Business Desk
Aug 13, 2024
The highly anticipated launch of the Suzuki Every has been delayed by Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited (PSMCL) due to production-related issues.
The Suzuki Every, originally scheduled for launch in 2022, was then expected to be released in September 2024. However, it will now be available in mid-October.
The vehicle has been widely discussed since it was first showcased at the Pakistan Auto Show (PAS) 2022, as it is seen as a potential replacement for the Bolan van. The Bolan, along with the Ravi pickup, has been a staple in PSMC’s lineup for nearly four decades.
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The fifth-generation Every van is expected to address the safety concern present in the Bolan — which lacks ABS, airbags, seatbelts for rear passengers, etc.
Pak Suzuki plant closure
It should be noted that owing to significant challenges in obtaining completely knocked down (CKD) kits, Pak Suzuki Motor has shut down its production plant indefinitely.
Pak Suzuki Head of Corporate Affairs, Shafiq Ahmed Shaikh, told The News: “Pak Suzuki Motor Co Ltd closed and shut down its plant due to no approval of CKD, whereas its CKD is lying at the port for the last 45 days. Due to this, Pak Suzuki is not only paying billions of rupees in detention and demurrages, but the government is also losing out on taxes and duties due to the halt in production and sales.”
The company has been struggling with heavy penalties due to the prolonged storage of the CKD kits, which have been stranded at the port for the past 45 days, resulting in a standstill in production. According to Shaikh, the plant will remain closed until the CKD kits are released. Pak Suzuki Motors has urged the government to address the issue urgently to prevent further economic losses.
