Question 1

Which is cheaper, the Changan Karvaan or the Toyota Hilux E?

Accepted Answer

The Changan Karvaan is cheaper. It starts at Rs 31.49 lakh ex-factory, Rs 82.3 lakh less than the Toyota Hilux E, which starts at Rs 1.14 crore.

Question 2

Which is more powerful, the Changan Karvaan or the Toyota Hilux E?

Accepted Answer

The Toyota Hilux E 2.8 MT (4x4) is the most powerful (Toyota Hilux E 2.8 MT (4x4): 174 hp; Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp).

Question 3

Which has more safety features, the Changan Karvaan or the Toyota Hilux E?

Accepted Answer

The Changan Karvaan Power Comfort has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features and the Toyota Hilux E 2.8 MT (4x4) has 3 airbags and 3 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Question 4

Are Changan Karvaan and Toyota Hilux E 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 Karvaan	Toyota Hilux E Hilux E 2.8 MT (4x4)
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 31.49 lakh	Rs 1.14 crore
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Diesel
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Diesel
Engine	1193 cc	2755 cc
Engine power	96 hp	174 hp
Engine torque	119 Nm	420 Nm
Performance & drive
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	7 (6+1)	5
Length	3980 mm	5335 mm
Width	1620 mm	1800 mm
Height	1890 mm	1815 mm
Wheelbase	2560 mm	3090 mm
Ground clearance	165 mm	286 mm
Fuel tank	40 L	80 L
Tyre size	165/70 R14 LT	225/70 R17C
Warranty	—	3 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first
Colours	Black, Grey, Silver, White	—
Safety
Airbags	2	3
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes
Knee airbag	No	Yes
ABS	No	Yes
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	No
Security alarm	Yes	No
Seat belt reminder	Yes	No
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	Yes	No
Rear AC vents	Yes	No
Power steering	Yes	No
Front power windows	Yes	No
Central locking	Yes	No
Keyless entry	Yes	No
Exterior & lighting
Fog lamps	Yes	Yes
LED tail lamps	Yes	No
Other
Sliding rear doors	Yes	No
Dual air conditioning (separate rear unit)	Yes	No
Fold-down and tumble third row	Yes	No
Part-time 4WD with low range (H2, H4, L4)	No	Yes
Sliding rear window	No	Yes
Deck guard	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	6.3/10	7.2/10

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