Owning cars to become more expensive in Pakistan after proposes hike in taxes. With 18% General Sales Tax (GST) and a newly introduced 1% Green Tax, Prices of Swift will be up by over 260,000 in many cases.
Swift buyers in Pakistan will now have to dig deeper into their pockets, as the federal budget for 2025 has brought massive increases in car prices, particularly affecting the popular Swift lineup. The government’s latest tax adjustments, including a hike in the General Sales Tax (GST) and the introduction of a 1% Green Tax, have directly raised the cost of these vehicles.
Swift Expected Price in Pakistan 2025
| Model | Old Price | Proposed Taxes | Exp. Price |
| Swift GL MT | 4,336,000 | 263,007 | 4,599,007 |
| Swift GL CVT | 4,560,000 | 276,365 | 4,836,365 |
| Swift GLX CVT | 4,719,000 | 284,936 | 5,003,936 |
| Swift GLX CVT Two-Tone | 4,719,000 | 284,936 | 5,003,936 |
Swift GL MT, which was priced at 4.336 million, now costs 4.599 million, reflecting an increase of over 263,000 due to taxes. Swift GL CVT saw its price go up from 4.560 million to 4.836 million, with taxes adding 276,365. The higher-end GLX and GLX CVT Two-Tone variants experienced the largest jump, both rising from 4.719 million to 5.003 million, marking an increase of 284,936 in tax-related costs.
The new budget raises the GST on vehicles with engine sizes up to 850cc from 12.5% to 18%, a substantial increase aimed at bolstering state revenues. In addition, a 1% Green Tax has been introduced on all internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, whether locally assembled or imported. While these measures are intended to encourage a shift toward environmentally friendly transport, they are also making conventional cars more expensive for consumers.
HEV Expected Prices in Pakistan
| Model | Expected Increase |
|---|---|
| Corolla Cross 1.8 HEV | 787,931 |
| Corolla Cross 1.8 HEV X | 827,332 |
| Jolion HEV | 813,848 |
| HS PHEV | 849,221 |
| Elantra Hybrid | 849,309 |
| H6 HEV | 1,028,714 |
| Tucson Hybrid Smart | 963,046 |
| Sportage L HEV | 963,046 |
| Tucson Hybrid Signature | 1,050,604 |
| Santa Fe Smart | 1,093,594 |
| Santa Fe Signature | 1,216,963 |
| Sorento 1.6T HEV FWD | 1,287,009 |
| Sorento 1.6T HEV AWD | 1,400,834 |
Experts suggest that the tax policy shift is part of a broader push to discourage fossil-fuel-based vehicles and promote electric and hybrid alternatives in the long term. However, for now, the burden falls squarely on consumers still reliant on traditional vehicles.
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