Question 1

Which is cheaper, Changan Alsvin, Changan M9 Sherpa, Suzuki Alto and Suzuki Swift?

Accepted Answer

The Changan M9 Sherpa is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Changan M9 Sherpa from Rs 23.49 lakh, the Suzuki Alto from Rs 29.95 lakh, the Changan Alsvin from Rs 41.89 lakh and the Suzuki Swift from Rs 44.6 lakh.

Question 2

Which is more powerful, Changan Alsvin, Changan M9 Sherpa, Suzuki Alto and Suzuki Swift?

Accepted Answer

The Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort is the most powerful (Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort: 99 hp; Changan M9 Sherpa Power Carry: 96 hp; Suzuki Swift GL: 82 hp; Suzuki Alto VXR: 39 hp).

Question 3

Which has more boot space, Changan Alsvin, Changan M9 Sherpa, Suzuki Alto and Suzuki Swift?

Accepted Answer

The Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort has the biggest boot (Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort: 436 L; Suzuki Swift GL: 265 L).

Question 4

Which has more safety features, Changan Alsvin, Changan M9 Sherpa, Suzuki Alto and Suzuki Swift?

Accepted Answer

The Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features, the Changan M9 Sherpa Power Carry has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features, the Suzuki Alto VXR has 2 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features and the Suzuki Swift GL has 6 airbags and 10 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Question 5

Are Changan Alsvin, Changan M9 Sherpa, Suzuki Alto and Suzuki Swift prices the same across Pakistan?

Accepted Answer

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.

Specification	Changan Alsvin Remove	Changan M9 Sherpa M9 Sherpa Power Carry Remove	Suzuki Alto Remove	Suzuki Swift Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 41.89 lakh	Rs 23.49 lakh	Rs 29.95 lakh	Rs 44.6 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	1370 cc	1193 cc	658 cc	1197 cc
Engine power	99 hp	96 hp	39 hp	82 hp
Engine torque	135 Nm	119 Nm	56 Nm	113 Nm
Performance & drive
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	—	4	5
Length	4390 mm	4560 mm	3395 mm	3845 mm
Width	1725 mm	1645 mm	1475 mm	1735 mm
Height	1468 mm	1890 mm	1490 mm	1520 mm
Wheelbase	2535 mm	—	—	2450 mm
Ground clearance	151 mm	—	—	160 mm
Fuel tank	40 L	—	27 L	37 L
Boot space	436 L	—	—	265 L
Tyre size	185 R15 (aspect ratio not stated)	175/70 R14 LT	145/80 R13	185/55 R16
Warranty	—	—	—	3 years or 60,000 km
Colours	Galaxy Black, Space Grey, Lunar Silver, Stellar White, Neptune Blue, Celestial Red	White	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black, Phoenix Red, Silky Silver - Black Roof, Mineral Grey - Black Roof
Safety
Airbags	2	—	2	6
Dual front airbags	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	No	No	No	Yes
Curtain airbags	No	No	No	Yes
ABS	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
EBD	No	No	No	Yes
Electronic stability control	No	No	No	Yes
Hill start assist	No	No	Yes	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Rear parking sensors	Yes	No	No	No
Reverse camera	Yes	No	No	No
Immobilizer	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Security alarm	No	No	Yes	Yes
Seat belt reminder	No	No	Yes	Yes
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Power steering	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Front power windows	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Rear power windows	No	No	Yes	Yes
Central locking	No	No	Yes	Yes
Keyless entry	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Steering-mounted controls	Yes	No	No	No
Tilt steering	No	No	No	Yes
Leather seats	Yes	No	No	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	No	No	Yes
Built-in navigation	No	No	No	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No	No	Yes
USB ports	Yes	No	No	No
Exterior & lighting
Automatic headlights	No	No	No	Yes
LED daytime running lights	Yes	No	No	Yes
Fog lamps	No	No	No	Yes
LED tail lamps	No	No	No	Yes
Alloy wheels	Yes	No	No	Yes
Electrically adjustable mirrors	No	No	No	Yes
Mirror turn indicators	Yes	No	No	No
Rear defogger	No	No	No	Yes
Rear wiper	No	No	No	Yes
Other
Projector headlamps with 5-level electric adjustment	Yes	No	No	No
7-inch touchscreen	Yes	No	No	No
Rear fog lamp	Yes	No	No	No
Cargo deck 2,750 x 1,520 x 370 mm, opens on three sides	No	Yes	No	No
1,000 kg payload	No	Yes	No	No
Cargo crash cage	No	Yes	No	No
FM radio with AUX input	No	Yes	No	No
Front disc brakes	No	Yes	Yes	No
Projector headlamps with 5-level adjustment	No	Yes	No	No
Heater	No	No	Yes	No
Driver window pinch guard	No	No	Yes	No
Front seat belt force limiters	No	No	Yes	No
2-DIN audio unit	No	No	Yes	No
Smartphone screen mirroring	No	No	No	Yes
SIM slot in infotainment	No	No	No	Yes
Puncture repair kit	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7.4/10	6/10	7/10	7.5/10

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