The year 2021 is a historic milestone for the auto industry and car enthusiasts of Pakistan. And the reason to rejoice here is that over 15 new cars are expected to be launched in the country. World-renowned manufacturers like Toyota, Honda, and Proton will be introducing their new models with a variety of trims. This means car buyers will have some excellent options to choose from this year. So let’s race on and have a look at five of our best picks of 2021’s upcoming cars in Pakistan.

KIA Cerato

After some successful models like Sportage, Grand Carnival, and Picanto, KIA has gained immense popularity in the car industry in Pakistan. This year, the South Korean carmaker will unveil the much-awaited Cerato. Some reports reveal that the new sedan will be equipped with a 1600cc engine and a 6-speed auto/manual transmission system. This car is also expected to have automatic front headlights, a rear trunk light, and a telescopic steering column. The comfort and entertainment features include an 8″ touchscreen display and rear-seat heat ducts.

Hyundai Elantra

The new Elantra is expected to hit the market very soon and compete with the upcoming Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic. Hyundai has already released this sedan in many parts of the world and has equipped it with different engines as per the demand of a particular market. But most countries that model that packs a 1600cc naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engine coupled with a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission system. The engine is expected to give an output of 122 hp and 156 Nm of torque. The car is also anticipated to have safety features like six airbags, electric stability control, and hill start assist, and parking sensors, rear camera, and cruise control.

Honda City

Honda is one of the most dependable car manufacturers all over the world. And the City is one of the most-awaited cars in the Pakistani auto market this year. The Japanese carmaker had launched the 5th generation of the City in Pakistan several years ago. However, whether the 6th generation or the latest 7th generation of this sedan will be launched in the country remains unclear. Such ambiguity is due to the fact that the 6th generation was recently discontinued in the international market, but Honda launched the latest 7th generation model in India. The one launched in India has a 1500cc engine, coupled with 7-speed CVT and a 6-speed manual transmission system.

Proton SAGA

Proton recently unveiled its all-new X70 in the Pakistani auto market, and car enthusiasts are now all set for the upcoming Proton SAGA. Some reports state that Proton will start the production of the new sedan by the second quarter of 2021, so we’ll see the vehicle hit the market soon. The car is expected to arrive with a 1298cc engine coupled with a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission system. We might also see some great features like an eco-drive assist indicator, hydraulic power steering, dual airbags, ABS, a 7″ touchscreen infotainment system.

KIA Sorento

Yet another new car launch is anticipated from the South Korean automaker in 2021. This one is supposed to be an SUV and can give tough competition to Toyota Fortuner. Internationally, the car has been launched in two variants. The first one packs a 2.4-liter engine with a 6-speed transmission system, while the other has a 3.5-liter V6 engine and an 8-speed transmission system. Other features might include eight airbags, electronic brake distribution, and hill assist tart, among others.