It is typical for all car brands around the globe to give specific names to each of their car models – for worldwide marketing. Nigerians being funny and creative people have given names to some of these cars, especially those manufactured in the early 90s and 2000s. Going by this, there’s a car brand and model referred to as “Muscle” in Nigeria.
Those who are not familiar with this car brand and model tend to ask the question: which car is called muscle in Nigeria? For someone curious that wants to get an answer to this question, this article has been written for you. You’ll find a detailed answer to this question right in this article.
Which Car Brand is Called Muscle in Nigeria?
The Toyota Camry 2007 is the car popularly called “Muscle” in Nigeria. The Toyota Camry 2007 model was nicknamed “Muscle” due to its sturdy look and strong performance.
The Toyota brand is the most popular, the most used, and the most trusted car brand in Nigeria. The Toyota Camry line has been in existence since the 1980s and has continued to be loved by its ardent fans. This model got so much popularity in Nigeria that car owners have come up with a nickname for almost every version of the model – depending on its appearance or how it makes them feel. One of the Camry models is the 2007 Toyota Camry which is commonly called “Toyota Camry Muscle” or just “Muscle” in Nigeria.
The 2007 Toyota Camry got its “Muscle” nickname from Nigerian car owners due to its sturdy performance and bold look. And if you may still be wondering where the name emanated from, It’s as a result of the car’s long wheelbase, firm suspensions and reliability on Nigerian roads.
The Toyota Camry Muscle has both manual and automatic models which comes with a 4-cylinder engine like its predecessor and successor, and also fuel-efficient. The car manufacturer also made the option of going for the V6 engine available to its buyers. The 2007 Camry or “Muscle” is in the 7th generation of Camry cars and comes only as a four-door sedan and is quite affordable.
Why is it called Camry muscle?
The 2007 Toyota Camry is called “muscle” in Nigeria because of its rugged look and strong performance.
How much is Camry muscle in Nigeria?
Below are the price range for the three most popular models of Camry:
- 2007 Toyota Camry: Nigerian-used is between N1.5 million – N2.7 million while Tokunbo-used is between N2.4 million – N3.5 million.
- 2008 Toyota Camry: Nigerian-used is between N1.6 million – N2.8 million while Tokunbo-used is between N2.4 million – N3.6 million.
- 2010 Toyota Camry: Nigerian-used is between N1.6 million – N3 million while Tokunbo-used is between N2.5 million – N4.5 million.
Which Car Brand is Called Spider in Nigeria?
The Toyota Camry 2008 is the car popularly called “Spider” in Nigeria. The Toyota Camry 2008 is the 6th generation of the Camry line and was referred to as “Spider” because of how it easily maneuvers on literally any kind of road – just like how a spider easily navigates its web. It was the successor to the Toyota Camry 2007 which was popularly called “Muscle”.
Which car is called Big Daddy in Nigeria?
The 2004 Toyota Camry is called “Big Daddy” or “Big for Nothing” in Nigeria.
Which car is called Evil Spirit?
The Honda Accord 2009-2012 are popularly referred to as “Evil Spirit” in Nigeria.
Which is better Matrix or Corolla?
The better car between these two is subjective because while the Corolla is much smaller with less cargo space and legroom, the Matrix has more cargo space and legroom. Also, in terms of performance, they are almost similar but in terms of cargo space and legroom, that’s where the difference lies. So the better car between the Matrix and Corolla is obvious, you just have to make your choice.
Conclusion
Nigerians are funny and creative when it comes to the name-changing of cars. Being a country where Toyota cars are very popular and widely used, the early 2000s Camry lines got different names from Nigerian car owners. One of such cars is the Toyota Camry 2007 which was called “Muscle” due to its rugged look and strong performance.