Changan M9 Sherpa vs Changan Karvaan vs BYD Shark 6 vs DFSK K01

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Specification	Changan M9 Sherpa M9 Sherpa Power Carry Remove	Changan Karvaan Remove	BYD Shark 6 Shark 6 Premium Remove	DFSK K01 K01 S Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 23.49 lakh	Rs 31.49 lakh	Rs 2 crore	Rs 20.7 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol	Plug-in hybrid	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	1193 cc	1193 cc	1497 cc	997 cc
Engine power	96 hp	96 hp	181 hp	52 hp
Engine torque	119 Nm	119 Nm	260 Nm	78 Nm
Battery & charging
Battery	—	—	29.58 kWh	—
Electric range	—	—	100 km	—
Total range with fuel	—	—	800 km	—
Electric motor power	—	—	280 kW	—
Electric motor torque	—	—	510 Nm	—
Charging port	—	—	CCS2	—
Performance & drive
Combined power	—	—	430 hp	—
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	—	7 (6+1)	5	2
Length	4560 mm	3980 mm	5457 mm	—
Width	1645 mm	1620 mm	1971 mm	—
Height	1890 mm	1890 mm	1925 mm	—
Wheelbase	—	2560 mm	3260 mm	—
Ground clearance	—	165 mm	230 mm	—
Fuel tank	—	40 L	60 L	—
Tyre size	175/70 R14 LT	165/70 R14 LT	265/65 R18	—
Warranty	—	—	8 years/160,000 km battery (per PakWheels); vehicle warranty not confirmed	3 years / 60,000 km
Colours	White	Black, Grey, Silver, White	—	—
Safety
Airbags	—	2	7	—
Dual front airbags	No	Yes	Yes	No
Side airbags	No	No	Yes	No
Curtain airbags	No	No	Yes	No
Hill descent control	No	No	Yes	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	No	Yes	Yes	No
360-degree camera	No	No	Yes	No
Security alarm	No	Yes	No	No
Seat belt reminder	No	Yes	No	No
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise control	No	No	Yes	No
Automatic emergency braking	No	No	Yes	No
Lane departure warning	No	No	Yes	No
Lane keep assist	No	No	Yes	No
Blind spot monitoring	No	No	Yes	No
Rear cross traffic alert	No	No	Yes	No
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	No	Yes	No	No
Automatic climate control	No	No	Yes	No
Dual-zone climate control	No	No	Yes	No
Rear AC vents	No	Yes	Yes	No
Power steering	No	Yes	No	Yes
Front power windows	No	Yes	Yes	No
Rear power windows	No	No	Yes	No
Central locking	No	Yes	No	No
Keyless entry	No	Yes	Yes	No
Push-button start	No	No	Yes	No
Steering-mounted controls	No	No	Yes	No
Power-adjustable driver seat	No	No	Yes	No
Power-adjustable passenger seat	No	No	Yes	No
Ventilated front seats	No	No	Yes	No
Heated front seats	No	No	Yes	No
Rear armrest with cup holders	No	No	Yes	No
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror	No	No	Yes	No
Rain-sensing wipers	No	No	Yes	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	No	No	Yes	No
Apple CarPlay	No	No	Yes	No
Android Auto	No	No	Yes	No
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto	No	No	Yes	No
Built-in navigation	No	No	Yes	No
Bluetooth	No	No	Yes	No
USB ports	No	No	Yes	No
USB Type-C ports	No	No	Yes	No
Wireless phone charger	No	No	Yes	No
Digital instrument cluster	No	No	Yes	No
Head-up display	No	No	Yes	No
Premium sound system	No	No	Yes	No
Electric & charging
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)	No	No	Yes	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	No	No	Yes	No
LED daytime running lights	No	No	Yes	No
Fog lamps	No	Yes	Yes	No
LED tail lamps	No	Yes	Yes	No
Electrically adjustable mirrors	No	No	Yes	No
Power-folding mirrors	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
Sliding rear doors	No	Yes	No	No
Dual air conditioning (separate rear unit)	No	Yes	No	No
Fold-down and tumble third row	No	Yes	No	No
Driver far-side airbag	No	No	Yes	No
Parking sensors	No	No	Yes	No
Rear cross traffic brake	No	No	Yes	No
Trailer stability control	No	No	Yes	No
Terrain modes (Mud, Snow, Sand)	No	No	Yes	No
All-wheel drive (dual motors)	No	No	Yes	No
NFC digital key	No	No	Yes	No
Voice assistant (English)	No	No	Yes	No
Over-the-air updates	No	No	Yes	No
Heated exterior mirrors	No	No	Yes	No
Aluminium roof rack	No	No	Yes	No
Fixed side steps	No	No	Yes	No
Rear privacy glass	No	No	Yes	No
Front disc and rear drum brakes with dual-circuit hydraulic system	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	6/10	6.3/10	7.8/10	6/10

Changan M9 Sherpa vs Changan Karvaan vs BYD Shark 6 vs DFSK K01: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Changan M9 Sherpa, Changan Karvaan, BYD Shark 6 and DFSK K01?

The DFSK K01 is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the DFSK K01 from Rs 20.7 lakh, the Changan M9 Sherpa from Rs 23.49 lakh, the Changan Karvaan from Rs 31.49 lakh and the BYD Shark 6 from Rs 2 crore.

Which is more powerful, Changan M9 Sherpa, Changan Karvaan, BYD Shark 6 and DFSK K01?

The BYD Shark 6 Premium is the most powerful (BYD Shark 6 Premium: 430 hp; Changan M9 Sherpa Power Carry: 96 hp; Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp; DFSK K01 S: 52 hp).

Which has more safety features, Changan M9 Sherpa, Changan Karvaan, BYD Shark 6 and DFSK K01?

The Changan M9 Sherpa Power Carry has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features, the Changan Karvaan Power Comfort has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features, the BYD Shark 6 Premium has 7 airbags and 12 safety and driver-assistance features and the DFSK K01 S has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are Changan M9 Sherpa, Changan Karvaan, BYD Shark 6 and DFSK K01 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.

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