Changan Karvaan vs Kia Sorento vs Changan Oshan X7 vs Hyundai Palisade Hybrid
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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Kia Sorento
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Changan Oshan X7
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Hyundai Palisade Hybrid
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 31.49 lakh | Rs 1.36 crore | Rs 84.74 lakh | Rs 2.26 crore |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Hybrid |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1193 cc | 3470 cc | 1499 cc | — |
| Engine power | 96 hp | 269 hp | 185 hp | — |
| Engine torque | 119 Nm | 331 Nm | 300 Nm | — |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Combined power | — | — | — | 329 hp |
| Transmission | Manual | Automatic | DCT | Automatic |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 7 (6+1) | 7 | 5 or 7 (by variant) | 7 or 8 |
| Length | 3980 mm | 4815 mm | 4730 mm | — |
| Width | 1620 mm | 1900 mm | 1870 mm | — |
| Height | 1890 mm | 1700 mm | 1720 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 2560 mm | 2815 mm | 2786 mm | — |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | — | 200 mm | — |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | — | 55 L | — |
| Boot space | — | 179 L | 1407 L | — |
| Tyre size | 165/70 R14 LT | 235/60R18 (V6), 235/55R19 (HEV and PHEV) | 225/55 R19 | — |
| Warranty | — | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first | — | 4 years or 100,000 km; hybrid battery 8 years or 160,000 km |
| Colours | Black, Grey, Silver, White | — | Celestial Red, Neptune Blue, Galaxy Black, Space Grey, Lunar Silver, Stellar White | Phantom Black, Polar White, Silver Metallic, Hampton Gray |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | 2 | 6 | 4 | 8 |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Side airbags | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Curtain airbags | No | Yes | No | No |
| ABS | No | No | Yes | No |
| EBD | No | No | Yes | No |
| Brake assist | No | No | Yes | No |
| Electronic stability control | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Traction control | No | No | Yes | No |
| Hill start assist | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Hill descent control | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Rear parking sensors | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front parking sensors | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse camera | No | No | Yes | No |
| 360-degree camera | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Immobilizer | No | No | Yes | No |
| Security alarm | Yes | No | No | No |
| Speed-sensing door locks | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Seat belt reminder | Yes | No | No | No |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Cruise control | No | No | Yes | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | No | No | No | Yes |
| Blind spot monitoring | No | No | No | Yes |
| Driver attention alert | No | No | Yes | No |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Air conditioning | Yes | No | No | No |
| Automatic climate control | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Power steering | Yes | No | No | No |
| Front power windows | Yes | No | No | No |
| Central locking | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Keyless entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Push-button start | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Remote engine start | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Paddle shifters | No | No | No | Yes |
| Electric parking brake | No | No | Yes | No |
| Auto hold | No | No | Yes | No |
| Drive modes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated front seats | No | No | No | Yes |
| Heated front seats | No | No | No | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rear-view mirror | No | Yes | No | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Power tailgate | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | No | No | Yes | No |
| Apple CarPlay | No | Yes | No | No |
| Android Auto | No | Yes | No | No |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | No | Yes | No | No |
| Built-in navigation | No | No | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No | Yes | No |
| USB ports | No | No | Yes | No |
| Wireless phone charger | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Digital instrument cluster | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Premium sound system | No | No | No | Yes |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED headlights | No | Yes | No | No |
| Fog lamps | Yes | No | No | No |
| LED tail lamps | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Alloy wheels | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | No | No | Yes | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | No | No | Yes | No |
| Mirror turn indicators | No | No | Yes | No |
| Roof rails | No | Yes | No | No |
| Other | ||||
| Sliding rear doors | Yes | No | No | No |
| Dual air conditioning (separate rear unit) | Yes | No | No | No |
| Fold-down and tumble third row | Yes | No | No | No |
| Dual 12.3-inch curved display | No | Yes | No | No |
| Second-row sliding and walk-in seats | No | Yes | No | No |
| Full-size alloy spare wheel | No | Yes | No | No |
| Built-in dashcam (DVR) | No | No | Yes | No |
| PM0.1 cabin air filter | No | No | Yes | No |
| Engine start-stop | No | No | Yes | No |
| Heated side mirrors | No | No | Yes | No |
| Phone screen mirroring (CarAuto) | No | No | Yes | No |
| Rear fog lamps | No | No | Yes | No |
| Faux leather upholstery | No | No | Yes | No |
| 8 airbags | No | No | No | Yes |
| Three-zone automatic climate control | No | No | No | Yes |
| Dual sunroof | No | No | No | Yes |
| AWD with Snow/Mud/Sand terrain modes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Side parking sensors | No | No | No | Yes |
| Passenger 'boss seat' control | No | No | No | Yes |
| Power child locks | No | No | No | Yes |
| Rear door sunshades | No | No | No | Yes |
| Smart trunk | No | No | No | Yes |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 6.3/10 | 8/10 | 7.8/10 | 7.9/10 |
Changan Karvaan vs Kia Sorento vs Changan Oshan X7 vs Hyundai Palisade Hybrid: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Changan Karvaan, Kia Sorento, Changan Oshan X7 and Hyundai Palisade Hybrid?
The Changan Karvaan is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Changan Karvaan from Rs 31.49 lakh, the Changan Oshan X7 from Rs 84.74 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, Kia Sorento, Changan Oshan X7 and Hyundai Palisade Hybrid?
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 Oshan X7 Comfort 7-Seat: 185 hp; Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp).
Which has more boot space, Changan Karvaan, Kia Sorento, Changan Oshan X7 and Hyundai Palisade Hybrid?
The Changan Oshan X7 Comfort 7-Seat has the biggest boot (Changan Oshan X7 Comfort 7-Seat: 1407 L; Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD: 179 L).
Which has more safety features, Changan Karvaan, Kia Sorento, Changan Oshan X7 and Hyundai Palisade Hybrid?
The Changan Karvaan Power Comfort has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features, the Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD has 6 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features, the Changan Oshan X7 Comfort 7-Seat has 4 airbags and 19 safety and driver-assistance features and the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Smart (8-seat) has 8 airbags and 10 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Changan Karvaan, Kia Sorento, Changan Oshan X7 and Hyundai Palisade Hybrid 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.





