Sazgar pre-books HAVAL HEV

KARACHI: Sazgar Engineering Works Limited on Monday announced the commencement of pre-booking for its new model of locally assembled Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), the “HAVAL JOLION HEV.”

The company's filing on the Pakistan Stock Exchange said that the commercial roll-out of these vehicles is expected in April 2024.

“We are pleased to inform you that the company has commenced pre-booking of a new model of locally assembled/ manufactured of Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) under brand ‘Haval Jolion HEV’ and CKD roll-out of these vehicles on commercial scale is expected in April 2024,” the company said.

Following the launch of its first Electric Vehicle (EV) for the Pakistani market in February, Sazgar Engineering is expanding its automotive sector footprint. Sazgar completed the manufacturing facilities of Haval SUVs in 2022.

The company, the largest rickshaw maker in Pakistan, also exports the three-wheel vehicle. It has also brought another Chinese carmaker, BAIC, to Pakistan. BAIC introduced its D20 vehicle, X25 crossover, and the BJ40-Plus off-roader SUV.