It's been three years; every year reports suggest that Pakistan Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC) is all set to unveil locally assembled "Suzuki Every" and every time the news turns out to be false. Initially, there were hopes that the company would launch the vehicle in 2022. Later, we learned that it may arrive by the end of 2023 or the first half of 2024. Again, all this was just a rumor. And this time, even as 2024 is about to conclude, sources have reported that PSMC may bring "Every" in the coming weeks. The company is anticipated to hold an internal event this month that could see dealers and others in attendance. Whereas, the mini MPV is expected to be officially launched in the second week of October. Suzuki Every Replacing Bolan ( The Reason) However, it is also important to mention that Suzuki' MPV will replace the old Bolan, reigning the segment for years. This news stemmed from a Lahore High Court order directing the Engineering Development Board (EDB), the regulatory body for the auto industry, to ensure that all car manufacturers assemble vehicles equipped with airbags. Soon after the news emerged, PakWheels reached out to EBD, and one of the officials from the board confirmed that all local manufacturers and importers were instructed to comply with internationally recognized safety standards, known as WP-29, including the installation of airbags by the end of 2021. However, the companies were granted an 18-month extension until mid-2023. Surprisingly, even after the deadline passed, Suzuki Bolan continues to be sold without airbags. The official from the Engineering Development Board (EDB) confirmed that airbags will become mandatory for all cars by mid-2024. This means vehicles like the Suzuki Bolan, which currently lack airbags, will be discontinued. It's time for Suzuki Bolan to make way for a safer model. With airbags becoming mandatory, the discontinuation of this outdated vehicle seems imminent. However, the specific model or generation of Suzuki Every that will replace it remains uncertain. What do you think about the upcoming vehicle? Will Suzuki Every be launched this time and replace Bolan? Tell us in the comments section.

Years back, buying a brand-new premium two-wheeler like a GS-150, CB 150, or GR 150 was relatively easy for a middle-class man. However, things have changed in a span of a year or two, thanks to the rapid increase in bike prices and uneven uptick in inflation. Moving fast forward, sales are down, which has urged the the local motor to introduce back-to-back enticing offers to attract customers. After bringing a big saving offer on all its car models, Pakistan Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC) has also announced a 0% markup offer for one of its model GS-150. The Offer for GS-150 According to the company’s social media post, your dream bike Suzuki GS-150 is now available for easy monthly installments. The additional and major perks come with the offer is 0% markup and 25% down payment. Moreover, 24 months installment plan is another add-on. Save Rs. 425,000 In its social media post, Pakistan Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC) announced this offer translating an unbeatable savings of up to Rs. 425,000 with a flat fixed rate of 17.7%. Moreover, preferred delivery is another add-on, allowing you to turn your dream into a reality without adding burden to daily life costs. It is related to mention that this deal covers all Suzuki models including Alto, Wagon R, Swift and Cultus. A Shift from Premium to Promos A few years ago, the car market was dominated by a "now or never" mentality. Customers were often willing to pay a premium to avoid extended wait times. However, this era was abruptly ended by a severe economic downturn that devastated the local car industry. Inflation soared, the currency fluctuated wildly, and the government struggled to manage deficits. Foreign reserves dwindled, and economic growth plummeted. This perfect storm had a devastating impact on local car manufacturers, forcing them to drastically reduce production and slash prices. Since then, car companies have been aggressively promoting deals and incentives to attract customers. Pak Suzuki has been particularly active in this regard, consistently introducing new offers to maintain dealership traffic. The latest promotion is just one example of this trend.

