Car Stereotypes in Pakistan

If you’re a car enthusiast, you’ve likely come across some of the classic stereotypes about car brands circulating on social media or shared by mechanics. Based on our experiences and insights from the car community, we’ve rounded up some of the most popular—and entertaining—brand stereotypes in this blog.

Range Rover

Stereotype: One Day in Your Garage, Second Day at Mechanic’s 

Range Rover, the very first thing that pops up in mind after seeing this car is the “check engine light.” An RR with no check engine light on, never exists. 

Due to extremely complicated electrical components, sensors, and modules, Range Rover is probably the best luxury car, but it is more prone to breakdown. Specifically, for Pakistani conditions, where roads aren’t good, temperatures are extreme, and fuel quality is subpar, which even pushes the Toyotas to extreme limits, Range Rover doesn’t stand a chance. 

BMW

Stereotype: Using Indicators in BMW? NOPE! 

A common stereotype is that BMW drivers never use their indicators. Of course, it’s German; simple functions are overengineered, and that’s the case with BMW’s turn signals. Unlike any regular car, Beamer’s turn signals aren’t easy to turn on, especially the left one, which confuses the driver, and they think “better not to use turn signals again.”

We think someone at BMW turned off their brain when they were designing the turn signals.

Suzuki Alto

Stereotype: No Fuss Car for First Owner. Probably Car of InDriver/Yango Captain

If you see Alto on the road, it is probably the driver’s first car. They wanted to be safe, so they bought Alto. They are afraid of buying a used car and getting it fixed by the mechanic on a regular basis. Or, it could be a second car for the driver.

It’s simple to drive, the economy is superb, it does the main job of getting you from point A to B with AC, and it can fit a small family + brand new with no fuss of getting scammed.

Honda Civic

Stereotype: Overtaking Grande on the road is Compulsory + Vtec flex

Civic vs. Grande is Pakistan’s biggest automotive rivalry. The very first thing to do after buying a Civic is to start roasting Grande and prove to everyone that the Civic’s grip is superb by driving 200 km/h on the RingRoad or Motorway. The biggest flex of Civic is the Vtec, which, when kicks in, feels like you’re driving a Fast and Furious car, a thing that Grande owners can’t copy.

Haval H6

Stereotype: Celebrity’s Car

Almost every YouTuber and Instagram influencer buys H6. Even nowadays, if you see H6 on the road, it’ll most likely be a TV celebrity, YouTuber, or Instagram Influencer.

The glamorous interior, stylish looks, and value for money of this Chinese SUV are probably why many celebrities prefer this car over any other option.

MG  HS

Stereotype: Fancy Chinese, Probably an Alternative to German Luxury

Although MG is a British brand, everyone in Pakistan thinks of it as a Chinese car because its parent company is Chinese, and most CBU units are manufactured in China. If you look at an MG HS, the owner’s first preference is luxury, and they need a value-for-money car; reliability and spare cost aren’t their main preferences.

Toyota Corolla

Stereotype: Boring but Reliable

Corolla owners have nothing to do with looks or hi-tech features; all they need is a reliable horse that moves them from point A to B without fuss and in reasonable comfort. Although there are many better Chinese options in the price of Corolla, like Oshan X7, Tiggo 8 Pro, and MG HS, they don’t care about luxury or looks + cheap spares of Corolla is the biggest flex.

In the comments, let us know more about stereotypes.