Pakistan First Manufactured MG HS SUV Rolls Off the Production line

It has been disclosed in a recent encouraging advancement that the first-ever locally-joined MG HS SUV has just rolled off the domestic production line in Lahore, as declared by Javed Afridi on Twitter. His tweet also had pictures of the important growth being conducted to accomplishment.

This means that MG can ultimately clear itself of the distribution delays, product shortage, import value disputation, and other problems that had recently afflicted it. The advancement could also show the potential supplement of more cars in MG’s domestic product line.

He was disclosed last week, MG’s first objective after the raise up of the manufacturing of the HS to fulfil the requirements of its users who have been expecting impatiently for their cars. MG will be to start work on the domestic manufacture of the MG ZS EV.

Javed Afridi particularized in his speaks with the international media that the growth potential will be provided with gadgets, machinery, and manpower to domestically manufacture affordable priced Electronic Vehicles for the Pakistani market. He also emphasized the organization projects to manufactured cars to convey to the international markets that demand right-handed Electronic vehicles.

Afridi added that the firm will join three more cars to the domestic lineup and also along with an inexpensive family car to serve the requirement of a mid-layer vehicle purchaser market of Pakistan.

With the first plant functional and operative, the wheels look to be rotating in the right direction for MG to consolidate more price to the brand by techniques of rapid services and a capable product lineup in Pakistan.

First Ever Pakistan-Made Electric Cars coming Soon by MG

In the local market of Pakistan, the Government is interested in the normalization of EVs (Electric Vehicles), and for that MG seeming fit that.

A key stakeholder of MG, Javed Afridi stated recently that very soon in the market the automaker is going to launch a dedicated lineup of Pakistan-Made Electric Cars.

Furthermore, he said that the MG ZS EV will be the 1st locally manufactured EV. However, the Pakistani market has its petrol-powered version like a CBU, the EV version type will manufacture in Lahore at the local facility.

In Pakistan, the plugin hybrid of MG HS will add to its lineup and both these vehicles are going to set the platform for a massive paradigm shift in the vehicle market. In Pakistan’s transition to EVs, this will certainly allow MG for becoming a pioneer car maker, Afridi added more.

Having a petrol-powered version the MG ZS EV is an all-electric compact SUV, which is selling in Pakistan, already.

The battery of the EV variant is about 44.5 kWh that powers the front mounted electric motor, which is capable of generating 350 Nm of torque and 105 kW or 140 hp.

The HS plugin hybrid will help in turbocharging a 1.5-liter which is equal to the 4-cylinder petrol engine. This will happen when this plugin combined with a 90 kW electric motor, generates 370 Nm and 256 hp of torque. That will send to the front wheels through an automatic transmission of a ten-speed. The most vital element is that it features a battery pack of 16.6 k as well, at a rate of 3.7 kWh, it will allow onboard charging that flows.

Afridi said that for the Pakistani market, the UAE-based media outlet that his firm will make sure about the introduction of the quality products at a very reasonable rate. With the aid of the two local vehicles, a low cost will be ensured the assembly plants in Karachi and Lahore.

Last but not the least, he also stated that Lahore’s plant is probably almost ready and soon the first EV to be manufacture in our country (Pakistan).

Hyundai is started Santa Fe SUV Assembly Locally

Many years ago, the Automotive Development Policy took by the government to reduce the monopoly of the big three in Pakistan and allowed the various automobile firms to set up their footing in Pakistan. Nowadays, these companies have joined Pakistan. They have started a competition between them to gain the lion’s share of the market. Therefore, the SUV component has instantaneously appeared as possibly the most famous component between the Pakistani car users amid this battle and dominating to a direction of all new car manufacturers initiating different SUVs in their product lines.

Hyundai Nishat might have been highly appreciated by the huge demand for its Tuscon SUV and is organizing to join another SUV to its product line of provincially joined cars. Our most authentic medium from within the industry has told us that Hyundai is designing to start local join of the Santa Fe SUV.

The Santa Fe is medium dimension and has seven seating substitution SUV that is Hyundai’s response to the like of the KIA Sorento and the Toyota Fortuner. The Santa Fe is already available on sale in the Pakistan market. In the currently accessible adaption, the SUV has a two-point four liter, clearly aspirated four cylinder petrol engine that creates one and seventy horsepower and two hundred and twenty-five Newton meter of torque. All this power is delivered to all 4 wheels through a six-speed self-regulating gearbox.

Approximately a month before, Hyundai Nishat minimized the value of the Santa Fe by five million PKR and moving it down from eighteen point five million PKR to almost thirteen point five million PKR. Although, the latest value is still too high to be charming. However, the Toyota Fortuner is not an economical car and is also many million rupees inferior. Hyundai Nishat’s going to provide the CKD of the Santa Fe SUV in the market is possible to finance extra as the auto manufacturers will be able to give more its adaptions in Pakistan at a more low price point which would give it a warning to the KIA Sorento and the Toyota Fortuner.

Explains about when the SUV will be begun here, the number of its adaptions, and the value point are expected. Although, it may be hypothesized that the launch will occur before the end of 2022 because on the whole the present rate of advancements within Hyundai Nishat.

Proton X50 SUV is going to launch in Pakistan

The news of different approaching SUVs has swamped social media as it appears to be falling SUVs in Pakistan.

