Category: Automotive

PkRevenue provides stories related to automotive industry. We focus on auto policy of Pakistan. The coverage also includes sales of domestic manufacturing.

  • Ford launches all new Mustang Dark Horse

    Ford launches all new Mustang Dark Horse

    Ford launched the all new Mustang Dark Horse which is powered by naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 engine delivering 500 horse powers.

    The car features a uniquely engineered fourth-generation Coyote V8 engine which delivers 500 horse powers and 418 ft.-lb. of torque. Mustang Black Horse sets a new benchmark for Mustang series and track performance, and most powerful non-Shelby edition ever.

    The car is also upgraded which include a uniquely balanced crankshaft and forged piston connecting rods to handle higher cylinder pressures and piston speeds.

    Ford also launched more variants for the Mustang lovers, such as Mustang GT 5.0-liter V8 which delivers 486 horsepower and Mustang EcoBoost delivers up to 315 horsepower.

    Mustang GT 5.0-liter V8

    The Mustang GT is powered by fourth-generation Coyote V8 engine. The active valve performance exhaust system enables Mustang GT coupe and convertible to deliver 486 horsepower and 418 ft.-lb. of torque. The system’s free-flowing design delivers a custom-V8 sound with ability to close valves to restrict the amount of noise made by car.

    The fourth-generation Coyote V8 features dual intake and dual throttle body induction system which matches with structural improvements and upgraded oil pan. This helps minimize induction loss by enabling higher air flow rates.

    Mustang GT and Mustang Dark Horse, horsepower and torque ratings are same for automatic and manual transmissions.

    Mustang EcoBoost

    The turbo boost Mustang EcoBoost is powered by 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine that produces 315 horsepower. In addition, the engine delivers 350 ft.-lb. of torque.

    Mustang EcoBoost coupe and convertible feature a new engine from the ground up that incorporates Ford’s new Modular Power Cylinder (MPC) engine architecture, driving in design and function.

  • Price, specs of Honda BR-V 2022 in Pakistan

    Price, specs of Honda BR-V 2022 in Pakistan

    Honda BR-V 2022 was launched in Pakistan on March 05, 2022. The subcompact crossover SUV was introduced in 2017 which received updates in every launch of new model.

    The ex-factory price of Honda BR-V 2022 is Rs5,299,000 for its variant of i-VTEC S.

     Honda BR-V is introduced in variety of colors which include Carnelian Red, Urban Titanium, Taffeta White, Lunar Silver Metallic, Morning Mist Blue Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl and Meteoroid Gray Metallic.

    Honda BRV 2022 is powered with a 1497cc 4-cylinder, engine which generates a maximum power of 88/6600 kW/rpm at a maximum torque of 145/4600 Nm/rpm.

    The vehicle contains CVT transmission and has 4-cylinder engine of 1497cc. The 16 valve, SOHC i-VTech engine generates a maximum power of 88/6600 kW/rpm at a maximum torque of 145/4600 Nm/rpm.

    Honda BRV has the fuel capacity of 42 liters. The mileage of the car is 11 km/l in the city and 15 km/l on the highway.

    The front bumper with the modern grille is equipped with auto projector headlamps, daytime running lights (DRLs) and fog lamps.

    The maintenance of the car is cost-effective because the spare parts are easily available in the market in lower prices.

    The interior of the car is occupied with 7-inch display which supports the navigation system, smartphone connectivity and Bluetooth connectivity. The power outlet of the car only consumes 12V.

    The car supports smart entry with push start button. Moreover, the electrically powered steering wheel contains audio control switches which is tilt-adjustable. The meter functions as a multi-function LCD which displays the driver’s information and Eco indicator.

  • Millat Tractors announces production holiday on Fridays

    Millat Tractors announces production holiday on Fridays

    KARACHI: Millat Tractors Limited (MTL) on Thursday announced production holiday on Fridays due to lower demand of tractors.

