5 Top Low Maintenance SUVs to Buy in Nigeria

The demand for SUVs has grown over time in Nigeria. Many more Nigerians want to own an SUV, while the ones that do plan to keep their SUVs for the rest of their lives cite comfort and safety as the two main factors in their SUV purchases.

Given the incredible popularity of the SUV segment, buyers want to purchase the car that best meets their requirements. Understandably, most buyers conduct thorough research on a vehicle before the purchase because they want to make informed, intelligent decisions. 

So, for all those who base their purchase decision on low maintenance costs, these are the 5 latest model SUV options to purchase in Nigeria.

1. The 2022 Honda CR-V

The 2022 Honda CR-V is the most popular Honda model in many markets, as it blends Japanese quality with reliability. The 2021 Honda CR-V had issues with its all-wheel-drive system, but Honda figured it out eventually. 

For the 2022 model, the Honda CR-V gets the same engines as the previous-gen Accord–the 2.0-litre turbo from the Civic Type R, meaning a 1.5-litre turbo with 190 hp and a 2.0-litre hybrid with 201 hp.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Some of the pros of buying the 2022 Honda CR-V includes:

• It has a brilliant build quality
• The vehicle is well-engineered
• The 2022 Honda CR-V will last a long time if properly maintained
• The 2022 Honda CR-V has a ⅘ reliability rating

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Some of the cons of buying the 2022 Honda CR-V includes:

• The 2022 CR-V looks less cool than the new generation
• The 2022 CR-V is underpowered compared to its rivals

2. The 2022 Lexus NX

The 2022 Lexus NX is another luxury SUV that comes off as a great deal thanks to its low repair and maintenance costs. The 2022 Lexus NX has an affordable 5-year ownership, which is less than the segment average.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Some of the pros of buying the 2022 Lexus NX include:

• It has an excellent mid-range hybrid SUV
• The 2022 Lexus NX top Hybrid model makes more power than necessary
• The 2022 Lexus NX 5/5 reliability rating

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Some of the pros of buying the 2022 Lexus NX include:

• The 2022 NX is expensive to purchase

3. The 2022 Lexus RX

The 2022 Lexus RX has an affordable 5-year ownership cost less than the segment average. Experts also note that this luxury SUV has a “superb build quality” and “rock-solid resale value.”

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Some of the pros of buying the 2022 Lexus RX includes:

• The 2022 Lexus RX has a much nicer inside
• The 2022 RZ infotainment includes Apple Carplay and Android Auto
• 2022 RX has a ⅘ reliability rating

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Some of the cons of buying the 2022 Lexus RX includes:

• The 2022 Hybrid RX450h is quite expensive

4. The 2022 Acura MDX

The Acura MDX is the slightly fancier version of the Honda Pilot SUV, featuring a more admirable body, ramped-up interior styling, and many optional extras as standard. In the Type-S model, powering the MDX is either a 3.5-litre V6 – or a 3.0-litre turbocharged V6. 

While it is still miles off something like the BMW X3 M40i, the MDX is quite a looker than most rivals.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Some of the pros of buying the 2022 Acura MDX includes:

• The 2022 Acura MDX has great styling compared to Honda sibling
• The 2022 Acura MDX is sportier to drive
• The 2022 Acura MDX has more luxurious features than Honda
• The 2022 Acura MDX ⅘ reliability rating

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Some of the cons of buying the 2022 Acura MDX includes:

• The 2022 Acura MDX costs more than the Honda
• The performance could be better compared to rivals

5. The 2023 Mazda CX-5

The Mazda CX-5 is a fantastic crossover/SUV, one of the Japanese manufacturer’s most popular models, thanks to its safety and build quality. The CX-5 also gets significant engines, ranging from a fuel-efficient 2.0-liter inline-4 to a 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 with 250 hp. For the 2018 model year, Mazda added cylinder deactivation for even better fuel economy.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Some of the pros of buying the 2023 Mazda CX-5 includes:

• The 2023 Mazda CX-5 styling remains consistent
• It has great build quality
• It has a good amount of gadgets to play with
• 2023 Mazda CX-5 has a ⅘ reliability rating

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Some of the pros of buying the 2023 Mazda CX-5 includes:

• The 2023 Mazda CX-5 higher trims get a bit more expensive
• It’s performance is lower than competitors

Conclusion

If you are in the market for low-maintenance SUVs that will last a long time, these five SUVs are readily available for sale in car dealerships in Nigeria. You can also find them on Carmart.Ng.