Pakistan June 2016: Toyota Corolla & Suzuki Mehran in the lead

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Sales of locally produced new cars in Pakistan are down 13% to 15.817 units, pulling the year-to-date total halfway through 2016 down 7% to 104.848 sales. The Toyota Corolla follows the market at -14% to 4.042 sales ahead of the Suzuki Mehran up 10% to 2.532 whereas the Suzuki Bolan (-49%) and Ravi (-44%) continue their freefall now that they are not supported by government subsidies. The Toyota Hilux shoots up 92% thanks to a new TRD Sportivo variant of the Vigo Champ model – the new generation hasn’t reached Pakistan just yet. #2 in Pakistan with 35.3% share vs. 52.2% for Suzuki, Toyota celebrates 25 years of presence in Pakistan this year and partnered with famous local singer Shehzad Roy, showing him journeying through the country at the wheel of a Toyota Fortuner for the above video clip of his new song released “Zindabad”.

Previous month: Pakistan May 2016: Toyota Corolla sovereign in market down 12%

One year ago: Pakistan June 2015: Suzuki Bolan and Ravi superstars again

Full June 2016 Top 15 models and Top 5 brands below.