Changan Karvaan vs Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vs Kia Sorento
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Changan Karvaan
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Hyundai Palisade Hybrid
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Kia Sorento
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 31.49 lakh | Rs 2.26 crore | Rs 1.36 crore | |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Hybrid | Petrol | |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | 1193 cc | — | 3470 cc | |
| Engine power | 96 hp | — | 269 hp | |
| Engine torque | 119 Nm | — | 331 Nm | |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Combined power | — | 329 hp | — | |
| Transmission | Manual | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 7 (6+1) | 7 or 8 | 7 | |
| Length | 3980 mm | — | 4815 mm | |
| Width | 1620 mm | — | 1900 mm | |
| Height | 1890 mm | — | 1700 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2560 mm | — | 2815 mm | |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | — | — | |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | — | — | |
| Boot space | — | — | 179 L | |
| Tyre size | 165/70 R14 LT | — | 235/60R18 (V6), 235/55R19 (HEV and PHEV) | |
| Warranty | — | 4 years or 100,000 km; hybrid battery 8 years or 160,000 km | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first | |
| Colours | Black, Grey, Silver, White | Phantom Black, Polar White, Silver Metallic, Hampton Gray | — | |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | 2 | 8 | 6 | |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Side airbags | No | No | Yes | |
| Curtain airbags | No | No | Yes | |
| Electronic stability control | No | Yes | No | |
| Hill start assist | No | Yes | No | |
| Hill descent control | No | Yes | No | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear parking sensors | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Front parking sensors | No | Yes | Yes | |
| 360-degree camera | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Security alarm | Yes | No | No | |
| Speed-sensing door locks | No | Yes | No | |
| Seat belt reminder | Yes | No | No | |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | No | Yes | No | |
| Blind spot monitoring | No | Yes | No | |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Air conditioning | Yes | No | No | |
| Automatic climate control | No | Yes | No | |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | No | No | |
| Power steering | Yes | No | No | |
| Front power windows | Yes | No | No | |
| Central locking | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Keyless entry | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Push-button start | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Remote engine start | No | No | Yes | |
| Paddle shifters | No | Yes | No | |
| Drive modes | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Ventilated front seats | No | Yes | No | |
| Heated front seats | No | Yes | No | |
| Auto-dimming rear-view mirror | No | No | Yes | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Power tailgate | No | No | Yes | |
| Panoramic sunroof | No | No | Yes | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Apple CarPlay | No | No | Yes | |
| Android Auto | No | No | Yes | |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | No | No | Yes | |
| Wireless phone charger | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | No | No | Yes | |
| Premium sound system | No | Yes | No | |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED headlights | No | No | Yes | |
| Fog lamps | Yes | No | No | |
| LED tail lamps | Yes | No | No | |
| Alloy wheels | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Roof rails | No | No | Yes | |
| Other | ||||
| Sliding rear doors | Yes | No | No | |
| Dual air conditioning (separate rear unit) | Yes | No | No | |
| Fold-down and tumble third row | Yes | No | No | |
| 8 airbags | No | Yes | No | |
| Three-zone automatic climate control | No | Yes | No | |
| Dual sunroof | No | Yes | No | |
| AWD with Snow/Mud/Sand terrain modes | No | Yes | No | |
| Side parking sensors | No | Yes | No | |
| Passenger 'boss seat' control | No | Yes | No | |
| Power child locks | No | Yes | No | |
| Rear door sunshades | No | Yes | No | |
| Smart trunk | No | Yes | No | |
| Dual 12.3-inch curved display | No | No | Yes | |
| Second-row sliding and walk-in seats | No | No | Yes | |
| Full-size alloy spare wheel | No | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 6.3/10 | 7.9/10 | 8/10 | |
Changan Karvaan vs Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vs Kia Sorento: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Changan Karvaan, Hyundai Palisade Hybrid and Kia Sorento?
The Changan Karvaan is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Changan Karvaan from Rs 31.49 lakh, the Kia Sorento from Rs 1.36 crore and the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid from Rs 2.26 crore.
Which is more powerful, Changan Karvaan, Hyundai Palisade Hybrid and Kia Sorento?
The Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Smart (8-seat) is the most powerful (Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Smart (8-seat): 329 hp; Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD: 269 hp; Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp).
Which has more safety features, Changan Karvaan, Hyundai Palisade Hybrid and Kia Sorento?
The Changan Karvaan Power Comfort has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features, the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Smart (8-seat) has 8 airbags and 10 safety and driver-assistance features and the Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD has 6 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Changan Karvaan, Hyundai Palisade Hybrid and Kia Sorento 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.
