Sazgar Records Highest Ever Four-Wheeler Sales in January 2026
Sazgar kicked off 2026 with record four-wheeler sales of 2,004 units in January, up 72% month-on-month. Cumulative sales for the first seven months rose 49% year-on-year to 9,214 units. The numbers point to steady demand and a stronger position in Pakistan’s recovering automobile sector.

Table of Contents
- Seven Months of Steady Growth
- What Sazgar Actually Sells
- The Wider Picture in Pakistan’s Auto Market
- Why the Numbers Matter
- What Comes Next
- A Solid Start, Not the Whole Story
Sazgar Engineering Works has given itself a strong start to the new year. In January 2026 the company sold 2,004 four-wheelers. That is the highest monthly figure it has ever posted.
The jump from December 2025 is big 72 percent higher. Production also moved up, reaching 1,716 units, which is 32 percent more than the previous month. These numbers come from Topline Research and the company’s own report.
People who follow the market expected some increase in January. Many buyers wait until the start of the year to get a 2026 registration plate. Still, the size of the rise stands out.
Seven Months of Steady Growth
The single month looks good, but the longer view tells a clearer story. From July 2025 to January 2026, the first seven months of the financial year, Sazgar sold 9,214 four-wheelers. That is 49 percent more than the same period a year earlier.
Production for those seven months came to 9,416 units, up 44 percent year on year. The company is not just selling more; it is making more as well. That balance matters because it shows the business can meet demand without running into big supply problems.
What Sazgar Actually Sells
Most of these four-wheelers are Haval SUVs. Sazgar assembles them through its partnership with China’s Great Wall Motors. Models like the Haval H6 and Jolion have found a solid following in Pakistan because they offer features people want at prices that feel reasonable.
In January the company also launched local assembly of the GWM Tank 500, a larger, more premium hybrid SUV. Early signs suggest buyers like the mix of size, comfort and better fuel economy.
Sazgar still makes three-wheelers, and those numbers are strong too – over 4,000 sold in January. But the four-wheeler side is where the biggest growth story is happening right now.
The Wider Picture in Pakistan’s Auto Market
Pakistan’s car industry has been on the mend. After tough years, sales across the sector picked up noticeably in 2025 and have kept the momentum into 2026. Lower interest rates, fewer import restrictions and steadier economic signals have helped.
Overall, passenger car sales rose around 40 per cent in the first half of the financial year compared with the year before. Sazgar’s 49 per cent growth in four-wheelers beats that average, which is why analysts are paying attention.
The company has moved from being known mainly for three-wheelers to becoming a real player in the SUV segment. Its market value has grown sharply over the past three years, reflecting confidence in the brand and the products.
Why the Numbers Matter
A one-month spike can be seasonal. But consistent year-on-year growth over seven months points to something deeper. Sazgar has built a wider dealer network, improved after-sales support and focused on vehicles that match what Pakistani families and small businesses need.
Buyers today want reliability, modern features and decent fuel efficiency. The Haval range and the new Tank 500 seem to hit those marks. At the same time, local assembly helps keep prices more stable than fully imported options.
For the broader industry, Sazgar’s performance adds to the evidence that demand is coming back. More sales mean more jobs in manufacturing, parts supply and dealerships. It also encourages other companies to invest and launch new models.
What Comes Next
No one can promise the growth will stay this fast forever. The economy still faces challenges, and car prices remain high for many families. But the early signs for 2026 look positive.
Sazgar has shown it can ramp up production when demand rises. If the company keeps bringing in fresh models and maintains quality, it could hold onto the gains it has made.
For people thinking about buying a car, the message is simple: more choices are becoming available, and waiting lists that used to stretch for months are getting shorter in some cases.
A Solid Start, Not the Whole Story
January’s record is worth celebrating, but it is only one piece of a longer journey. The real test will be whether Sazgar can keep delivering strong numbers through the rest of the year when the new-year rush fades.
So far the company has given every reason to believe it is building something lasting in Pakistan’s auto market. The numbers are clear, the direction is up, and the focus remains on practical vehicles that people actually want to drive. For more updates, visit DrivePK.com
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