Passenger car sales in Pakistan jump 48% to 140,253 units in 11 months of FY26

Passenger car sales in Pakistan increased by 48% to 140,253 units during the first 11 months of fiscal year 2025-26, compared with 94,544 units in the corresponding period last year, according to data released by the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association.

In May alone, passenger car sales rose by 19% year-on-year to 13,211 units from 11,143 units. However, sales fell by 24% on a month-on-month basis from 17,387 units recorded in April.

Topline Research attributed the annual growth to new market entrants, product launches, relatively lower inflation in earlier months, and an increase in automobile financing.

However, the monthly decline was mainly caused by fewer working days during May because of Eid al-Azha holidays, which delayed vehicle deliveries. Market speculation about a possible reduction in tax rates may also have encouraged some buyers to defer purchases.

The brokerage expects sales momentum to continue in FY27, supported by the introduction of new variants and brands.

Small cars lead passenger vehicle growth

Sales of cars with engine capacities below 1,000cc increased by 65% to 6,393 units in May from 3,865 units in the same month last year.

Suzuki Alto sales rose by 75% to 5,964 units from 3,409 units, making it the main contributor to growth in the segment.

Suzuki Every recorded sales of 429 units, down 6% from 456 units in May 2025.

The 1,000cc segment remained broadly unchanged, with Suzuki Cultus sales standing at 255 units against 252 units a year earlier.

Sales of passenger cars with engine capacities of 1,300cc and above declined by 4% to 6,533 units from 6,778 units.

Suzuki Swift recorded the largest increase in the segment, with sales more than doubling to 1,656 units from 792 units, a rise of 109%.

Combined sales of Honda Civic and City increased by 4% to 1,952 units from 1,870 units, while Hyundai Elantra sales grew by 16% to 209 units from 180 units.

Combined sales of Toyota Corolla, Yaris and Corolla Cross fell by 30% to 2,685 units from 3,814 units.

Hyundai Sonata sales declined by 75% to 31 units from 122 units.

Sales of the Dewan Honri-Ve electric vehicle increased by 25% to 30 units from 24 units in May last year.

Jeeps and pickups rise 21%

Sales of jeeps and pickups increased by 21% year-on-year to 4,449 units in May from 3,692 units.

Haval sales by Sazgar rose by 37% to 1,249 units from 915 units.

Combined sales of Honda BR-V and HR-V increased by 106% to 278 units from 135 units.

Toyota Fortuner and IMV sales declined by 20% to 811 units from 1,015 units, while Hyundai Tucson sales fell by 50% to 287 units from 569 units.

Trucks, buses and tractors

Truck and bus sales rose by 17% to 714 units in May from 610 units in the corresponding month last year.

Farm tractor sales increased by 67% year-on-year to 2,616 units from 1,569 units.

However, cumulative tractor sales during the first 11 months of FY26 declined by 3% to 25,732 units from 26,401 units in the same period last year.

Motorcycle sales increase

Sales of motorcycles and three-wheelers rose by 13% to 172,433 units in May from 152,287 units a year earlier.

Atlas Honda sold 150,011 units, up 15% from 130,240 units in May 2025.

Suzuki motorcycle sales increased by 21% to 3,452 units from 2,854 units.