Tuesday, August 18, 2009

10) Daihatsu Coure


Launched in 2000 by Daihatsu Motors. It’s the only car in


Pakistan by Daihatsu. Middle class people likes it, because it's better in performance then Mehran. Some upper class people also use it as 'alternative car' or 'city car' for urban use.

It also has great fuel economy. Female drivers really like it.
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Make: Daihatsu

Model: Coure (Japanese name Mira)

Production: 2000-present

Body type: 5doors hatch back

Seating capacity: 4

Engine capacity: 800cc

Fuel type: petrol/CNG

Price: U$ 6950

Resale value: 8/10

Economy: 10/10

Safety: 5/10

Overall rank: 9/10
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Remarks: Great fuel economy. Small size makes it easy to move in narrow urban streets of Pakistani cities. But at other side, it has less room then Suzuki 800 (Mehran) & it's become outdated too!

9) Suzuki Carry Van


People also call it Carry “DABA” (box). It’s been remain in production since 1988. You’ll find this van ONLY in SOUTH ASIA!

It’s very uncomfortable and poor performance van. Lower middle class uses it as “family van” while many people uses it as cargo van because of its fuel economy.It’s also used as ambulance and school van. The van drivers

take 11 school boys/girls in Suzuki vans instead of 7. Overload Carry vans are commonly seen in front of Pakistani schools and sometimes cause serious accidents.
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Make: Suzuki

Model: Bolan Van - also called Suzuki Carry van

Production: 1988-present

Body type: 5 door Van

Seating capacity: 7 seats
Engine capacity: 800cc

Fuel type: petrol/CNG

Price: U$ 5500

Resale value: 9/10

Economy: 9/10

Safety: 2/10

Overall rank: 7/10

Remarks: Too old, boxy design and most unsafe vehicle. Fuel economy makes it popular in poor people.

8) Suzuki Liana


This is a good compact sedan by Suzuki. Pak Suzuki

launched this model in 2005 to replace Baleno. However this model has also become outdated!

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Make: Suzuki

Model: Liana

Production: 2004-present

Body type: 4doors sedan

Seating capacity: 5 persons

Engine capacity: 1300cc

Fuel type: petrol/CNG

Price: U$ 11700

Resale value: 7/10

Economy: 7/10

Safety: 7/10

Overall rank: 7/10

Remarks: Good car.

7) Honda Civic


Honda Civic is competitor of corolla. It’s popular in upper class businessmen and officers of major cities.


Countryside people don’t like it. They prefer corolla to Civic. Moreover, it’s more expensive then Corolla.

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Make: Honda

Model: Civic

Production: 1986-present

Body type: 4doors sedan

Seating capacity: 5 persons

Engine capacity: 1800cc

Fuel type: petrol/CNG

Price: U$ 19280

Resale value: 7/10

Economy: 6/10

Safety: 8/10

Overall rank: 8/10
Remarks: Its some features are even better then corolla, but its resale value in local market is little low.

6) Hyundai Santro

Hyundai Santro is very famous and cheap car of Asia. If we compare it with Alto,

Santro is more roomy and comfortable then Alto. But at other hand, Alto is more economic then Santro.

Therefore, Santro is popular only in major cities of Pakistan. Countryside people prefer Alto to Santro.
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Make: Hyundai

Model: Santro

Production: 2000-present

Body type: 5doors hatch back

Seating capacity: 5 persons

Engine capacity: 1000cc efi

Fuel type: petrol/CNG

Price: U$ 9150

Resale value: 9/10

Economy: 7/10

Safety: 5/10

Overall rank: 9/10

Remarks: Gives better performance on CNG then other local cars. It’s an environment friendly car. The latest model of this car has launched but Dewaan Motors increased price without launching a new model. That’s why sale’s ratio dropped.

5) Honda City


This is an excellent compact sedan of the country. It’s also very popular like Corolla and

it has better fuel economy and performance then corolla. The new model launched in 2009, and it also became very popular like previous models in a short time.



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Make: Honda

Model: City

Production: 1999-present

Body type: 4doors sedan

Seating capacity: 5 persons

Engine capacity: 1300cc

Fuel type: petrol/CNG

Price: U$ 14650

Resale value: 8/10

Economy: 7/10

Safety: 7/10

Overall rank: 8/10

Remarks: A perfect compact sedan in Pakistan. But its resale is little low then Suzuki and Toyota.

4) Suzuki Alto


Suzuki motors launched this model in 2000.


However the latest model of this car has launched, but Pak Suzuki sticks to this one with minor changes. Suzuki alto is the best hatch back of Pakistan and everyone like it.

It’s not only popular in middle class, but upper class also uses it as ‘city car’ or alternative car. Female drivers also like it.
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Make: Suzuki

Model: Alto

Production: 2000-present

Body type: 5doors hatch back

Seating capacity: 5 persons

Engine capacity: 1000cc

Fuel type: petrol/CNG

Price: U$ 7200

Resale value: 9/10

Economy: 7/10

Safety: 5/10

Overall rank: 9/10

Remarks: The best hatch back of Pakistan. However it’s also over priced like other Suzuki cars.

3) Suzuki Cultus


Pak Suzuki launched this outdated model in 2000 to replace out dated Swift 1988.


Bankers and officers like it, because it's easy to mantain.

It’s very outdated as well as over priced car of Pakistan.

Make: Suzuki

Model: Cultus

Production: 2000-present

Body type: 5 doors hatch back

Seating capacity: 5 persons

Engine capacity: 1000cc & 1300cc efi

Fuel type: petrol/CNG

Price: U$ 9200

Resale value: 9/10

Economy: 7/10

Safety: 5/10

Overall rank: 9/10

Remarks: This is a good, comfortable hatch back car, but it’s too outdated and over priced.