Kantanka is giving other vehicle models in Ghana such as Hyundai, Mitsubishi and Toyota stiff completion regarding reception. Kantanka is the first domestically manufactured vehicle in the country. It is making headway in the market after struggling to attract mass public appeal in the first two years after it was launched.
Kantanka vehicles are tailored to fit and withstand the poor quality roads and harsh weather experienced in Ghana. Analysts believe that the local vehicle manufacturing industry has the potential to become the country’s top foreign exchange revenue earner. However, the industry requires more investments to be able to surpass traditional export industries such as gold, crude oil, and cocoa. The country currently depends on these three industries as the major contributors to economic growth.
Kantanka Automobile Company Ltd is a subsidiary of the Kantanka Group of Companies. Their vehicles are manufactured and assembled in Ghana. So far, Kantanka has launched various models which include a saloon and four-wheel drive cars. Among Kantanka cars are Nkunimdie SUV, Onantefo 4x4 pickup, Otumfo SUV and Kantanka Opasuo Range. These vehicle models launched in 2015 and 2017 are priced at GH60, 000 upwards depending on the type of model.
The 2017 Kantanka Onantefo is the most luxury and premium brand from the automobile company. It has unique features like a dust filter, electric height-adjustable headlamps, high-level brake light, rear air duct and front & rear fog lights. Other features include reverse visual radar, Bluetooth USB/AUX Interface, pressing steering column and a DVD Player. This vehicle has a lower price tag compared to other luxury models in the Ghana market. It goes for GH150, 000 as indicated in the company’s online platform.
Other models priced lower than the Onantefo model are the 2017 Omama going for GH130, 000, K71 mini SUV at GH60, 000 and the Omama Hardbody priced at GH85, 000.
