Automobiles

What are the prices of imported cars in 2025? after tax cuts

Published

1 year ago

July 2, 2025

ISLAMABAD – The Government of Pakistan has introduced major reforms to the import duty structure for vehicles in fiscal year 2025-26. According to the revised structure, the government has introduced relief to the consumers across several vehicle categories, most importantly on imported cars.

As per reports, if you import a 1000cc non-hybrid vehicle around the price tag of Rs2.5-3 million, the new duty structure will produce results in the form of savings as compared to the previous duty structure of the last fiscal year. Earlier, the tax and duty fee on a 1000cc non-hybrid car around this price tag used to be 174pc, added to the total cost of Rs. 7.67 million.

In the revised policy of fiscal year 2025-26, the taxes have been brought down by 9-10pc to be placed at 165pc. The total landed cost has decreased, resulting in a direct saving of about Rs 2 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh. This reduction is primarily due to a decrease in Additional Customs Duty and a 5% reduction in Regulatory Duty on vehicles.

For further relief, the concerned authorities introduced changes in the Additional Customs Duty (ACD), 7pc to 6pc on all imported vehicles. A further cut in Regulatory Duty (RD) for bigger vehicles and 4×4 vehicles that have an engine between 1801cc and 3000cc.

The total tax rate on mid-size cars (1301–1500cc) has been slashed from 174% to 165% in fiscal year 2025-26. However, the vehicle category that witnessed the largest cut was vehicles ranging from 1801–3000cc saw the biggest cut, with the total tax rate decreased from 429% to 361%. The vehicles with engines above 3000cc received relief; the total tax rate was slashed by 69% to stand at 401%.

Meanwhile, minor reductions were applied to pickups, vans, and motorcycles. The automobile experts remarked that the reduced duties in higher-end segments signal a strategic shift to discourage the smuggling and misuse of imported vehicles by making legal imports easier and more available for consumers.

Vehicle Tax Comparison: 2024 vs 2025

Category	Engine Size	Tax 2024	Tax 2025	Change
Mid-Size Cars	1301–1500cc	174%	165%	↓ 9%
Large Cars	1801–3000cc	429%	361%	↓ 15.85%
Luxury Cars	Above 3000cc	470%	401%	↓ 69%
Pickups, Vans, Motorcycles	Various	Minor reduction	Minor reduction	–
Hybrid Vehicles (HEVs)	1801–2999cc	295%	287%	↓ 2.7%
Hybrid Vehicles (HEVs)	Above 3000cc	326%	322%	↓ 4%
Electric Vehicles (EVs)	Below $50,000	62%	62%	No change
Electric Vehicles (EVs)	Above $50,000	103%	102%	↓ 1%

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Changan Oshan X7 gets discount of Rs 850,000 here’s the details

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1 week ago

July 8, 2026

News Desk

Key points:

Changan Pakistan has introduced a limited-time promotional offer on the Oshan X7 FutureSense lineup.
Customers can save up to Rs850,000 on selected 5-seat and 7-seat FutureSense variants.
The Oshan X7 FutureSense 5-seat variant now starts from Rs8.099 million, down from Rs8.949 million.
The SUV is powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged Euro 6-compliant petrol engine producing 185hp and 300Nm of torque.
The offer is available for a limited period and is subject to applicable terms and conditions.

LAHORE – Changan Pakistan has announced a limited-time promotional campaign for its flagship Oshan X7 FutureSense SUV lineup, offering discounts of up to Rs850,000 on selected variants.

The offer applies to both the 5-seat and 7-seat Oshan X7 FutureSense models. According to the company, the campaign is its biggest promotional offer to date and aims to provide customers with greater value while reinforcing its position in Pakistan’s competitive SUV market.

Under the promotion, the ex-factory price of the Oshan X7 FutureSense 5-seat variant has been reduced from Rs8,949,000 to Rs8,099,000, representing a discount of Rs850,000.

The campaign also covers the 7-seat FutureSense variant, which has a regular ex-factory price of Rs9,299,000. Changan Pakistan said the final discounted price for this variant will depend on the applicable promotional offer.

