affordable Cars Dominate Egyptian Market: A 2026 Buyer’s Guide
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Cairo, Egypt โ- Egyptian car dealerships are increasingly focusing on providing affordable new vehicles to meet the demands of a large customer base. โฃSeveral โnew models,โค particularly thoseโข assembled locally, are hittingโฃ the market withโข competitive price points. Here’s a breakdown of five ofโ the most โaccessible options for 2026, with details on pricing, performance, and features.
The Rise of Local Assembly
The trend towards local assembly is substantially โฃimpacting affordability. by manufacturing vehicles within egypt, companies are reducing import costs and offering lower prices to consumers. this is particularly evident with models like the Proton Saga, Chery Arrizo 5, โฃand Nissan Sunny.
1. Proton Saga (Starting at 670,000 Egyptian Pounds)
Assembled โat theโค ESAF factory complex in 6th of October,โข the Proton Saga represents one of the most budget-pleasant options. Powered by a 1.3-liter, four-cylinder engine producing 95 horsepower, it โคoffers a practical and economical driving experience.
* Engine: 1.3L four-cylinder
* Horsepower: 95 hp
* Torque: 120 Nm
* Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic
* 0-100 km/h: 14.5 seconds
* Top Speed: 155 km/h
2. Chery Arrizoโข 5 (Starting at 675,000 Egyptian โฃPounds)
The locally assembled Chery โArrizo 5 provides a step up in power and features.โ Available in three trim levels (priced โup to 755,000 โEgyptian Pounds),it boasts a 1.5-liter, four-cylinder engine delivering 114 horsepower. Buyers can choose between a manual or a โค6-speed automatic transmission with CVT technology.
* engine: 1.5L Four-Cylinder
* Horsepower: โ114โ hp
* Transmission: Manual or 6-Speed Automatic (CVT)
* 0-100 km/h: 11.5 seconds
* Fuel Consumption: 7 liters/100km
3. Nissan Sunny (Starting at 690,000 Egyptian Pounds)
The Nissan Sunny, โฃalsoโ locallyโค assembled, is set to launch in Egypt this November with three trim levels โข(topping out at 795,000 Egyptian Pounds).