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  • Price, specs of Toyota Yaris 2022 in Pakistan

    Price, specs of Toyota Yaris 2022 in Pakistan

    Toyota Yaris 2022 was launched in Pakistan on March 15, 2020. The car is locally manufactured by Indus Motor Company Limited (IMC).

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  • Pakistan’s passenger car sales drop 39pc in 5MFY23

    Pakistan’s passenger car sales drop 39pc in 5MFY23

    KARACHI: Pakistan’s domestic car sales have recorded a drop of 39 per cent in the first five months (July – November) of fiscal year 2022-2023.

    According to latest date released by Pakistan Auto Manufacturers Association (PAMA), the sales of passenger cars fell to 55,144 units in the first five months of the current fiscal year as compared with 90,303 units in the corresponding period of the last fiscal year.

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    The sales of cars with engine capacity of 1,000 cc recorded major decline of 68 per cent to 6,987 units in the first five months of the current fiscal year as compared with 21,873 units in the same period of the last fiscal year.

    Similarly, the sales of cars with 1,300CC and above engine capacity recorded 36 per cent decline to 24,465 units during the period under review when compared with 40,036 units in the corresponding period of the last fiscal year.

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    Meanwhile, the sales of cars below 1,000 CC recorded a decline of 20 per cent to 22,692 units during the first five months of the current fiscal year as compared with 28,394 units in the same period of the last fiscal year.

    The sales of LCVs, vans and jeeps recorded a decline of 38 per cent to 11,314 units during the period of July – November 2022 when compared with 18,332 units in the corresponding period of the last fiscal year.

    The car sales in the month of November 2022 recorded 39 per cent to 15,444 units when compared with 11,129 units in October 2022.

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    Analysts at Arif Habib Limited attributed the recovery in sales volume on an MoM basis was mainly due to the fulfillment of the delivery of vehicles on the backlog of demand and consumers moving toward affordable vehicles resulting in PSMC sales climbing up by 74 per cent MoM.

    They further attributed to streamlining production process by auto assemblers through improved inventory management processes and higher operating days.

    However, further PKR volatility and increase in international commodity prices still remain a serious concern for the automobile sector.

    They said 1,300cc segment and above showed a growth in sales by 22 per cent MoM. Given the sales of Civic and City went up by 10 per cent MoM. In addition, the sales of Corolla and Yaris portrayed a rise of 5 per cent MoM.

    Alternatively, we observed a dip in 1,000cc segment sales by 2 per cent MoM, led by the rise in Wagon R sales whose sales went down by 7 per cent MoM to 718 units.

    READ MORE: Pakistan car sales drop 59% in July 2022

    Sales in the below 1000cc segment majorly contributed to the rise in sales 74 per cent MoM. The major contributor remained Alto which went up by 74 per cent MoM to 7,255 units.

    Indus Motors sales went down by 4 per cent MoM, given sales of Fortuner and Hilux declined by 15 per cent MoM to 1,309 units.

    Pakistan Suzuki sales depicted an increase of 55 per cent MoM as consumers switched towards affordable cars.

    Honda Car sales surged by 38 per cent MoM, since the launch of HRV grabbed the attention of car enthusiasts and came into the limelight. With this, the overall BRV and HRV sales depicted a jump of 8.6x MoM.

    During November 2022, the Tractors sales went down 34 per cent MoM, majorly contributed by AGTL, whose sales went down by 65 per cent MoM. In addition, MTL sales went down by 27 per cent MoM.

  • Price, specs of MG HS 2022 in Pakistan

    Price, specs of MG HS 2022 in Pakistan

    Morris Garage (MG) HS 2022 was launched in Pakistan on December 10, 2022. The car is locally manufactured by MG Motors Pakistan under the variant name ‘Essence’.

    The ex-factory price of MG HS 2022 is PKR 6,899,000. The SUV is available in colors including Arctic White, Black Pearl, Brixton Blue, Farringdon Red and White Pearl.