The Oshan X7 FutureSense is equipped with a 1.5-litre turbocharged NE15TG Euro 6-compliant petrol engine that produces 185 horsepower and 300Nm of torque.

Power is delivered to the front wheels through a 7-speed Wet Dual-Clutch (DCT) Tiptronic transmission. The SUV rides on a MacPherson independent front suspension and multi-link rear suspension, while drivers can choose between Light, Sport and Comfort steering modes.

Changan Pakistan said the promotional campaign is available for a limited period and remains subject to applicable terms and conditions.

Category	Details
Company	Changan Pakistan
Vehicle	Oshan X7 FutureSense
Offer Type	Limited-time promotional discount
Maximum Discount	Up to Rs850,000
Applicable Variants	5-seat FutureSense and 7-seat FutureSense
5-seat Regular Price	Rs8,949,000
5-seat Offer Price	Rs8,099,000
7-seat Regular Price	Rs9,299,000
7-seat Offer Price	Varies according to applicable promotional offer
Engine	1.5-litre Turbocharged NE15TG Euro 6 Petrol Engine
Power	185 hp
Torque	300 Nm
Transmission	7-speed Wet DCT Tiptronic
Drive Type	Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Front Suspension	MacPherson Independent
Rear Suspension	Multi-link
Steering Modes	Light, Sport and Comfort
Offer Validity	Limited time (Terms & Conditions apply)

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China, South Korea and Singapore emerge as Asia-Pacific’s EV leaders

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2 weeks ago

July 1, 2026

Haris Sarfraz Ali

KARACHI – China, South Korea and Singapore are the leading markets for electric vehicle (EV) adoption and readiness in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a new index published by Australia-based insurance comparison platform Compare The Market.

The EV-Friendly Countries Index assessed 25 countries using five indicators: charging infrastructure, EV market share in 2025, operating costs, government incentives and policies to phase out internal combustion engine vehicles.

Norway topped the global rankings with a score of 75.43 out of 100, followed closely by China with 75.27. South Korea ranked third with 68.17, while Singapore was seventh overall with a score of 54.59, making it the only other Asia-Pacific country to feature in the top 10.

According to the index, Singapore ranked second globally for EV market share and third for charger accessibility, with 10.54 charging points per 1,000 drivers. However, it also recorded one of the highest operating costs, at $56.10 per 100 kilometres.

The remainder of the top 10 was dominated by European countries, with France, the Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, the United Kingdom and Germany all securing places in the rankings.

Other Asia-Pacific countries ranked lower, with India placing 16th, Australia 19th, Japan 20th and New Zealand 22nd.

The report noted that while Australia benefited from relatively low charging costs, limited charging infrastructure, lower EV market penetration and the absence of government incentives weighed on its overall ranking.

Compare The Market said the findings suggest that higher charging costs do not necessarily discourage EV adoption, as several countries with strong EV uptake also recorded above-average operating costs, indicating that factors such as infrastructure, policy support and market maturity play a more significant role.

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Pak Suzuki removes three dealers from official network

Published

3 weeks ago

June 25, 2026

Web Desk

ISLAMABAD – Pak Suzuki Motor Company has announced the disassociation of three dealerships from its authorised dealer network with effect from June 24, 2026.

In a public notice, the company said the affected outlets include Suzuki Habib Motors in Rahim Yar Khan, Suzuki Habib Motors’ Khanpur branch and Suzuki Habib Alipur Motors in Alipur.

The automaker clarified that the dealerships are no longer authorised to sell Suzuki vehicles or receive payments on behalf of the company.

Customers were advised not to contact the former dealerships for vehicle bookings, payments, delivery-related matters or after-sales services.

Pak Suzuki urged consumers to use only its authorised dealership network for vehicle purchases and related services to avoid inconvenience and ensure access to official company support.

The company did not provide reasons for the disassociation in its notice.

The announcement forms part of an update to Pak Suzuki’s dealer network and follows the company’s advice to customers to verify dealership status before carrying out vehicle transactions or obtaining after-sales support.