Two international car makers make entry into Pakistan
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*ISLAMABAD - Two international car makers from China and Malaysia have made entry into the Pakistan automobile market.*
*Chinese automobile manufacturer Changan Motors **has officially launched a range of light commercial vehicles in Pakistan.*
As per local media reports, the Chinese auto giant has put Changan M9 on display at their first authorised dealership situated in Lahore, with an Ex-Factory price tag of Rs919,000. The 9×5 foot 1-ton pick-up comes with C10 gasoline engine having 1000 cc16-valve Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC).
Other vehicles on display included Changan Karvaan, a midsized seven-seat passenger van, which also carries class-leading C10 1000cc engine, with an ex-factory price tag of Rs999,000.
It was reported earlier in September that Master Motors will launch two pickups M8 and M9 and an MPV Karvaan. Meanwhile, the SUV will hit the Pakistani roads in 2020. The MPV Karvaan, M8 and M9 were expected to cost Rs 1,000,000, Rs 850,000 and Rs 900,000, respectively.
Meanwhile, the Malaysian automaker Proton will also be bringing its vehicles in Pakistan. Proton Holding signed an agreement with Pakistan’s Al Haj Automotive Private Limited, to produce and assemble its electric and eco-friendly cars in Pakistan.
