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  • Here are the latest prices of all Honda cars in Pakistan after reduction

    Here are the latest prices of all Honda cars in Pakistan after reduction

    In a move similar to what Toyota did earlier, Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) Limited announced on Wednesday that it is reducing the prices of its vehicles, especially the popular Honda City lineup.

    This decision was made due to the significant strengthening of the Pakistani rupee (PKR) against the US dollar.

    Through an official circular, Honda Pakistan disclosed the updated ex-factory prices for all its car models, reflecting reductions of up to PKR 300,000.

    This substantial price drop is expected to make Honda vehicles more affordable for a broader consumer base.

    After these adjustments, the price of the most budget-friendly Honda car in Pakistan, the City MT 1.2L, now stands at Rs4.699 million following a reduction of Rs100,000.

    Moreover, the top variant, the Aspire CVT 1.5L, is now available for Rs5.849 million after a cut of Rs130,000.

    The most significant price changes have been applied to the popular Honda City lineup, generating excitement among potential buyers.

    Here are the new prices for all Honda cars:

  • Rupee devaluation, GST hike forces Honda to increase car prices up to Rs1 million

    Rupee devaluation, GST hike forces Honda to increase car prices up to Rs1 million

    Honda Atlas Cars Limited (HACL) has announced its fourth price hike in less than 90 days, citing the government’s implementation of a 25 per cent general sales tax (GST) on luxury items.

    This time, the automaker has raised car prices up to Rs1 million. According to a recent notification, HACL has attributed the most recent price hike to the devaluation of the Pakistani rupee against the US dollar, as well as the increase in sales tax from 18 per cent to 25 per cent.

    Below are the new ex-factory and provisional prices that are applicable from March 14, 2023:

    Model Old Price (Rs) New Price (Rs) Increase (Rs)
    Honda City M/T 1.2L 4,579,000 4,799,000 220,000
    Honda City CVT 1.2L 4,729,000 4,929,000 200,000
    Honda City CVT 1.5L 5,019,000 5,549,000 530,000
    Honda City Aspire M/T 1.5L 5,229,000 5,759,000 530,000
    Honda City Aspire CVT 1.5L 5,419,000 5,979,000 560,000
    Honda BR-V CVT S 5,949,000 6,529,000 580,000
    Honda HR-V VTi 7,199,000 7,899,000 700,000
    Honda HR-V VTi S 7,399,000 8,199,000 800,000
    Honda Civic 1.5L M-CVT 7,779,000 8,599,000 820,000
    Honda Civic 1.5L Oriel M-CVT 8,099,000 8,949,000 850,000
    Honda Civic RS 1.5L LL-CVT 9,199,000 10,199,000 1,000,000
    Latest Honda Car prices in Pakistan – effective from 14 March 2023
  • Honda City 1.2 manual now costs more than Rs4.3 million after latest price hike

    Honda City 1.2 manual now costs more than Rs4.3 million after latest price hike

    Honda Atlas Cars Limited (HACL) has once again raised its car prices for the second time in two weeks. The company attributed the increase to rising inflation and a depreciating local currency.

    Below are the new prices for all Honda cars:

    Car Old Price (Rs) New Price (Rs) Hike (Rs)
    City 1.2 M/T 4,069,000 4,329,000 260,000
    City 1.2 CVT 4,199,000 4,469,000 270,000
    City 1.5 CVT 4,449,000 4,739,000 290,000
    City Aspire 1.5 M/T 4,629,000 4,939,000 310,000
    City Aspire 1.5 CVT 4,799,000 5,119,000 320,000
    Civic 1.5T M-CVT 6,849,000 7,299,000 450,000
    Civic Oriel 1.5T M-CVT 7,099,000 7,599,000 500,000
    Civic RS 1.5T LL-CVT 8,099,000 8,649,000 550,000
    HR-V VTi 1.5 6,399,000 6,799,000 400,000
    HR-V VTi S 1.5 6,599,000 6,999,000 400,000
    BR-V S 1.5 5,299,000 5,649,000 350,000

    The automobile industry is facing challenges due to foreign exchange limitations and parts supply issues. The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) and the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) have jointly sent a letter to the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmed, highlighting the dire situation.

