Pakistan’s October car sales rose 60% as Suzuki Alto led the rebound

Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) members reported selling 21,635 passenger cars in October 2026, up from 13,513 a year earlier and 10,939 in September. That is a 60% increase year on year and a 98% increase month on month, rounded to the nearest percentage point. The figures come from PAMA’s October report, made public this week; they measure October sales, not sales made in November. PAMA production and sales tables.

The Alto drove most of the increase

Suzuki Alto sales rose from 3,354 in September to 11,363 in October. That was about 53% of all passenger-car sales reported by PAMA members for the month. The Alto added 8,009 units, or roughly three quarters of the 10,696 additional passenger cars sold compared with September. Passenger-car sales excluding the Alto still rose from 7,585 to 10,272, an increase of about 35%.

That concentration matters. The headline jump is real, but it tells us more about the strength of one small hatchback than about demand for every vehicle on sale in Pakistan. PAMA’s passenger-car production count actually fell from 17,040 in September to 16,112 in October. Production and sales measure different things, and October’s report does not establish why more cars were sold than produced during the month.

Jeeps and pickups went the other way

The separate PAMA category labelled “Total Jeeps & Pick-ups” dropped from 4,165 to 2,783 units between September and October, a decline of about 33%. It was also below the 3,820 reported in October last year. Using that category together with passenger cars gives 24,418 reported sales for October, compared with 15,104 in September. That broader total is useful if you want to compare the two groups together, but it should not be quoted as the passenger-car figure.

What this means if you’re buying in Pakistan

If the Alto is on your shortlist, use the October numbers as a reason to check stock early. Ask at least two dealers for a written quote for the same variant. Confirm whether the vehicle is physically available or needs to be booked, how long delivery is expected to take, and which charges are included. Comparing an ex-factory quote with an on-road quote can make the same car look cheaper at one dealer, so ask both to show the total in PKR and list registration and any other applicable charges separately.

If you’re shopping for a jeep or pickup, check the model you want before drawing conclusions from the category decline. The report does not track individual dealer stock or discounts. It also covers PAMA members’ reported sales rather than every sale, import or registration in Pakistan. It cannot tell you what a private seller accepted for a used car or how long your local dealer’s delivery queue is.

Before making a deposit, get the delivery estimate and refund terms in writing. If you can buy from existing stock, confirm the model year and variant on the paperwork. You can also compare car listings on AutoTrader Pakistan to see local asking prices before deciding what to inspect. Treat asking prices as a starting point for comparison; the final deal depends on the car’s condition, documents and what the seller agrees to.

Buyer checklist

1. Compare the same variant at two dealers.

2. Confirm stock and model year.

3. Get the total price in writing.

4. Ask for a delivery estimate.

5. Get the refund terms before paying a deposit.