Changan Pakistan hiked prices across its entire lineup from July 1, 2025. Its competitors, Suzuki and Toyota, had already raised prices in early July. Now Changan users will have to shell out extra too.
How Much Were Prices Increased?
Price increases differed by model:
- Oshan X7: increased Rs 175,000 for Comfort (7-seater) variant, now Rs 8.474 million. FS variants increased Rs 200,000, now Rs 9.149–9.299 million.
- Alsvin later: MT Comfort by Rs 90,000 to Rs 4.189 million. Lumiere and Black Edition by Rs 100,000 to Rs 4.899–4.999 million.
- Karvaan Power Plus: jumped Rs 50,000 to Rs 3.249 million.
- Sherpa Power 1.2: now at Rs 2.349 million, up by Rs 45,000.
- All the other models also witnessed increases of between Rs 45,000 and Rs 200,000.
Why the Increase?
The increase came after Pakistan’s 2025–26 federal budget. It imposed a NEV (climate support) duty and carbon fuel duty depending on engine size (1%–3%). That affected internal combustion models. Changan transferred the entire amount to customers.
Changan also had to deal with higher gasoline prices, forex fluctuations, and increased production costs. Those contributed to higher pricing as well.
Consumers now pay extra for SUVs, sedans, vans, and pickups. Even value offerings such as Sherpa and Karvaan went up. The hikes came soon after Suzuki and Toyota increased prices steeply. That makes buyers face harder decisions.
Those looking for value can now consider buying electric cars. EVs and plug-in hybrids continue to be exempt from the NEV tax. Models such as Changan’s upcoming Lumin EV might command interest.
Market-Wide Reaction
Changan is not alone. Other big brands—Suzuki, Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Kia—also hiked prices. All of them either mentioned the new tax and a depreciating rupee. Prices of cars overall could increase by as much as Rs 600,000 in certain models.
Some brands absorbed portions of the levy. Changan passed on all of it. That may redirect demand to competitors or used vehicles.
What Buyers Should Do
Book now: Prices may go up again.
Think of EVs: They don’t pay NEV levy.
Compare models: Look at competitors and pre-owned choices.
Negotiate: Dealers can make offers to spur sales.
Changan’s price increase is a new car market reality. Higher taxes and expenses affect all brands. Buyers need to rethink budgets. Sellers need to sell smarter. EVs can find new owners. Pakistan’s automotive landscape is changing rapidly.
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