PAPS 2026: New Vehicle Launches & Reveals at Pakistan Auto Show

Lahore just hosted the biggest car show Pakistan has seen in years. The Pakistan Auto Show, known as PAPS 2026, ran from September 18 to 20 at the Expo Centre, and more than 45,000 people walked through those halls in three days. Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif opened the event, and by the time it wrapped up, every major brand in the country had shown something new. Chery, Suzuki, Haval, Kia, Hyundai, Jaecoo, BYD, GWM they all showed up, and they all wanted attention.

The Pakistan International Auto Show (PAPS) 2026 ended at the Lahore International Expo Centre after attracting more than 450,000 visitors in three days. The event brought together leading car makers, auto-parts companies, dealers, industry experts, government officials, and car lovers from across the country. So let's go through what actually happened, model by model, with real numbers where they exist.

Chery Q the small EV that thinks it's a big deal

Chery picked PAPS 2026 to launch the Q, and it did not hold back on claims. This is a fully electric hatchback that revives the old Chery QQ name from more than two decades ago. It looks small from the outside, but the cabin is bigger than the Toyota Yaris, Honda City, and Suzuki Alsvin. It also comes with self-parking. You don't need a friend standing outside directing you into a tight spot anymore the car handles that itself.

For a car in this price bracket, that cabin size and self-parking combo is rare. But buyers should still ask about service network and spare parts before signing anything, since it is a new nameplate in Pakistan.

Suzuki Fronx ADAS the same car, but smarter now

Suzuki already launched the Fronx back in May. So why is it back at PAPS? Because this is a new, higher trim, and it comes with Level 1 ADAS along with new seat upholstery. Suzuki calls it the "Fronx ADAS," and it now sits as the most expensive variant in the Fronx lineup.

This move says something about the market. A few years back, Suzuki could sell almost anything on brand name alone. Now every subcompact SUV rival comes loaded with driver-assist tech, so Suzuki had no choice but to add it too. Competition is doing its job here, and buyers are the ones who benefit.

Haval H6 GT the sportier, more confusing sibling

The Haval H6 GT is the coupe-style version of the H6 PHEV, and it already sells in Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Brazil, and South Africa. Pakistan now joins that list. Sazgar's COO has said the H6 GT was originally built for the Australian market, with an Australian engineer working on its suspension tuning.

Here's the odd part. Haval markets the GT as its most powerful H6 variant, yet it actually produces less torque than the standard H6 PHEV. That's a strange thing to call your "most powerful" option, and buyers comparing the two should look past the marketing line and check the actual torque figures for themselves.

Kia's mystery unveiling likely the new Stonic

Kia teased something big before PAPS even opened. The company posted a teaser showing a car driving through a modern setting, with the line "The next standard won't follow the old one," and confirmed an unveiling on September 18. Kia had already discontinued the old Stonic in Pakistan, so most people expect this new reveal to be the updated, redesigned Stonic that debuted globally with a fresh look, a mild-hybrid 1.0-litre turbo engine, and a dual-screen digital cockpit.

Local buzz points to two performance-oriented trims, reportedly named Turbo S and Turbo X, though Kia Pakistan has not confirmed full specs or names as of this writing.

If you're waiting on this one, don't rush a decision on the outgoing Stonic just because prices dropped earlier this year. Wait for Kia's official specs sheet first.

Hyundai Tucson N Line Nishat brings the sporty trim

Hyundai Nishat used PAPS to display the Tucson N Line alongside its hybrid lineup. Globally, the N Line trim gets a sportier body kit, larger alloy wheels, a twin-tip exhaust design, and a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, paired with hybrid powertrain options producing around 180 to 235 horsepower depending on the market.

This was a display unit, not a confirmed local launch, so treat it as a preview of what could come rather than a promise of exact specs for Pakistan.

Jaecoo J5 BEV a proper electric SUV with real numbers

This one stood out because Jaecoo didn't just show a concept — it revealed full specs. The J5 BEV Premium Plus is locally assembled and comes with a 58.9kWh battery, a single front motor making 207.8 horsepower and 288Nm of torque, and a claimed NEDC range of 461km. It goes 0 to 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds and supports 130kW DC fast charging.

The warranty backing this car is also worth noting — six years or 150,000km on the vehicle, and eight years or 160,000km on the battery. That's a longer cover than most rivals in Pakistan currently offer on EVs.

BYD Denza B8 the luxury heavyweight

BYD used PAPS to introduce its Denza sub-brand to Pakistan, and the B8 is the flagship. This is a full-size plug-in hybrid SUV built to compete with names like the Toyota Land Cruiser and Nissan Patrol. It runs a 2.0-litre turbo engine paired with dual electric motors, and depending on market tuning, combined output lands between 600 and 738 horsepower with 760Nm of torque. It hits 0-100 km/h in about 4.8 seconds despite weighing over three tonnes.

BYD Sealion 6 the first BYD built in Pakistan

This is the quiet big story from PAPS. The Sealion 6 is planned to become BYD's first locally assembled vehicle in Pakistan, with production targeted for Q4 2026, through BYD's partnership with Mega Motor Company. Local assembly usually brings the price down compared to imported units, so this one is worth watching closely if you want a BYD without the import cost attached.

Haval H7 the big plug-in hybrid SUV

Haval's H7 is a large PHEV SUV with a boxy design, and the company claims 450 horsepower and 750Nm of torque. It sits above the H6 in Haval's lineup and is aimed at buyers who want size and power without giving up hybrid efficiency.

Haval Jolion Max EV going electric on a smaller frame

While the H7 goes big, the Jolion Max EV goes the other way — a smaller SUV built on a fully electric platform. It's Haval's answer to buyers who want an EV in Pakistan without stepping up to a large SUV footprint.

GWM Cannon P500 Alpha a pickup with an electric-only mode

GWM's Cannon Alpha PHEV pickup made an appearance too. Globally, this truck pairs a 2.0-litre turbo engine with an electric motor for a combined 300kW of power and 750Nm of torque, running through a 9-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It can run in pure electric mode for up to 115km, and the combined range crosses 1,000km.

GWM Cannon P300 the more conventional workhorse

The P300 sits below the Alpha and sticks closer to a traditional pickup formula, without the plug-in hybrid setup. It's built for buyers who want GWM's pickup capability without paying for the electrified tech on top.

So what does all this mean for you?

Only three cars walked out of PAPS 2026 with confirmed prices: the Chery Q, the Suzuki Fronx ADAS, and the Haval H6 GT. Everything else is a reveal, a display unit, or a teaser, and their real prices will decide whether they succeed or flop in Pakistan's price-sensitive market. A powerful spec sheet means nothing if the price doesn't match what buyers here are willing to pay.

If you're in the market right now, don't rush into a decision based on a stage reveal. Wait for the official price tag, ask about after-sales service and parts availability, and compare real ownership costs, not just headline horsepower numbers. Pakistan's auto market is changing fast, with EVs and hybrids now sitting next to plain petrol cars on the same showroom floor. That's good news for buyers, since more choice usually means better deals down the line.

Auto revolution very warm wellcome by DrivePK

One more thing before you go Drivepk was part of PAPS 2026 too, and the response at their stall was warm from start to finish. Drivepk is one of the newer platforms in Pakistan's car space, and it uses AI to make car search simple. DrivePK Bolo app lets you just speak what you want. Say the car you're dreaming of, and it pulls up matching options for you, no typing, no endless scrolling. If you want to stay updated on new launches, prices, and reviews as they happen, visit Drivepk.com