Since last year, the Pakistani car market has welcomed a number of new entrants. Proton, MG, Hyundai, DFSK Prince, United Motors, KIA, and some others. All have come to the local market to earn a place in the hearts of Pakistani car buyers and take down the monopoly of Big 3 automakers in Pakistan, Suzuki, Toyota, and Honda. A few new entrants have gotten more popular than the others, and their popularity is only growing with time. But the truth of the matter is that it’s good for a start, but the journey of taking the place of Big 3 is far from over.  As per the monthly car sales report by the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA), all car companies had a happening sales month. Still, Suzuki and Toyota are the reigning champions. Let’s have a look at the sales figures for passenger cars and SUVs for the month of March. Passenger Car Sales of March 2021 Here are all the passenger cars of the PAMA report ranked from highest to lowest in terms of their sales as of March 2021. 1. Suzuki Alto With the highest sales for the third time in a row, looks like the Suzuki Alto has officially won the place of Mehran. Thousands of Pakistanis buy this small hatchback for their families every month. Suzuki has sold 4,745 units of the Alto in March 2021. The number was 4,245 in February and 3,827 in January 2021.     2. Toyota Yaris Toyota Yaris went through a lot of controversy at the time of its launch. But the car has survived all the negativity and come strong as the second-highest selling car with 3,317 units sold in March 2021. Yaris scored 2,566 sales in February and 2,992 in January 2021.   3. Toyota Corolla Although Yaris has outperformed its older sibling, the Toyota Corolla, for months, the premium sedan is still one of the top-selling cars in Pakistan. With 2,126 units sold in March, 1,177 in February, and 1,525 in January 2021, Corolla sales are rising with every month of the year.       4. Suzuki Cultus After Alto, there is another hot seller Suzuki hatchback, the Suzuki Cultus. In March 2021, this practical family car won 1,637 sales, 10% more than 1,484 sales in February and 11% more than 1,470 in January 2021.     5. Suzuki Wagon R Another Suzuki passenger car has made it to the top 5 best selling cars of March 2021. Suzuki Wagon R has made a comeback with 1,259 sales in March. The car had a rough month before that, with only 814 units sold in February 2021.   6. Honda Civic/City PAMA report records a joint sales number of Honda’s two popular sedans, Honda Civic and Honda City, which is 2,603 for the month of March. We cannot really say if this number should rank the Honda cars as number 6 on of best-selling cars in March. But given this sales figure, we had to mention Civic and City. For the record, the two cars have done pretty well this year, with 2,192 sales in February and 2,063 in January.   7. Suzuki Bolan The famous Pakistani Carry Daba has also made it to the best selling passenger cars of March with a total of 1,017 units sold. Suzuki Bolan had a rough patch last year, with an average of 500 sales every month. But the car is back on the roads with almost double sales in all three months of 2021.    8. Suzuki Swift Pak Suzuki has an extensive car lineup, and out of all of them, Suzuki Swift is the company’s slowest player. Suzuki could only sell 355 units of Swift in March. But that’s not a surprise, as the car has always had the least sales of all Suzuki cars, 179 in February and 364 in January 2021.    9. Hyundai Elantra This last one is the newest addition to the passenger car segment of Pakistan. Hyundai Elantra officially joined the premium sedan club on the 24th of March. According to the PAMA report, Hyundai sold 46 units of Elantra in eight days of March. That’s a great start!  Please note that passenger cars like the KIA Picanto, Proton Saga, Changan Alsvin, United Bravo, United Alpha, and many others are not a part of this list because their parent companies are not affiliated with PAMA. Even if we had the sales numbers of these cars, pretty sure they all would have been below the top 5 contenders on this list.  The moral of the story is new entrants are making an impact on the Pakistani car market. But, for now, that’s just like a ripple on a pond. To go against the big waves, these companies have to do a lot more than that. 

