Why Suzuki Alto leads auto boom and Honda slips as sales soar 40% in Pakistan

Why Suzuki Alto leads auto boom and Honda slips as sales soar 40% in Pakistan

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September, 11 2025

ISLAMABAD (Web Desk): Pakistan Automobile Manufacturing Association (PAMA) revealed that Suzuki Alto emerged as the top gainer with sales jumping to 6,520 units, while Honda stood as the top loser as its car sales dipped slightly by 1.12 percent during the first two months of FY 2025-26.

Overall, Pakistan’s car market roared back with 40.06 percent growth in sales and a staggering 100.93 percent surge in production compared to the same period last year.

During July–August 2025, total car sales reached 17,192 units, up from 12,274 units a year earlier, while production surged to 22,446 units compared to 11,171 units previously.

Among individual models, Toyota Corolla and Toyota Yaris sales rose sharply by 86.11 percent from 2,671 to 4,971 units. Suzuki Swift also recorded an 88.03 percent jump from 1,061 to 1,995 units, while Hyundai Elantra sales climbed from 103 to 286 units.

Hyundai Sonata’s sales increased by 27.83 percent, from 97 to 124 units, and Suzuki Cultus sales more than tripled from 227 to 736 units. Meanwhile, 65 units of the newly launched Dewan Honri-VE electric car also entered the market.

On the production side, Suzuki Alto led again with a massive 220.19 percent jump, from 3,442 units to 11,046 units. Toyota Corolla and Yaris production increased 56.66 percent, Suzuki Swift rose 79.83 percent, and Hyundai Sonata more than doubled. Even Honda, despite weaker sales, produced 2,137 units, marking a 17.61 percent rise from last year.

The auto industry’s latest performance reveals a striking contrast. Suzuki Alto has become the undisputed leader, not only with the highest sales but also with a record-breaking production increase of over 220 percent. This shows strong demand for small, affordable cars among Pakistani buyers.

On the other hand, Honda’s position as the weakest performer signals challenges in maintaining market share. Despite a slight drop in sales, Honda still pushed up production, perhaps anticipating recovery in the coming months.

Toyota and Suzuki’s broader lineup also delivered robust gains, while the entry of Dewan’s Honri-VE hints at the beginning of Pakistan’s shift toward electric mobility. The overall double-digit growth in both sales and production underscores a significant rebound for the industry, but sustaining this momentum will depend on economic stability, purchasing power, and fuel price trends.