Recently, commented that the Proton X50 SUV is also coming to Pakistan and will be started here ultimately as per Malaysia’s most dependable medium for automaker news.

Proton X50 is submerged with the massive success of the car in the Malaysian market and has started its schemes to export the SUV on hold to manage its increasing demand in the Malaysian market.

The survey added that the Proton X50 SUV will ultimately be transmitted to different markets as well. Furthermore, in the term of CKD advancement objectives manufactured special mention of Pakistan among the markets that will acquire.

There was no literal announcement of when the Proton X50 SUV will come to Pakistan. However, it was described that the vehicle will the Saga and the X70 in a suitable time.

Basic Introduction

The Proton X50 is a sub-compact hybridization that is planned to go up against the like the Toyota C-HR, the Nissan Juke, Honda Vezel, and other B-part Hybridization in Pakistan.

The car was launched in the Malaysian market 6 months before and is provided with 2 power train choices. The base power plant is a one-point five-liter turbocharged with three cylinder petrol engine that gives one hundred and forty-eight horsepower and two hundred and twenty-five Newton meter of torque. There is also the more powerful 1.5 f liter to increase three-cylinder petrol engine that provides one hundred and seventy-seven horsepower and two hundred and fifty Newton meter of torque. All this power is provided to the front wheels only via a seven-speed automatic gearbox.

Comforts and Facilities

The Proton X50 is loaded with the latest qualities in the Malaysian market for all being an entry-level crossover SUV. Some of these qualities are losing in the lower trims but the fully loaded top trim level provides a long list of qualities including.

Despite being an entrance level hybridization SUV, the X50 is stacked with modern qualities in the Malaysian market. Some of these features are misplacing in the lower cut but the stacked top cut level gives a long list of qualities including. So let see

Safety

Eight parking sensors in which four upfront and 4 back ends included
Collision Warning Forward
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Elastic Cruise Control
Auto high beam command
Auto Park Assist
Tire pressure commanding system
Brake Assist
Hill hold assist
Hill descent control
camera three hundred and sixty degree
Lane Keep Assist
Lane leaving Warning
Blind Spot Monitoring
6 air – bags
Traction control and Electronic stability control
Anti-lock Braking System
Electronic Brake-force issuance

Convenience

Wi-Fi, smartphone and Bluetooth connectivity, and 4G
Six speaker’s exclusive sound system.
Three USB ports
N ninety-five cabin filter
Leather-wrapped steering wheel with task manage switches
Wi-Fi, smartphone and Bluetooth connectivity and 4G
Six speaker’s exclusive sound system.
Three USB ports
N ninety five cabin filter
Leather-wrapped steering wheel with task manage switches
Ten point two five inch touch sensitive smart infotainment screen.
online weather forecast/ Jo-ox music streaming,Voice command, navigation,
6 way powered driver’s seat
Seven inch digital instrument portfolio
Side mirror launch plash lamps
extensive sunroof

Price Point: (A Guesstimate)

The X50 has been started in four cut stages. The quality adaptation values 79,200 seventy-nine thousands and two hundred Malaysian Ringgit but in Pakistan ropes almost 3.1 million PKR. The professional adaptation values RM 84,800 but in Pakistan Rupees almost 3.3 million PKR. The luxurious adaptation values RM 93,200 but in Pakistan rupees almost 3.6 million PKR and the Flagship adaptation values RM 103,300 but in Pakistan rupees almost 4.1 million PKR.

Surely, these parts look almost too good to be real but a high technology modern generation subcompact crossover SUV has to be valued in a market. Of course, these prices seem almost too good to be true, but a high-tech latest-generation subcompact crossover SUV has to be priced in a market ambitious trend to be successful in Pakistan.

The regional market already has differ crucial SUVs that are all struggling for the top spot in the crucial SUV part and at this point. There are possibly extremely types of SUVs in the market today. In such a highly competitive segment, the Proton must play the value for money card just right in the way to make sure the success of the Proton X50 in Pakistan.

HAVAL Jolion by Sazgar arrives in Pakistan

As the auto makers of Pakistani has a number of SUVs with the help of Korean, Chinese and British auto brands. Several HAVAL Jolion, SUV recently has created a splash in the market. The vehicle is a product of GWM (the Great Wall Motors), a Chinese automaker, and are going to enter into the Pakistani market through SEWL (Sazgar Engineering Works Limited).

HAVAL, a GWM is an owner of SUV brand is well-known for creating the executive SUVs after JEEP and LANDROVER. The organization sells overseas to more than 60 foreign countries along with almost 50 lacks HAVAL owners throughout the world.

On the other side, Sazgar is one of the finest three-wheeler and auto-rickshaw makers in Pakistan. The corporation attained the Greenfield title under the Automotive Advancement Policy in March 2018 and has since been observing an effectual appearance into the country‘s vehicle industry.

It had also conveyed a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan for the produce, bargain, and after bargain services of traveler and business cars under the symbol name GWM HAVAL.

As per media informs, SEWL is establishing to beat the local brand with HAVAL SUVs. HAVAL Jolion and HAVAL H6. The company announces that they will launch the brand new making-of HAVAL motor vehicles, unlike other Firms.