    MG HS is equipped with 4 cylinder inline petrol engine of 1490 cc which generates a maximum power of 119/5600 kW/rpm at a maximum torque of 250/4400 Nm/rpm.

    There is stardust grille on the front of vehicle, having a big logo at center. The car features two LED headlamps along with the LED daytime running lights (DRLs). In addition the SUV is also occupied with the fog lamps and auto lighting features.

    The rear part of the car has rain wipers introduced with rain sensors. The vehicle also features welcome lights and a shark fin antenna. The top of the car has a panoramic sunroof and comes with a power tailgate.

    MG HS 2022 is available in three interior colors including black, red and beige. The car offers comfortable interior with polyurethane and PVC wrapped seats. The car supports keyless entry and has a smart key.

    The driver’s seat can be adjusted in different ways. Likewise the front passenger seat is manually adjustable in four ways. There are armrest at the front with cool box storage facility. Similarly the rear of SUV also has armrest with cup holders.

    The power sensitive steering wheel contains visual instrumental panel. The dashboard obtains 10.1- inch infotainment display, which supports color radio, navigation system, Bluetooth connectivity and smartphone connectivity. The front screen also displays information of rear parking distance sensors.

    The additional features of MG HS include MG Pilot. It is diver’s assist feature comprising of adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, intelligent speed assist system, lane departure warning, traffic jam assist, intelligent cruise assist, front collision warning, blind spot detection system, lane change assist, and rear cross traffic alert.

    The company conducted a survey, and updated the locally assembled SUV in accordance with feedbacks. The car’s Automatic Emergency Braking and Intelligent Speed Assist System have been disabled, while the other options of MG Pilot are maintained. Pakistan maps have also been enabled in the new HS Essence.

  • Price, specs of Honda Civic 2022 in Pakistan

    Price, specs of Honda Civic 2022 in Pakistan

    Honda Civic 2022 was launched in Pakistan on March 05, 2022. The car is introduced in three variants Honda Civic Standard, Honda Civic Oriel, and Honda Civic RS.

    The ex-factory price of Honda Civic Standard is Rs6,849,000, the price of Civic Oriel is Rs7,099,000, and the price of Civic RS is Rs8,099,000. The car is currently assembled by Honda Atlas in Pakistan.

    The vehicle is introduced in variety of colors including Carnelian Red Paint, Urban Titanium Metallic, Taffeta White, Lunar Silver Metallic, Meteoroid Gray Metallic, Morning Mist Blue Metallic, and Crystal Black Pearl.

    Civic 2022 contains DOHC dual VTC and VTEC engine with displacement of 1498cc. The engine in Civic Standard and Civic Oriel generates a maximum output of 95/5500-6000 kW/rpm at a maximum torque of 180/1700-4500 Nm/rpm.

    The engine in the Civic RS generates a maximum output of 131/6000 kW/rpm at a torque of 131/6000 Nm/rpm.

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    The variants of Civic Standard and Oriel have come with M-CVT transmission whereas the RS variant has come with LL-CVT transmission.

    The exterior design of the car gives it a sporty look. The car contains features which are halogen headlamps, halogen fog lamps and daytime running lights with auto off timer.

    Further features are smart key-less entry, multi-function steering wheel with 4-way adjustments, 16-inch alloy wheels, climate control, rear AC vents, push start, electric parking brake with auto brake hold.

    Civic Oriel contains LED fog lamps, dual-zone climate control, 9-inch multimedia system with voice recognition and sunroof.

    The safety features of Civic Standard and Oriel are airbags, ABS with EBD, Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Hill Assist Control, Cruise Control, engine immobilizer and rear view camera.

    The RS variant contains all previous features along with some extra features which are Honda Sensing driver assistance system including Collision Mitigation Braking System, Lead Car Departure Notification System, Road Departure Mitigation System, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist and Traffic Sign Recognition.

