BYD Shark 6 vs Changan M9 Sherpa vs Kia Carnival

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Specification	BYD Shark 6 Shark 6 Premium Remove	Changan M9 Sherpa M9 Sherpa Power Carry Remove	Kia Carnival Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 2 crore	Rs 23.49 lakh	Rs 1.5 crore
Powertrain
Type	Plug-in hybrid	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	1497 cc	1193 cc	3470 cc
Engine power	181 hp	96 hp	268 hp
Engine torque	260 Nm	119 Nm	331.5 Nm
Battery & charging
Battery	29.58 kWh	—	—
Electric range	100 km	—	—
Total range with fuel	800 km	—	—
Electric motor power	280 kW	—	—
Electric motor torque	510 Nm	—	—
Charging port	CCS2	—	—
Performance & drive
Combined power	430 hp	—	—
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Automatic
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	—	11
Length	5457 mm	4560 mm	5155 mm
Width	1971 mm	1645 mm	1995 mm
Height	1925 mm	1890 mm	1740 mm
Wheelbase	3260 mm	—	3090 mm
Ground clearance	230 mm	—	172 mm
Fuel tank	60 L	—	72 L
Tyre size	265/65 R18	175/70 R14 LT	235/60R18
Warranty	8 years/160,000 km battery (per PakWheels); vehicle warranty not confirmed	—	4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first
Colours	—	White	Snow White Pearl, Panthera Metal, Aurora Black Pearl, Ivory Silver, Astra Blue
Safety
Airbags	7	—	—
Dual front airbags	Yes	No	Yes
Side airbags	Yes	No	Yes
Curtain airbags	Yes	No	Yes
Knee airbag	No	No	Yes
ABS	No	No	Yes
Electronic stability control	No	No	Yes
Hill start assist	No	No	Yes
Hill descent control	Yes	No	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	No	Yes
Rear parking sensors	No	No	Yes
Front parking sensors	No	No	Yes
360-degree camera	Yes	No	Yes
Immobilizer	No	No	Yes
Driver assistance
Cruise control	No	No	Yes
Adaptive cruise control	Yes	No	No
Forward collision warning	No	No	Yes
Automatic emergency braking	Yes	No	Yes
Lane departure warning	Yes	No	No
Lane keep assist	Yes	No	Yes
Blind spot monitoring	Yes	No	Yes
Rear cross traffic alert	Yes	No	Yes
Auto high beam	No	No	Yes
Driver attention alert	No	No	Yes
Comfort & convenience
Automatic climate control	Yes	No	Yes
Dual-zone climate control	Yes	No	No
Rear AC vents	Yes	No	No
Power steering	No	No	Yes
Front power windows	Yes	No	No
Rear power windows	Yes	No	No
Central locking	No	No	Yes
Keyless entry	Yes	No	No
Push-button start	Yes	No	Yes
Steering-mounted controls	Yes	No	No
Tilt steering	No	No	Yes
Telescopic steering	No	No	Yes
Paddle shifters	No	No	Yes
Electric parking brake	No	No	Yes
Auto hold	No	No	Yes
Drive modes	No	No	Yes
Power-adjustable driver seat	Yes	No	Yes
Power-adjustable passenger seat	Yes	No	Yes
Ventilated front seats	Yes	No	Yes
Heated front seats	Yes	No	Yes
Rear armrest with cup holders	Yes	No	No
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror	Yes	No	Yes
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	No	Yes
Power tailgate	No	No	Yes
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	No	Yes
Apple CarPlay	Yes	No	Yes
Android Auto	Yes	No	Yes
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto	Yes	No	No
Built-in navigation	Yes	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	No	Yes
USB ports	Yes	No	Yes
USB Type-C ports	Yes	No	No
Wireless phone charger	Yes	No	Yes
Digital instrument cluster	Yes	No	Yes
Head-up display	Yes	No	Yes
Premium sound system	Yes	No	No
Electric & charging
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)	Yes	No	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	Yes	No	Yes
LED daytime running lights	Yes	No	Yes
Fog lamps	Yes	No	Yes
LED tail lamps	Yes	No	No
Alloy wheels	No	No	Yes
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	No	Yes
Power-folding mirrors	Yes	No	Yes
Roof rails	No	No	Yes
Rear wiper	No	No	Yes
Other
Driver far-side airbag	Yes	No	No
Parking sensors	Yes	No	No
Rear cross traffic brake	Yes	No	No
Trailer stability control	Yes	No	No
Terrain modes (Mud, Snow, Sand)	Yes	No	No
All-wheel drive (dual motors)	Yes	No	No
NFC digital key	Yes	No	No
Voice assistant (English)	Yes	No	No
Over-the-air updates	Yes	No	No
Heated exterior mirrors	Yes	No	No
Aluminium roof rack	Yes	No	No
Fixed side steps	Yes	No	No
Rear privacy glass	Yes	No	No
Cargo deck 2,750 x 1,520 x 370 mm, opens on three sides	No	Yes	No
1,000 kg payload	No	Yes	No
Cargo crash cage	No	Yes	No
FM radio with AUX input	No	Yes	No
Front disc brakes	No	Yes	No
Projector headlamps with 5-level adjustment	No	Yes	No
Smart power sliding doors	No	No	Yes
Tri-zone automatic climate control	No	No	Yes
Dual sunroof	No	No	Yes
Lane following assist	No	No	Yes
Safe exit assist	No	No	Yes
Driver seat memory	No	No	Yes
Heated steering wheel	No	No	Yes
Sunshade blinds	No	No	Yes
Artificial leather seats	No	No	Yes
Heated outside mirrors	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7.8/10	6/10	7.6/10

BYD Shark 6 vs Changan M9 Sherpa vs Kia Carnival: quick answers

Which is cheaper, BYD Shark 6, Changan M9 Sherpa and Kia Carnival?

The Changan M9 Sherpa is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Changan M9 Sherpa from Rs 23.49 lakh, the Kia Carnival from Rs 1.5 crore and the BYD Shark 6 from Rs 2 crore.

Which is more powerful, BYD Shark 6, Changan M9 Sherpa and Kia Carnival?

The BYD Shark 6 Premium is the most powerful (BYD Shark 6 Premium: 430 hp; Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive: 268 hp; Changan M9 Sherpa Power Carry: 96 hp).

Which has more safety features, BYD Shark 6, Changan M9 Sherpa and Kia Carnival?

The BYD Shark 6 Premium has 7 airbags and 12 safety and driver-assistance features, the Changan M9 Sherpa Power Carry has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features and the Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive has 0 airbags and 20 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are BYD Shark 6, Changan M9 Sherpa and Kia Carnival prices the same across Pakistan?

Yes. Ex-factory prices are set by the manufacturers and are the same in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and every other city. Only registration and token tax differ by province.

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