An introduction to HAVAL Jolion

HAVAL Jolion is a casual, small SUV underpinned through a one-point five liter fuel-injected four-cylinder engine with a seven-speed double grip transmission. Its salient features are given below:

Maximum power 147 horsepower,
Maximum torque of two hundred and twenty Newton meter,
17″ alloy wheels,
1 point five fuel-injected engine,
6 air bags,
Adaptive Cruise Control,
Rear fog lights,
Ten-point two five inch touch screen,
Head up profile
Traction Control System.

The CBU Units of HAVAL Jolion have already settled at the Sazgar’s industry in Lahore. Furthermore, it indicated that an initiate might be near than we hope, According to Pakistan Wheels.

An introduction to HAVAL H6

HAVAL H6 is one of the largest selling in the world on the flip hand. It strengthens two liter fuel inject, all-Wheel Drive along with a seven-speed double grip transmission. Its salient features are

Maximum Power of two hundred horse power,
Two-litre fuel injects engine,
Panoramic Sunroof,
Maximum Torque three hundred
Twenty Newton Meter
Tyre Pressure Controlling System,
Double Zone Climate Control System,
Six Airbags,
Adaption leds and Auto Control,
360 Camera View System.

Later, SEWL worked up with a Chinese auto-manufacture BAIC to launch three automobiles in Pakistan. Although production of BAIC X25, BAIC BJ40 AND BAIC D20 went to free space due to pandemic and also the production is stopped. These BAIC vehicles are yet to damage the roads, highways and motorways of Pakistan.

Which One Is Better? Proton Saga or Suzuki Cultus or Kia Picanto Having the Same Price

Although, you had 20 lac rupees almost one year ago and wished to obtain a brand new vehicle. Then, you could only select between the Kia Picanto, the Cultus, Suzuki Swift, and the FAW V2.

The Al-Haj group, previously, has launched the FAW V2; they also have introduced the cheapest sedan in Pakistan. The Proton Saga has been obtaining a frequent amount of attention from the Channels, entertainment channels, and Masses. What is more interesting is that the Saga is a clearly well-maintained Sega that has been priced similar to the little pack hatchbacks in the Pakistan market.

Therefore, the Saga’s better value is comparable to the Kia Picanto and the Suzuki Cultus.

DESIGN

Kia Picanto

Kia Picanto vehicle has attained a polarizing reaction from the Masses and some love it while others do not. The front features a large front bumper that houses the fog lights and the upper and lower grilles. The upper grille has a Kia tiger-nose shape, albeit smaller than other cars. The headlights also have the parking lights and turn signals are important features within and are settled high up to give the Picanto a more attractive look from the front.

On the side, you can obtain a decent fourteen alloy wheels in the upper alternation. On the sides are tricky hues that run across the length of the car, body-colored door mirrors and an overall short side display.

At the back is a great rear windshield that looks up for more than half of the rear hatch. The rear taillights have a little boomerang-like shape to them while the rear bumper attains reflectors and backlights that provide the Picanto a clean and stylish looking.

Suzuki Cultus

The new Cultus which is published in other countries as the Celerio has a little smaller and lighter body than it is previous but has a greater wheelbase and is longer. In the form of styling, it is clearly simple and perfect.

The front has a small hood to balance the whole short size of the car and get easy maneuverability infrequent traffic. It also has a quality pair of halogen headlights, a black and chrome grille with the Suzuki emblem in the center, a pair of optional fog lights, and a standard bumper shape.

On the sides are fourteen-inch alloy wheels, easy power worked mirrors, body-colored door handles, and additional optional turn signals on the front fenders. There are also a few lines and creases on the door to look at the side display edgy. The back of the Cultus has a quite better standard pair of taillights and an additional brake light on the up of the rear hatch. On the other side, it has a good quality design.

Proton Saga

Like with Cultus, design, there is not quite differ on with the Proton Saga. It contains have some additional qualities like the fast headlights shape, alloy rims, the latest front bumper, and a matchless front grille in addition to mirror heightened turn signals and DRLs on the bumper of the top trim Saga that contains some character to shape.

At the back are few cosmetic qualities like designing vents and a diffuser, the latest-looking tail lights, and a Deck-lid spoiler that give up the Saga’s looking. Expect, the shape of the car shows too old for the latest car.

There is also some edition R3 variant which is a particular trim level inspired by Protons. There is also some edition R3 variant which is a particular trim level attached by Proton R3 motorsports submission to qualities optional styling lines like the color black as the unique, added by the yellow vinyl stickers and a yellow R3 decal on the wind whistled, expanded side skirts, a top bumper extension and a some less pieces. Only a few numbers of these vehicles will be purchased in Pakistan.

Interior

Suzuki Cultus

The internal of the Cultus is primarily simple but smart with fundamental fabric seats, an analogue gauge cluster with a digital infotainment screen, a unique CD player with Bluetooth, Aux, and USB connectivity, power windows and dual airbags that only be had in a variant and above. The substances could have been greater as the dash and other panels are all manufactured of cheap plastics.

In terms of cabin space, the Cultus can easily adjust two people in the back, with enough head, shoulder and leg space. A 3rd person can also be seated but for a very short traveling. And all the travelers would be tightly seated in the back.

