According to report, sales of passenger car reached 11,868 units, compared to 7,802 units in January 2024.

Meanwhile, cumulative sales for the first seven months of FY25 (July 2024-January 2025) stood at 58,266 units, marking a 51% rise from 38,464 units recorded during the same period in FY24.

An auto expert and former chairman of the Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) Mashood Ali Khan said the rise in sale shows the consumers’ growing interest.

Japanese, Korean and Chinese car models are popular among people, he noted.

However, he cautioned that the continuation of this trend would depend on the budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

He also pointed out the stagnation in the tractor market, which has faced challenges due to the imposition of sales tax and has fallen short of meeting sales targets compared to the previous year.

The truck industry, however, showed signs of recovery, with rising demand driven by the construction sector. There was also an increase in bus imports by various provinces.

In January 2025, sales of 1,300cc and above cars increased by 35%, reaching to 5,518 units compared to 4,091 units in same month last year. In the 1,000cc category, 717 units were sold (475 units of Suzuki Cultus and 242 units of Suzuki WagonR) against 593 units in January 2024.

Sales of cars under 1,000 cc surged to 5,633 units, up from 3,118 units last year. Suzuki Alto sales alone rose to 5,039 units in January 2025, compared to 2,983 units in January 2024. Dewan Motors’ electric vehicle, the Honri-Ve, recorded 15 units sold in January 2025.