So, the wait is finally over as Toyota Indus Motor Company (IMC) has announced a facelift for Hilux Revo in 2021. The favourite car of 4x4 lovers will be launched in June 2021, so you have to wait for only two months more. But there is a twist, although you have to wait for two months to see the car, but you can book this new vehicle today as IMC has opened its booking at a partial payment of Rs1,500,000. Variants with Facelift: As per our sources, the facelift will be available in three variants, i.e., Revo V, Revo G AT and Revo G MT. Although Toyota has not revealed the changes in the vehicle, the leaked images from a photoshoot are circulating in social media. Expected Design Changes: Currently, there is no official word from IMC; however, the leaked images have revealed a lot about the vehicle. As per those pictures, the upgraded Revo has new: Headlights Radiator Grille Fog Lamps Front Bumper These changes indeed give the car a dominant and robust look, which is every 4x4 lover's dream. It is pertinent to mention that the company has upgraded the Revo G headlight from 2 bulbs to 4 bulbs, while the cover of fog lamps has also been changed. Coming to tyres, IMC has upgraded the design of 18-inch alloy wheels, giving them a premium look. Interior: Along with the exterior, the company has introduced noticeable changes in the interior, including: Redesigned Combination Meter New Interior Black Color Scheme Upgraded 9-inch Audio System MID Steering Controls upgraded in Revo G MT/AT to match Revo V These changes will provide a smooth and enjoyable driving experience to the owner and passengers. Enhancement in Engine Power: IMC has not only worked on the aesthetics but also the mechanicals of upcoming Revo 2021. As per reports, the company has enhanced the power of 2.8L 1GD engine with improvements in the Turbocharger, structural improvement of Cylinder Block, Electronically Controlled Common Rail Inject and Exhaust. These improvements have increased the engine power by 20KW (Approx over 201hp) and 50Nm torque, as the car's peak torque is 500Nm. These improvements will also increase the fuel efficiency by 4% in the new Revo. Other Salient Improvements in Specs: The company has also introduced other salient improvements in new Revo specs, which are: Variable Flow Control (VFC) Power Steering Speed Auto-Lock 12v Acc Connector VFC will provide better steering response at lower speed. At high speeds, VFC will allow steering to be heavier for safety. VFC advantages can be explained in 3 conditions. 1- Low Speed (0～40kph): Lighter steering effort is achieved for easy operation in parking & city driving. 2-  Mid Speed (40～80kph): Steering effort will smoothly change to match vehicle speed. 3- High Speed (more than 80kph): Steering effort will become firmer feel when cornering or highway traveling. The changes mentioned above are some of the many, and our sources have said that there would be more upgrades. So, what are you waiting for? Visit your nearby Toyota dealership and book the new Revo today.

Toyota Indus Motor Company (IMC) has officially launched the Toyota Corolla Cross. The luxury SUV is available in three variants: Premium High Grade, Smart Mid Grade, and Low Grade. Today, we have for you a detailed comparison of the  newly launched Toyota Corolla Cross Premium High Grade and Hyundai Tucson AWD. Both are top-of-the-line variants of the two SUVs. Although Corolla Cross is a Completely Built-Up (CBU) unit, while Tucson AWD is a Completely Knocked-Down (CKD) unit. Still, they are each other's potential rivals, hence this comparison. So, let's get started! Engine and Transmission Toyota Corolla Cross has been launched with a 1.8-litre 4th generation (Hybrid) engine. The car’s engine power is 71 hp, while the electric motor’s power is 72 hp. Meanwhile, the engine torque is 142 Nm, and the electric motor torque is 163 Nm. Hence, the combined horsepower of Toyota Corolla Cross is 168 hp, and the combined torque is 305 Nm. Under the hood of Hyundai Tucson AWD is a 2.0-litre MPI petrol engine that produces 155 horsepower and 196 Nm of torque. The 1.8L hybrid engine of Corolla Cross delivers more power and fuel economy than Tucson's 2.0L petrol engine.  Corolla Cross combines the power of its engine with Electro Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT).  Hyundai Tucson comes with 6-Speed Automatic Transmission.  Toyota Corolla Cross Premium has a robust powertrain than Hyundai Tucson AWD. Drivetrain Toyota Corolla Cross is a Front Wheel Drive (FWD), while Hyundai Tucson is an All-Wheel Drive (AWD). Corolla Cross has four drive modes (Power, Normal, ECO, and EV), and Tucson has three (Normal, ECO, and Sport). Corolla Cross has an edge because of its EV mode that will let you drive the car even when you are out of fuel.  Exterior Both Toyota Corolla Cross Premium and Hyundai Tucson AWD have projection LED headlamps and Hyundai Tucson. Corolla Cross Premium has LED fog lamps, whereas Hyundai Tucson AWD has halogen ones. Tucson has cornering lights, Corolla Cross doesn't. Corolla Cross Premium has a sunroof, but Tucson AWD has a panoramic sunroof. Corolla Cross Premium has 17-inch alloy wheels, while Tucson AWD has 18-inch alloy wheels. Both cars have an alloy spare wheel.  Tucson's panoramic sunroof makes it better than Corolla Cross. Other than that, the two SUVs have the same exterior highlights. Interior Cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, rain sensor, and a dual-zone auto air conditioning system are the standard features in both SUVs.  Corolla Cross has an 8-inch touchscreen as an entertainment unit, while Tucson AWD has a 10-inch floating touchscreen. On the other hand, Corolla Cross Premium has a 7-inch LCD for Multi-Information Display (MID), while Tucson AWD has a 4.2-inch MID. Corolla Cross Premium gives you a rearview, while Tucson AWD gives you a rearview  with dynamic guidelines, meaning the car has a navigation system that helps you park your car. Hyundai Tucson AWD also has an additional feature of wireless device charging. Driver seat of the Corolla Cross Premium is 6-way electric adjustable, while Tucson AWD's driver seat comes with 8-way electric adjustment. Corolla Cross Premium has a pedal type parking brake, whereas Tucson AWD has an electric parking brake.  Hyundai Tucson AWD makes the drive more fun than Toyota Corolla Cross Premium. Safety Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), and Hill Start Assist (HSA) are the standard safety features in both SUVs. Tucson AWD has an additional feature of auto-hold brakes, while Corolla Cross Premium doesn’t.  Toyota Corolla Cross Premium has more airbags than Hyundai Tucson AWD. There are seven airbags in Corolla Cross Premium, and only two in Tucson AWD.  Toyota's SUV will be safer than Hyundai's, in case of accidents. Price Toyota has priced the Corolla Cross Premium High Grade variant at Rs. 8,399,000. Hyundai is selling the Tucson AWD variant with a price tag of Rs. 5,599,000. There is a price difference of 28 lacs.