KIA Picanto

Kia Picanto has a little modern internally. The instrument cluster also features a digital profile screen for optional infotainment. The steering wheel is also matchless with a retro two-spoke design. It also has a stereo system with a nine-inch touch-sensitive liquid Crystal Display that makes it modern and is quite easy to utilize. The asymmetrical middle vents are also a specific shape element. Other than the Cultus, the Picanto could also have advantaged from a great feature internally like the cheap plastics are a reason of unhappy in this vehicle as well.

The Picanto is easily roomy for four persons. The seats are nice and easy, the headroom and legroom are also nice for a man with an average high and unlike the Cultus, the rear seats of this vehicle have three adjustable headrests.

Proton Saga

On the interior, the Saga looks to be backing it’s time again. However, it has a good amount of safety and technical tool, the internally looks quite not modern. Although when compared to the hatchbacks. The internally also looks to be created almost thoroughly out of cheap plastic which despite being durable and does not win the Saga any definition. In the terms of space, The Saga is reported to have a nice cabin place for either a family of five or for four full-grown youngsters.

The inside of this vehicle also looks like that it is made up of almost with the cheap plastic, in spite of being durable; it does not only win any appreciation of the Saga. In terms of room, however, the Saga is reported to have decent cabin space for either a family of 5 or for 4 fully-grown adults.

Dimensions and Weight

Given both the Picanto and the Cultus are city cars and the Saga is a sub-compact sedan; and certainly, the two hatchbacks are quite different from the sedan in terms of measurements. Here are the dimensions and weight of these vehicles:

Measurements	KIA Picanto	Suzuki Cultus	Proton Saga
Wheel Base	2,385 mm	2,425 mm	2,465 mm
Overall Width	1,595 mm	1,600 mm	1,689 mm
Overall Length	3,595 mm	3,600 mm	4,331 mm
Overall Height	1,490 mm	1,540 mm	1,491 mm
Kerb Weight (Top Trim)	900 kg	795 kg	1,065 kg
Ground Clearance	152 mm	145 mm	150 mm

Performance

Proton Saga

The Saga is accessible in the 3 main shorten levels , the quality Manual , the quality Auto and the Ace Auto. All the modification will be given with only one engine, naturally educe four-cylinder petrol engine that gives ninety-four horsepower and one hundred and twenty Newton Meter of torque. The engine will be coupled with either a five-speed manual transmission depending on modification.

There will also be a sparse edition R3 modification which is a special shorten level stimulate by the Proton R3 motorsports division that will be additional styling lines and a little larger engine 1332 cc that is given as the quality in Malaysia. The engine manufactures the same power but shortly more less end torque that the Pakistani 1299 cc engine.

The fuel consumption of the Proton Saga is 12 km/liter to sixteen km/liter as stated by many international car reviewers but figures may alter with respect to each driver in Pakistan.

Suzuki Cultus

All the modification of the Suzuki Cultus have one liter naturally educed three-cylinder petrol engine that givers almost seventy horsepower and ninety Newton meter of torque. The engine can unless copulated to a five speed manual automatic transmission. The vehicle halt system contains of a McPherson Struts up front and Torsion Bar Coil spring halt at the back.

The fuel consumption of vehicle that claims is between thirteen to fifteen km/liter intercity and on the highway average reaches to sixteen to eighteen km/liter.

KIA Picanto

The Picanto is also supplied with a one liter naturally evoked three cylinder petrol engine that gives sixty eight horse power and ninety four Newton meter of torque. The engine can be coupled either a 5 or 4 speed automatic transmission.

The Picanto consumption of fuel average is between 12 to 14 km/liter intercity and 15 and 17 km/liter on the highway.

Specs and Features

The below metioned comparison is among the top variants of each vehicle (car) in terms of features:

Specs and Features	KIA Picanto A/T	Suzuki Cultus VXL AGS	Proton Saga 1.3 Ace A/T
Safety
Central Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes	Yes
Immobilizer System and Burglar Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	No	No	Yes
Backup Camera	No	No	Yes
Fog Lights	No	Yes	No
Daytime Running Lights	Yes	No	Yes
ABS Brakes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hill-start Assist	No	No	Yes
Traction Control	No	No	Yes
Airbags	2	2	2
Convenience
Touch-Based Infotainment Screen	Yes	No	Yes
Advanced Gauge Cluster with a Digital Screen	Yes	Yes	Yes
12 Volt Socket	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power Operated Side Mirrors	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
Steering Wheel Multimedia-Control Switches	Yes	No	Yes
Adjustable Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
ISO Fix Child Seat Anchors	Yes	No	Yes

ALSO READ: Honda Civic Vs Toyota Corolla Vs Hyundai Elantra Comparison

Price

Before sharing your reservations, you need to know that these vehicles are from different segments; however, their prices are within the same range, somehow. This is the element that makes the Proton Saga a fair and prominent competitor to these hatchbacks. The prices of all the variants of the cars are as mentioned here briefly:

KIA Picanto:
- M/T: Rs. 1,899,000
- A/T: Rs. 2,049,000
Suzuki Cultus:
- VXR: Rs. 1,780,000
- VXL: Rs. 1,970,000
- AGS: Rs. 2,130,000
Proton Saga:
- Standard Manual: Rs. 1,975,000
- Standard Auto: Rs. 2,125,000
- Ace Auto: Rs. 2,225,000
- R3 Manual: Rs. 2,175,000
- R3 Auto: Rs. 2,425,000

Conclusion

The competition has gone a bit fierce in the vehicle market after the arrival of the Proton Saga; as it has started generating a significant amount in the market. That has happened due to its an impressive range of features and market competitive price.

