| Suzuki Bolan | |
| Manufacturer: | Pak Suzuki Motors |
| Production: | 1983–2024 |
| Class: | Minivan/Light commercial vehicle |
| Successor: | Suzuki Every |
The Suzuki Bolan, also known in Pakistan as the "Carry Dabba",[1] is a minivan manufactured by Pak Suzuki Motors, part of the Seventh Generation Suzuki Carry series. Pak Suzuki initied the production in 1983 and discontinued in 2024.[2]
The engine of the Suzuki Bolan is based on the ST90V version of the Suzuki Carry (also known as Hi-Roof) with the three-cylinder F8B 796 CC carburettor engine with an output of . The 4-speed manual transmission allows for a top speed of 1200NaN0. As of February 2024, it is available in three versions: The Euro II, VX and VXR. The better-equipped VXR and Euro II have factory-fitted air conditioning.[3] [4] [5]
The Bolan is widely used as an ambulance all over Pakistan. The Bolan is particularly used as a taxi in Abbottabad, Havelian, Haripur, Mansehra and in northern sides of Pakistan, alongside usage with the Suzuki Mehran across all of Pakistan.[6] [7] [8]
The Suzuki Bolan has sold 199,052 units from 2007-2017, with a price averaging between Rs. 1,075,000 To 1,134,000 ($3,863.80-4,075.86) with an additional 21,738 units sold in 2018.[9] of the Euro II version.[10] [11]
| 1 June 2007 | 10,451 | |
| 1 June 2008 | 15,566 | |
| 1 June 2009 | 17,209 | |
| 1 June 2010 | 8,664 | |
| 1 June 2011 | 11,439 | |
| 1 June 2012 | 13,311 | |
| 1 June 2013 | 22,540 | |
| 1 June 2014 | 12,941 | |
| 1 June 2015 | 14,088 | |
| 1 June 2016 | 23,582 | |
| 1 June 2017 | 19,245 | |
| 1 June 2018 | 21,738 |
The Suzuki Ravi is a pickup truck version of the Suzuki Bolan usually used for and advertised for business, often to transport low-level goods across multiple shops. It also transports livestock like Goats (such as local Beetal Goats) and Sheep in rural areas. The Suzuki Ravi has a dimension of 127.3inches by 54.9inches by 65inches, and its seating capacity is 2 people, with a maximum loading capacity of 600kg (1,300lb). three-cylinder F8B Engine with a 796 CC carburettor engine with an output of 37 HP(27.5 kW) at 5000 RPM. Like the Bolan, its 4-speed manual transmission allows for a top speed of 1200NaN0.[12]
The Ravi, like the Bolan, also has 3 models:
Ever since 2021, rumours on the discontinuation have been uncovered, which are due to the Engineering Development Board of Pakistan ruling that all cars must have airbags or they will be forced to discontinue.[13] However, it was speculated that Suzuki has no plans to update Bolans with airbags, leading to speculation the Bolan might be replaced with the Suzuki Every.[14] By the end of 2021, which was the deadline given, companies got a waiver till the middle of 2023, though that deadline has also since passed, The EDB has stated “... airbags will be compulsory in every car by mid-2024, and vehicles without them will be discontinued,”[15]