Pakistan’s automobile market recorded a strong recovery in October 2026, with passenger car sales increasing 63% month-on-month to 23,432 units compared with 14,406 units in September. Sales also rose 41% compared with the same month last year, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA).
Suzuki Alto led the market’s recovery, recording sales of 11,363 units in October against 3,354 units in September, marking an increase of nearly 239%. The model accounted for approximately 46.5% of total passenger car sales during the month. Suzuki Swift sales also climbed to 3,214 units from 858 units, while Cultus sales increased from 138 to 653 units.
Other manufacturers recorded mixed results. Toyota Corolla, Yaris and Corolla Cross sales declined slightly to 3,496 units from 3,563 units, while Honda City and Civic sales fell 4.4% to 1,933 units. Hyundai Elantra sales also dropped 18.8% to 401 units. Meanwhile, Jetour recorded a significant increase, with sales rising to 768 units from 141 units in September.
The increase in sales may be linked to improved clarity over taxation on hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles, along with buyers returning to the market after delaying purchases amid uncertainty surrounding the Auto Policy 2026–31. Earlier confusion over tax rates had affected vehicle invoicing and purchasing decisions.
According to report, automobile sales are expected to maintain positive momentum, supported by new vehicle variants and the entry of additional brands. However, the coming months will determine whether October’s growth reflects sustained demand or purchases postponed during the previous months.
