Chery Tops China’s Passenger Car Exports for 23 Consecutive Years
•As Carloha Nigeria Celebrates Aftersales Leadership
Bennett Oghifo
Chery Automobile has once again retained its position as China’s number one exporter of passenger cars, marking an unprecedented 23 consecutive years at the top.
Carloha Nigeria, the assembler and franchise holder of Chery in Nigeria, is celebrating this global achievement locally while reinforcing its reputation as Nigeria’s best after-sales car company.
In 2025, the Chery Group sold a total of 2,806,393 vehicles worldwide, with 1,344,020 units exported to overseas markets—representing a 17.4% year-on-year increase in exports. This performance solidified Chery’s position as the Chinese automaker with the highest passenger vehicle exports for 23 consecutive years. On average, one Chery vehicle was exported every 23 seconds throughout the year, underscoring the brand’s growing global appeal.
Cumulatively, the Chery Group has now exported 5.85 million vehicles, with monthly exports surpassing 140,000 units for the first time. Within that performance, the Chery brand alone sold 1,700,940 vehicles in 2025, driven by strong demand for its award-winning SUV and sedan line-up.
Among Chery’s best-selling models, the Tiggo 8 has achieved nine consecutive years as the best-selling Chinese gasoline-powered mid-size SUV, highlighting Chery’s strength in the SUV segments.
“Exporting one Chery vehicle every 23 seconds and leading China’s passenger car exports for 23 straight years is a remarkable global milestone,” said Mr. Sola Adigun, the Managing Director of Carloha Nigeria. “In Nigeria, we are proud to bring this world-class brand closer to our customers and match Chery’s product excellence with the best aftersales experience in the country.”
Carloha Nigeria has invested heavily in building a robust sales and service ecosystem for Chery owners nationwide. This includes modern showrooms, fully equipped service centres, manufacturer-approved diagnostic tools, a strong supply of genuine parts to ensure quick turnaround times for maintenance and repairs, all manned by OEM-trained professionals.
“Our goal is not just to sell vehicles, but to support our customers throughout the entire ownership journey,” Mr. Felix Mahan, General Manager, Marketing at Carloha Nigeria, added. “Our award-winning after-sales package, CarlohaCare 6-6-7, is a testament to this.”
The CarlohaCare 6-6-7 is a premium after-sales promise designed to give Chery owners complete peace of mind. It offers 6 years warranty, 6 years free scheduled service, and 7 days repair promise, reinforcing Carloha’s commitment to reliability, convenience, and world-class customer experience across Nigeria.
Chery’s leadership also underscores the importance of the Nigerian market in the brand’s global strategy.
“Nigeria is a key market in Chery’s international growth story,” said Kim Lou, the National Director, Chery International. “We value our partnership with Carloha Nigeria, whose strong focus on customer satisfaction and after-sales excellence ensures that Nigerian customers enjoy the same world-class Chery experience seen in other leading global markets.”
As Chery strengthens its export leadership—holding the title of China’s number one passenger car exporter for 23 consecutive years—Carloha Nigeria is marking the milestone with local customer engagement activities, special showroom events, and enhanced after-sales offerings designed to reward existing and prospective Chery owners.
With a strong focus on customer satisfaction, Carloha Nigeria has built a reputation as Nigeria’s best after-sales car company, supported by a nationwide network of service centres, trained technicians, and access to genuine spare parts. Carloha Nigeria is committed to delivering world-class sales and after-sales experiences that reflect Chery’s global standards of quality and innovation.
