Hyundai Nishat has finally decide to catchup with the rest of the crossover SUVs in Pakistan while introducing a new safety and convenience feature in, Hyundai Tucson. According to details, the car assembler has introduced parking sensors in its vehicle, however, they are only offered in the top-of-the-line variant, All Wheel Drive (AWD). The reports were circulating in the market that Hyundai is planning something major for Tucson, and expectations were high, however, the company only offered front and rear parking sensors in its car. It is pertinent to mention that almost all other crossover SUVs in the local market come with the parking sensors, including Tucson's direct rival, Kia Sportage AWD. The good news for the Tucson fans is that Hyundai has not increased the price of Tucson with this extra convenience feature. Parking Sensors  Parking Sensors have become a basic feature for all new launched cars because they help in navigating and parking in tight spaces. In most of the cars, the companies use ultrasonic sensors that emit sound waves, with a controller in the car measuring how long each signal takes to bounce back off an object. This helps it to calculate how far away the object is. Tucson was launched in Pakistan in August 2020, and absence of parking sensors was a kind of disappointing for the consumers and car lovers. But is good that Hyundai Nishat has decided to offer them after three years of the launch, as they say, its never too late. Hopefully, this new feature will help the company increasing sales of Tucson as PAMA report showed that only 315 units were sold in April 2023 compared to 280 in March, showing a dropping of 27%. What do you think about the new parking sensors in Hyundai Tucson AWD? Would it help the sales of this crossover SUV? Please share your thoughts in the comments section.  

The ongoing economic meltdown and its adverse effect on entire industry is not in disguise. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s already-struggling car industry is also among the affectees. Depleting foreign exchange reserves urged the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to inflict import restrictions which in turn nudged the local car assemblers to announce back-to-back production cuts and price hikes. Furthermore, thousands of employees working in assembly plants also lost their jobs. Auto assemblers in the country are still increasing their car prices. Surprisingly enough, customers also have to pay the difference even after the booking. The Offer In such a heinous situation, the new entrant, Hyundai Nishat comes with an amazing limited-time offer flaunting immediate delivery and a price lock. First, the customers who have purchased the Hyundai Elantra will not have to wait for delivery. Second, the price lock offer will protect them from any hike even after the booking of car. Mind you, Elantra has shattered the hegemony of Honda Civic and Toyota corolla in sedan segment. The company launched two variants of Elantra, the 2.0GLS and 1.6 GL. Features of Elantra 2.0 GLS Engine: 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder MPI Gasoline DOHC engine Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic Power: 154 hp @ 6,200 rpm Torque: 195 Nm @ 4,500 rpm Four Drive Modes (Normal, ECO, Sport, Smart) LED Headlight and Taillights Traction Control Hill Start Assist Anti-lock Braking System(ABS) Rear Parking Camera Dual SRS Airbags Electric Power Steering Power Windows Features of Elantra 1.6 GL 1600cc engine, producing 126hp and 155Nm of torque 6-speed auto Triptronic transmission. dual airbags ABS + EBD Hill start assist and reverse camera.6-way manual adjustment driver seat What do you think about Hyundai’s limited-time offer? Drop your thoughts in the comments section.

Hyundai Pakistan is planning to launch the base variant of the Hyundai Tucson in the next couple of months. According to our sources, the car assembler will introduce the crossover SUV in the competition of Kia Sportage Alpha. The sources claimed that the car would be launched in June 2023, meaning only two months left. "The car has been assembled, and currently, the company is preparing for its marketing campaign," the sources told us.  It is pertinent to mention that the company did introduce this variant at the launch of the Hyundai Tucson in Pakistan but in very limited numbers. The company gave this car to its dealers, apparently, for a test run. Now, the question is what could be the specs and features of this crossover, so here are the expected options of this car.  Expected Specs and Features  These could be the specs and features of the upcoming base variant of the Hyundai Tucson:  Exterior   Halogen headlamps and tail lamps, and halogen fog light. LED DRLs same as higher variants.  No chrome garnish on the front grille.  17-inch alloy wheels.  No push start and jack knife key with a keyless entry option, minus the smart key functions. No panoramic, not even a sunroof. LED integrated indicators in side mirrors. Silver roof rails. No smart entry Interior  6 or 7-inch floating screen with physical buttons. Full-size spare wheel like Sportage Alpha (Probable). Manual tailgate.  Fabric manual seats. No rear AC vents. 17.4-inch speakers. No wireless charger No cooled glove box. No chromatic mirror Safety and Convenience  2 Airbags. No parking sensors. Rear camera. No Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Downhill Assist. No Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC). No electronic parking brake. Rain-sensing wipers. Engine 5. 2.0L engine with 155hp and 190+Nm torque. 6-speed automatic transmission.  Price  As per sources, the price of this variant would be Rs. 5 lacs less than the Front Wheel Drive (FWD) variant of the Hyundai Tucson.  Note: These are expected specs and features not officially shared by the company. Hence, they could be different from the ones mentioned above.  What do you think about the base variant of the Hyundai Tucson? Would you buy it? Please share your thoughts in the comments section. 

The Korean car makers Kia and Hyundai are recalling half a million cars, mainly minivans and SUVs in the face of fire risk when the car is driven or even parked. The owners are advised to park their vehicles outdoors or away from the structures. As per the details, the company cited a fault in the tow-hitch harness, whether it was purchased as an optional accessory or installed as a fitment from the factory. The automaker is concerned that water can accumulate on the harness module circuit board, which may cause a short circuit and ignite a fire. Hyundai vehicles with faulty equipment include the 2019 to 2023 Santa Fe, the 2021 to 2023 Santa Fe Hybrid, the 2022 and 2023 Santa Fe Plug-in hybrid, and the 2022 and 2023 Santa Cruz. Whilst Kia Carnival minivan from 2022 and 2023 is also found in the list. According to the details, out of 567,912 recalled Hyundai models, 1% came with the same default. Similarly, Kia also cited 1% defect rate out of recalled 3555 cars. Hyundai has informed us that the company will first remove the tow-hitch harness from the defective vehicles and install a new fuse and wire extension kit once the repair is done. Meanwhile, Kia will install new fuse and wire extension kit after first it confirms the tow-hitch is company fitted. A spokesperson for Hyundai stated, “All owners of the subject vehicles will be notified by first class mail with instructions to bring their vehicles to a Hyundai dealer for the verification of equipped Hyundai accessory trailer tow hitch assembly and if equipped, the installation of a 15A fuse and new wire extension kit. “As an interim step, Hyundai is also planning on removing the fuse to an equipped trailer tow hitch module to address the fire risk while in operation and parked. This remedy will be offered at no cost for all affected customers, if necessary”, he added. What do you think about the default cited in Hyundai and Kia specific cars? Share your thoughts in the comments section.