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  • ‘Extreme volatile situation of Pakistani rupee’ forces Toyota to announce third price hike of 2023

    ‘Extreme volatile situation of Pakistani rupee’ forces Toyota to announce third price hike of 2023

    Indus Motor Company (IMC), the manufacturer of Toyota vehicles in Pakistan, has increased prices for its CKD vehicles lineup by upto Rs890,000.

    The price hike has been attributed to “economic uncertainties and volatility of Pakistani rupee”, according to a notice sent to dealer principals, CEOs, and sales heads by the company.

    Below are the new prices:

    Variant Old Price (Rs) New Price (Rs) Increase (Rs)
    Yaris GLI MT 1.3 4,079,000 4,279,000 200,000
    Yaris GLI CVT 1.3 4,339,000 4,549,000 210,000
    Yaris ATIV MT 1.3 4,309,000 4,519,000 210,000
    Yaris ATIV CVT 1.3 4,529,000 4,749,000 220,000
    Yaris ATIV X MT 1.5 4,649,000 4,869,000 220,000
    Yaris ATIV X CVT 1.5 4,929,000 5,169,000 220,000
    Corolla Altis X MT 1.6 5,269,000 5,529,000 260,000
    Corolla Altis 1.6 X CVT-i 5,749,000 6,059,000 310,000
    Corolla Altis 1.6 X CVT-i SE 6,319,000 6,659,000 340,000
    Corolla Altis Grande X CVT-11.8 Beige 6,609,000 6,939,000 330,000
    Corolla Altis Grande X CVT-i1.8 Black 6,649,000 6,979,000 330,000
    Revo V AT 2.8 12,239,000 12,859,000 620,000
    Revo V AT Rocco 12,899,000 13,559,000 659,100
    Fortuner 2.7 G Petrol 13,419,000 14,109,000 690,000
    Fortuner 2.7 V Petrol 15,359,000 16,159,000 800,000
    Fortuner 2.8 Sigma 4 Diesel 16,189,000 17,029,000 840,000
    Fortuner Legender Diesel 17,069,000 17,959,000 890,000

    The notice explained that the current volatile situation of Pakistani rupee against the US dollar has adversely affected the manufacturing cost of IMC, making it extremely difficult for the company to hold the current indicative retail selling prices.

    Hence, the company has decided to pass on some impact to the market. The notification stated that the prices are subject to change and prices prevailing at the time of delivery shall continue to be applicable on all orders.

    Any change in government levies and taxes (including federal excise duty, sales tax, and CVT, etc), tariffs, fiscal policies, import policies, etc., will be borne by the customers. This is the third time since January 2023 that the company has raised the prices of its CKD vehicles lineup.

    The first price hike was introduced on January 12, followed by another price increase later last month. The auto industry has been significantly impacted in recent months, with companies shutting down production plants due to the unavailability of imported raw materials and restrictions imposed by the government to curb imports.

  • Toyota to temporarily suspend production in Pakistan

    Toyota to temporarily suspend production in Pakistan

    The impact of the current economic crisis has reportedly forced Toyota Indus Motor Company (IMC) to halt production in Pakistan.

    In accordance with the information, Toyota IMC will reimburse clients who paid deposits for reservations since the business is unable to complete such orders.

    Toyota IMC previously cited restrictions on the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) approval of Letter of Credit (LCs) for the import of Completely Knocked Down (CKD) kits as one of the main causes of production interruption, which also resulted in a backlog of orders.

    Customers who are unable to wait for delayed deliveries will receive their advance payments back from Toyota IMC, and the company plans to disclose this by the end of the month.

    Fans are now speculating as to whether Toyota IMC intends to entirely cease operations in Pakistan in light of the recent situation.

    The issue might only last a short while because Toyota IMC will refund customers for purchases they have already placed, but it won’t cancel orders if the client accepts a delayed delivery of the vehicle and is willing to pay an extra amount to cover the exchange rate changes.

  • Hyundai Pakistan launches another variant of obsolete Elantra

    Hyundai Pakistan launches another variant of obsolete Elantra

    Hyundai-Nishat has introduced the long-awaited Elantra GL 1.6, with a hefty price tag of Rs4.3 million for the ‘base trim’.

    This model was predicted to compete with the Altis X 1.6, but Rs4.3 million for a base model does not seem to attract much for a car that already existed.

    The ‘latest sedan’ is now available for bookings at Hyundai dealerships for Rs1.2 million. In terms of appearance, the new Elantra GL is identical to the GLS model. The majority of the changes have occurred on the inside.

    GL’s naturally aspirated 1.6-liter 4-cylinder petrol engine produces 127 horsepower (hp) and 155 Newton-meters (Nm) of torque in the new model. It has a 6-speed automatic transmission that drives the front wheels.

    The Toyota Corolla Altis 1.6L, which is priced between Rs3.92 million and Rs4.3 million, will be the Hyundai Elantra GL’s main rival which comes with a 4-year or 100,00 km warranty. Hyundai, as a newcomer to Pakistan’s automarket, appears to be up against a formidable opponent: Toyota Indus, which has been selling automobiles for decades and is known for its sturdiness.

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    It is too early to comment on its performance at the moment, as its fate will be revealed in the near future when Pakistan Automotive Manufacturer’s Association releases the monthly sales data.