However, as a new player in the market, the Saga needs to cement its desirability by proving itself on the roads of Pakistan. The car was debuted a few days ago and its deliveries are expected to begin around July, which means that its on-road mannerisms are yet to be experienced by the people.

Once the Saga starts to generate positive word of mouth in the market in terms of its drive and built quality, people might start treating it as a mainstay in the Pakistani automotive market.

Honda Civic vs Toyota Corolla vs Hyundai Elantra Comparison – Which one offers the Best Value?

The 11th generation Toyota Corolla has been available in Pakistan for a fairly long time and has always been considered an average-looking car mainly because it is a common sight on the roads and has a relatively pedestrian design.

It is available with a pair of modern LED projector headlights which include DRLs that are highly effective in the dark. The front features a chrome grille that spans over the headlights and giving the car a stylish look. Other than that, the design is fairly simple.

On the sides are 16-inch alloy wheels, body-colored door hands, and smoothly-designed doors that contribute to a clean look.

The back also has a smooth design that adds to the subtle look, but the chrome trim piece on the trunk lid and the new taillight design makes the rear pop.

The Corolla is offering along with an ‘X’ appearance package; however, it is connected to a bumper extensions and a number of interior upgrades which add another beauty to the whole fascinating design. However, one might argue that the X package compromises its clean and subtle look and character.

Honda Civic

Unlike its Japanese rival, Honda took the opposite direction with the design of the Civic, and the vehicle brims with sharp lines and sporty styling cues that are intended to appeal to a more enthusiastic crowd.

If we talk about the front features, there comes a LED headlights or sharp pair of projector (according to the variant), a distinctive bonnet design with sharp lines all across, and a bold front grille.

The sides have a Sportback-like design with a swooping tail and sleek profile that look even more aggressive with the sharp line that cuts across them. Furthermore, the alloy rims of 16-inch that are added to the sportiness of the design.

At its back, the razor sharp design remains continue along with an aggressive bumper design with a pair of reflectors and fake vents, a pair of sharply designed taillights, and a short tail

Which gives the impression of a sporty 4-door coupe, while adding to the Civic’s sporty and cutting-edge look.

Hyundai Elantra

Hyundai seems to have attempted to strike a balance between sporty and elegant with the 6th generation Elantra. The car features wedge-like headlight, front bumper, front grille, and taillight designs that complement its smooth and round silhouette, making it look fairly handsome.

The headlamps are the Dynamic LED Projectors having triangular Daytime Running Lights to enhance the front. In these days, the current trend among automakers are of the Elantra features of front grille is a huge hexagonal that gives it great same assertiveness.

While the sides feature side mirrors with integrated turn signals, the most noticeable aesthetic element is the chrome door handles that give the Elantra a regal look.

The back has a cutting-edge tail light design accompanied by neat, checkmark-shaped reflectors at the bottom of the bumper. The car also features a glass antenna on the roof to give it a classier look besides capturing better radio signals.

Overall, the 6th generation Hyundai Elantra is a robust-looking sedan that exudes a modern look despite being a generation old.

Interior Layout

Toyota Corolla

If we talk about its interior, then it is attractively and clean; however, considering it the point of the price, this point is filled with too plastic. The silver and piano-black trim-pieces around the center control stack, on the steering wheel, and other places lend a slightly more stylish look to the interior.

Another element is the seats, the sitting position is angled sharply up and they are dressed in leather. The next element is the cabin, it is enough spacious that that it afford the comfortably accommodate for all ages of user same for adults or child, however, over six feet tall user may have to struggle with the insufficient headroom in the rear seat.

The boot space is 470 liters, which is less than the Yaris’s boot capacity of 476 liters.

Honda Civic

Here, the Civic remains on the ‘not-so-modern’ end of the spectrum. Although the quality of the build and the materials are put together reasonably well, the design of the interior comes off as a couple of generations old. The layout is simple and intuitive with all the pertinent elements in the driver’s and passenger’s direct lines of sight.

Next the back seats are quite roomy even in terms of headroom, in contrary to the type of vehicle those at the back having a downward swooping design. However, in the middle of floor, there is a hump, and at the middle and the back, the seats are placed a bit higher. Consequently, the passenger at the middle will not feel ease during long journeys expectation of a little child.

The 355 liters are the boot space that seems a tiny if we compare it to the Civic that is quite a big car.

Hyundai Elantra

Although it has many features, the design of the interior seems to be quite old, especially when compared to the 7^th generation Elantra that has just been released worldwide.

On the other hand, the Elantra’s vehicles have modest and a roomy interior along with the ample clean aesthetics and tech features. Such as a combination of black leather and cream, a silver trim, seats and panels, a simple and user-friendly center control stack and a smart instrument cluster.

The Elantra is a moderately roomy car. Nevertheless, it is a complete sedan, which having a plenty of room for adults at its back seat. There is three passengers seat in the back, however, just for a short distance.

