Ethiopia Car Prices 2025

Ethiopia’s 2025 Car Market: A Guide to Trends and Prices

The Ethiopian automotive market in 2025 is undergoing a period of significant transformation, driven by local economic policies and a strong consumer base. This guide provides an up-to-date look at the key trends and offers a comprehensive price list to help you navigate your next vehicle purchase.

Understanding the Market Dynamics

The most prominent feature of the Ethiopian car market is the overwhelming preference for imported used vehicles, often referred to as “second-hand” cars. Due to high import duties and taxes on new cars, these vehicles offer a more affordable entry point for the majority of buyers. This has created a robust market for popular models from brands known for their reliability and low maintenance costs.

In a move to boost domestic industry and conserve foreign currency, the Ethiopian government is actively supporting local assembly plants. This policy has led to an increase in locally manufactured cars and a shift in consumer interest towards these more accessible options. Brands like Innoson and local partners of global automakers are expanding their production lines.

Reliability and fuel efficiency are key priorities for Ethiopian consumers. With challenging road conditions and rising fuel costs, buyers seek durable vehicles with low running costs and easy access to spare parts. Japanese brands like Toyota and Nissan have long dominated this space, but they are now facing competition from locally assembled vehicles and affordable imports from Asia.

2025 Ethiopia Car Price List (Euro)

The following table provides estimated starting prices in Euro for a wide selection of popular car models in Ethiopia. These prices are for general informational purposes and can vary significantly based on the specific variant, engine, and optional features. All prices are converted from Ethiopian Birr (ETB) using a representative exchange rate (1 Euro ≈ 60 ETB). Please note that due to high import taxes and duties, these prices are significantly higher than in many other markets.

Brand	Model	Approximate Price (Euro)
Toyota	Yaris	€20,000 – €28,000
	Corolla	€25,000 – €35,000
	RAV4	€40,000 – €55,000
	Land Cruiser Prado	€80,000 – €110,000
	Hilux	€35,000 – €50,000
	Rush	€28,000 – €38,000
	Vitz	€15,000 – €20,000
Hyundai	Accent	€22,000 – €28,000
	Creta	€30,000 – €40,000
	Tucson	€35,000 – €50,000
Nissan	Almera	€20,000 – €25,000
	Kicks	€28,000 – €35,000
	X-Trail	€35,000 – €45,000
Suzuki	Celerio	€15,000 – €20,000
	Dzire	€18,000 – €25,000
Ford	Ranger	€40,000 – €55,000
	Everest	€50,000 – €70,000
Mitsubishi	L200	€35,000 – €50,000
	Outlander	€40,000 – €55,000
Innoson (IVM)	G5	€25,000 – €35,000
	G8	€35,000 – €45,000
	Ikenga	€30,000 – €40,000
Mercedes-Benz	C-Class	€80,000 – €110,000
	E-Class	€100,000 – €140,000
	G-Class	€200,000+
BMW	X5	€90,000 – €120,000
	3 Series	€70,000 – €90,000
Lexus	RX	€80,000 – €110,000
	LX	€150,000+
Porsche	Cayenne	€150,000 – €200,000
	Macan	€120,000 – €160,000
Lamborghini	Urus	€400,000+
	Huracán	€350,000+
Ferrari	Roma	€350,000+
Rolls-Royce	Ghost	€600,000+
Bentley	Bentayga	€400,000+
Tesla	Model 3	€60,000 – €80,000