| Suzuki Bolan | |
|---|---|
 A 7th Generation Suzuki Carry sold and produced as the Suzuki Bolan in Pakistan | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Pak Suzuki Motors |
| Production | c.1983 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Minivan/Light commercial vehicle |
The Suzuki Bolan, also known in Pakistan as the "Cary Dabba"[1], is a minivan manufactured by Pak Suzuki Motors, part of the Seventh Generation Suzuki Carry series.
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 output of 37 HP (28 kW). The 4-speed manual transmission allows for a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). As of February 2024, it is available in three different versions, The Euro II, VX and VXR. The better equipped VXR and Euro II have factory-fitted air conditioning.[2][3][4]
The Bolan is widely used as an ambulance all over Pakistan. The Bolan is particularly used as a taxi in Abbottabad, Havelian, Haripur, Pakistan, Mansehra and in northern sides of Pakistan, alongside usage with the Suzuki Mehran across all of Pakistan.[5][6][7]
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.[8] of the Euro II version.[9][10]
| Year | Units Sold[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 business or transport purposes. The Suzuki Ravi has a dimension of 127.3 inches (3.23 m) by 54.9 inches (1.39 m) by 65 inches (1.7 m), and its seating capacity is 2 people, with a maximum loading capacity of 600 kilograms (1,300 lb). 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 120 km/h (75 mph).
The Ravi, like the Bolan, also has 3 models. The VX, VXR and The Euro II, though the Euro II is more common nowadays. [12]
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 seems that Suzuki has no future plans to update Bolans with airbags, leading to speculation the Bolan might be replaced with the Suzuki Every.[14]