Automakers disclosed the statement of car sale decline in Pakistan. After imposed the lockdown in Pakistan manufacturers are face sale decline because of the outbreak COVID-19 government pass the order to shut down production plants.
The month of March 2020 was no good for auto manufacturers. They face a bad decline in the sale. After lock-down, the dealership stores are closed and booking of cars and delivery does not happen until the government orders. Car makers have a plan for launching new cars but all the events are canceled. Toyota Pakistan has postponed the launching of its most awaited sedan Yaris. Although many of the international automakers also survive. Pak Suzuki and Honda Atlas also survive in the loss. They have disclosed the car sale decline statement. On 23rd March 2020 government pass the orders to closed all manufacturing plants and stay at home for safety. Here is the decline of PAK Suzuki sale March 2020 as compared to March 2019:
| Suzuki | March-20 | March-19 |
| Swift | 82 | 386 |
| Cultus | 710 | 2,253 |
| Wagon R | 310 | 2,982 |
| Mehran | – | 3,942 |
| Alto | 884 | – |
| Bolan | 394 | 2,144 |
| Ravi | 293 | 2,108 |
Check the sale decline of Honda:
| Honda | March-20 | March-19 |
| Civic/City | 1,327 | 3,449 |
| BRV | 237 | 362 |
See below the Toyota sale decline statement:
| Toyota | March-20 | March-19 |
| Corolla | 2,089 | 4,741 |
| Fortuner | 158 | 166 |
| Hilux | 346 | 250 |
Pakistan’s automotive industry is surviving from last year. Automakers think that the new year will be good for sale and they have the plan to introduce new cars. Toyota replaces Corolla variants Yaris. Yaris is already available in the international market. That was a good sign for Toyota to increase its sales. Toyota has increased the price of Yaris after the devaluation of rupee value against the dollar.
All these factors are the reason for the decline in the sale. The economic crisis affects the sale of cars. Dollar strength affects the price and consumer power. The sale of the car will be stable when the economy stable. Automakers put their hard effort to boost the sale they introduce new models and discount offers to engage the consumer with the sale.
