Suzuki Alto expected price increase after 18pc GST on cars in Budget 2025-26.
The Pakistani government proposed increasing General Sales Tax (GST) on all cars, including entry-level rides like Alto, which will directly impact consumers.
Under a recent proposal, the existing tax concession will be ended after tweaks in the Eighth Schedule of the Sales Tax Act.
If approved, this would bring Alto and other entry-level cars under the regular 18pc Sales Tax bracket.
Suzuki Alto Expected Price
If the government planned to go ahead with the proposal, Alto prices would go up from Rs 120,000 to nearly Rs 180,000, depending on the variant.
Suzuki Alto VXR AGS: 2,989,000
Suzuki Alto VXL AGS: 3,045,000
Suzuki Alto VXL AGS: 3,140,000
Buyers will need to pay more upfront when purchasing smaller, locally assembled vehicles.
The tax hike is part of the government’s plan to reduce exemptions and enhance tax collection by applying a uniform GST structure.
The government also increased sales tax on hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) from 8.5% to 18%, nearly doubling the cost for buyers.
This change comes after a year of a lower tax rate designed to promote cleaner, more fuel-efficient cars and reduce fuel imports.
