Question 1

Which is cheaper, Changan M9 Sherpa, Changan Karvaan, Changan Alsvin 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 Karvaan from Rs 31.49 lakh, the Changan Alsvin from Rs 41.89 lakh and the Toyota Yaris from Rs 46.49 lakh.

Question 2

Which is more powerful, Changan M9 Sherpa, Changan Karvaan, Changan Alsvin 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; Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp).

Question 3

Which has more boot space, Changan M9 Sherpa, Changan Karvaan, Changan Alsvin 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).

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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 Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort has 2 airbags and 6 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 Karvaan, Changan Alsvin 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 Karvaan Remove	Changan Alsvin Remove	Toyota Yaris Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 23.49 lakh	Rs 31.49 lakh	Rs 41.89 lakh	Rs 46.49 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	1193 cc	1193 cc	1370 cc	1329 cc
Engine power	96 hp	96 hp	99 hp	98 hp
Engine torque	119 Nm	119 Nm	135 Nm	123 Nm
Performance & drive
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	—	7 (6+1)	5	—
Length	4560 mm	3980 mm	4390 mm	4425 mm
Width	1645 mm	1620 mm	1725 mm	1730 mm
Height	1890 mm	1890 mm	1468 mm	1475 mm
Wheelbase	—	2560 mm	2535 mm	2550 mm
Ground clearance	—	165 mm	151 mm	—
Fuel tank	—	40 L	40 L	—
Boot space	—	—	436 L	476 L
Tyre size	175/70 R14 LT	165/70 R14 LT	185 R15 (aspect ratio not stated)	185/60 R15
Warranty	—	—	—	3 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first
Colours	White	Black, Grey, Silver, White	Galaxy Black, Space Grey, Lunar Silver, Stellar White, Neptune Blue, Celestial Red	Attitude Black, Grey Graphite, Super White, Phantom Brown, Strong Blue, Silver Metallic
Safety
Airbags	—	2	2	—
Dual front airbags	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
ABS	No	No	Yes	Yes
Brake assist	No	No	No	Yes
Electronic stability control	No	No	No	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	No	Yes	Yes
Reverse camera	No	No	Yes	Yes
Immobilizer	No	No	Yes	Yes
Security alarm	No	Yes	No	No
Seat belt reminder	No	Yes	No	No
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	No	Yes	Yes	No
Rear AC vents	No	Yes	No	No
Power steering	No	Yes	Yes	No
Front power windows	No	Yes	Yes	No
Central locking	No	Yes	No	No
Keyless entry	No	Yes	Yes	No
Steering-mounted controls	No	No	Yes	No
Leather seats	No	No	Yes	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	No	No	Yes	Yes
Apple CarPlay	No	No	No	Yes
Android Auto	No	No	No	Yes
USB ports	No	No	Yes	No
Exterior & lighting
LED daytime running lights	No	No	Yes	Yes
Fog lamps	No	Yes	No	Yes
LED tail lamps	No	Yes	No	No
Alloy wheels	No	No	Yes	No
Mirror turn indicators	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
Projector headlamps with 5-level electric adjustment	No	No	Yes	No
7-inch touchscreen	No	No	Yes	No
Rear fog lamp	No	No	Yes	No
Retractable side mirrors	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	6/10	6.3/10	7.4/10	7.4/10

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