Pakistan’s car sales jump 66.8 percent amid rising demand 

WEB DESK: Pakistan’s auto industry showed strong momentum in September 2025, with car sales, including light commercial vehicles (LCVs), vans, and jeeps, surging 66.8 percent year-on-year to 17,174 units, according to fresh data from the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA).

In comparison, only 10,297 units were sold in the same month last year. 

On a monthly basis, sales also climbed 22.2 percent from August’s 14,050 units, signalling improving production and stronger consumer confidence. 

Quarterly growth 

Cumulatively, during the first three months of FY26, total sales reached 42,258 units, a 53.2 percent rise from 27,585 units in the same period last year. Passenger cars made up the bulk of this demand, with 29,318 units sold in 3MFY26, up 46.1 percent year-on-year. LCVs, vans, and jeeps showed even faster growth, doubling to 12,940 units in the quarter. 

Car production also recorded a solid gain of 43 percent year-on-year in September, reaching 17,043 units. 

1300cc and above vehicles lead the way 

The 1300cc and above segment, including Toyota Corolla, Yaris, Honda Civic and City, Hyundai Elantra, and Sonata, continued to dominate the market. Sales in this category jumped 64 percent year-on-year to 6,224 units in September, supported by new model launches and steady production at Toyota and Honda plants. 

Both Toyota and Honda contributed around 2,655 units each from their top-selling models, highlighting the strength of demand in higher-end variants. Cumulative sales in this category stood at 15,442 units in 3MFY26, up 61 percent year-on-year. 

Small, budget cars maintain strong demand despite production limits 

In the 1000cc range, which includes Suzuki Cultus and WagonR, sales almost doubled to 433 units in September from 241 units last year. However, month-on-month growth was largely flat, hinting at limited production capacity after consecutive strong months. 

The below-1000cc segment, led by Suzuki Alto, Bolan, and Honri-VE, continued to attract budget-conscious buyers. Sales rose 44.6 percent year-on-year to 5,439 units in September, with Alto maintaining its position as Pakistan’s best-selling car. For the quarter, this segment posted a 29.7 percent rise to 12,565 units, reflecting steady demand despite economic challenges. 

LCVs and SUVs surge, heavy vehicles lag 

The LCVs, vans, and jeeps category saw a sharp rebound, rising over 100 percent year-on-year to 5,048 units. Models like Toyota Hilux and Fortuner, Hyundai Tucson, and various SUVs by Sazgar performed strongly. 

In contrast, sales of trucks and buses fell 27 percent year-on-year in September to just 790 units. For the first quarter of FY26, sales dropped 43 percent to 2,981 units, suggesting continued weakness in industrial and logistics demand. 

Motorbikes continue to dominate mobility 

Two-wheelers and three-wheelers once again formed the largest part of Pakistan’s mobility market. Motorcycle and rickshaw sales climbed 21 percent year-on-year to 158,941 units in September, with Honda, Road Prince, and United Auto leading the way. Over the first quarter of FY26, sales reached 431,542 units, up 35 percent from last year. 

The broad-based rebound in auto sales suggests that supply chain improvements, new model introductions, and stable financing are helping the sector recover, though analysts say sustained growth will depend on economic stability and consumer purchasing power.

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