to Ade-Ojo, other TNL executives were present, providing detailed information about the vehicles displayed and offering after-sales advice. Ade-Ojo personally guided corporate customers, including top government officials and influential CEOs, through the various sections.
Speaking with journalists, Ade-Ojo said, “This show is for all Toyota customers and other Nigerians interested in buying Toyota vehicles. While we’re still participating in other shows, this solo Toyota Motor Show will enable us to concentrate on our customers’ needs, giving them a view of our range of vehicles and letting them know other things we can do for them in terms of after-sale service, spare parts availability, and body and paint, as well as other value-adding services.”
The show provided TNL an opportunity for one-on-one interaction with customers without distractions, free diagnostics on customers’ vehicles, and test drives, all in a comfortable environment. Ade-Ojo expressed satisfaction with the event’s attendance and outcome, stating, “It was a wonderful outing. Everybody enjoyed the ability to come and have a one-on-one interaction with our team. The after-sale area is one sector that has been of major interest to customers who have been coming. The free diagnosis has been well received.”
The two models unveiled at the show were the Belta and Rumion.