  • Pakistan Customs to auction Toyota, Suzuki motor cars on Dec 14

    Pakistan Customs to auction Toyota, Suzuki motor cars on Dec 14

    ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Customs has announced auction Suzuki and Toyota motor vehicles, which will be held on December 14, 2022 at Sukkur.

    Following is the list of auction of vehicles lying in State Warehouse, Sukkur to be held on December 14, 2022:

    01. Suzuki Kie Car, bearing Registration No. Without Number, Chassis No.HZ22S-675401, Engine No.K6A, Model 2006.

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    02. Toyota Aqua Car, bearing Registration No.BJU-862, Chassis No.NHP10-6298404, Model 2014 and Engine Capacity 1490 CC.

    03. Toyota TZ Prado Jeep, bearing RegistrationNO.BD-8408 (Sindh), Chassis No.JTEBU25J005029572, Model 2005 (as per japani website) and Engine Capacity 4000 CC.

    04. Toyota Prius Car, bearing Registration No.BGH-417, Chassis No.ZVW30-1358220, Engine No.2ZR-1230757, Model 2011 and Engine Capacity 1797 CC.

    05. Toyota Axio Saloon Car, bearing Registration No.AXJ-090, Chassis No.NZE141-6015839, Engine No.1NZ-C484965, Model 2009 and Engine Capacity 1490 CC. (As per Running Page).

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    06. Toyota Corolla Fielder Car, Bearing Reg. No.BPU-210, Chassis No.ZZE122-0010909, Engine No.IZZ-FE, Model 2000 and Engine Capacity 1800 CC.

    07. Suzuki Swift Car, Bearing Reg. No.LED-1475 (Pujab), Chassis No.ZC11S-107422, Model-2004, (as per Japani website) and Engine Capacity 1298 CC.  

    08. Toyota Premio Car, bearing Registration No.BEZ-654 (Sindh), Chassis No. AZT240-0021231, Model 2005-06 (as per japani website) and Engine Capacity 2000 CC.

    09. Suzuki Swift Car, bearing Registration No.AZK-119, Chassis No.ZC11S-157917, Engine No.M13A, Model 2009 and Engine Capacity 1248 CC.

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    10. Toyota Prius Car, Bearing Reg No.BAT-685, Chassis No.ZVW30-5064179, Model-2009 (as per japani website and seat belt) and Engine Capacity 1800 CC.

    11. Toyota Prius Car, Bearing Reg No.BAW-474, Chassis No.ZVW30-1041423, Model-2009 and Engine Capacity 1800 CC

    12. Toyota Vitz Car, Bearing Reg No.ALT-499, Chassis No.SCP13-0026906, Model-2003 and Engine Capacity 1297 CC.

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    13. Toyota Surf Bearing Reg No.U-2683, Chassis No.KZN130-9039907, Engine No.1KZ0189302, Model-1994, and Engine Capacity 2982 CC.

    14. Suzuki Swift Car, Bearing Reg No.AWX-616, Chassis No.ZC72S-101701, Model-2012.

  • Price, specs of Hyundai Sonata in Pakistan

    Price, specs of Hyundai Sonata in Pakistan

    Hyundai Sonata was launched in Pakistan on July 06, 2021. The car is introduced with two variants Hyundai Sonata 2.0 and Sonata 2.5.

    The ex-factory price of Hyundai Sonata 2.0 is Rs8,149,000 and the price of Sonata 2.5 is Rs8,899,000. The car is currently assembled by Hyundai Nishat in Pakistan.

    The vehicle is introduced in variety of colors including Hampton Gray, Metallic Silver, Polar White, Diamond Black Metallic, and Oxford Blue.

    The engine power of both variants is different. Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has a2000cc engine that generates a maximum power of 152/6200 Hp/Rpm at a maximum torque of 192/4500 Nm/Rpm.  

