Comments on: Proton All Set to Launch Its First Cars in Pakistan

By: SAK

SAK — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 17:15:51 +0000

An excellent addition to growing Pakistani automotive market. X70 is superior in specs to its competitors and have reliable volvo-geely technology. Alhaj has done very well with Faw thus they have good reputation. Things are looking strong for X70. Realistically speaking, Price of such high grade SUV cannot be less than 5.5M, which is still great.

By: Guest

Guest — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 02:22:27 +0000

Instead of Proton, they could as well bring in Perodua, which is Daihatsu’s local name in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Small cars like Perodua Myvi can do good here. People would even buy Kembara if they launch it with 1000cc or 1200cc new engine and other technology upgrades.

By: Waqas

Waqas — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 16:30:06 +0000

Serious challenger for Kia sportage.

By: Khan-G

Khan-G — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 12:54:35 +0000

In reply to Umair.

Pakistani market revolves around price as well coz of affordability. I hope Alhaj can sensibly price it around 4 million ( or to attract buyers around 3.5 mil- for introductory price). that will kill the market for other SUV while will give them jump start. after sales is important with cheap and easily available spares. lets hope the competition ramps up and prices squeeze down while quality remains stable. Best wishes

By: Umair

Umair — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 11:16:06 +0000

I hope they maintain the quality same as its home country and don’t downgrade it like almost every other car we get.

I also hope Alhaj does not ditch Proton after few years just like some other Proton importer did many years back. I know Alhaj is going to do CKD and that means huge investment which results in long term commitment. But Kia/Hyndai also has CKD operations here many years back with other parties and look what happened.

Consumer cannot trust a brand if they are not sure if it is going to stay for the long term or not. It affects resale and parts availability