Top 10 Luxury Cars to drive in Nigeria

Have some extra cash and are looking for a new luxury car to drive in Nigeria? Look no further as we have put together a comprehensive list of the top 10 luxury cars to drive in Nigera.

#1 Mercedes G550
This car represents new technology and comfort, wrapped in a 20 year old German military design. It is the ultimate in off-roading capability, but chances are you'd rather drive it to a 5 star restaurant. This is what you would call a "Big man's car", starting at  $89,000 (₦10.5m), its pricey, but eloquently stylish in its own right and looks perfect at any event. An ideal car to get armored for anyone that can afford it, and looks great in any convoy.

#2 Mercedes S550
This is the staple luxury car for wealthy business people in Nigeria. It shows you're a high earner, but is quite socially acceptable. Even though it is somewhat expensive, it will not attract too much attention and in a nation known for horrible roads and accidents, it is on of the the safest cars you can drive, and has the smoothest ride. Starting at $88,000 (₦10.4m).

#3 Mercedes E550
Are you noticing a pattern here? Stand on a sidewalk on any city in Nigeria for five minutes and count how many Mercedes pass you by. I guarantee you'll be impressed. Not necessarily by the cars, as most of them are 20+ years old, but by the quantity. The Mercedes E550 is the perfect car for the up and coming businessman or woman. Drive it and your co-workers will praise you, and you're boss will be happy you're not driving a car as nice as his S550 or S600. This car starts at $53,000 (₦6.2m).

#4 Hummer H2
This car is quite ostentatious, but is becoming more popular among the political elite of Nigeria. not only for its flamboyancy, but for its size and intimidation factor. This is a car that you would typically get armored. I wouldn't recommend driving this car unless you also can afford to protect yourself. Starting at $58,000 (₦6.8m).

#5 Mercedes GL550
If you're looking for the luxury and safety of an S-Class, but need the size and reliability of an SUV, the Mercedes GL class is right for you. This car attracts less attention than a Hummer, even though its is $30,000 more expensive. Face it, people who know nothing about cars will think your friend's Hummer is more expensive, but its not all competition is it? If you've got decent sized family, this car can carry seven of you. Pricing starts at $80,000 (₦9.5m).

#6 Toyota Land Cruiser
This Luxury SUV is world renowned for its offroading capability and will shine in any weather you can throw at it. Again, it is an SUV that is pricier than the Hummer, but will not get anywhere near as much attention. Its a go-to SUV for anyone who is not sure what to buy and is a little camera shy. It has a very large cabin with a seating capacity of 8. Pricing starts at $65,000 (₦7.6m).

#7 BMW 750i
I don't think I've been quite fair to BMW. But what are you going to do when you're in Benz-Country? The 750i is another luxury sedan that your boss probably drives, if he's somewhat of a Pioneer. This is a car a wealthy businessman would buy, who insists on not being just another Mercedes on the road. With features, safety, and style comparable to the S550. This car is for those of you who like to be different. Pricing starts at $76,800 (₦9m).

#8 Audi A8
Quite possibly the most underrated high-end Luxury Sedan in the world. The Audi A8 competes in style, functionality, and usability with the best Mercedes S-Class or BMW 7 Series. This is a car that has all the trimmings, comfort, and gadgets of an S-Class, but won't get you noticed unless you live in Germany. A perfect fit for those that demand performance, class, and comfort, but like to excercise some humility and stay out of the lime-light. Similar in price to the high end BMW and Mercedes sedans (and rightly so!), this car starts at $74,000 (₦8.7m).

#9 Nissan Maxima
If you're living in the U.S., you're probably wondering how this makes it into the Luxury car category. Keep in mind that we're talking about Nigeria, and not the U.S. This car not only offers great gas mileage, but it is very reliable, and replete with many of the features available in higher end vehicles. Consider this your initiation into Nigeria's upper strata. Its a good first car for someone who's landed their first high paying job and isn't foolish enough to try to play the "big man" right away. Starting at $29,000 (₦3.4m)

#10 Mercedes SL65 AMG
In a country with a Mercedes Benz vehicle at every
corner, you would think it would be a safe bet to drive this car, but it depends, mostly on who you are and where you live. Fortunately for you, its a hard-top convertible, so if you drive it with the hard top on, you should be fine, but with a car like that its ever so tempting to just press the button to switch to convertible mode in an easy 16 seconds, which would also immediately make you a, ummm...target. Fortunately, with a 0-60 (0-100km) time of 4.2 seconds and a turbo-charged V12, it would make you a very hard target to catch. So if you're popular, well received, wealthy, and live in Abuja, and would like to outrun anything on Nigerian roads, this ultra souped-up coupe is the car for you. Starting at $191,000 (₦22.6m)

All buyers should keep in mind the premium to ship the car to Nigeria, which could be as much as $5000 (₦600k).