Suzuki GS 150 and Honda CG125 are two of the best bikes from the two best brands. Both have a cult following and are solid options in their desired category.  However, for an average person who is thinking of buying a motorcycle for city and office use and has a budget of 230k PKR, which one is good in the end? Under a 230k budget, you can get a brand new CG125, but for GS150, you can get a used 2018-19 GS150SE with disc brakes and alloy rims. Here’s our editorial opinion based on our usage of both bikes: Riding Comfort Of course, GS150 is a winner here. CG and comfort? It’s like comparing oranges with mangoes; there is no comparison. GS has a balancer shaft engine and a very soft, comfortable seat. The overall riding comfort is good in the GS. There are vibrations in GS, but they are not very noticeable. Only if you go above 90 Km/h, which is very rare in the city rides, you might feel some little vibrations in the seat.  CG vibrates like a generator. Not just vibrations, but the seat is hard as a rock. If you remember, barbers used to put kids on wooden boards for cutting hair. Sitting on CG feels exactly the same. It’s really not enjoyable. After riding it for more than 30 minutes, you stop the motorcycle, but your middle body section will stay vibrating for 3-5 minutes. It’s that uncomfortable. But people who buy CG don’t care about its ride quality—that’s a fact! For city riding, GS150 is a good choice, but CG will also work if your daily riding is not too much, e.g., 20-30 Km. But, if you live in a society and your office is in the city, then you should prefer GS for this car. Fuel Average The main concern for city traveling is fuel economy. GS, with a 150cc engine, does about 34-37 Kmpl in the city. CG, with its dinky 125cc engine and low body weight, does 39-44 Kmpl in the city. Here, we can see that CG takes the clear lead.  Our personal experience with CG’s economy is superb. Our team has CD70, GS150, and CG125 for office use. CD and CG have fuel bills that are almost similar. CD does 52 Kmpl, and CG does 42 Kmpl. At the end of the month, if CD gives a fuel bill of Rs. 5,000, CG gives a fuel bill of Rs. 5,400. But GS is pretty expensive; its fuel bill is Rs. 6,790, and it runs the same monthly as the CD and CG. Maintenance Cost After every 1,000 Km, both bikes require proper tunning. Here’s their tunning cost breakdown: GS150 engine oil cost: Rs. 1,479 CG125 engine oil cost: Rs. 910 (Havoline 20w-50)   Tuning labor cost of GS150: Rs. 550 Tuning labor cost of CG125: Rs. 450   Total tuning cost of GS150: Rs. 2,030 Total tuning cost of CG125: Rs. 1,360 Tuning cost-wise CG is much cheaper.  Spares Cost In regular city riding, it’s very common to get into small accidents with Chingchi’s, bikes, and TukTuks. The first thing you’re probably going to break is the indicators, then headlights and taillight.  Let’s see how much it’s going to cost you if something like this occurs (original parts from 3s dealership): CG125: Indicator: Rs.450 Headlight: Rs.1400 Tailight: Rs.700 GS150: Indicator: Rs.950 Headlight: Rs.2,500 Tailight: Rs.1,100 So, again, CG is a simple winner in terms of parts cost. Pick and Power GS, indeed a bigger engine, still can’t outperform CG in acceleration. CG's low body weight and OHV engine make it a true acceleration beast but at the cost of discomfort and generator-like vibrations. However, in the end, the GS is more powerful, with better torque and higher horsepower than the CG. In a drag race, the CG might take the lead initially, but once you hit 80 km/h, the GS will give it a fly-by due to superior horsepower and torque figures. The GS's top speed is also better than that of the CG. In city riding, quick acceleration is more important than horsepower or top speed. Imagine you're late for work, and you see a clear stretch of road. You accelerate, but suddenly, a Chingchi appears in front of you, so you hit the brakes. In moments like these, having strong acceleration matters more than top speed. Verdict Suzuki GS150: Best for city riders who prefer comfort and long-distance commuting, especially if your residence is in society and far from the city. Its smooth ride, better power, and higher top speed, good for for those with longer daily rides and who don't mind a slightly higher fuel and maintenance cost. Honda CG125: Best for riders focused on fuel economy, lower maintenance costs, and quick acceleration in city traffic. It's perfect for short, daily commutes where maneuverability and cheap running costs are the main preferences.  

These days, when the masses are grappling with hyperinflation and the burden of escalated living costs, saving even a single penny makes a considerable difference. Meanwhile, if you are dreaming of owning any Suzuki car and availing yourself of Faysal Bank's financing policy, then this offer is specifically tailored for you. Pak Suzuki Offer In its social media post, Pakistan Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC) announced this offer translating an unbeatable savings of up to Rs. 425,000 with a flat fixed rate of 17.7%. Moreover, preferred delivery is another add-on, allowing you to turn your dream into a reality without adding burden to daily life costs. It is related to mention that this deal covers all Suzuki models including Alto, Wagon R, Swift and Cultus. The company's post read: "Drive your dream car with unbeatable savings! Save up to Rs. 425,000 with Faysal Bank Car Financing at a flat fixed rate of 17.7%. Visit your nearest Suzuki dealership or our website today to learn more!" A couple of years back, the prevailing installment and big saving offers were hardly existed, rather, "ON" culture was reigning. Customers were paying extra charges to get their car delivered without months-long wait.  Soon, the country faced a historic economic meltdown which in turn shattered the country's local car industry. Inflation hit a plateau, the exchange rate was not gyrating, the fiscal and external deficits were difficult to contain, foreign exchange reserves were depleting, and the slowdown in growth had bottomed out. All this episode was horrific for local car makers, sales reached a new low, back-to-back productions were new normal. Since then, car companies have begun rolling out offers. In doing so, Pak Suzuki is on the top of the list. Every week, the car makers brings a new offer to at least maintain a footfall at its dealership. And recent offering is one of them. What do you think about PSMC's offer on its all models? Tell us in the comments section.