TEHRAN – The Korean automaker Hyundai is planning to soon export its 2007 Santa Fe model to Iran.

Following the vast imports of the Hyundai Sonata sedans to Iran, the nation’s car producer, Kerman Khodro Co. has decided to import the sport utility vehicle (SUV) as well. The 150-hp, 2.7-liter, 27-valve, V6 car enjoys a 5-speed manual transmission system.

Kerman Khodro is currently making other Hyundai sedans, Verona and Avante in Iran. The company has so far produced over 1,100 of the models, the Persian service of ISNA said here on Saturday.

Hyundai Santa Fe is a mid-size crossover SUV based on the Hyundai Sonata platform.