Nord: The Made-in-Nigeria Automotive Marque
The Nigerian auto industry is set to witness a boost with the entry of a fully Nigerian auto company, the Nord brand of automobiles cutting across passenger and commercial vehicles. The five Nord models assembled in Lagos and unveiled are the Nord sedan A3; the Nord SUV A5; Nord Flit mini bus; Nord Max pick up; and Nord Tank pickup.
Nord Automobiles is a Nigerian automotive manufacturer with headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria that aims to produce an indigenous made-in-Nigeria automobile brand.
The company’s operations focus on delivering quality expertise in the value chain – which includes the design, sourcing, development, assembling, distribution, marketing, provision of sales and after-sales service of its unique Nigerian branded automobiles.
Nord fleet of Nigerian branded vehicles include the Nord Max, Flit bus, Aso truck, Lasgi big bus, Q3 sedan, Q5 SUV, Nord Yarn, Ben SUV and the Urban sedan.
Nord Automobiles aims to:
- Design and alignment of vehicles in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa to fit the local climate.
- Offer affordable and durable vehicles.
- Offer easy access to best-in-class after-sales quality service.
- Build a reliable and credible Nigerian auto brand
According to Oluwatobi Ajayi, Chief Executive Officer of Nord Automobiles, the company aims to stop the importation of substandard vehicles into Nigeria, and to drastically reduce the huge amounts spent annually on automobile imports from overseas markets.
He stated that the fast-evolving Nigerian market has shown a strong demand for vehicles that are stylish, comfortable and have premium features, hence, Nord models have come to meet the demand. With the launch of these vehicles, he added, “we aim to exceed expectations by offering our customers world standard products at very competitive prices.”
“The Nord vehicles are designed for the discerning customer, who craves daily satisfaction and full automobile experience. They are a perfect combination of style, performance and fuel efficiency,” he said.
Made in Nigeria
The Nord assembly plant is located on a 2,100 square meters of land space in Sangotedo in Lagos, while and another one recently acquired and occupying 3,400 square meters of land at Epe is currently undergoing construction for the assembly complex in readiness to meet the growing automotive market and increasing customer demand.
Nord Automobiles is collaborating with some of the biggest automotive firms in Europe and Asia, which offers the company an edge in its pursuit to deliver durable, safe, reliable and affordable vehicles for Nigerians and give buyers of the brand good value for money.
Stylish Designing
Exterior Design – The exterior design of any Nord vehicle replicates class and luxury with a striking presence and bold looks to make sure that your car stands out anywhere you are. The popular Nord Tank has a led daylight running light and a four-wheel drive, the exteriors are powerful and elegant.
Interior Design – The interior design is rich and sophisticated and includes several features including a one-button drive function, Eco-drive system, touch screen infotainment, blue tooth, audio streaming, HDMI-in-slots, USB-in-slots. The interior is made with premium upholstery.
Safety Features – Nord vehicles are equipped with Antilock Braking System, Electronic Brake Distribution, dual front airbags, and with the highest safety rating by Euro NCAP and C-NCAP.
Colour Variants – Nord vehicles have over 6 different colours variant to customize your car with, with options on the website to customize your vehicle giving it a personalised feel.
Safety Service and Warranty – Delivery of the models would begin immediately, from dealers. The Nord vehicles would offer complete peace of mind with 1 FREE scheduled maintenance at 3 months or 5000km. Customers can opt for an extended after-sales plan for total peace of mind.