    The Hyundai Sonata 2.5 comes with a 2500cc engine, which generates a maximum power of 180/6000 Hp/Rpm at a maximum torque of 232/4000 Nm/Rpm. Both the variants are 2WD with 6-Speed Automatic Transmission.

    The car contains five distinct driving modes for comfort. These include ECO mode, Comfort mode, Custom mode, Smart mode, and Sport mode.

    The car is launched with safety features such as Hill Start Assisst Control, Electronic Stability Control, Auto Brake Hold, Electronic Parking Brake, Child ISOFIX Seat Anchors, and ABS with BA and EBD.

    Sonata projects sensuous sportiness which serves as guiding concept throughout Sonata’s development.

    The car has a striking presence achieved through a harmonized balance between proportion, architecture, styling and technology. Every curve and every bend add to the premium accent of the car.

    The rear design contributes more towards the beauty of car. The connected LED Rear lamps incorporated with rear air fins creates a unique style and enhances aerodynamic performance.

    The rear bumper design and extended LED lights provides a broad stance, giving Sonata its perfect blend of sporty and classy look.

    Sonata contains new and improved powertrains mated to a six-speed automatic gearbox. Gear selection is controlled by a new shift-by-wire selector that makes for safer, more precise and fool-proof gear changes and its smaller footprint clears up valuable space on the center console.

    This same push-button convenience is brought to the electronic parking brake which comes with auto-hold that allows the driver to remove his foot from the brake pedal during stops to relax the leg muscles while maintaining brake pressure.

  • Customs Intelligence Gwadar auctions motor vehicles on December 12

    Customs Intelligence Gwadar auctions motor vehicles on December 12

    Directorate of Customs Intelligence and Investigation, Gwadar announced auction of motor vehicles to be held on December 12, 2022 at Custom House, Gaddani.

    The directorate will hold auction of following vehicles:

    01. Toyota Surf Jeep, Chassis No. GRN215-8110039, Model 2009(4000CC).

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    02. Toyota Aqua Car, Chassis No. NHP10-6390841, Model 2015 (1498CC).

    03. Suzuki Swift Car, Manual Transmission, Chassis No. JSAEZC21S00159325, Model 2005 (1328CC).

    04. Toyota Crown Car, Chassis No. GRS204-0007715, Model 2008 (3500CC).

    05. Toyota Axio Car, Chassis No. NZE141-6172214, Model 2010 (1496CC).

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    06. Charoki Jeep, Chassis No. ICRNJCDA8ED910227, Model 2014.

    07. Daihatsu Mira Car, Chassis No. LA300S-0022280, Model 2012 (658CC).

    08. Toyota Premio Car, Reg No. BFF-347, Chassis No. ZZT240-0126406, Model 2006 (1794CC).

    09. Toyota Axio Car, (Rusted/Poor Condition), Chassis No. NZE141-6167564, Model 2010 (1496CC).

    10. Daihatsu Mira Car, Chassis No. LA300S-1403990 (after lab Chassis No. LA300S-1194471), Model 2013 (658CC).

    11. Toyota Land Cruiser Cygnus Jeep, Chassis No. UZJ100-0155558 (without Tikli), Engine No. not traceable, Model 2005 (4700CC).

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    12. Toyota Axio (G) Car, Chassis No. NZE141-6007549, Model 2006 (1496CC).

    13. Toyota Mark-X Car (Roof/Pillar cut and weld accident condition without bonet, digi, doors, head/brake lights, seats, dashboard and wirings etc.), Chassis No. GRX130-6113354, Engine No. not available, Model 2019 (2499CC).

    14. Suzuki Alto Car, Chassis No. HA36S-32887, Model 2017 (658CC).

    15. Land Cruiser Cygnus Jeep, Chassis No. UZJ100-0158482, as per Chassis Tikli No. UZJ100-0143249, Engine No. 2UZFE, Model 2006 (4663CC).

    16. Honda Bike (not in running condition), Chassis No. JH2SC3309WM200493, Engine No. SC33E-2203890, Model 1998.

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