Pakistan Automobile Industry

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IMAGES FROM THE PAKISTAN AUTO SHOW 2018 THIS WEEK IN LAHORE

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Renault to Establish Assembly Plant in Faisalabad

In November 2017, Renault and Al-Futtaim officially declared that they have signed definitive agreements for the exclusive assembly and distribution of Renault branded vehicles in Pakistan.

The French automaker was earlier in talks with Ghandhara Nissan Company but the deal couldn’t shape up. Later in December 2017, Al-Futtaim indicated to begin construction of their assembly plant in Karachi in 2018, while intended to sell their assembled models starting from 2019.

In a recent development, the company has reportedly inked a direct investment agreement worth $150 million to construct an automobile manufacturing plant in M3 Industrial Area Faisalabad, instead of Karachi. According to sources, the Government of Punjab is offering cheaper land to French automaker to establish its plant in the province.

Previously, Renault while in talks with Ghandhara, indicated to begin their operations in Pakistan with the Duster SUV, however now that the French automaker has teamed up with Al-Futtaim, we will have to wait to see which vehicles they introduce here in Pakistan. Better still, we can have a look at the possible options Renault might launch in Pakistan.

Renault Kwid

The Renault Kwid is small car dubbed as an entry-level crossover with extremely competitive prices and a good blend of practicality and efficiency. The Kwid is 3,679 mm long, 1,478 mm high and 1,579 mm wide & has a large 2,422 mm wheelbase.The ground clearance is an ample 180mm, which is more than you get from the benchmark Toyota Corolla.

Renault Sandero
The Sandero is a subcompact car jointly produced by Renault and its Romanian subsidiary Dacia, hence it’s also known as Dacia Sandero in certain markets.

Renault Sandero comes with a variety of engine options depending on the market, including 1.0, 1.2, 1.4 and 1.6 liter petrol and 1.5 liter diesel engines with either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. In 2013 Sandero achieved a four star EuroNCAP overall rating for base level, improving on the previous basic model’s three star score.

Fuel consumption of Sandero is quite impressive as it goes up to 18 km in a liter with 1.0 liter engine, while 16.9 km in a liter with its 1.2 liter variant.

 

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Here’s everything that went down at the Pakistan Auto Show 2018 held in Lahore


The show attracted more than 300,000 individuals and marked the comeback of Vespa scooters in Pakistan

The Pakistan Auto Show 2018 held in Lahore over the weekend was a huge success with more than 300,000 visitors turnout recorded.

The show was organized by Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers with an aim to offer people a chance to witness technological insights and valuable knowledge in the advancement of engineering in the industry.

The auto show featured a huge range of products and process that was displayed by over 200 local and international auto-manufacturers. There were also numerous seminars and training workshops conducted by the leaders in the industry. The PAAPAM is now aiming to make this auto show one of the biggest in the country in the coming years.

The Pakistan Auto Show 2018 also attracted raw material suppliers, bodywork professionals, repairs, automobile financing companies, used-car dealers and more. People had the opportunity to find a used car and get financing details on the spot.

But perhaps the biggest highlight of the show was the return of the iconic Vespa Scooters which have now been launched in the country.



Re-launch of Vespa Scooters in Pakistan
Ravi Group of Companies partnered with Piaggio Italy to bring back Vespa scooters in the country. Piaggio and Ravi launched the Vespa Primavera in Pakistan on the 2nd of March during the Pakistan Auto Show at Expo Center Lahore.

Mr. Stefano Pontecorvo (Italian Ambassador) inaugurated the Launch Ceremony of Vespa in Pakistan alongside his wife.

A huge turnout of people visited the booth of the two companies to witness the Vespa Primavera scooters firsthand. Ravi Group was also selling the scooters on the spot with a price tag of RS. 299,000 which will be RS. 330,000 after 16th March.

 

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Here’s everything that went down at the Pakistan Auto Show 2018 held in Lahore


The show attracted more than 300,000 individuals and marked the comeback of Vespa scooters in Pakistan

The Pakistan Auto Show 2018 held in Lahore over the weekend was a huge success with more than 300,000 visitors turnout recorded.

The show was organized by Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers with an aim to offer people a chance to witness technological insights and valuable knowledge in the advancement of engineering in the industry.

The auto show featured a huge range of products and process that was displayed by over 200 local and international auto-manufacturers. There were also numerous seminars and training workshops conducted by the leaders in the industry. The PAAPAM is now aiming to make this auto show one of the biggest in the country in the coming years.

The Pakistan Auto Show 2018 also attracted raw material suppliers, bodywork professionals, repairs, automobile financing companies, used-car dealers and more. People had the opportunity to find a used car and get financing details on the spot.

But perhaps the biggest highlight of the show was the return of the iconic Vespa Scooters which have now been launched in the country.



Re-launch of Vespa Scooters in Pakistan
Ravi Group of Companies partnered with Piaggio Italy to bring back Vespa scooters in the country. Piaggio and Ravi launched the Vespa Primavera in Pakistan on the 2nd of March during the Pakistan Auto Show at Expo Center Lahore.