    In the letter, the organizations state that the industry is facing the brink of collapse due to restrictions imposed by the SBP on imports and a lack of support from banks in the automotive sector. This has resulted in sporadic plant closures and lay-offs among assemblers and suppliers.

    The joint letter from PAAPAM and PAMA advised that failure to take corrective action would result in negative consequences such as widespread job loss, reduction in government income, the shutdown of car assembly plants, and capital loss. The letter emphasized that the negative effects of the letter of credit (LC) issue have contributed to the collapse of the automobile industry.

  • Honda Civic RS now costs Rs8.1 million after the latest price hike

    Honda Civic RS now costs Rs8.1 million after the latest price hike

    Honda Atlas Cars Limited (HACL) on Monday increased prices across its entire line-up, with the hike going as high as Rs550,000 for the popular Honda Civic RS. The automaker cited exchange rate volatility and an increase in production costs as the reasons behind the latest price revision.

    “Keeping in view the uncertain economic conditions, inflation in material costs, and volatility of forex, HACPL was compelled to pass part of this adverse impact through a price increase,” Honda said in a notice sent to dealerships.

    Here are the new prices:

    Variants Old Prices New Prices Difference
    City MT 1.2L Rs3,769,000 Rs4,069,000 Rs300,000
    City CVT 1.2L  Rs3,899,000 Rs4,199,000 Rs300,000
    City CVT 1.5L  Rs4,139,000 Rs4,449,000 Rs310,000
    City Asp MT 1.5L Rs4,299,000 Rs4,629,000 Rs330,000
    City Asp CVT 1.5L Rs4,479,000 Rs4,799,000 Rs320,000
    BR-V CVT S Rs4,939,000 Rs5,299,000 Rs360,000
    HR-V VTI Rs5,999,000 Rs6,399,000 Rs400,000
    HR-V-VTI S Rs6,199,000 Rs6,599,000 Rs400,000
    Civic 1.5L M CVT Rs6,349,000 Rs6,849,000 Rs500,000
    Civic 1.5L Oriel M CVT Rs6,599,000 Rs7,099,000 Rs500,000
    Civic RS 1.5LL CVT Rs7,549,000 Rs8,099,000 Rs550,000

    The new prices are applicable as of January 23, 2023.

    Honda City variants’ prices have been raised from Rs300,000 to Rs330,000. The base model of the City (Manual) 1.2L witnessed its price increase from Rs3.769 million to Rs4.069 million.

    The price of the Honda City Aspire Manual 1.5L rose from Rs4.139 million to Rs4.449 million.

    Honda Atlas raised the price of the Honda BR-V CVT S by Rs360,000 to Rs5.299 million. Additionally, the price of Honda HR-V variants rose by Rs400,000. HR-V VTI and HR-V VTI S models now cost Rs6.399 million and Rs6.599 million, respectively, after the latest price increase.

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    The company jacked up the price of popular Honda Civic variants by Rs500,000 to Rs550,000. The price of the Civic RS 1.5L LL CVT rose from Rs7.549 million to Rs8.099 million.

    Earlier, Toyota Indus Motor Company also increased prices across its entire lineup with a hike in the range of Rs280,000 to Rs1,210,000.

  • Honda reduces car prices to pass on the forex impact

    Honda reduces car prices to pass on the forex impact

    Honda Atlas Cars Limited (HACL) has reduced the prices of its entire lineup, like its rival Toyota.

    According to a notification from the automaker, the latest price reduction is an outcome of the Pakistani rupee’s strengthening versus the US dollar, and the company wants to pass on the forex impact to its “valued” customers.

    Here are the new prices of Honda cars in Pakistan, effective from August 17:

    Model  Old invoice New price Decrease
    City Manual 1.2L Rs4,049,000 Rs3,769,000 Rs280,000
    City CVT 1.2L Rs4,199,000 Rs3,899,000 Rs300,000
    City CVT 1.5L Rs4,439,000 Rs4,139,000 Rs300,000
    City Aspire Manual 1.5L Rs4,609,000 Rs4,299,000 Rs310,000
    City Aspire CVT 1.5L Rs4,799,000 Rs4,479,000 Rs320,000
    BR-V CVT S Rs5,299,000 Rs4,939,000 Rs360,000
    Civic 1.5L M CVT Rs6,799,000 Rs6,349,000 Rs450,000
    Civic 1.5L Oriel M CVT Rs7,099,000 Rs6,599,000 Rs500,000
    Civic RS 1.5L LL CVT Rs8,099,000 Rs7,549,000 Rs550,000
    Honda Cars Latest Price List – August 2022

    Despite the most recent drop, the ‘cheapest’ Honda car still costs more than Rs3.7 million, making it out of reach for low-income individuals.

