1) Suzuki MEHRAN (Alto 800)

This is one of the most commonly seen cars in Pakistan. 'Suzuki Alto' was introduced back in 1988. Later they replaced its name with ‘MEHRAN’. The car is still in production. Lower middle class prefer this car because of fuel and maintenance economy.


The car covers more then 20 km only in 1 kg CNG (Equals to 1 liter gasoline) and its bumper is available only in U$ 12!Mehran (Alto 800) is favorite car of driving schools, taxi drivers and small rent-a-car business owners.

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Make: Suzuki

Model: Mehran (also called Alto-Mehran)

Production: 1988-present

Body type: 5doors hatch back

Seating capacity: 5-incl driver

Engine capacity: 800cc

Fuel type: petrol/CNG

Price: U$ 4890

Resale value: 9/10

Economy:8/10

Safety: 3/10

Overall :8/10

Remarks: One of the largest selling cars because of good fuel efficiency and low cost maintenance. But it’s out dated design, uncomfortable ride and low safety standards.

15 most popular cars in Pakistan.

On the next pages, I’ll show you 15 most commonly seen cars of Pakistan. Later we’ll see Bikes, SUVs & Jeeps, Taxis, buses and trucks and some other cars.
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Vehicles in Pakistan

You may find it strange, there’re only five automaker companies in Pakistan, whose population is more then 170 million! Suzuki, Toyota, Honda, Hyundai and Daihatsu have practically monopolized the local auto industry. And these companies are manufacturing a small numbers of models. For example, Toyota is manufacturing only Corolla sedan and Hilux pickup. Similarly only Honda Civic and City are available by Honda Pakistan. And as the Government has imposed so heavy import duties on imported cars, therefore you’ll find less “brand diversity” in cars on Pakistani roads. Mitsubishi, Nissan and Chevrolet also manufacture some cars, but those cars aren’t very popular. The prices are relatively higher then India. Pak Suzuki is very notorious for its out dated and over priced cars. You’ll see the pictures of cars and something interesting on the next pages. Keep visiting southasianwheels!

Some useful links:

www.paksuzuki.com.pk/

www.toyota-indus.com/

http://www.dewan-motors.com/

And the most useful link:

www.pakwheels.com/