Mr. Stefano Pontecorvo (Italian Ambassador) inaugurated the Launch Ceremony of Vespa in Pakistan alongside his wife.

A huge turnout of people visited the booth of the two companies to witness the Vespa Primavera scooters firsthand. Ravi Group was also selling the scooters on the spot with a price tag of RS. 299,000 which will be RS. 330,000 after 16th March.

Scooters so expensive
with such a price tag no one will buy it..

 

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Scooters so expensive
with such a price tag no one will buy it..

It is not local. Imported price. Still expensive.

 

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In a recent development, the company has reportedly inked a direct investment agreement worth $150 million to construct an automobile manufacturing plant in M3 Industrial Area Faisalabad, instead of Karachi. According to sources, the Government of Punjab is offering cheaper land to French automaker to establish its plant in the province.

Good to hear this...Hyundai-Nishat is also establishing the car plant in the same M3 Industrial precinct.

The Hyundai-Nishat group partnership seems to be even bigger with more ambitious plans.
Back when the new line of cars had first been announced, it was reported that the Hyundai Nishat Group was pouring an investment of around $120 million into setting up an assembly plant near Faisalabad.

https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2017/11/11/what-cars-are-hyundai-nishat-going-to-launch/

https://www.dawn.com/news/1377781

 

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Tractor production grew by 27.42 pc

ISLAMABAD (APP): Tractors manufacturing in the country witnessed about 52.86 percent growth during first half of current financial year as compared the corresponding period of last year. About 32,614 tractors were manufactured locally during the period from July-December, 2017-18 as compared the manufacturing of 21,336 tractors of same period of last year, according to the provisional quantum index numbers of LSM industries of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. According to the data, the over-all output of LSMI increased by 5.55 percent for July-December, 2017-18 compared to same period of last year. During the month of December, domestic production of tractors were recorded at July-December, 2016-17. On month-on-month basis, 4,447 tractors were produced locally in month of December, 2017 as compared the manufacturing of 4,497 tractors of same month last year, the data reveled. Local trucks production during the period under review about 4,514 trucks were assembled in first half of current financial year as compared to the assembling of 3,806 trucks of same period last year.

During first half of current financial year local production of jeeps and cars were recorded at 114,821 as against the manufacturing of 90,443 jeeps and cars of the same period of last year, it added.

 

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Pakistan should only allow those companies who are "manufacturing" engines for the cars within Pakistan. If we are giving money to somebody, we will make sure that we are getting "all" the benefits.

 

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Good to hear this...Hyundai-Nishat is also establishing the car plant in the same M3 Industrial precinct.

The Hyundai-Nishat group partnership seems to be even bigger with more ambitious plans.
Back when the new line of cars had first been announced, it was reported that the Hyundai Nishat Group was pouring an investment of around $120 million into setting up an assembly plant near Faisalabad.

https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2017/11/11/what-cars-are-hyundai-nishat-going-to-launch/

https://www.dawn.com/news/1377781

So basically nothing for the 1000cc class or below. Which means most of Pakistanis will be left with just one shitty option - Suzuki Mehran.

 

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United Motorcycles has launched a new 150cc street bike; the United US150. The new United bike resembles the Honda CB150 F quite a bit. The bike in a pipeline for quite some time but the bike maker has finally launched it in the market.

The bike, as the name says, comes with a 150cc engine. It is a 4-stroke air-cooled single cylinder motor that makes 12 bhp according to the company. The US150 comes with a 5-speed linear shift transmission. The bike has both the kick and electric self-start. The bike is 2060mm long, 760mm wide and 1080mm tall. The fuel tank can contain 13 liters of fuel.

Other than that, you get alloy wheels, 2.75-18 tire in the front and 3.00-18 tire in the back, disk and drum brakes in the front and the rear respectively, and its ground clearance is 168mm (Honda CB150 F also has the same ground clearance). United US150 has wheelbase of 1320mm. The dry weight of bike is 132 kilograms.

The 150cc engine in this bike is a generic 150cc engine that is available in every other Chinese replica bike in Pakistan. Almost every Chinese bike assembler has this sort of nonspecific engine in their bikes nowadays. The 150cc engine in Untied US150 has bore and stroke of 57.3 x 57.8 mm and this is the exact same bore x stroke of the Honda CB150 F engine.

It is a good thing that we have more options in the Pakistani bike market now, but how this bike going to stand after few years of use, only time will tell.

 

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South Korean auto manufacturer planning to launch premier SUVs in Pakistan The fourth largest South Korean auto manufacturer SsangYong Motor Company SYMC plans to launch premier sports utility vehicles SUVs next year in Pakistan. Assembly Plant in Sujawal Sindh

 

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South Korean auto manufacturer planning to launch premier SUVs in Pakistan The fourth largest South Korean auto manufacturer SsangYong Motor Company SYMC plans to launch premier sports utility vehicles SUVs next year in Pakistan

Good news for Indians as well...