8 Cars Under 10 Lacs

Car prices have gone up significantly in the past few years. For many, it’s not easy to afford a brand new car. And for that reason, the middle class is forced to buy used cars in Pakistan. 

Did you know you can still get cars in good condition in Pakistan under Rs.10 lacs? 

In this article, we have listed eight such used cars. 

1. Suzuki Mehran

First and foremost on the list is Mehran, famously known as “The Boss”. The car was in production for three decades and was discontinued in favor of the Suzuki Alto 660cc. Mehran was equipped with an 800cc engine coupled with a four speed-manual transmission throughout its whole production life. 

It is pertinent to mention that the company made minor model changes to the car throughout its lifespan. The changes were limited to the design of the front grille, bumpers as well as crystal headlights. There was no significant change in the car until the company decided to launch the car with an EFI engine in 2012.

In its initial days, the A/C vents of the Mehran were present on the extreme sides of the dashboard, but later these were also discontinued, leaving the car with only middle A/C vents.

Even after the discontinuation, the car’s resale is excellent, and there is no issue of spare parts availability. The maintenance cost is low, and the fuel mileage is optimal. Mehran delivers a fuel average of 14-16 km/L. 

Although the car has a good resale value and low maintenance cost, it lacked all the basic modern features such as power windows, power steering, disc brakes, ABS, and airbags. Not even power steering was offered in this car. 

Pros:

• Low maintenance cost
• Parts are easily available

Cons:

• Poor build quality
• Lack of safety and comfort features
• Lousy brakes

Suzuki Mehran can easily be bought for under Rs.10 lacs on OLX Classifieds.  The price may vary depending upon the city and its overall condition.

2. Suzuki Alto

The second on the list is another Suzuki, namely Alto. The car came in two different variants: VX and VXR. It has a 1000cc engine mated to a manual transmission like its other sibling Mehran. However, it uses a 5-speed manual rather than old school 4-speed manual transmission in Mehran. This car was phased out right after the government made it necessary for every new car to be an EFI complaint. 

The car has a low maintenance cost, and the parts availability is not an issue. It is pertinent to mention here that the people who repurchased this particular car praised the performance of its a/c. 

The car remained in production from 2000 to 2012 and got one facelift in 2008. There were minor model changes (MMC) in the facelift version. The car had optimal and ample power because it used the same engine gear present in the Potohar Jeep, a time-tested engine. 

As mentioned earlier, this car had phased out due to being a carburetor based, and for that reason, it does not have an optimal fuel average. On a good day, Alto delivers a fuel average of 12-13 km/L in the city and 14-15 km/L on the highway. The fuel average was a negative feature of this car. 

Pros:

• Powerful and robust engine
• Cheap body parts

Cons:

• Less fuel-efficient

You can easily buy a Suzuki Alto in or under PKR 10 lacs from OLX. 

3. Suzuki Margalla

If you have a big family, no problem, we have another suggestion for you. You can opt for Suzuki Margalla. The car has ample interior space and good boot space. The vehicle came with a 1300cc engine option coupled with a manual transmission and in three different variants: GL, GL Plus, and GLX. Another imported 1000cc version of the car was also available in the market. However, that wasn’t very popular in Pakistan.

Do you know that this was the first sedan launched by Pak Suzuki in Pakistan? It gained popularity in its initial phase. However, it didn’t last long and was discontinued after seven years of production in favor of the Suzuki Baleno.

Pros:

• Roomy interior
• Powerful car to drive
• AC works fine 

Cons:

• The resale value is pretty low
• Maintaining this car is a hassle as it’s not very common in Pakistan

You can buy Suzuki Margalla under PKR 10 lacs from OLX. Take note here that finding a used Margalla in reasonable condition would be a little hassle as it has already survived three decades in the market.

4. Hyundai Santro

We all know how Suzuki has dominated the hatchback segment in the country since its inception. In the beginning, there was no serious competition at all. But later on, Hyundai came to Pakistan and launched its 1000cc hatchback Santro. The first generation of Santro was launched in 2000 and was discontinued in 2003. The car had many problems with it, the biggest of all was the odd shape. Hyundai took that seriously and improved the design of the car. Soon it became popular among the masses. It was one of the first cars with a rear viper installed in it. 

The car gave a good competition to Suzuki at that time. In 2009, Hyundai group officially exited Pakistan due to various reasons.  

Hyundai Santro has a 1000cc EFI engine displacement with a 5-speed manual transmission. The car came in different variants, with the top-of-the-line variant being equipped with power windows and power steering. 

The introduction of the Santro in the auto market back in the days created good competition and somewhat diversified the industry giving the consumers another option to choose from. People who still own the car are satisfied with it.

Pros:

• Roomy, comfortable and practical interior
• Attention to detail like manually adjustable side mirrors, rear wiper, fog lamps, etc

Cons:

• Parts are expensive compared to other hatchbacks
• Difficult to get ECU if it gets non-functional 

You can easily buy a used Hyundai Santro under PKR 10 lacs from OLX. The prices may vary depending on the condition and the city where you are buying the car.

