If you’ve been looking to buy an SUV in the price range of 30 to 40 lac rupees then you have come to the right place. Here is a list of some of the most popular SUVs you can buy in Pakistan within the 30-40 lac PKR price range.
1st Generation Honda Vezel
The Honda Vezel was introduced in 2013. Honda Vezel is also known as the Honda HRV in other regions of the world. It has an engine in the front and is available in either an FWD or AWD platform. The Vezel features a fairly modern and unique design language that has styling cues that are reminiscent of other notable Honda models such as the tenth generation Civic and even Honda’s hybrid supercar the NSX. A notable feature of the Vezel is its superb safety rating with Vezel scoring 5 out of 5-star safety rating in safety tests. Thanks mainly to the features like of 8 airbags, stability control system, rain sensing wipers, reverse parking sensors and Honda’s collision mitigation braking system (CTBA). The Vezel Hybrid Z is not only one of the safest crossovers JNCAP has ever tested but it is the safest vehicle in the passenger car (1500cc or less) category. The Vezel is available with a single-engine option, that being a 1.5 Liter Inline-4 that produces 130bhp, in the hybrid version that power output is increased to 160bhp. The Standard features on the S variant include power and heated door mirrors, automatic climate control, 8 airbags, stereo speaker system, power windows, power steering, cruise control and power lock doors. Higher end variants include leather upholstery and satellite navigation as standard. A Honda Vezel Hybrid Z driven less than 10,000km can be bought for around 33-34 lac PKR.
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1st Generation Toyota Fortuner
The 1st Generation Toyota Fortuner was introduced in Pakistan by Toyota Indus in 2013, the Fortuner is a front engine four wheel drive mid size SUV that was meant to slot below the Toyota Land Cruiser and above the Toyota RAV4 in the lineup. The styling of the Toyota Fortuner is a mix between some elements of the Toyota Hilux and the 3rd generation Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. The Toyota Fortuner was available in two variants the Toyota Fortuner and the Toyota Fortuner TRD Sportivo. With the Toyota Fortuner TRD Sportivo, you get exterior features such as larger 17 inches alloy wheels, various chrome accents around the car, a rear roof spoiler and TRD badging around the vehicle. The 1st gen Fortuner was available with only one engine option in Pakistan that being a 2.7 liter Inline-4 that was mated as standard to a 4-speed automatic that produces just under 160bhp. On the inside, the Fortuner features a 7-seater layout arranged in three rows of seating that come upholstered in the fabric as standard. Other standard features on the Toyota Fortuner include power windows, cup holders, air conditioning, a 7-inch multi-information display with satellite navigation and a reversing, wooden paneling, a 4-speaker stereo system with 2 tweeters iPhone/iPod, CD, AUX and USB input and keyless entry. Options on the car include electric mirrors, leather upholstery, cruise control and a sunroof. You can find a Toyota Fortuner driven under 80,000km for around 38-39 lac PKR.
2nd Generation Toyota Surf
The 2nd Generation Toyota Surf was introduced in 2002, the Surf is a front engine four wheel drive mid size SUV that was based underneath on the Series 120 Toyota Land Cruiser platform. With the second generation Toyota Surf that Toyota produced till 2009 we got an updated design language with the 2nd generation that replaced the slight utilitarians looks of the first generation Surf with something more modern and premium look. Toyota even integrated a new double wishbone suspension system at the front to enable better handling on and off road and while improving ride quality at the same time. The Toyota Surf was available in two variants those being the SSR-X and the SSR-G. Engine wise you got a choice between a 2.7 liter inline-4 with 158bhp, 3.0-liter turbocharged diesel inline-4 with 170bhp, a 3.4 liter V6 with 185bhp and a 4.0 liter V6 with 250bhp. Moving on the interior the Surf features a fairly spacious interior for an SUV of its exterior size, the front, and rear seats are upholstered in the fabric as standard. Other standard features include power steering, power lock doors, a stereo speaker audio system, automatic climate control, and a tachometer. Features on the higher end SSR-G include leather upholstery and a sunroof. Options include satellite navigation, cruise control, and front electric heated seats. You can find a Toyota Surf SSR-G with the 2.7 Inline-4 driven around 100,000km for around 35 lac PKR.
3rd Generation Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
The 3rd Generation Toyota Land Cruiser Prado was introduced in 2002, the 3rd gen Land Cruiser Prado is a front engine four-wheel drive SUV. The 3rd generation Toyota Land Cruiser Prado featured a brand new design language that was more modern and designed to give off a premium feel. The 3rd Generation Toyota Prado is available in 2 variants TX and TZ for the 5-door version and 2 variants for the 3-door body style those being the RX and the RZ. The 3rd Generation Toyota Prado is also available in 2 body styles 3-door and 5-door. The 3rd gen Prado is available with a choice between 4 engines a 2.7 liter inline-4 producing 158bhp, a 3.4 liter V6 producing 185bhp, a 4.0 liter V6 producing 250bhp and a 3.0-liter diesel inline-4 with 170bhp. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual and a 4-speed and 5-speed automatic transmission. Standard equipment on the TX/RX includes climate control, power steering, power lock doors, traction control, stereo speaker system, dual front airbags, tachometer, front heated electric seats and a trip computer. Features on the higher end TZ/RZ include DVD input on the stereo speaker audio system, a sunroof, and leather upholstery as standard. Options include satellite navigation, sunroof, leather upholstery, automatic 3-zone climate control and a rear-seat entertainment system. A 3rd generation TX Toyota Land Cruiser driven around 150,000km can be found around 36-38 lac PKR.
4th Generation Suzuki Vitara
The 4th generation Suzuki was introduced in 2015 by Suzuki and introduced fairly recently into Pakistan by Pak Suzuki Motors. The Suzuki Vitara is a front engine front/four-wheel drive crossover vehicle. The Suzuki Vitara is a fairly compact crossover vehicle and with the fourth generation, Suzuki managed to make the Vitara even smaller without compromising on interior space. In Pakistan the Suzuki Vitara is available in two variants the GL+ and the GLX, the higher end GLX variant comes with features such as a moonroof. On the, inside the Vitara gets a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, automatic climate control, cruise control, automatic wipers, paddle shifters and a large boot with a 375-liter capacity. Under the hood, you get a 1.6-litre inline-4 engine that produces 115bhp and 150Nm of torque. The Suzuki Vitara GL+ is available to buy new starting from 34.9 lac and 37.9 lac PKR for the higher end GLX variant.
Toyota Land Cruiser (J100)
The J100 Toyota Land Cruiser was introduced in 1998, the J100 Toyota Land Cruiser is a front engine four-wheel drive SUV. The previous generation 80-Series Toyota Land Cruiser was known for being a reliable workhorse but never in its 8-year production cycle was it ever known for things such as comfort or luxury, this is what Toyota aimed to rectify with the new J100 Series Toyota Land Cruiser. The J100 Series Toyota Land Cruiser is available in 4 variants VX, VX limited, Cygnus, and Amazon. The J100 series of the Toyota Land Cruiser featured an updated design language that was more refined and premium in comparison to the 80-series Land Cruiser. The J100 Toyota Land Cruiser came with a choice between 4 engines that included a 4.2 liter inline-6, a 4.5 liter inline-6, a 4.7 liter V8 and a 4.2-litre turbocharged inline-6 diesel. It also had a choice between three transmissions a 5-speed manual, a 4-speed and a 5-speed automatic. On the inside you get the usual 7 seater layout arranged among three rows of seats, the interior also had ample space on both the front and rear. You can find a J100 series Toyota Land Cruiser driven over 100,000km for close to 36-40 lack PKR.