  • Pak Suzuki records 62 per cent increase in sales

    Pak Suzuki records 62 per cent increase in sales

    Following the launch of multiple new models in the local auto market, the demand for cars has increased significantly since COVID-19.

    According to a Business Recorder report, volumetric sales in the auto industry have increased significantly Year Over Year (YOY) through the eleventh month of the fiscal year 2022 (11MFY2022).

    According to the data, around 270,000 auto sales were made in the 11MFY2022. It also notes that Kia, Changan, and other new automakers’ sales are not included in these numbers. When their sales are taken into consideration, the total rises to almost 300,000 units.

    With over 130,000 units sold and YoY growth of 62 percent, Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC) continues to be in the lead. With almost 60,000 units sold and a YoY growth rate of 59 per cent, Toyota comes in second. Honda ranks third with over 30,000 units sold and YoY growth of 37 per cent.

    Despite the fact that sales have been steady over the previous year, they are projected to start declining in the second quarter (Q2) of FY2023. The automakers also forecast a drop in sales of up to 25 per cent, citing escalating shipping, gasoline, and raw material costs as well as the consequent pricing hikes.

    Conversely, many experts predict that pre-booked orders would help sales stay robust through Q1 FY2023. It would be fascinating to observe how the sales perform in Q3 FY2023 or Q4 FY2023, according to experts, as that is when the rise in automobile and gasoline prices will really start to have an impact on demand.

  • Honda Pakistan records 40 per cent increase in earnings

    Honda Pakistan records 40 per cent increase in earnings

    Honda Atlas Cars Limited (HACL) concluded the financial year with a 40 per cent increase in earnings, giving investors reason to be optimistic. This is despite several challenges including an ongoing chip shortage, rising commodity prices on overseas markets, hefty freight rates, and the rupee’s depreciation.

    “The result is below our expectations, which is mainly due to higher-than-expected distribution costs and effective tax rate,” Ismail Iqbal Securities auto sector analyst Muqeet Naeem stated.

    The automaker benefited from the fact that demand for four-wheelers remained high despite the problems.

    Honda purchasers appear to be unconcerned with price changes, preferring to purchase their preferred vehicles whenever they want, regardless of how much more expensive they are now than they were only two years ago.

    Prices have continued to rise at a rapid pace. There may also be a sense that prices will continue to rise. However, in a market known for “own money” or high premiums, continued demand despite price increases should not be surprising.

    The earnings per unit sold is a great marker of how quickly prices have risen. Honda sold 57 per cent more automobiles in MY22 than the previous year, which ended in March 21.

    The introduction of a new Civic generation considerably attributed to Honda’s sales growth.

    Not only have imports become more expensive as the PKR has depreciated against the greenback, but inflationary pressures on inputs and rising fuel prices have also contributed to cost increases. Revenue and cost per unit sold have generally increased in lockstep.

    As a result, despite strong demand growth, margins have fallen to 5 per cent.

    Other income, which consists of customer advances, has significantly bolstered the company’s profitability. Other income boosted the bottom line by 47 per cent in MY22, compared to 33 per cent the previous year. This also suggests that demand will continue to rise in the coming months.

    However, as lending rates continue to skyrocket, the company may lose demand from purchasers who plan to finance their vehicles through a bank.

  • Honda Atlas announces price hike instead of fixing delivery issues

    Honda Atlas announces price hike instead of fixing delivery issues

    Honda Atlas, like its counterpart Indus Motor Company, announced a price hike for the second time in less than two months, increasing ex-factory prices up to Rs170,000, claiming rupee devaluation as the cause for transferring the burden to the consumers.

    The ‘latest generation’ of Honda city in Pakistan is now priced at Rs3,264,000 after getting a hike of Rs135,000. Aspire 1.5 variants of Honda city witnessed a hike of nearly Rs150,000 in their previous rate.

