Is the Hyundai Santa Fe Launch Just a Month Away?

Jawad

07 Sep 2023

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Is the Hyundai Santa Fe Launch Just a Month Away?

Hyundai Santa Fe CKD Model Launch Nears

The local auto market is abuzz with excitement as Hyundai prepares to launch its locally assembled Hyundai Santa Fe. The carmaker was spotted testing the vehicle's road durability in Deosai, signaling an imminent launch. According to reliable sources, Hyundai Nishat Motors is gearing up to introduce its 5th completely knocked down (CKD) model in Pakistan in the coming weeks. Speculations suggest a launch by the end of this month or the start of October, accompanied by a grand event in Lahore.

A Surprise Entry into the Pakistani Market

The sighting of the CKD Santa Fe took everyone by surprise as there were no prior rumors about its arrival. This launch comes at a time when the automotive industry is grappling with economic fluctuations, making it a significant development.

Introducing the Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe, a nameplate imported from the city of Santa Fe in New Mexico, has been a resounding success for Hyundai since its debut in 2000. Initially a compact SUV, it has evolved over the years to target the mid-size segment, offering both 3-row and 2-row seating configurations. Hyundai's latest 5th-generation model is set to make waves in North America, Korea, and Europe.

Highlighting Key Specifications and Features

The 4th generation Santa Fe, with chassis code "TM," underwent production in 2018, receiving a substantial facelift in 2020. Sharing its technical underpinnings with the Kia Sorento, it featured a new cascading wide grille, sleek headlights, and T-shaped LED DRLs. The Deosai spotting provides a sneak peek at the exterior, with interior details yet to be revealed. Local variants may differ in features, but expectations are high for a well-equipped model.

Powering the Santa Fe

The facelifted 4th-gen Santa Fe offers multiple engine configurations, including conventional options like the 2.5L MPI and 2.5L GDI, as well as turbocharged variants such as the 2.0L Turbo GDI and 2.5L Turbo GDI. Diesel and hybrid options are also in the mix, with the 1.6L Turbo GDI hybrid and 1.6L Turbo GDI plugin hybrid being particularly attractive choices.

Anticipated Pricing

While Hyundai has yet to officially announce the price of the locally assembled Santa Fe, market experts and sources predict it will fall within the range of Rs. 1.7 to 1.9 crore.

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