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Hyundai

Also known as: Hyundai Windhoek · Hyundai Namibia · Hyundai Motor Company · Hyundai Automotive South Africa

South Korean automaker launching hybrid and refreshed SUV models in Namibia's market, including the Santa Fe and Tucson.

2022-04-062026-06-26

What’s been said

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  1. April 2025
  2. The Namibian

    Hyundai offers the Exter at a price bracket between N$269,000 and N$329,000

    Source

    One of the biggest attraction points is the price bracket, between N$269 000 and N$329 000.

    Hyundai Exter: Not your regular ugly duckling
  3. The Namibian

    Hyundai provides the Exter with a standard three-year/45,000km service plan and seven-year/200,000km warranty

    Source

    And the new Exter comes standard with a three-year/45 000km service plan and Hyundai's seven-year/200 000km manufacturers' warranty.

    Hyundai Exter: Not your regular ugly duckling
  4. August 2022
  5. The Namibian

    Hyundai was initially frowned upon in Namibia as being unreliable, ugly and unwanted

    Source

    The Korean brand was initially frowned upon in Namibia as being unreliable, ugly and not the car anyone wants to be seen driving.

    Hyundai Venue: The new car in town
  6. The Namibian

    Hyundai comes with a seven-year 200 000km warranty

    Source

    Henning says the car comes standard with a three-year/45 000km service plan, while Hyundai comes with a seven-year 200 000km warranty.

    Hyundai Venue: The new car in town
  7. April 2022
  8. The Namibian

    Hyundai designed and created new Tucson with soft lines, hidden features, and modern technology

    Source

    The creators didn 't neglect anything inside, outside or underneath the car when they set out to design something new, fresh and eye-catching.

    Driving the future today
  9. The Namibian

    Hyundai fitted the Tucson with SmartSense safety features and forward collision avoidance

    Source

    Fitted with extra safety features like the Hyundai SmartSense (TM) that constantly monitors the road and surroundings to keep you safe, the Hyundai Tucson is also fitted with forward collision avoidance to further prevent accidents.

    Driving the future today
Business

NCC recalls Bridgestone Duravis tyres over accident risk

The News

The National Consumer Commission has issued a product safety recall for certain Bridgestone Duravis R660 Eco tyres fitted to Ford and Volkswagen vehicles sold in South Africa. The tyres are susceptible to cuts and moisture intrusion that can lead to tread delamination and increase the risk of accidents, particularly in rugged and wet conditions.

9 May 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 9 May

  1. NCC recalls Bridgestone Duravis tyres over accident risk

    The National Consumer Commission has issued a product safety recall for certain Bridgestone Duravis R660 Eco tyres fitted to Ford and Volkswagen vehicles sold in South Africa. The tyres are susceptible to cuts and moisture intrusion that can lead to tread delamination and increase the risk of accidents, particularly in rugged and wet conditions.

    9 May 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 9 April

  1. Hyundai Santa Fe hybrid SUV launches in Windhoek market

    Hyundai's redesigned Santa Fe, a seven-seater SUV with a boxy luxury design, entered Namibia's market in June 2025 and arrived in Windhoek three weeks ago. The vehicle features a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol-electric hybrid engine delivering 175kW and 367Nm, comprehensive safety features, and fuel efficiency of under 900km range from a 67-litre tank.

    9 April 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 5 February

  1. LDV launches Terron 9 bakkie and D90 SUV in Namibia

    Chinese automaker LDV has introduced two new vehicles to the Namibian market: the Terron 9 double-cab bakkie starting at N$849,000 with a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel engine and advanced safety features, and the D90 SUV priced around N$899,000 with a 160kW turbo-diesel engine, both aimed at competing with established players in their respective segments.

    5 February 2026 · New Era

Thursday 29 January

  1. Hyundai Tucson facelift offers new tech, design at N$559,900

    Hyundai's updated 2026 Tucson features a refreshed exterior, modern 12.3-inch infotainment display, cleaner dashboard, and enhanced safety features while retaining its reliable 2.0-litre petrol engine. The model aims to deliver improved technology and perceived quality at a competitive price point in Namibia's compact SUV market.

    29 January 2026 · New Era

Thursday 22 January

  1. Hyundai launches 2026 Santa Fe hybrid SUV in Namibia

    Hyundai has officially released the all-new Santa Fe 2026 as a hybrid electric vehicle in Namibia, featuring a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine paired with an electric motor, a redesigned boxier exterior, a curved panoramic display, and seven-seat capacity. The vehicle retails at approximately N$1 249 900 and positions itself as a competitor to established large-SUV models including the Toyota Land Cruiser and Kia Sorento.

    22 January 2026 · New Era

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