Kia Seltos and Changan CS55 win top SUV honours at NAJA 2025

The Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) has awarded the Kia Seltos and Changan CS55 top honours in the SUV category for 2025. Additionally, Winpart by CFAO received the Auto Aftersales Service Provider of the Year award.

In the NAJA 2025 awards, the Kia Seltos and Changan CS55 have been recognised as top SUVs. This honour highlights their performance and appeal in the Nigerian market. Separately, Winpart by CFAO has won the Auto Aftersales Service Provider of the Year award, acknowledging excellence in aftersales support for vehicles.

These awards come amid ongoing developments in Nigeria's automotive sector, including plans by vehicle components manufacturers to supply assemblers. The recognitions underscore the growing competition and quality improvements in imported and assembled vehicles available to consumers.

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Photorealistic scene of Chinese automakers Changan, Jetour, and Chery competing for Nigeria's Car of the Year at the 2025 Abuja Motor Fair, with crowds and rival exhibits.
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At the 2025 Abuja International Motor Fair, Changan, Jetour, and Chery are competing for Nigeria's Car of the Year title. Jetour highlighted new SUV lineups, while Toyota and Dana Motors presented mobility and alternative vehicle options.

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