Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The Changan M9 Sherpa is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Changan M9 Sherpa from Rs 23.49 lakh, the Changan Alsvin from Rs 41.89 lakh, the Suzuki Swift from Rs 44.6 lakh and the Toyota Yaris from Rs 46.49 lakh.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort is the most powerful (Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort: 99 hp; Toyota Yaris 1.3 GLi MT: 98 hp; Changan M9 Sherpa Power Carry: 96 hp; Suzuki Swift GL: 82 hp).

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The Toyota Yaris 1.3 GLi MT has the biggest boot (Toyota Yaris 1.3 GLi MT: 476 L; Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort: 436 L; Suzuki Swift GL: 265 L).

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The Changan M9 Sherpa Power Carry has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features, the Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features, the Suzuki Swift GL has 6 airbags and 10 safety and driver-assistance features and the Toyota Yaris 1.3 GLi MT has 0 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 M9 Sherpa, Changan Alsvin, Suzuki Swift and Toyota Yaris 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 M9 Sherpa M9 Sherpa Power Carry Remove	Changan Alsvin Remove	Suzuki Swift Remove	Toyota Yaris Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 23.49 lakh	Rs 41.89 lakh	Rs 44.6 lakh	Rs 46.49 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	1193 cc	1370 cc	1197 cc	1329 cc
Engine power	96 hp	99 hp	82 hp	98 hp
Engine torque	119 Nm	135 Nm	113 Nm	123 Nm
Performance & drive
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	—	5	5	—
Length	4560 mm	4390 mm	3845 mm	4425 mm
Width	1645 mm	1725 mm	1735 mm	1730 mm
Height	1890 mm	1468 mm	1520 mm	1475 mm
Wheelbase	—	2535 mm	2450 mm	2550 mm
Ground clearance	—	151 mm	160 mm	—
Fuel tank	—	40 L	37 L	—
Boot space	—	436 L	265 L	476 L
Tyre size	175/70 R14 LT	185 R15 (aspect ratio not stated)	185/55 R16	185/60 R15
Warranty	—	—	3 years or 60,000 km	3 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first
Colours	White	Galaxy Black, Space Grey, Lunar Silver, Stellar White, Neptune Blue, Celestial Red	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black, Phoenix Red, Silky Silver - Black Roof, Mineral Grey - Black Roof	Attitude Black, Grey Graphite, Super White, Phantom Brown, Strong Blue, Silver Metallic
Safety
Airbags	—	2	6	—
Dual front airbags	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	No	No	Yes	No
Curtain airbags	No	No	Yes	No
ABS	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
EBD	No	No	Yes	No
Brake assist	No	No	No	Yes
Electronic stability control	No	No	Yes	Yes
Traction control	No	No	No	Yes
Hill start assist	No	No	No	Yes
ISOFIX child seat mounts	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear parking sensors	No	Yes	No	Yes
Reverse camera	No	Yes	No	Yes
Immobilizer	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Security alarm	No	No	Yes	No
Seat belt reminder	No	No	Yes	No
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	No	Yes	Yes	No
Power steering	No	Yes	Yes	No
Front power windows	No	Yes	Yes	No
Rear power windows	No	No	Yes	No
Central locking	No	No	Yes	No
Keyless entry	No	Yes	Yes	No
Steering-mounted controls	No	Yes	No	No
Tilt steering	No	No	Yes	No
Leather seats	No	Yes	No	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Apple CarPlay	No	No	No	Yes
Android Auto	No	No	No	Yes
Built-in navigation	No	No	Yes	No
Bluetooth	No	No	Yes	No
USB ports	No	Yes	No	No
Exterior & lighting
Automatic headlights	No	No	Yes	No
LED daytime running lights	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fog lamps	No	No	Yes	Yes
LED tail lamps	No	No	Yes	No
Alloy wheels	No	Yes	Yes	No
Electrically adjustable mirrors	No	No	Yes	No
Mirror turn indicators	No	Yes	No	No
Rear defogger	No	No	Yes	No
Rear wiper	No	No	Yes	No
Other
Cargo deck 2,750 x 1,520 x 370 mm, opens on three sides	Yes	No	No	No
1,000 kg payload	Yes	No	No	No
Cargo crash cage	Yes	No	No	No
FM radio with AUX input	Yes	No	No	No
Front disc brakes	Yes	No	No	No
Projector headlamps with 5-level adjustment	Yes	No	No	No
Projector headlamps with 5-level electric adjustment	No	Yes	No	No
7-inch touchscreen	No	Yes	No	No
Rear fog lamp	No	Yes	No	No
Smartphone screen mirroring	No	No	Yes	No
SIM slot in infotainment	No	No	Yes	No
Puncture repair kit	No	No	Yes	No
Retractable side mirrors	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	6/10	7.4/10	7.5/10	7.4/10

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