Its trunk capacity is 407 liters, which is also not too big considering the car’s overall size.

Weight and Dimensions

Here mentioned the three vehicles- C-Segment compact sedan: having similar portion. Here is what is known about their proportions:

Measurements	Toyota Corolla	Honda Civic	Hyundai Elantra
Wheel Base	2,700 mm	2,700 mm	2,700 mm
Overall Width	1,775 mm	1,799 mm	1,800 mm
Overall Length	4,620 mm	4,630 mm	4,620 mm
Overall Height	1,475 mm	1,433 mm	1,450 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)	140 mm	153 mm	167 mm
Kerb Weight (Top-Trim)	1,275 kg	1,282 kg	1,255 kg

Performance

Toyota Corolla

The Corolla can go with one of two engine options; these engine will having 4-cylinder petrol engine that makes 120 hp, the base 1.6 litres, naturally aspirated, and 154 Nm of torque, or even more 1.8 litre, along with 4-cylinder petrol engine that makes 138 hp, naturally aspirated, and 173 Nm of torque. The former can be mated to a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic, and the latter can be mated to a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed CVT automatic transmission.

The suspension setup consists of MacPherson struts in the front and a Torsion Bar Coil-Spring suspension at the back. The front also has ventilated disc brakes with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) technology, and solid discs at the back.

The claimed fuel economy of the 1.6 is between 12 km/liter and 14 km/liter, and that of the 1.8 is claimed to be between 9 km/liter and 13 km/liter, which can vary depending on the manner in which the Corolla is driven.

Honda Civic

The Civic can come up as having option of one of two engine; having naturally aspirated, 4-cylinder petrol engine that makes 138 hp, the base 1.8-liter, and 169 Nm of torque, or a more powerful 1.5-liter, turbocharged, 4-cylinder petrol engine that makes a healthy 173 hp and 220 Nm of torque. Both the engines are mated to a 7-speed CVT Automatic Transmission.

The suspension setup of the car is consisted in the front of MacPherson struts and at the back, there is a multi-link Coil-Spring suspension. The Civic is consisted of ventilated disc brakes over all 4-wheels along with the technology of ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System).

The claimed fuel economy of the 1.8 is between 12 km/liter and 14 km/liter, and that of the 1.5 Turbo is claimed to be between 9 km/liter and 13 km/liter.

Hyundai Elantra

This vehicle can only come up with 1 engine option nor did two, having 4-cylinder gasoline-powered engine mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission, and a 2.0-liter, naturally aspirate which is capable of generating about 195 Nm and 154 hp of torque which is quite impressive for a naturally-aspirated engine.

This model the Elantra is ventilated with the disc brakes on all 4-wheels along with an Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), an ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), and the technology of BA (Brake Assist). Regarding the suspension setup, it has McPherson Struts in the front and a Torsion bar coil-spring suspension at the back.

Its fuel economy is claimed to be between 12 km/liter to 15 km/liter which is arguably an optimistic figure with its naturally-aspirated 2000cc engine.

Specs and Features

Between the top variants, this comparison is only to determine the whole range of features that they offer. Below are the features and specs of all three:

Specs and Features	Toyota Corolla Altis Grande	Honda Civic RS Turbo	Hyundai Elantra GLS
Safety
Central Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes	Yes
Immobilizer System and Burglar Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	No	No	No
Backup Camera	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	Yes	Yes	No
Daytime Running Lights	Yes	Yes	Yes
ABS Brakes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hill-start Assist	No	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Airbags	2	2	2
Auto Defogger	No	No	Yes
Rain-Sensing Wipers	Yes	No	Yes
Convenience
Infotainment System	Yes	Yes	Yes
Advanced Gauge Cluster with a Digital Screen	Yes	Yes	Yes
12 Volt Socket	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wireless Charging	No	No	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Electric Folding	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry and Push Start	Yes	Yes	Yes
Sunroof	Yes	Yes	Yes
Steering Wheel Multimedia-Control Switches	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
ISO Fix Child Seat Anchors	Yes	Yes	Yes
Auto Climate Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	No	Yes	Yes

Price

However, the vehicle Elantra has a large amount of disadvantage regarding having only one trim-level, since all the competitors are greatly evenly matched. The following are the prices of all the trim-levels of the three cars:

Toyota Corolla Price
- 1.6 Altis X M/T: PKR. 3,219,000
- 1.6 Altis X A/T: PKR 3,369,000
- 1.8 Altis X M/T: PKR 3,555,000
- 1.8 Altis X CVT: PKR 3,705,000
- 1.8 Altis Grande X CVT Beige Interior: PKR 3,985,000
- 1.8 Altis Grande X CVT Black Interior: PKR 4,005,000
Honda Civic Price
- 1.8 i-VTEC CVT: PKR 3,729,000
- 1.8 Oriel i-VTEC CVT: PKR 3,979,000
- 1.5 VTEC Turbo Oriel: PKR 4,449,000
- 1.5 VTEC Turbo RS: PKR 4,699,000
Hyundai Elantra Price
- 2.0 GLS: PKR 4,049,000

Conclusion

All three cars are closely matched in terms of their specs, features, and performances, which implies that they offer similar values. Hyundai owners can benefit just a little bit more from a better warranty than the others, but apart from that, the decision of making a choice boils down to which car a potential buyer likes the most despite the similarities.

