March 2025 Auto Sales in Pakistan Show Mixed Results: Passenger Cars Surge While Tractors Plunge

The Pakistani auto industry displayed a mixed performance in March 2025, with notable gains in passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, while tractor sales took a significant hit. According to the latest data, a total of 13,096 vehicles were sold, marking an 8% year-over-year (YoY) decline and a 7% decrease from February 2025.

Passenger Cars and LCVs Lead the Charge

Despite the overall dip, passenger cars and light commercial vehicles (PCs + LCVs) emerged as bright spots. Combined sales hit 11,098 units, representing an 18% YoY increase and an impressive 46% month-over-month rise.

Indus Motor Company (IMC) had a standout month, with sales jumping 84% YoY to 3,131 units. Its leading models—Corolla, Cross, and Yaris—sold 2,378 units collectively. The Fortuner and Hilux also performed well, with 753 units sold, up a staggering 377% YoY.

Pak Suzuki Motor Company continued its strong market presence with 4,538 units sold, showing an 11% YoY growth, although down 15% from February. The Alto remained Suzuki’s top-seller with 3,090 units, up 6% YoY. The Swift impressed with a 323% YoY increase, while Ravi and Every models also showed strong momentum.

Honda Atlas Cars faced headwinds, with a 35% YoY decline to 1,428 units. Key models City and Civic dropped 40%, while BR-V and HR-V slipped 6% to 233 units.

Other Market Players and Segments

Hyundai Nishat posted 592 units, a 74% YoY increase. Key drivers included the Elantra (up 130%), Tucson (up 35%), and Sonata (up 44%), although the brand’s monthly sales dipped from February’s 1,052 units.

SAZEW sold 943 units, up 87% YoY, mainly due to strong Haval demand. BAIC BJ40L added 3 units.

Tractor and Commercial Vehicle Trends

The agricultural sector showed signs of strain, with tractor sales plunging 67% YoY to 1,538 units. Major players AGTL and MTL saw declines of 62% and 69%, respectively.

On the upside, truck sales rose 29% YoY, totaling 353 units. HINO led the segment with 99 trucks (up 289%), followed by Master (115 units, 33% growth) and Isuzu GHNI, which doubled to 193 units.

Bus sales rebounded, jumping 174% YoY to 107 units, led by HINO (up 233%) and Isuzu GHNI (up 688%).

Outlook and Cumulative Sales

For the first nine months of FY25, total vehicle sales reached 127,463 units, a 20% increase YoY, indicating a gradual recovery in Pakistan’s auto sector. However, performance remains segmented, with passenger cars outpacing agricultural and heavy machinery sectors.

As economic uncertainty continues, market momentum may depend on currency stability, fuel costs, and consumer demand in the months ahead.

Fahad Anwar

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