Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Explained
[1] Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (commonly shortened to IVM) is a Nigerian automobile manufacturer headquartered in Nnewi, Anambra, Nigeria. It was founded by Chief Innocent Chukwuma Nwala.[2] [3] [4] Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing is nicknamed Pride Of African Roads.
According to the company, 70% of its car parts are produced locally,[5] while the rest are sourced from Japan, China, and Germany.[3]
Among IVM's vehicle models are the five-seaters Fox (1.5-litre engine) and Umu (2-litre engine) as well as the mini-bus Uzo.[6]
History
On 20th May, 2022, Innoson presented its first "Keke". Kekes are three-wheeled motor vehicles and the main means of transport in Nigeria. They have so far been imported from the Far East and usually cost about 800,000 Naira or 1,600 Euros. Innoson announced a selling price of 500,000 Naira or 1,000 Euros. The production capacity is 60,000 "Kekes" per year. This is to be increased by a new production plant in Owerri in Imo State on a plot of land of 150,000 square metres.[7] The domestic production of the ubiquitous trikes in Nigeria is expected to have a positive impact on Nigeria's trade balance and labour market.[8]
Products
- IVM Caris, compact sedan based on the Forthing Jingyi S50
- IVM G20 Smart, compact MPV based on the Keyton EX80
- IVM Ikenga, compact MPV based on the Weiwang M60
- IVM Capa, MPV based on the Forthing CM7
- IVM G5T, mid-size crossover based on the Forthing T5L
- IVM G6T, mid-size SUV based on the Foday Landfort
- IVM G40, off-road vehicle based on the Beijing BJ40
- IVM G80, mid-size SUV based on the Beijing BJ80
- IVM Carrier 4WD, mid-size pickup truck based on the Zhongxing Grand Tiger TUV
- IVM Granite, mid-size pickup truck based on the Zhongxing Terralord
- IVM Mini Bus, microvan based on the Keyton M70
- IVM G5, SUV based on the Gonow G5
Other Products
Tricycle
Plastics
Tyres[9]
Global Presence
Innoson vehicles are being used in some West African countries like: Mali, Sierra Leone and Ghana.[10]
Brand Ambassador
Mercy Eke, the first female winner of reality show Big Brother Naija, is currently the brand ambassador for Innoson Vehicles.
Innoson New Logo
A Nigerian Youth Osuolale Farouq was invited by the company CEO Innocent Chukwuma after he re-designed and shared an improved and attracting logo for Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing on Twitter.[11]
Future Plans
On 1st October, 2020 the CEO Innocent Chukwuma Nwala while celebrating Nigeria at 60 spoke about the future of IVM.[12] He said the country is all ready for the world of electric cars and IVM is ready and prepared for that change.
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Arukwe . Choice . 2022-04-02 . Innoson Vehicles to Establish Manufacturing Plant in Imo - Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing . 2024-06-25 . en-US.
- Web site: 2020-08-11. 'Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing only imports engine, light'. 2021-01-30. Vanguard News. en-US.
- Web site: Inside the Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing plant as you have never seen it before. February 26, 2018. Techpoint Africa.
- Web site: Innoson rolls out 500 made in Nigeria cars today. Sun News. 2014-11-29. 2015-10-29. 2015-08-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20150808125343/http://sunnewsonline.com/new/tinubu-is-a-rebel-not-yoruba-leader-sen-okurounmu/. dead.
- Web site: Innoson Unveils First 'Made-in-Nigeria' Cars. Ventures Africa. 2014-12-02. 2015-10-29.
- Web site: Roll-out for first made-in-Nigeria cars. African Business. 2015-03-07. 2015-10-29.
- Web site: Arukwe . Choice . 2022-04-02 . Innoson Vehicles to Establish Manufacturing Plant in Imo - Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing . 2024-06-25 . en-US.
- Web site: Innoson introduces IVM-branded tricycles - P.M. News . 2022-05-22 . en-US.
- Web site: Innoson Group of Companies – – The Pride of Africa . 2023-05-26 . en-US.
- Web site: Innoson motors getting patronage from Buhari's govt. – Daily Trust . www.dailytrust.com.ng . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20190930215745/https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/innoson-motors-getting-patronage-from-buharis-govt.html . 2019-09-30.
- Web site: Innoson Offers Job To a Nigerian youth For Re-designing the Company's logo. 2019-10-16. Mp3Vybez. en-US. 2019-10-27.
- Web site: Nigeria at 60: We are ready for electric cars, says Innoson. 2021-01-30. guardian.ng. October 2020.
