Nissan Sunny at EGP 185K and Corolla at 275K: Car Prices in Egypt 10 Years Ago vs. Now

New car prices in Egypt have skyrocketed by over 1000% in just one decade, according to a comparison between 2016 and 2026 prices. Back then, a Nissan Sunny cost around EGP 185,000, while today it clears the million-pound mark by a wide margin.

The surge isn't limited to one model — it swept across nearly every brand, from budget-friendly hatchbacks to luxury SUVs. The causes are intertwined: the economic reform program, currency flotation, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the supply chain chaos that followed.

Toyota Corolla: From EGP 275K to EGP 1.3M

In 2016, the Toyota Corolla sold at official prices ranging from EGP 275,000 to EGP 385,000. Fast forward to 2026, and the starting price has leaped to EGP 1.3 million, reaching as high as EGP 1.65 million — an increase of over 370% at minimum.

That dramatic gap leaves Egyptian consumers facing a tough question: buy now at inflated prices, or hold off? Demand for Toyota cars remains strong despite the costs, as the Japanese brand retains a rock-solid reputation locally.

Kia Sportage: A Jump from EGP 465K to EGP 1.8M

The Kia Sportage SUV was listed at a starting price of EGP 465,000 in 2016, topping out at EGP 515,000. The current picture is entirely different — the 2026 model starts at EGP 1.825 million and can reach EGP 2.4 million.

Remember the boycott calls that swept the market in late 2016, triggered by rising prices? Compared to today’s figures, those protests seem almost quaint now. The real wave of increases was yet to come.

The latest Kia models boast advanced driver-assistance systems, larger touchscreens, and more sophisticated safety tech, but the price tag has multiplied accordingly.

Hidden Drivers Behind the Skyrocketing Prices

The Russia-Ukraine war that erupted in early 2022, followed by regional conflicts in the Middle East, added enormous pressure on shipping, insurance, and supply costs. Combined with the 2016 currency flotation, these factors have pushed import costs to unprecedented levels.

The Egyptian market also suffers from a shortage of foreign currency, prompting dealers to raise prices periodically to keep pace with the parallel-market dollar rate. As a result, Toyota prices today bear little resemblance to what they were a decade ago.