    Meanwhile, Civic prices increased by Rs150,000 across all three variants: the Civic 1.5L CVT, Civic 1.5L Oriel M CVT, and Civic RS 1.5L CVT. The top variant of Honda civic RS 1.5 LL CVT from May 1 will be offered at a price of Rs6,649,000 which was previously sold at Rs6,499,000.

    Honda’s MPV, the BRV, is now priced at Rs4,249,000 after a price increase of Rs170,000. BRV was earlier sold at Rs4,079,000.

    Read more: Toyota Pakistan announces another massive price hike for all cars

    Also, these prices are exclusive of freight charges and any government tax applicable at the time of delivery that will be paid by the consumer.

  • Honda Pakistan announces a massive price hike for all cars

    Following the price hike trend by several automakers in Pakistan, Honda Atlas Cars Limited (HACL) has increased the prices of all cars by Rs 250,000 to Rs 400,000. The new prices announced by Honda are effective from today, March 26, 2022.

    Considering the flagship and most popular sedan from Honda, the new Honda Civic 2022 1.5L Turbo M-CVT, Oriel 1.5L Turbo M-CVT, and RS 1.5L Turbo LL-CVT will now cost Rs 5.399 million, Rs 5.649 million, and Rs 6.499 million, after the hike of Rs 300,000, Rs 250,000 and Rs 350,000 respectively.

    Top variants of Honda City, including City 1.5L CVT, 1.5L City Aspire Manual, and 1.5L Aspire CVT now cost Rs 3.446m, Rs 3.579 million, and Rs 3.749 million, after a jump of Rs 295,000 to Rs 300,000.

    The new price of Honda City 1.2L MT and CVT variant is Rs 3.129 million and Rs 3.249 million, which saw a surge of Rs 400,000 and Rs 300,000 respectively. After an increase of Rs 390,000, Honda’s MPV BR-V CVT S is now priced at Rs 4.079 million.

    It is worth noting that the retail price is applicable on orders made till November 2021 as well as full payment received by March 31. The current retail price is also applicable on back order and full payment till March 24 with expected delivery in June.

    Moreover, Honda revealed that 50 per cent of the price increase would be applicable on back order with expected delivery till June and full payment received till April 30.

  • Honda Pakistan to launch already ‘discontinued’ City with decade-old engine

    Honda Pakistan to launch already ‘discontinued’ City with decade-old engine

    The wait is over because Honda Pakistan will soon be launching its new variant of Honda City.

    Competitor companies are already coming up with new models – for example, Toyota recently revealed its most anticipated Yaris series. Hyundai has already launched Tucson and will soon introduce Elantra. New entrants are already coming up with competitive models like MG and Changan. Hence it is imperative for Honda Atlas Pakistan Limited (ATPL) to introduce something worthwhile.

    If you want to know the release details of the car, you need to understand the generation and chassis codes system. The generation of Honda City currently in Pakistan is as old as the fifth generation in line with chassis code GM2/GM3.

    The 5th gen model was replaced by the 6th gen back in 2014. The 6th gen had chassis code GM4/GM5/GM6/GM9. The Honda City in our region (ASEAN) is known as GM6, and it came in 2014 and remained till 2019.

    Logically, the GM6 variant will be replaced with the most recent model of Honda City (7th gen) that was launched in Thailand in November 2019. However, Pakistan has been unable to launch the 7th gen is because it follows the Honda Indonesia product lineup. Honda has not yet introduced the 7th gen model in Indonesia.

    Besides, when it comes to the design and performance of the new Honda City: it is bolder, bigger and as per Honda, much better equipped with improved driving dynamics.

    However, some reports have suggested that Honda Atlas is working on bringing the GN1, which is the newest generation of Honda City, but it is not happening anytime soon.

    According to Pakistan Import Data, Honda Altas imported Complete Built Units (CBU) of the 6th generation (one model before 7th gen) from Thailand.

    The data further shows that this variant will have an L15Z engine with a 1.5L engine; it is the same engine that we have in the contemporary model of Honda City.

    Importing the 6th gen model means one thing: Honda imports the foreign model and then after analysis, starts local production. But there are chances that car enthusiasts will severely criticise this decision as Honda Thailand has already discontinued the 6the gen model.

    Instead of introducing the 7th gen model, Honda fans will get a ‘new model’ that has been discontinued globally, with reportedly, the same decade-old engine.