Mehran and Cultus are two of the most popular vehicles in Pakistan. The main reason behind this popularity has been their affordability, user-friendly features and a compact design. Among all Suzuki cars 2014, the sales of Mehran and Cultus are expected to remain high.
Let’s take a look at the history of both the hatchbacks one by one. The following discussion reveals the reasons why these two vehicles are still in a high demand despite a lack of upgrades.
Introduced for the first time in 1989, Mehran has been one of the most commonly used means of private transport in Pakistan. It is manufactured in the country by Pak Suzuki Motors and is actually a rebadged version of Alto’s second generation.
The five-door hatchback has carried on with almost the same features year after year, with little modification. The compact car stands 55.5 inches high with a length of 129.9 inches and a total width of 55.3 inches. There haven’t been any alterations in these dimensions for the new model. Mehran’s power comes from its SOHC water cooled, four-stroke engine with a highway mileage of 18 KM and the city mileage of 16 KM. These basic features have been passed down from one model to the next for years. The 2014 model will be no exception to it.
Although the major features of Mehran have not been changed, there have still been minor tweaks in technology and the interior is also slightly enhanced. Here are the main improvements brought to the car over a period of twenty-four years.
Despite the simplicity of the car, Mehran has been one of the best selling vehicles in Pakistan. Its sales are expected to remain high even in the midst of great new Suzuki cars 2014. Following reasons explain why this trend has been prevailing for so long:
The future model of Mehran is not expected to introduce any major changes. Pak Suzuki Motors have not announced any official news about any facelifts or power upgrades for Mehran. Any such changes would inevitably raise the cost of the car, affecting its sales. It is the simplicity of Mehran which has kept it so popular for twenty-four years. Therefore, the company does not intend to bring any major changes to it.
This supermini vehicle was introduced in 1983 in seven international markets. In Pakistan, the hatchback went on sale in 2000 during its second generation. The car runs with the power of a 997 cc engine with 5 speed options. The dimensions of the car, its shape and performance have not seen any major changes yet.
Cultus has not changed considerably over the past years. The external appearance remains the same with no major uplifts while the performance has also not been enhanced. Within theses thirteen years after its introduction in Pakistan, Cultus remains a member of the 2nd generation. The few improvements which have been introduced in the recent models are discussed below:
Just like Mehran, the company has not released any official report regarding major improvements in the future model of Cultus. The overall design, ergonomics and power output are expected to remain the same in order to avoid an increase in price.