5. Daihatsu Cuore

Another non-Suzuki car you can buy under PKR 10 lacs is the Daihatsu Cuore. It’s a compact hatchback and comes with an engine transmission of 850cc. When it was launched, the Mehran was the only vehicle in the 800cc category. Coure was the first to break the monopoly in this segment. It was indeed a cool breeze in a hot summer. 

Indus Motor Company, famously known as IMC, launched the car in 2000 since it owns majority shares of Daihatsu. It came in as many as six different variants: CL, CX, CL Eco, CX Eco, CX Automatic, and CX Ecomatic. It was the only car with an automatic variant in the 800cc category, which was atypical back then.

Like Santro, Coure was also phased out due to the new EFI regulation imposed by the government. Like all budget segment cars, the car’s exterior was not that fancy or aerodynamic. It even looked very compact on the outside. Surprisingly, the interior is at par, if not more spacious than the Suzuki Alto 1000cc. 

The car isn’t known for its excellent fuel economy. Furthermore, in the beginning, the car was not equipped with crystal headlights, but later it was introduced in a facelift model. 

Due to having a bigger engine than the Mehran, the car gave good response and acceleration. Moreover, unlike Suzuki Mehran, Cuore was equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission.

Pros:

• Good acceleration
• An automatic variant was offered
• Easy maneuverability 

Cons:

• Less fuel-efficient compared to Mehran
• Parts are difficult to source as compared to other hatchbacks
• The rear legroom was not ample

One can buy Daihatsu Cuore under PKR 10 lacs from OLX.

6. Suzuki Cultus

The old Cultus made its debut in 2000 in Pakistan and lived for 17 years with no significant changes in design and features. Suzuki Cultus was launched as a 1000cc hatchback in Pakistan, which struggled during its first few years. 

However, people loved it due to its excellent performance, even with the CNG kit. Suzuki has made minor changes to the car throughout its production, like RPM meter, crystal headlights, etc. 

Cultus received a major facelift in 2012 when the carburetor engine was replaced by an EFI Euro II compliant engine. Thus increasing the fuel efficiency, AC performance, and power of the car. Even if you have an older generation Cultus, you can easily facelift it by spending a couple of thousand rupees.   

Pros:

• Roomy interior
• Affordable parts 

Cons:

• Older models may not have good brakes

According to the market prices, you may not be able to get your hands on the latest models. However, you can still find many used Suzuki Cultus for around Rs.10 lacs on OLX Classifieds.

7. United Bravo 

United Bravo was launched in the last quarter of 2018. United offered it as a substitute for the discontinued Mehran. Unlike Mehran, Bravo is well equipped with features such as power windows, power steering, power lock, multimedia screen, inbuilt rear camera, rear parking sensors, etc. 

United Bravo has an 800cc engine mated with a 4-speed manual transmission. With a small hatchback body, it’s easy to control and maneuver through city traffic. However, it suffered from tight leg space due to its smaller dimensions. It’s hard to fit in three people, even for shorter journeys. 

Initially, this car had some flaws in the build quality, which were soon fixed by the United Autos. For its price, the car has decent build quality.  

United Bravo has better design, specs, and features than Mehran. But still, it struggled with poor sales as it couldn’t break the Suzuki monopoly in the hatchback segment. 

United Bravo delivers a fuel average of 12-13 km/L in the city, while it can go upto 15 km/L on the highway. 

Pros:

• Value for money
• Excellent features

Cons:

• Low resale value
• Limited 3s dealership network

Recent models of United Bravo can easily be bought for less than Rs.10 lacs on OLX Classifieds. 

8. Prince Pearl

Regal Automobile launched Prince Pearl in Pakistan in 2019. It’s a three-cylinder 800cc engine coupled with a 4-speed manual transmission. Like Bravo, Prince Pearl is also loaded with features. However, the most striking feature of this car is the huge lights and sharp character lines on the side.

Some prominent features include DRL, 13-inch alloy rims, LED turn signals, temperature gauge, 9-inch LCD, power windows, digital speedometer, central locking, rearview camera, and two speakers in the front doors. 

The build quality of Prince Pearl isn’t fantastic. The interior is made of hard plastic, and the plastic parts wear very easily. Many Pearl owners complained about the uncomfortable seats and not so smooth transmission. 

Despite offering excellent features, Prince Pearl was not well-received in the market. It still does not have an excellent resale value. But if you want a car that offers features at less price, you should go for Price Pearl. 

Pros: 

• Value for money
• Spacious 
• Offers a complete set of features

Cons:

• Average Build Quality
• Poor 3s dealership network

You can find some used Prince Pearl under Rs.10 lacs on OLX Classifieds. 

Aside from these vehicles, there are also many other vehicles you can buy under PKR 10 lacs, such as Daewoo Racer, Suzuki FX, etc. Which of these vehicles do you prefer the most and why?