Upcoming New Cars - launching soon expected in Pakistan
Since the announcement of revised Auto Policy in Pakistan, several international auto manufacturers are ready to explore the amazing potential of Pakistani auto market. Many companies have already confirmed their launch in Pakistan while rumors about many others are also in the news.
Hyundai
Hyundai is South Korea's largest auto manufacturing company. Hyundai used to do business in Pakistan until 2004 with collaboration with Dewan Farooq Motors.
Hyundai returned to Pakistan partnering with Nishat Group, and starting its business as Hyundai Nishat Motors. Its assembly plant is in Faisalabad while the head office is in Gulberg 5, Lahore, Pakistan. The domain name has been registered but the website is under construction
Currently following 4 cars are portrayed on the website home page.
- Hyundai Elantra
This sedan car comes in both, 6-gear automatic and 6-gear manual transmission. Expect it to cost above Rs. 2 ~ 2.5 million.
- Hyundai Verna
It is expected to cost about Rs 1.5 million.
- Hyundai Creta
Creta also comes with automatic and manual transmission variants. its price is expected around Rs. 2 million.
Kia
Kia is South Korea's second-largest auto manufacturer and it is launching its vehicles in Pakistan as Kia Lucky Motors. It's Head Office in Pakistan is on Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi while dealers are present in Lahore and Faisalabad. Its UAN is 111-111-KIA (111-111-542). Kia has also launched a dedicated section for Pakistan on its international website.
Kia is going to launch the following two SUV cars in Pakistan.
- Kia Grand Carnival
With 11 seat capacity, it is a full feature vehicle. It has two variants; price of Grand Carnival LX 4,249,000 & price of EX is 5,149,000 rupees.
- Kia Sportage
It is a luxury 5 seater car. Its price is expected to be about 3.5 million rupees.
A commercial loading vehicle Kia Frontier K2700 will also be launched in Pakistan.
Nissan Datsun
Nissan Motors Company is entering the Pakistani market through an agreement with Gandhar Nissan Ltd. for local production of Datsun cars.
- Datsun Go
It is a 5 door hatchback car. It has a sportier and aerodynamic design.
Renault
Renault is a French automotive company which is launching its vehicles in Pakistan with the partnership of Al-Futtaim Automotive Company. Its plant is being set-up in Faisalabad.
It is hoped that Renault will launch any of the following vehicles in Pakistan.
It is hoped that Renault will launch any of the following vehicles in Pakistan.
- Renault Duster
It is a 1460cc SUV car equipped with a lot of latest state of the art features. Its expected price in Pakistan is 1.5 to 2.2 million rupees.
Other expected Renault vehicles are as under:
- Renault Captur
- Renault Lodgy
- Renault Pulse
- Renault Kwid
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