Toyota Nigeria wins Triple Awards at 2025 NAJA Int’l Auto Awards

In an evening filled with glamour, innovation, and industry applause, Toyota (Nigeria) Limited delivered a spectacular performance at the 18th Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) International Auto Awards held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos widely regarded as the “Oscars” of Nigeria’s automotive industry.

With competition fierce and industry attention sharply focused on the event, Toyota emerged as one of the night’s standout winners, securing three major awards that underscored its commitment to reliability, versatility, and automotive excellence in the Nigerian market. Let’s have a run down of how the Japanese automotive giant performed.

Pick-Up of the Year goes to Toyota Hilux

Toyota’s legendary Hilux pickup, known for its durability and performance in tough Nigerian terrain, was crowned Pick-Up of the Year. This win reaffirmed the Hilux’s reputation as a hardworking favourite among both commercial and private users across the country.

Minibus of the Year Is Toyota Hiace
The Toyota Hiace, cherished for its comfort, efficiency, and versatility — especially in mass transport and business operations — clinched the Minibus of the Year award. This recognition highlights the model’s enduring appeal in both commercial and personal mobility segments.

Workshop of the Year:Toyota Nigeria’s Isolo Facility

Beyond vehicle performance, Toyota’s strong support infrastructure was also honoured. Toyota Nigeria’s Isolo workshop facility was named Workshop of the Year, celebrating excellence in after-sales service, customer care, and technical proficiency — a crucial element in brand loyalty and ownership satisfaction.

A Night of Industry Excellence

The NAJA International Auto Awards bring together automotive brands, regulators, media professionals, and industry stakeholders to celebrate innovation, performance, and value creation in Nigeria’s rapidly evolving automotive landscape. The 2025 edition was especially competitive, with dozens of brands nominated across multiple categories.

Toyota’s success at this year’s awards highlights not just the strength and appeal of its vehicles, but also its commitment to customer support and operational excellence in Nigeria.

By earning multiple laurels from rugged pickups to dependable passenger transport solutions and top-tier service infrastructure, Toyota reinforced its leadership role in the Nigerian automotive ecosystem.

MIKE OCHONMA
EDITOR

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