Tez Raftar Pick-Up

Engine and gearbox

Pak Star’s official Pick-Up page lists a 229cc engine with a 63 x 63.5 mm bore and stroke, rated at 10.3 kW (about 13.8 hp) at 7,500 rpm and 14.2 Nm at 6,000 rpm. Note that these output figures are the same as the 197cc models, and the bore and stroke match too, so ask the dealer to confirm the displacement. The manual gearbox has a reverse gear, the clutch is a seven-plate wet type, and there are electric and kick starters.

Fuel and running costs

It runs on petrol from a 6.5-litre tank or on CNG from a 22 to 30 litre water-capacity cylinder. Pak Star’s claims are 28 to 30 km per litre on petrol and 36 to 40 km per kg on CNG.

Size and practicality

This is the largest Tez Raftar passenger body with published dimensions: 3,450 mm long, 1,300 mm wide and 2,250 mm tall on a 2,350 mm wheelbase. It weighs 470 kg empty and is rated for a 600 kg load. Pak Star gives the cabin as 1,300 mm wide and 1,930 mm long. The turning circle is 6,900 mm and the rated gradeability is 12 to 13 percent, lower than the smaller models. The hood cover comes in beige, blue or green rexene or PU-coated fabric. A roof rack is fitted only on a Prime model, which is not on the price list we found.

Brakes, suspension and tyres

The rear uses two seven-leaf springs with two dampers, stronger than the other passenger models, and the front has two heavy-duty shock absorbers and two dampers. Brakes are mechanical shoes at the front and a hydraulic disc at the rear, on 135-10 tube-type tyres (10-ply rating) with a 12 V 35 Ah battery.

Versions and price

The third-party list from around 2024 gives two versions, both described as ten-seaters: the Pick-Up (School Van) at Rs 463,000 and the larger Pick-Up XL at Rs 488,000, quoted as ex-factory including GST. Only one Pick-Up appears on Pak Star’s website, and the XL is not described there. One dealer listing shows a Pick-Up at Rs 527,000. Warranty and colours are not published.

Which version to buy

Our opinion: the standard Pick-Up is the safer choice because its specifications are published, which matters if you are bidding for school pick-and-drop contracts. Consider the XL only after the dealer shows you its size and seating, since nothing official describes it.