Toyota Corolla Cross has officially debuted in Pakistan on the 10th of April. Toyota Indus Motor Company (IMC) has opened the bookings with a delivery timeline of July 2021 and onwards. The company is selling Completely Built-Up  (CBU) units of this SUV, imported from Thailand. There are three variants of Corolla Cross: Premium High Grade, Smart Mid Grade, and Low Grade. Today, we’ll compare the top-of-the-line Premium High Grade variant with the KIA Sportage AWD variant. Let the battle of the SUVs begin! Engine and Transmission Toyota Corolla Cross has a 1.8-litre 4th generation (Hybrid) engine. The car’s engine power is 71 hp, while the electric motor’s power is 72 hp. Meanwhile, the engine torque is 142 Nm, and the electric motor torque is 163 Nm. Hence, the combined horsepower of Toyota’s SUV is 168 hp, and the combined torque is 305 Nm. KIA Sportage AWD comes with a 2.0-litre MPI petrol engine that produces 155 horsepower and 196 Nm of torque. Corolla Cross’ engine looks more powerful than Sportage’s. Plus, its 1.8L hybrid engine offers way more fuel efficiency than the  2.0L petrol engine. Corolla Cross combines the power of its engine with Electro Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT). Sportage comes with 6-Speed Automatic Transmission. Hence, Toyota’s SUV takes the win in this round.  Drivetrain Toyota Corolla Cross is a Front Wheel Drive (FWD) with four drive modes (Power, Normal, ECO, and EV). KIA Sportage is an All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with three drive modes (Normal, ECO, and Sport). Corolla Cross has an edge because of its EV mode that will save the day when your car is out of fuel.  Exterior Both Toyota Corolla Cross Premium and KIA Sportage AWD have projection LED headlamps. Cross Premium has LED fog lamps, whereas Sportage AWD has halogen ones. Both SUVs have LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs). Corolla Cross Premium has a sunroof, but Sportage AWD has a panoramic sunroof. Corolla Cross Premium has 17-inch alloy wheels, while Sportage AWD has 18-inch alloy wheels. Both cars have an alloy spare wheel.  You can say KIA Sportage AWD has a better exterior because of its panoramic sunroof, but that’s the only big difference. The two SUVs are an equal match for the rest of the part.  Interior Coming to the salient features of the two SUVs, both have an 8-inch touchscreen, cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, and rain sensor. A dual-zone auto air conditioning system is also a common feature. Corolla Cross Premium has a 7-inch LCD for Multi-Information Display (MID), while Sportage AWD has a 3.5-inch LCD. Corolla Cross Premium has a pedal type parking brake, whereas Sportage AWD has an electric parking brake. Corolla Cross Premium has a 6-way electric adjustable driver seat, while Sportage AWD offers an 8-way electric seat adjustment for the driver.  Toyota’s SUV does have a rear camera, but KIA’s has a rear camera with dynamic guidelines, meaning you get rearview with a navigation system which makes car parking so much easier.  Clearly, KIA Sportage AWD has better features than Toyota Corolla Cross Premium. Safety Both SUVs come with Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) plus Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD). Both have Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Hill Start Assist (HSA). Sportage AWD has auto-hold brakes, while Corolla Cross Premium doesn’t.  There are seven airbags in Toyota Corolla Cross Premium and only two in KIA Sportage AWD. Overall, both cars have the same safety features, but Corolla Cross Premium takes the lead here because of the airbags. Price There is a huge price difference between the two SUVs. The Premium High Grade variant of Corolla Cross costs Rs. 8,399,000, whereas the price of KIA Sportage AWD is Rs. 5,399,000. Corolla Cross Premium costs 30 lacs more than Sportage AWD.