Overview
Hyundai Sonata’s entrance in Pakistan opens some new options D-Segment/Mid-Size sedans. But this is not the only because we can’t ignore the most luxurious Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. The most luxurious and most expensive too. Meanwhile, Hyundai Sonata Facelift rumors are confirmed with the photos uploaded on different websites.
Hyundai Sonata is a locally assembled car and offers less price compared to CBU Camry and Accord. The global market has also crazed the Hyundai Sonata. This is the most reliable option to buy in D-Segment cars. Hyundai covers the large market of luxury sedan buyers with Sonata in Pakistan as well as in the global market.
The first Hyundai Sonata went for sale in 1985 in the global market and grab huge attention from customers.
Hyundai Sonata Current Generation
Hyundai started a local plant in Pakistan by collaborating with the local brand Nishat Group. It was pleasant for Pakistanis to have a global market popular car in Pakistan.
Sonata 8th generation Chassis code “DN8” currently functioning. This generation was first time launched in 2019 in the overseas market and went for sale in Pakistan back in July 2021. Since the local brand offer this car in Pakistan, it is a great valuable D-Segment sedan for customers and showered with huge attention.
Hyundai Sonata Sale Disturbance in Global Market
Sonata was a popular selling car in Korea and known as “People’s Cars”. The 7th generation remained in a top position in the market but 8 the generation swing down. Sonata sales bobbled to 5th position from the top-selling line. The company has recorded a 30% sales decline year to year. The crummy factors directly impact the sale. The production was first facing a low productivity step and then reach to shutdown phase. COVID-19 is the most reason for many products flopping.
During the COVID-19 period, Crossover SUVs took over sedan cars, and the global market recorded a turnover of sedan consumers to crossover. Sedan cars become an endangered species which also affects Sonata’s position in the global market. The car had faced the highest sale position to lowest position year by year. Several factors are included in this part of the low sale.
The car targeted the North American market with the very best performance sale record. The 6th generation going the hot-selling model as the brand has sold a total of 200,000 units in a year. Meanwhile, this outstanding sale has not remained for the next generations.
The 7th generation never proved well with its styling but it touches the average sale record of 150,000 units. The 8th generation couldn’t improve the sale as the United State did not cross the 90,000 sales of Sonata.
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Hyundai Sonata 8th Generation Pakistan
Hyundai Sonata cars not running slow in Pakistan. the recent report has shown positive vibes as Hyundai sales jump by 81%. According to the recent report of PAMA Hyundai Nishat sold a total of 1,140 units in January 2023. A total of 173 Elantra units were sold, 191 Sonata cars sold, Porter’s total of 156 units was sold, and 620 Tucson units sale was recorded. The sale comparatively increased by a month as December report Hyundai sold 631 units.
The overall automotive industry shuttered and was dubbed in crisis. Automakers make plants shut down for several days. Meanwhile, the overall production department is in a pulse crisis.
What’s New From Hyundai Sonata Model
Some blur photos of the new Hyundai Sonata. A couple of new photos have been displayed on the web without camouflage but not so clear photos. The blur pictures excite us with some amazing design updates including the front modern and simpler look. It means the new model has missed out on the current catfish front appearance.
The new model comes with a new bumper and refreshed headlights. A redesigned slim horizontally shaped LED Bar as DRLs is also a part to consider for something new in the design of the Sonata. The design structure is seemed to be influenced by the recently launched Hyundai Kona and Hyundai Grandeur.
The pictures that have been available on the internet seem like capture by the shooting video of the Hyundai Sonata facelifted model. However, we have shared some camouflage pictures which are just to confirm the car is on the way to launch.
Rear Side Changes
The rear pictures we have seen on the web confirm the changes in the rear side. The rear taillights are redesigned and it is confirmed. Meanwhile, the orientation of the slim LED light bar across the trunk has been refreshed. There are no clear changes in the side profile although the new N-Line wheels are set to show the hardcore performance of Sonata.
Interior
There are no updates have come regarding the interior changes. But the changes in the exterior will definitely impact the interior. the comfort of the car will remain as the Hyundai Sonata facelift will assure to bring new craze for customers. we are expecting the refreshed instrument panel and a new digital cluster.
However, we have also received some viral pictures from Korea without any camouflage. It has shown White, Silver, and Gray exterior pictures but not a single clue of the interior.
Global And Pakistan Launch
We are not sure but expectations are high for the launch of Facelifted Sonata in the next few months for the global market. Hyundai might make the first showcase of the car in the upcoming New York Auto-show in April 2023. Rumors about the production of the Sonata will be closed also spread. It is not confirmed yet whether the Sonata will receive the next generation for the global market or not.
Pakistani Sonata customers will not receive a facelift model soon. As the current generation DN8 Sonata will remain the only Sonata Pakistani will have. But there are no rumors about the discontinued Sonata in the country. Sonata also helped the brand to cover the consumer’s anger about older Elantra and Tucson launched.
Conclusion
Hyundai overall doing a great job to attract customers and meet the demand for a luxury vehicle. The Korean brand offers a variety of sedans and SUVs to the global market. also have taken a great place in the Pakistan automotive industry. To collaborate with Nishat Group Hyundai presents luxury models to set up a new record of sales in the country.
