Pakistan October 2012: Toyota Corolla reclaims top spot
Toyota Corolla in Islamabad, Pakistan. Picture by Mustafa Hashmi, all rights reserved.
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For Pakistan we have access to sales of locally produced models, courtesy of the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association. This is a pretty accurate representation of the most popular new cars in the country as imports are still relatively limited. However this month only 9,397 new local cars found a buyer in Pakistan, a scary -38% year-on-year and now bringing the year-to-date total into negative at -1% and 137,133 units. After being passed by the Suzuki Mehran last month, the Toyota Corolla reclaims the Pakistani models ranking top spot in October with 2,155 sales and 22.9% share, still below its 2012 year-to-date level though (25.8%).
The Suzuki Mehran (aka Maruti 800) is down to #2 but at 2,052 units and 21.8% it is well above its 2012 share of 20.1%. Like last month, the Suzuki Cultus (aka 1st gen Swift) rounds up the podium with 987 sales and 10.5% vs. #5 and 8% year-to-date. Both the Honda Civic at #5 and 8.6% and City at #6 and 8.3% confirm they are back in the game with shares well above their 2012 levels so far.
Previous month: Pakistan September 2012: Suzuki Mehran takes the lead
Previous year: Pakistan Full Year 2011: Toyota Corolla leads, Suzuki Mehran up
Full October 2012 Top 10 Ranking Table below.
Pakistan October 2012:
| Pos | Model | Oct | % | Sep | 2012 | % | Pos | 2011 |
| 1 | Toyota Corolla | 2,155 | 22.9% | 2 | 35,374 | 25.8% | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | Suzuki Mehran | 2,052 | 21.8% | 1 | 27,552 | 20.1% | 2 | 2 |
| 3 | Suzuki Cultus | 987 | 10.5% | 3 | 10,976 | 8.0% | 5 | 5 |
| 4 | Suzuki Bolan | 870 | 9.3% | 4 | 17,175 | 12.5% | 3 | 4 |
| 5 | Honda Civic | 805 | 8.6% | 6 | 4,603 | 3.4% | 9 | 8 |
| 6 | Honda City | 783 | 8.3% | 7 | 6,664 | 4.9% | 7 | 7 |
| 7 | Suzuki Ravi | 653 | 6.9% | 5 | 12,448 | 9.1% | 4 | 3 |
| 8 | Toyota Hilux | 549 | 5.8% | 9 | 3,996 | 2.9% | 10 | 11 |
| 9 | Suzuki Swift | 500 | 5.3% | 8 | 6,195 | 4.5% | 8 | 10 |
Source: www.pama.org.pk
Note: This ranking excludes imports
