The Toyota Corolla is a probably the most high-valued sedan car in Pakistan, popular for it’s reliability and strong resale value. For this blog, let’s take the mid-spec variant of Corolla, Altis X CVT-i 1.8, you’re looking at a an upper budget vehicle. But what does it truly cost to own and operate this car for five years, driving it approximately 20,000 kilometers annually? Let’s break down all the expenses.
Initial Price Tag
Your total upfront investment for the new Toyota Corolla Altis X CVT-i 1.8, including the vehicle’s price, all government taxes, registration fees, and number plates, is PKR 7,344,093 (filer). This amount covers everything to get your car from the showroom to your driveway, legally ready for the road.
Fuel Cost
Given your annual driving of 20,000 kilometers and a fuel average of 11 kilometers per liter (common for a 1.8L engine in mixed city and highway conditions), your fuel expenses will be a significant ongoing cost. With petrol currently at PKR 254 per liter, you’ll spend approximately PKR 461,818 on fuel each year. Over five years, this accumulates to a substantial PKR 2,309,090. This makes fuel the largest recurring expense you’ll face.
Maintenance and Wear & Tear
Maintaining a Toyota Corolla, especially a well-regarded model like the Altis X, is generally easy and parts are readily available. Over five years and 100,000 kilometers, you’ll need regular oil changes, filter replacements, and periodic check-ups. Additionally, you’ll likely need to replace items like tires (a set for a Corolla can be around PKR 60,000-80,000, so we’ll budget for one set replacement), a new battery (typically every 3-4 years in Pakistan’s climate), and brake pads or minor suspension components. For these comprehensive maintenance and wear-and-tear items, we estimate a total cost of approximately PKR 450,000 over five years.
Car Insurance
An estimated insurance cost on Corolla is PKR 100,000 per year. For a car of the Corolla’s value, this is a reasonable figure for comprehensive coverage. Over five years, your total insurance expense will be PKR 500,000. This ensures your investment is protected against unforeseen events.
Annual Taxes
Similar to the Alto, local assembly cars like the Corolla often have the annual token tax included in the initial registration for a significant period, sometimes termed as “lifetime” tax depending on the province and engine capacity. For a filer buying a new car where all initial taxes are bundled into the on-road price, there will be PKR 19,188 in additional annual token tax payments over your five-year ownership period.
Your Car’s Resale Value
Here’s the exceptional part about owning a Toyota Corolla in Pakistan. Unlike many global markets where a car’s value plummets over time, in Pakistan, popular local models often defy conventional depreciation. They tend to hold their value remarkably well, or even see an increase in nominal terms due to inflation and currency fluctuations, which constantly push up the prices of new vehicles.
For a well-maintained Toyota Corolla Altis X CVT-i 1.8 driven 100,000 kilometers over five years, it’s highly plausible that its resale value will be very close to, or even exceed, its original purchase price. While a precise future value is hard to predict, based on market trends for these sought-after sedans, let’s assume it holds its value extremely well and can be sold for approximately PKR 7,300,000 after five years. This represents an incredible retention of capital.
Calculating the True Cost of Ownership
Now, let’s consolidate all these figures to reveal the actual cost of enjoying your Toyota Corolla for half a decade:
| Category | Cost (PKR) | Notes |
| Initial On-Road Purchase Cost | 7,344,093 | Total cost including car, registration, all taxes, etc. |
| Total Fuel Cost | 2,309,090 | Based on 20,000 km/year, 11 kmpl, Rs. 254/liter |
| Total Maintenance & W&T | 450,000 | Includes services, tires, battery, brakes, minor repairs |
| Total Insurance Cost | 500,000 | Based on your provided annual cost of PKR 100,000 |
| Total Token Tax (After 1st Yr) | 19,188 | Lifetime tax included in initial purchase |
| Total Expected Outflow | 10,503,183 | (Sum of Initial + Fuel + Maint + Insurance + Token Tax) |
| Less: Estimated Resale Value | (7,300,000) | What you can expect to sell it for after 5 years, holding value extremely well. |
| NET TRUE COST OF OWNERSHIP | 3,322,371 | Total Outflow – Resale Value = True Cost |
The Bottom Line
While the total cash you’ll spend over five years is substantial (over 10 million rupees!), the astonishing fact that your Toyota Corolla Altis X CVT-i 1.8 retains almost all of its initial value drastically reduces your net cost of ownership. The true cost of owning and enjoying this reliable sedan for five years, driving 100,000 kilometers, is an estimated PKR 3,322,371.
This translates to an average annual true cost of approximately PKR 664,474. This demonstrates that even with a upper budget car, smart buying in the Pakistani market, coupled with excellent resale potential, can significantly mitigate the overall financial burden, with fuel and insurance being the primary ongoing expenses.
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