LAHORE – Suzuki Cultus sales declined by around 29 percent in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026-27, falling to 826 units from 1,163 units in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year, according to data released by the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA).
The decline was particularly sharp in September 2026, when sales plunged to 138 units from 427 units in the same month last year.
In August 2026, Suzuki Cultus sales also fell to 296 units from 497 units in August 2025. However, sales showed an improvement in July 2026, rising to 392 units from 239 units recorded in the corresponding month of the previous year.
Despite the overall decline in sales, production of the Suzuki Cultus increased during the first quarter of FY2026-27. Output rose to 1,424 units from 1,216 units in the same period of the previous fiscal year, marking an increase of 208 units, or approximately 17.1 percent.
Overall, the sales and production figures for the first quarter of FY27, on the aggregate, convey a resurgence of customer interest in the products of the member companies. Apart from the LCV, Jeep and pickup segments, all vehicle categories demonstrated a noticeable rebound. This renewed sales momentum is on the back off easing of inflationary pressures and an improving macroeconomic environment.
During the first quarter of FY27 (July 26 – Sep 26), The industry has experienced varying trajectories across segments. Passenger cars registered a robust year on year growth of 32 percent in production and 43 percent in sales. Conversely, LCVs, jeeps and pickups experienced stagnant momentum posting a nominal 1 percent increase in production alongside a sharp 34 percent decline in sales. Commercial vehicles, trucks and buses segment, achieved an impressive YOY growth of 54 percent in production and 46 percent in sales. This was again on back of strong demand in the domestic market. Meanwhile, farm tractors posted a 38 percent surge in sales, even as production contracted by 15 percent. Finally, the two and three Wheelers categories maintain consistent growth, recording at 28 percent increase in both production and sales compared to the same period last year.