Hyundai Pakistan introduced a nationwide price hike on July 1, 2025. The action comes after the federal government introduced a Climate Support Levy in connection with the 2025–26 budget. The levy targets petrol, diesel, and hybrid vehicles—but not completely electric ones.
Porter Series Experiences Modest Increase
Each type of Hyundai Porter—Deckless, Flat-Deck, and High-Deck varieties, with or without AC—increased by Rs 46,000. Prices are now at around:
- Deckless: Rs 4,345,000
- High-Deck: Rs 4,495,000
Source: Bloom Pakistan
Hyundai’s hybrid lineup saw steeper increases
- Elantra Hybrid is up by Rs 286,000 to Rs 9,985,000
- Tucson Hybrid Smart +Rs 221,000 to Rs 11,220,000
- Tucson Hybrid Signature +Rs 241,000 to Rs 12,240,000
- Santa Fe Hybrid Smart +Rs 260,000 to Rs 13,250,000
- Santa Fe Hybrid Signature +Rs 294,000 to Rs 14,993,000
These hikes reflect the levy tiers, 1% to 3% based on engine size.
Sonata Series Hits Highest Increase
The Sonata lineup saw dramatic price jumps:
- Sonata 2.0 jumped Rs 210,000 to Rs 10,239,000
- Sonata 2.5 rose Rs 340,000 to Rs 11,545,000
- Sonata N Line rose by a total of Rs 631,000:
- Rs 481,000 in the form of the Climate Support Levy
- Rs 150,000 due to external factors
EVs Remain at Base Prices
Hyundai retained prices of battery-electric models unchanged:
- IONIQ 5: Rs 22.5 million
- IONIQ 6: Rs 23 million
These EVs remain outside the levy because of NEV-friendly policies.
Why the Spike?
The Climate Support Levy places a 1–3% levy on new hybrid and internal-combustion cars to encourage cleaner transport options. Hyundai passed on the full levy to consumers. The firm verified that no other economic considerations affected the adjustment.
A Knock-On Effect for Buyers
These hikes result in consumers paying a premium for top-selling sedans and hybrid SUVs. This increase is joined by similar ones by rivals, Suzuki, Toyota, Changan, and Kia, rendering a purchase of a new car much costlier, at times by as much as Rs 600,000 in total.
Hyundai’s announcement mirrors an industry-wide trend triggered by policy. The aim is to push Pakistan’s auto market toward cleaner options. But it throws a challenge at combustion-engine buyers—higher upfront costs and harder decisions. As the auto landscape shifts, buyers and brands must adapt fast.
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