Suzuki Bolan Price, Specs & Features

Introduction

Suzuki Bolan is an eight-seater minivan that was launched in Pakistan in 1985. This car is manufactured by Pak Suzuki Motors. Suzuki Bolan is also known as carry dabba in Pakistan. It is part of the seventh generation of the carry series. This minivan is mostly used as an ambulance and some people use it for family use and also for rent. Its exterior is like a boxy design. It is a manual gear system minivan.

Key Features of Suzuki Bolan

Some features will described in this article that may help to increase your knowledge:

Engine and its capacity

Suzuki Bolan has a low efficient 0.8-litre three-cylinder four-stroke engine that produces an output of 37HP.
This engine is paired with a five-speed manual transmission engine that allows a top speed of 120 km\h.
This engine is highly reliable and also easy to maintain and its parts are cheap that are easy to buy and available at every local workshop.

Fuel type

The Suzuki Bolan runs on petrol though that is easily available locally in every market, especially in Pakistan.
It can also converted to run on compressed natural gas (CNG) just in case of fuel price concerns.
In earlier times, the CNG tank was company-fitted but in newer models, it was removed due to the dynamics of times

Body Design

Suzuki Bolan has a boxy no-frills design that maximizes its interior space.
Seven to Eight passengers can easily sit in three rows because its interior is basic its comfort features are little beyond seating and its dashboard elements are minimal.

Suspension and Ride

Suzuki Bolan has a leaf spring suspension at the rear wheels, that increases its durability and load-carrying capacity.
This suspension also makes it perfect for rough roads and heavy loads.
But this suspension makes the ride a little bumpy.

Safety

The safety features of the Suzuki Bolan are too minimal. It has no airbags and no other advanced safety features which are present in other modern features which makes it less safe than the other modern vehicles. It prefers affordability to the other high-end features.

Interior and Comfort

The interior of the Suzuki Bolan is too basic, with plastic fitting, manual windows, and no advanced infotainment features. The seats can be configured to accommodate both passengers and cargo depending on needs.

Variants

Suzuki Bolan is generally available in two variants :

Standard version

This is the basic version which was primarily used for commercial purposes. Its design is very simple focusing on durability and affordability.

VX version

This version has a few more comfort features than the standard version which are still minimal than the other passenger vehicles.

Uses in Pakistan

Commercial Use

Suzuki Bolan is mostly used as a commercial vehicle in Pakistan. It is used for carrying goods to operate as a public transport. It is highly helpful for small business owners and transports due to its lower fuel costs and ease of maintenance.

Public Transport

Suzuki Bolan delivers as a key component for public transport in all cities and towns of Pakistan. Bolan used as minibuses and school vans offer a cheap mode of transportation is common all over Pakistan.

Family Vehicle

Some families used it as a family vehicle due to its affordability and its spacious interior. Suzuki Bolan is very helpful for those families who have a large family but their affordability is low, So this minivan is very helpful for their family use.

Discontinuous Reason

Suzuki Bolan will be discontinued in October 2024 because of its fewer safety features and very basic design. Another reason for its discontinuity is because of its high chances of accidents due to turnover.

Current Price in Pakistan

The price of Suzuki Bolan varies with its variants and modifications. The price range of the new Suzuki Bolan is around about 18 lac PKR to 22 lac PKR depending on its model and features.

Conclusion

Suzuki Bolan is an easily affordable and versatile vehicle that has a carded niche in the market of Pakistan. Especially in commercial and public sectors of transport. Suzuki Bolan lacks modern features and advanced safety features but due to its reliability, simplicity, and affordability, it is a very popular choice for those who need a practical vehicle for their everyday use.