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Honda Atlas ends BR-V production

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Khan, A. S. (2026, September 30). Honda Atlas ends BR-V production. Dawn. https://www.dawn.com/news/2033655/honda-atlas-ends-br-v-production

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Honda Atlas Cars Ltd has stopped producing the Honda BR-V in Pakistan due to low demand and declining sales. Production volumes were around 25-50 units per month, and combined production and sales figures for the BR-V and HR-V fell sharply from 1,460 and 731 units respectively in July-August 2025 to just 120 and 191 units in the same period this year. The company attributes the decision to the vehicle completing its lifecycle rather than supply chain issues.

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Honda Atlas Cars Ltd (HACL) has ceased production of the Honda BR-V in Pakistan. A senior executive from HACL confirmed that the vehicle's lifecycle is complete, though he did not specify if a replacement model will be introduced soon. Since April 2017, when production began with 648 units assembled and 527 sold, the car has struggled to compete against newer models from Chinese and Korean manufacturers. Data from PAMA shows that combined sales of the BR-V and HR-V dropped sharply in July-August 2026 to just 191 units compared to 731 units in the same period in 2025, indicating declining interest among consumers due to competition from hybrid and electric vehicles. The company has removed the BR-V from its official website and showrooms reflect a lack of consumer demand for this model.

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BR-V HACL Honda PAMA the BR-V

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From FY22, PAMA started issuing combined production and sales data for the Honda BR-V and HR-V. From the PAMA data, it seems both the BR-V and the HR-V have struggled to attract buyers since the entry of Chinese and Korean models, especially hybrid, range-extended electric vehicles, and pure battery vehicles. One Honda dealer said the BR-V has already been missing from Honda showrooms, and buyers have shown little interest in booking the vehicle or in on-the-spot sales. Honda vendors also confirmed the BR-V’s production closure, as the vehicle is not selling well and the company has to stop production. Published in Dawn, September 30th, 2026

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2026-09-30 · Dawn

Honda Atlas ends BR-V production · assertive framing

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Honda Atlas Cars Ltd (HACL) has discontinued production of the Honda BR-V. asserted

Ltd → discontinue → V.

A senior executive of HACL told Dawn on Tuesday that it faced no issues procuring parts and accessories from Japan or other countries. asserted

it → tell → Japan

“Actually, the vehicle has completed its lifecycle, and that’s why its production has been halted,” he added. asserted

he → complete → lifecycle

He said he cannot say whether the company intends to bring any replacement for the BR-V in the near future, as production volumes remained low at around 25-50 units per month. asserted

volumes → say → month

The company has also removed the BR-V from its official website, while all other cars are well displayed. asserted

cars → remove → website

Data from the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) show combined production and sales figures for the Honda BR-V and HR-V. Total production and sales of the BR-V and HR-V plunged to 120 and 191 units in July-August, down from 1,460 and 731 units in the same period in 2025. asserted

production → show → 2025

As per PAMA data, Honda BR-V assembly began in April 2017 with 648 units, while 527 units were sold in the same month. asserted

units → begin → month

company → start → Dawn