This is also one of the matter of concern regarding the Hyundai Nishat (vehilces) the reason is the new product does not provide enough reason so that it can disregard already established products in the market as compare to a completely new and untested one.

Also Read: Hyundai Elantra Has Launched In Pakistan As Competent Against Civic And Corolla

The new vehicles that has overcome the vehicles of Elantra were actually, truly cheaper as compare to their alternatives (better equipped); and which is also the result of a really popular upon going to launch. The Elantra seems to have none of their appeal other than the fact that it looks different.

As long as the Elantra does not get more variants that are cheaper than its rivals or offer significantly better value, its fate remains uncertain in the local market that is dominated by Japanese compact sedans that offer almost the same value, have large dealership networks, are easy to maintain, and are instantly liquefiable due to their much stronger resale values.

Hyundai Elantra Has Launched in Pakistan as Competent Against Civic and Corolla

Hyundai Elantra was displayed in the PAPS Auto in Lahore back in February 2020. Ultimately, Hyundai Nishat has kept our troubles to rest by officially starting the Sixth Generation Elantra in Pakistan.

The Launch of the Hyundai Elantra like other new Cars in Pakistan took unique place in between them. At the Launch of Hyundai Elantra, the event was hosted by famous Personalities Anushay Arsraf and Khalid Malik on the 21st of March, 2020. They explained in detail about Hyundai Elantra features and guided the audiences about the creating the hype for Hyundai new offering features.

The head of Hyundai Motors also came to stage to elaborate on the car features, the company target and most important speak about the price of Hyundai Elantra. Hyundai Elantra launched in Pakistan to compete against Corolla and the Honda Civic in the Pakistani car market. Hyundai Motor also announce to established CKD unit locally in Pakistan. Moreover, Hyundai Nishat is the only car in its class that gives a two liter petrol engine.

In the launch stream, the Hyundai Elantra was shown to have the following qualities:

Also Read: Hyundai Elantra: Revolutionary Product In Automobile Industry Of Pakistan

Design

If we discuss about the external design of the new Elantra is amazing. It looks like mesh between sporty, flowing aesthetics and smooth. The more prominent car features a front bumper, front grille and a wedge like headlight and taillight designs that look marvellous to add its overall round silhouette and smooth. Ultimately, it is a fairly handsome looking car ever in Pakistan.

To make front ends look more dashing by adding sharp triangular Daytime Running light. As per the frequent trend between automakers now a days, the car also have big front grille features that creates the car a little more forcefulness.

On the side, the Hyundai Elantra side-mirrors with merged turn signals. Although, the most focusable attractive part in the chrome door handle that provides the car a royal look. Attractive into the door handles are lights that not only provide the car a high end feel .Furthermore, it also comes in handy in the dark.

At the back, the car has a cutting-side tail light shape, checkmark shaped, accompanied by neat reflectors attracted at the low of the rear bumper. Glass antenna on the roof gives to the car a classier look. Moreover, It provide better radio signals to car that make the look of car royal classier.

Interior

This is where the sixth generation Hyundai Elantra displays, its age a little more. Furthermore, it has several features. The design of the internal looks a little bit old identified to that of the seventh generation Hyundai Elantra.

The Hyundai Elantra flourishes a roomy and efficient internally loaded with enough technical qualities and clean attraction like silver trim, panels, a combination of cream and seats, a smart instrument cluster and a simple and easy to work center control stack.

The instrument cluster have all the important information including speedometer, tachometer, engine meter give it unique place in automakers. The steering wheel manages give the driver operates various functions of car including cell phone and the sound system connectivity. If we discuss about the space of Hyundai Elantra, it quite easily roomy car. Although, it has abundant room for two fully grown adults in the back. It can seat comfortably three people in the back of car.

Performance

The car can be had mostly with only one engine option capacity. It is naturally two liter, allocated four cylinders gasoline-powered engine, mated to a six speed automatic transmission, having capacity of generating about one hundred and fifty four horsepower and also one hundred and ninety five Newton meters of torque. The numbers seem quite appreciable for a naturally allocated engine.

The vehicle (Hyundai Elantra) has ventilated disc brakes on all 4 wheels with Bake Assist technology, Electronic Brake force distribution and most of the important Anti-lock Braking System.

Features

The Hyundai Elantra’s a number of safety and convenience features are given here:

Convenience:

Steering wheel along with audio controls
Voice command
Central Locking along with speed-sensing: door lock
Smart opener: trunk lid
Lid opener: Remote fuel
Keyless Entry as well as the Push start ignition.
Sunroof
The driver seat could make adjustment with lumbar support.
The display is of 4.2” TFT: in instrument panel along with Optitron meter & Digital speedometer
7” touch screen infotainment system along with USB, AUX.
6-speaker stereo
Wireless charging
Rear AC vents and Dual zone climate control
Power windows.
Rain-sensing wipers
Auto-defogger.
Cruise-control

Safety:

Electronic control: stability
2 front airbags
Traction control
Hill-start assist,
Electronic EBD / Brake-force Distribution
The backup camera along with dynamic guidelines.
Child Seat Anchors: ISOFIX

Price

For now, the car will only be offered in one variant, and the price of the car is Rs. 4,049,000, which makes it slightly more expensive than the Toyota Corolla’s top trim-level, but massively cheaper than the Honda Civic RS Turbo trim-level.

