Suzuki considering two new models for Pakistan

[Sulman Badshah]

Cultus is going to be replaced soon, don't know about SUV but Cultus is going to be discontinued as told by a Suzuki Franchises dealer during this week.

Means Cultus prices will fall ...

 

[Basel]

Means Cultus prices will fall ...

Can't confirm that because in Pakistan many discontinued car models are also sold on higher price then they were initially sold.

 

[Imtiaz_Sarwar]

Suzuki maybe THE shittiest car brand in the world.

Suzuki doesn't have any serious competition. Once they have some one competing with them for market share then they will have to improve quality or loose market share.

 

[I S I]

430 million dollar for what? Sticker change?

 

[Silicon0000]

The only Good Car Suzuki have is Cultus and they are going to withdraw it for the sake of increase in price. Suzuki only exists because of lack of good alternative. When ever any good alternative is introduced in Pakistan, the days of Suzuki will be over.

 

[ghazi52]

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[Kompromat]

Maybe Vitara & SX-4.

 

[Nike]

How about Toyota, KIA, Hyundai, Honda, Ford, Peugeot, Nissan, Geely products fare in Pakistan?

 

[My-Analogous]

Suzuki considering two new models for Pakistan
By Zafar Bhutta
Published: December 16, 2015
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Global head of Japanese company discusses plan with industries minister, says tax rebate needed for $430m investment. CREATIVE COMMONS

ISLAMABAD:
Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC), the country’s largest carmaker, is planning to introduce two fresh variants in the local market, besides setting up a manufacturing plant for spare parts at a total investment of $430 million.

Under the new auto policy – which has been pending for quite some time – the Japanese company will look to add to its existing fleet as it looks to tap a growing market. However, an official close to the development said the investment was contingent on the government extending a tax rebate similar to that being offered to new entrants in the proposed auto policy.

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According to details received here on Tuesday, PSMC will introduce a smaller car in the 660cc engine category, while also introducing a 1,600cc compact SUV.

The two new variants will take up around $110 million of the total investment. The remaining amount will go in setting up the manufacturing plant for spare parts.

Details revealed that the global head of the Suzuki company shared the investment plan with the federal minister for industries in Islamabad.

PSMC has the largest share in the country’s car market dominated by three players.

Local auto sales amounted to 93,570 units in the first five months of the ongoing fiscal year, up 66% compared to the same period last fiscal year. PSMC’s share in the five-month sales stood at 58,098 units, owed largely to the Punjab government’s taxi scheme.

The auto policy

The government has been working on finalising the auto policy for some time. It is looking to attract investment, besides offering incentives to existing and new players. The ruling PML-N is also reportedly keen on bringing a German manufacturer in the Pakistani market.

While the industries ministry had forwarded the auto policy draft to the Economic Coordination Committee, the decision was deferred pending further consultation.

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PSMC’s plans

Kinji Saito, the global head of the Suzuki Motor Company, called on Federal Minister Ghulam Murtaza Khan Jatoi in Islamabad on Tuesday. Details revealed that Kinji informed Jatoi that the company was looking to introduce the two variants, but was hoping for a tax rebate similar to the one that could be offered to new entrants in the new auto policy.

It was further said that the price of the 660cc variant would be close to that of Suzuki Mehran’s. Jatoi, however, said its price needed to be less than that of Mehran.

It was also mentioned that Mehran and Cultus variants would be discontinued in the next five years, but are likely to be replaced with fresh models.

Jatoi, in a statement released after the meeting, welcomed the company’s plans, saying that Pakistan needed fuel efficient, eco-friendly and cheaper cars to cater to the market.

The minister said that PSMC’s share in the Pakistani market was significant, but emphasised that the company needed to bring its prices down.

“Pakistan is a big market for the auto industry, therefore special feature like safety measures, fuel economy, environment friendly and affordable prices range are particular needs of our country,” the minister said.

“We are rich in human resource while Japan owns the latest technology. We can benefit from each other’s strengths.”

Jatoi also assured the Suzuki’s Global Head that protection would be extended to all companies operating in Pakistan in the upcoming Auto Development Policy.

So new vehicle will be super mehran and the big change will be front and back lights along with seat cover. one notable feature is wheel size and tubeless tyres.

 

[Sulman Badshah]

How about Toyota, KIA, Hyundai, Honda, Ford, Peugeot, Nissan, Geely products fare in Pakistan?

EU products are rare ..

the big three in Pakistan is Suzuki, honda and toyota which have 80-85 % market

others most seen products are hundai, FAW , daihatsu

 

[Water Car Engineer]

Literally, Suzuki survives off of 3rd world countries.

Pakistan should try to introduce Korean brands like Kia, Hyundai to complete with the Japanese brands.

 

[farhan_9909]

Hamara toh ek hi khwab hai PASSO

bus kidhar se paise mil jay

 

[v9s]

Literally, Suzuki survives off of 3rd world countries.

Pakistan should try to introduce Korean brands like Kia, Hyundai to complete with the Japanese brands.

They did. The company that dealt with Hyundai and KIA crashed and burned due to financial problems.

 

[Joseph Goebbels]

My guesses :

Alto 800

Wagon R

^^^^^both with downrated engines

And for the SUV

^^^Grand Vitara

Both Alto and Wagon R are too big and heavy for a puny 660 cc engine .

 

[v9s]

My guesses :

Alto 800

Wagon R

^^^^^both with downrated engines

And for the SUV

^^^Grand Vitara

Pakistan already has Wagon R