Cars In Pakistan
Business management executives represent their companies wherever they go. Therefore, when it comes to choosing a vehicle for their ride, top-tier executives look for style, class and elegance in addition to comfort and practicality. In a country like Pakistan, where one still does not find luxuries from Bentley, Rolls-Royce and Chrysler, there are a few marques who have made their mark and enjoy great popularity among the executives. Here we will take a look at the top 5 executive cars in Pakistan.
1.Mercedes Benz E Class E 250
Mercedes E Class 2014
Mercedes-Benz was the first brand to surface in Pakistan after the Big Three – namely Suzuki, Honda and Toyota. As these automakers do not primarily offer vehicles with enough class, luxury and elegance, executives turned to a brand that oozes luxury in all its offerings. Perhaps, the most popular car among the Mercedes-Benz lot in Pakistan is the E Class E 250. This executive car comes with all the luxury you would hope for, coupled with top-notch safety features and great road performance. The most admired trim in Pakistan boasts a 1.8-liter turbocharged I4 with automatic transmission. The newMercedes-Benz E class also rocks “Direct Control” adaptive suspension, active seats (which change shape to support the passengers in corners), movable radiator louvers, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), airbags, and automatic climate control. All these perks make it an extremely attractive package, and definitely fit for an executive.
Price: PKR 12,000,000
2.BMW 5 Series ActiveHybrid
BMW 5 Series ActiveHybrid
BMW, the biggest rival to Mercedes-Benz, was late to the market, but has since carved a niche for itself here. All the BMW cars available in Pakistan offer great value for money, giving the executives all the elegance and class they need in a justifiable price. The most notable addition to BMW’s portfolio is the 5 Series ActiveHybrid. This beast boasts extremely impressive looks and dominates the roads whenever set loose. The best part is, the BMW 5 Series ActiveHybrid packs a hybrid powertrain to reduce both fuel consumption and carbon emissions by as much as 10%. Top-of-the-line luxury, innovative technology and unparalleled elegance are all onboard. It retains a 3.0-liter engine, which chugs out 335 HP (35 of this comes from the electric motor) with an eight-speed ZF transmission. All in all, this sedan is definitely the most elegant hybrid available today, and oozes enough class to make any executive craving for it.
Price: PKR 12,500,000
3.Audi A5
2015 Audi A5
The ever-reliable Audi churns out gorgeous-looking vehicles every year. One of their new entrants, the Audi A5 sedan carries the torch of Audi’s breathtakingly good looks and combine them with some serious power. Being more of a youth-oriented car, it appeals to executives with a certain hint of adventure about them – the younger lot who wants to enjoy both elegance and oomph in their vehicles. The Audi A5 Sportback employs a 1.8-liter 160 HP TFSI engine mated to a seven-speed S-tronic transmission. This sedan shoots from 0-100km/h in merely 8.2 seconds, consuming 5.8 liters of fuel per 100 km. A more powerful, 2.0-liter engine option is also available for those who need boosted performance. Despite offering the same power as the Mercedes-Benz in our list, the Audi A5 comes at a considerably lesser price, which makes it an even more attractive package. It’s the perfect example of beauty with brains.
Price: PKR 6,600,000
4.Toyota Land Cruiser
2015 Toyota Land Cruiser
Widely regarded as one of the most competent SUVs ever made, the Toyota Land Cruiser to this day continues to assert its dominance. For administrators and managers looking to embody the dominance associated with this monster, it’s the ideal partner. Not only does it force all other SUVs to bow down to it, it also does so in style: the brawling Sports Utility Vehicle does not compromise on styling and elegance. Packing a 4.5-liter diesel engine and an option between manual and auto transmissions, the Land Cruiser is a very powerful utility vehicle. It possesses some enviable off-roading capabilities for adventurous executives. Being one of the most expensive cars in our list, it’s not for the faint hearted, nor for anyone willing to settle for anything less than the best.
Price: PKR 23,000,000 (automatic)
5.Audi Q7
Audi Q7
When Audi’s elegance is mated to the SUV body form, what results in is a sheer piece of eye candy, which also packs some serious punch under the hood. The Audi Q7, a very classy-looking luxury crossover SUV, personifies everything the company stands for – like making simple designs look considerably more elegant than the cutting-edge complex ones we witness today in virtually all other makes. You get to choose between 3.0-liter TDI and 4.2-liter TDI engines. Both powertrains offer smooth handling and driving experience while restricting fuel consumption. Its adaptive cruise control, Audi Lane Assist, Audi Parking System, Deluxe automatic air conditioning, driver’s seat with memory function HomeLink, Bose Surround Sound, Audi Bluetooth Car phone and Driver Information System all take care of your comfort and infotainment needs, ensuring you never get bored or uncomfortable during a drive in this magnificent SUV. Needless to say, safety features are all top-notch as well. This utility vehicle is an attractive package for executives looking to combine elegance with the formidability of a full-time crossover SUV.
Price: 15,000,000
No matter which executive car you pick from the above, depending on your needs, you are not likely to go wrong with any one of them. All these cars provide appreciable fuel economy, great looks, some serious power and lots of class in one amazing package. Be it covering those business travels during the week or your weekend hiatus with your family, these cars have all your needs covered, in style.