From March 22, 2021, the booking of the vehicle is going to start and the automaker will also be offering the test-drive opportunities for the interested people.

All things considered, the Hyundai Elantra lands in just about the same bracket of desirability as the Toyota Corolla and the Honda Civic. However, the driving and ownership experience might give an edge to the vehicle over its competition.

The price of Proton Saga has revealed

The price of Proton Saga has revealed. The firm has already started booking for the customers.

The price of Proton’s model 1300cc under b-category sedan Saga, Proton Pakistan has revealed it. Sedan Saga is going to launch in three different variants. These three are Saga AT, Saga MT, and Saga Ace.

Saga basic manual transmission car’s price is 1.97 million rupees. The next, Saga basic automatic transmission has 2.12 million rupees costs. Lastly comes the top of the chain automatic transmission with few added features (Saga Ace) that costs 2.22 million rupees.

Under the same category as Changan Alsvin, Toyota Yaris, and Honda City, , Proton Saga comes. The reason is that, its price tag is below two million rupees for its basic variant. That makes Proton-Saga the cheapest sedan in our country.

At the moment, with its lowest manual variant priced at 2.2 million rupees, Alsvin of Changan is selling one of the cheapest new sedan cars in our country.

Al-Haj, the makers of FAW automobiles in our country has collaborated with Malaysian auto giant Proton for launching the car in Pakistan. According to the company, its annual production capacity is of 25,000 units.

Although, the firm has increased the price of its two upper variants by the 100,000 rupees and 50,000 rupees before the new car come in our country’s roads. After this increasing element, now the premium automatic Lumiere for 2.65 million rupees and the automatic variant has booked for 2.45 million rupees.

This is not enough, Proton Pakistan is also going to sell 100 limited units of Saga R3. The 1332cc in transmissions are both automatic and manual. The price of the manual car is 2.15 million rupees, however, the price of the automatic car is 2.45 million rupees. According to the statement of the company, after a lucky draw, they will sell the cars. In this process, the company will allow the people to book the cars on their website. A lucky draw will be held, after 10 days.

According to the Auto Development Policy of 2016-21. The companies having access to importing 100 units of a car model along with major duty relaxation. Proton Malaysia has also released a limited edition of Saga R3, however, it only produced 2000 units.

According to an auto expert Usman Ansari: web, previously, he took a completely built unit (Malaysia imported CBU) for taking a test run in an auto show. The heavy steering of the car makes him unimpressed.

There are some changes before launching in Pakistan. He said that this car will somehow bit different.

Abdul Wahab, is Businessperson and lived in Malaysia for the last four years. He added that in Malaysia, the car was a regular sight. Furthermore, he said that he also has a Saga car in Malaysia and had a quite satisfactory experience. However, Wahab now having a Toyota Corolla car. Moreover, in the past, he has owned imported used car Mira and Aqua.

Also Read: CBUs of Proton Saga Arrived in Pakistan for Launch

In December, last year, crossover X70 was launched in Pakistan by Proton Pakistan. This X70 is the same vehicle that was gifted to Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan in December 2019, from the former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Muhammad.

Under the Auto Development Policy of 2016-21, Proton has gotten a green-field status. Owing to this status, a number of new companies like Hyundai, Proton, Kia, MG Motors, Changan, and Sazgar. These firm will pay fewer duties as compared to the companies already operating in Pakistan for instance, Honda, Toyota, and Suzuki.

In June 2021, the ADP 2016-21 policy will end. Besides the models the new companies have introduced are known as new entrants in the vehicle industry. These firms’ vehicle will consider for duty relaxations for the next 5 years period. The important point is that the new entrants may come up with new cars after the given date. However, if they join this game later then they will bring the lesser period for duty relaxation. Furthermore, on this, the government is yet to give more clarity.

Chinese automakers encourage localization for incentives

In Lahore the Chinese car makers asked the Govt. for incorporating regarding incentives and tax for encouraging the investors. It happens that hi-tech EV –well-known as electric vehicle parts in the upcoming Auto Industry Development and Export Programme (AIDEP) 2021-26. Regarding that it is expected that they will announced in upcoming months.

One of the senior executive of MG JW, in other words the owner of prominent British brand Morris Garages, which is a the joint venture between China’s SAIC Motor and Pakistan’s JW-SEZ Group. He said same as well, said that Govt. should allow the automakers to import the semi-knocked down (SKD) kits no for long but at least limited period. He also provide with an example; Bangladesh that it helps them a lot in shifting the investments from low tech into a new state of the art automotive technology. It will create space for the investors as well that they can invest in the development of electric vehicle parts. Such as motors, immobilizers, lithium ion batteries, battery management system, or engine control unit (ECU) transmission and so on.

Also Read: China to start electric vehicle manufacturing in Pakistan

An executive of MG JW, said that for addition incentives, his company is asking for the sake of setting up news manufacturing facilities and SKD kits for making hi-tech parts to localize in the form of segments. Such as vans, public transport vehicles, D-SUV, D-SD, pickup trucks, and so on.