Changan M9 Sherpa vs Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vs Kia Sorento
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Changan M9 Sherpa
M9 Sherpa Power Carry
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Hyundai Palisade Hybrid
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Kia Sorento
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 23.49 lakh | Rs 2.26 crore | Rs 1.36 crore | |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Hybrid | Petrol | |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | 1193 cc | — | 3470 cc | |
| Engine power | 96 hp | — | 269 hp | |
| Engine torque | 119 Nm | — | 331 Nm | |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Combined power | — | 329 hp | — | |
| Transmission | Manual | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | — | 7 or 8 | 7 | |
| Length | 4560 mm | — | 4815 mm | |
| Width | 1645 mm | — | 1900 mm | |
| Height | 1890 mm | — | 1700 mm | |
| Wheelbase | — | — | 2815 mm | |
| Boot space | — | — | 179 L | |
| Tyre size | 175/70 R14 LT | — | 235/60R18 (V6), 235/55R19 (HEV and PHEV) | |
| Warranty | — | 4 years or 100,000 km; hybrid battery 8 years or 160,000 km | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first | |
| Colours | White | Phantom Black, Polar White, Silver Metallic, Hampton Gray | — | |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | — | 8 | 6 | |
| Dual front airbags | No | No | Yes | |
| Side airbags | No | No | Yes | |
| Curtain airbags | No | No | Yes | |
| Electronic stability control | No | Yes | No | |
| Hill start assist | No | Yes | No | |
| Hill descent control | No | Yes | No | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | No | Yes | No | |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear parking sensors | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Front parking sensors | No | Yes | Yes | |
| 360-degree camera | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Speed-sensing door locks | No | Yes | No | |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | No | Yes | No | |
| Blind spot monitoring | No | Yes | No | |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Automatic climate control | No | Yes | No | |
| Central locking | No | Yes | No | |
| Keyless entry | No | No | Yes | |
| Push-button start | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Remote engine start | No | No | Yes | |
| Paddle shifters | No | Yes | No | |
| Drive modes | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Ventilated front seats | No | Yes | No | |
| Heated front seats | No | Yes | No | |
| Auto-dimming rear-view mirror | No | No | Yes | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Power tailgate | No | No | Yes | |
| Panoramic sunroof | No | No | Yes | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Apple CarPlay | No | No | Yes | |
| Android Auto | No | No | Yes | |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | No | No | Yes | |
| Wireless phone charger | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | No | No | Yes | |
| Premium sound system | No | Yes | No | |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED headlights | No | No | Yes | |
| Alloy wheels | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Roof rails | No | No | Yes | |
| Other | ||||
| Cargo deck 2,750 x 1,520 x 370 mm, opens on three sides | Yes | No | No | |
| 1,000 kg payload | Yes | No | No | |
| Cargo crash cage | Yes | No | No | |
| FM radio with AUX input | Yes | No | No | |
| Front disc brakes | Yes | No | No | |
| Projector headlamps with 5-level adjustment | Yes | No | No | |
| 8 airbags | No | Yes | No | |
| Three-zone automatic climate control | No | Yes | No | |
| Dual sunroof | No | Yes | No | |
| AWD with Snow/Mud/Sand terrain modes | No | Yes | No | |
| Side parking sensors | No | Yes | No | |
| Passenger 'boss seat' control | No | Yes | No | |
| Power child locks | No | Yes | No | |
| Rear door sunshades | No | Yes | No | |
| Smart trunk | No | Yes | No | |
| Dual 12.3-inch curved display | No | No | Yes | |
| Second-row sliding and walk-in seats | No | No | Yes | |
| Full-size alloy spare wheel | No | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 6/10 | 7.9/10 | 8/10 | |
Changan M9 Sherpa vs Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vs Kia Sorento: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Changan M9 Sherpa, Hyundai Palisade Hybrid and Kia Sorento?
The Changan M9 Sherpa is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Changan M9 Sherpa from Rs 23.49 lakh, the Kia Sorento from Rs 1.36 crore and the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid from Rs 2.26 crore.
Which is more powerful, Changan M9 Sherpa, Hyundai Palisade Hybrid and Kia Sorento?
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 M9 Sherpa Power Carry: 96 hp).
Which has more safety features, Changan M9 Sherpa, Hyundai Palisade Hybrid and Kia Sorento?
The Changan M9 Sherpa Power Carry has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features, the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Smart (8-seat) has 8 airbags and 10 safety and driver-assistance features and the Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD has 6 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Changan M9 Sherpa, Hyundai Palisade Hybrid and Kia Sorento 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.
