15) Toyota Platz

Actually this is ‘sedan version’ of Toyota Vitz. However, it’s not very popular like Vitz.


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Make: Toyota

Model: Platz

Production: 1999-present

Body type: 4doors sedan

Seating capacity: 5 persons

Engine capacity: 1000cc

Fuel type: petrol/CNG

Price: U$ 6800 - 13000

Resale value: 5/10

Economy: 7/10

Safety: 8/10

Overall rank: 7/10

Remarks: Good compact sedan with relatively low price.

14) Chevrolet Joy

Chevrolet Joy is a small, 1000cc hatch back car.
Initially it was introduced as ‘Chevrolet Exclusive’,

later they changed its name, and called it ‘Joy’. This is very economic hatch back car. This is a green, environment friendly car.

later they changed its name, and called it ‘Joy’. This is very economic hatch back car. This is a green, environment friendly car.
Moreover, it’s fuel economy, safety and cool shape. It’s safety records are even better then other cars like Santro.
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Make: Chevrolet

Model: Joy

Production: 2003-present

Body type: 5doors hatch back

Seating capacity: 4-5 persons

Engine capacity: 1000cc efi

Fuel type: petrol/CNG

Price: U$ 7750

Resale value: 5/10

Economy: 8/10

Safety: 7/10

Overall rank: 6/10

Remarks: Coolest design and comfortable ride in small car’s category. But its spare parts are somewhat expensive and service centers are limited. It’s difficult to fix for normal mechanics.

13) Toyota Vitz

This is a popular imported hatch back. Toyota Vitz cars (1999-2005) were imported during 2004 –06 sessions in a large number.

The cars are still being imported, but price increase makes it less popular.

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Make: Toyota

Model: Vitz

Production: 1999-present

Body type: 5doors Hatch Back

Seating capacity: 5 persons

Engine capacity: 1000cc

Fuel type: petrol/CNG

Price: U$ 6100 - 10500

Resale value: 7/10

Economy: 6/10

Safety: 8/10

Overall rank: 7/10

Remarks: Stylish and comfortable super mini with good safety rating. However, it’s less economic then Alto and Santro.

12) Mitsubishi Lancer

Mitsubishi Corporation imported these cars during 2004-2006 sessions, when Pakistani government made the import policy softer.

But after 2007, import policy was changed again and these cars are no more popular because of relatively high price. However, one can buy a good condition 2003-08 Lancer in U$8000 – 11000 range.

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Make: Mitsubishi

Model: Lancer

Imported: 2004-2007

Body type: 4 door Sedan

Seating capacity: 5 persons

Engine capacity: 1300cc & 1600cc

Fuel type: petrol/CNG

Price: U$ 8000 – 11000 (Used)

Resale value: 7/10

Economy: 6/10

Safety: 8/10

Overall rank: 7/10

Remarks: Comfortable car, but it doesn’t perform good on CNG, while running on petrol could be more expensive!

11) APV

APV stands for ‘All Purpose Vehicle’. This is a 7 seater family van.

Unlike Suzuki Carry, it’s a modern and comfortable van. It’s expensive, Toyota Hiace is better then this van, but in fuel economy, APV is better.

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Make: Suzuki

Model: APV

Production: 2005-present

Body type: 5doors Van

Seating capacity: 7 persons

Engine capacity: 1500cc

Fuel type: petrol/CNG

Price: U$ 19750

Resale value: 8/10

Economy: 6/10

Safety: 7/10

Overall rank: 8/10

Remarks: A good small family van of Pakistan. However it’s also over priced like other Suzuki cars.