Pakistan July 2017: Honda threatens Toyota in market up 41%

The BR-V helps Honda tease Toyota for 2nd place overall. Picture cars.co.za 

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Local association PAMA releases sales of locally-produced light vehicles in Pakistan, up a whopping 41% year-on-year in July to 19.577 which leads to a year-to-date tally up 14% to 135.163. Market leader Suzuki roughly follows the market at +37% to a dominant 53.4% share, but Toyota edges up by a shy 11% to 23.6% vs. 26.7% year-to-date, meaning it is now threatened for 2nd place by Honda surging 113% to 23% thanks to the new Civc and the recently launched BR-V. The Toyota Corolla remains the most popular nameplate in Pakistan but only gains 5% just as the Suzuki Mehran is up an equally shy 11%. The Honda Civic soars by an estimated 231%, the Suzuki Wagon R is up 77% and the Cultus up 66%.

Previous month: Pakistan June 2017: Suzuki Cultus and Wagon R shine, market down 2%

One year ago: Pakistan July 2016: Suzuki Wagon R doubles sales in market down 12%

Full July 2017 Top 3 Pakistan-made brands and Top 12 models below.